The EdTech space is in a state of flux. New entrants are hitting the market, while mergers and acquisitions are increasing. Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall spoke with Jamie Candee, CEO of Edmentum, regarding its acquisition of Apex Learning and what the future holds for the new company as they continue to serve the education ecosystem. “Edmentum is at the intersection of adaptive learning and assessment tools surrounded by a digital curriculum and teacher support an...
Jul 15, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Voices of eLearning, Host JW Marshall talked with Steve Mildner, Chief Revenue Officer, k16 Solutions, and Dr. Thomas Waite, Founder, and CEO of K16 Solutions, which is disrupting the education technology industry by developing a solution that reduces transactional distance – the psychological and geographical gap between students and learning. The trio talked about the LMS at k16 solutions, keeping the student and staff first in decisions, and leaving the ego on the table. Wa...
Jul 13, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every six months or so, we host Tony Wan, Co-Founder, and former Managing Editor at EdSurge, and current Head of Investor Content at Reach Capital, to discuss the state of EdTech Investment. Wan last chatted with Voices of eLearning Host JW Marshall in January when they talked about the $2.2 billion raised in 2020. During the spring, Wan transitioned from running EdSurge to his current role at Reach Capital, a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage education technology investments. Wan...
Jul 08, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Voices of eLearning, Host JW Marshall talked with Mark Jones, Vice President of Sales at Frontrow, a company that develops network-based solutions for intercom, paging, bells, mass notification, classroom sound, lesson sharing, AV control, and management. The duo talked about Jones’s career and the importance of classroom audio. When you think of classroom audio, you might think of the intercom systems that use to blast the Pledge of Allegiance and the morning announcements. B...
Jun 28, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast How has e-learning transformed in terms of workplace training and adult learning over the last decade? Where is it headed next? Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant for Syniad Learning, joined host JW Marshall for an in-depth discussion of the trends. Tucker specializes in scenario-based learning using storytelling and technology to help create better learning experiences. “I see increasing interest in doing more than just checking a box to say the training was done,” Tucker sai...
Jun 18, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Online learning was steadily growing pre-pandemic. Then it reached a considerable acceleration, but universities are taking a new look at their model to continue gaining new students and remaining solvent. The answer could be subscription-based learning. Discussing this topic and more, Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall spoke with Ray Schroeder, Associate Vice-Chancellor, University of Illinois-Springfield, and Senior Fellow, UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Associa...
Jun 18, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Voices of eLearning, Host JW Marshall talked with Dr. Narine Hall, Founder, and CEO, InSpace, a video conferencing platform that mimics personal interactions between teachers and students in a virtual classroom. They talked about Hall’s career, InSpace, getting technology to work for educators, and their recent round of funding. Hall is a data science assistant professor and academic program director at Champlain College. She and her Co-founder, Haykanush Lputyan, a software, ...
Jun 10, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jun 10, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast There have been many differing opinions about education and learning over the past year, especially concerning the educational response to the pandemic. But, to break through the noise, accurate information is required. On this episode of Voices of eLearning, Host JW Marshall talked with John Jorgenson, CMO of Cambium Learning Group, a portfolio company, about education and learning over the past year. Jorgenson started as an editor but moved into strategic marketing at K12 imprints. In his curr...
May 27, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Margareta Bancroft, Founder TechEd Connect Executive Recruiters, started her company ten years ago after beginning her career as a science and technology teacher. She earned a masters degree in educational behavior and a PhD in educational leadership and combined her skills to focus on recruiting for leadership positions and senior sales at educational technology companies. Bancroft joins host JW Marshall for an insightful conversation that covers topics from how the pandemic has led to long las...
May 24, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast As our education systems begin returning to a ‘new normal’ after the pandemic, the lessons of the last year are informing changes and innovations in the industry. Joining host JW Marshall, Laura Neville, Chief Product Officer, EVERFI, a leading ed-tech company, delves into the impact of the pandemic and what EVERFI is doing to fine-tune their products and prepare for the future. “We don’t just build once and release to the market, we’re constantly upgrading and updating and as we’re able to inno...
May 20, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Life is about change. It can be hard and uncomfortable, but it’s necessary to improve and realize opportunities. The world of education knows this, too, and taking those steps toward change can be slow but steady. Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall welcomed his long-time friend and fellow podcast host Dustin Odham to talk about change and his work at FranklinCovey Education, where he serves as Managing Director. The organization services K-12 and higher ed with training, coaching, and cul...
May 13, 2021•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Voices of eLearning Host, JW Marshall spoke with Danny Hundert, the Founder of Ivy Camps, about something that hasn't been discussed before - summer camps. The duo dug into Hundert's experience at summer camps and their role in the growth and learning of children. After college and working at a couple of startups, Hundert decided to follow his passion - summer camps. He spent his youth at summer camps, then worked at them, so it felt natural to move into the next step of devel...
May 10, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the time of a pandemic, having tools to help control student movement is essential. This wasn’t the initial goal of Eduspire, but it is crucial in this new world. On this episode of Voices of eLearning, Host JW Marshall talked with Eduspire Executive Director Nathan Hammond. The duo dug into Hammond’s history and the positive aspect of controlling student traffic using a digital hall pass. “Eduspire is a state-wide leader in continuing education with an emphasis on technology integration and ...
May 10, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast JW Marshall, host of Voices of eLearning, spoke with Harris Goodman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy of Achieve3000, about how Achieve meets the needs of students in this new pandemic landscape. For 20 years, Achieve3000 has been empowering educators and helping them unlock student potential and accelerate learning growth. Now, more than ever, schools and districts need proven solutions that can help them address unfinished learning and prepare students for success. G...
May 03, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Career readiness has been a missing piece for many students post-high school. Building a plan for careers and college is complex and overwhelming. However, the world of preparing students for life after school is changing, thanks to the software platform Xello. The Co-Founders, Jeff Harris, and Matt McQuillen joined Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall to share their story. The company began 25 years ago, long before software and applications were a click away, but they had a purp...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast JW Marshall, the host of Voices of eLearning, spoke with Michael Spencer, Founder, and CEO of Global Expansion Strategies, an international investment and strategic growth consulting firm that helps early and mid-size education technology companies expand internationally. Marshall and Spencer started their conversation about the worldwide education system over the past year. The learning model for private institutions has been a blend of hybrid learning, with some being in-person and the rest be...
Apr 19, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Twenty or so years ago, EdTech wasn’t a thing. Now, though, there are plenty of companies that develop products for school districts. The missing piece of the puzzle is when they can’t get their product in front of school administrators. Enter Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation. They are working to bridge that gap. He talked about this on this episode of Voices of eLearning with JW Marshall. Doug has worked with edTech entrepreneurs and administrators for ove...
Apr 15, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast School districts across the country are receiving new COVID relief funding. How should they wisely invest the funds? Technology, infrastructure, and teacher training are three areas that former Michigan State Superintendent Tom Watkins believes should be a priority. Watkins joined Voices of eLearning to discuss this topic and his career. Besides serving as state superintendent, Watkins also led the Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority. Now he’s a global education and business consultant. “I’ve ...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Technology should be a supportive player in the world of education, with the teacher at the center. When deployed effectively and properly, it can enable educators to engage and connect. Discussing this concept and more, Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall spoke with Wei Oania, Global Education General Manager with the Intel Internet of Things (IoT) Group. Wei leads a team that focuses on IoT needs for learning, working in concert with other groups that focus on connectivity and devices. “The I...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Technology to support the learning experience is wide-ranging, and Voices of eLearning seeks to highlight those making a difference. Capturing voice, music, and other audio can be a creative gateway for students and teachers. That’s what Soundtrap at Spotify is facilitating. Audrey O’Clair, Education Specialist at Soundtrap at Spotify, talked about giving students a voice with host JW Marshall. O’Clair was a special education teacher that left the classroom to consult with EdTech. Work...
Apr 05, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Synergies often bring together the ideal parts, which can then work together better to deliver solutions. Such is the story of the guests on Voices of eLearning. JW Marshall spoke with Darryl Krall, National Sales Manager for Panasonic America, and Dr. Sonny Magana, Founder and CEO of Magana Education. Together the two are partnering to embed Dr. Magana’s T3 Framework into Panasonic’s higher ed solutions. Dr. Magana is a lifelong innovator in education and technology. He was a teacher,...
Apr 01, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast The process of applying to college continues to get more complex, especially for international students. The burden is on the student, requiring time, money, and research. That creates inequities, but the platform Concourse is changing that. Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall sat down with the company’s Founder and CEO, Joe Morrison. Morrison has a rich technology background and later became familiar with higher education through his wife’s company and working in China. He realized t...
Mar 29, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Voices of eLearning enjoys bringing success stories to listeners that demonstrate the power of technology, innovation, and opportunity. Host JW Marshall welcomed Anne Wintroub, Director of Social Innovation at the AT&T Foundation, and Max Tuchman, CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu. Wintroub leads the AT&T Aspire Accelerator program, which provides investments to early EdTech companies. She’s been with the company for 10 years and previously worked with nonprofits in the space....
Mar 25, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Professionals tasked with developing and implementing learning modules for organizations face many challenges and opportunities. The design of the course and learning experience make all the difference in changing behaviors. Talking about this topic, Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall spoke with Dr. Britt Andreatta, CEO of 7th Mind. Dr. Andreatta is a thought leader in the space. She began her career in higher ed at the University of California Santa Barbara, working on student success pr...
Mar 22, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Voices of eLearning brings audiences a wide-ranging interview with one of the biggest proponents of EdTech and education for all. Host JW Marshall welcomed Deborah Quazzo. Quazzo is Managing Partner at GSV Ventures and the Co-Founder of ASU+GSV Summit. Quazzo has been in the space for over 25 years as an investor, philanthropist, and evangelist. “I always thought it was a category that deserved more investment because it was solving real societal challenges. Now seeing it come to fruition is a b...
Mar 18, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The original flex time in school was study hall, but there have been many changes to that model. Now schools are more intentional about these periods, and it continues to evolve. Talking about flex time and its future, Voices of eLearning host JW Marshall spoke with James Bacon, Director of Outreach and Operations for Edficiency. Edficiency offers easy software that allows districts to simplify scheduling and logistics around flex time. Bacon began his career as a teacher, moved into c...
Mar 15, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host JW Marshall welcomed award-winning freelance eLearning designer Tim Slade to offer insights. Slade also founded the eLearning Designer Academy where he supports other designers with courses. Slade, like many in the field, didn’t have a typical journey to eLearning. He started in retail loss prevention. He was so good at his job; the company wanted him to train others. That was his introduction to online training, and he’s charted a new path ever since. Coming from uniq...
Mar 11, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Voices of eLearning tackled the subjects with a prominent voice in the sector, eSchool News editor Kevin Hogan. Hogan is also a fellow podcaster on the show EdTech Today. Hogan has been covering the space for years and noted that school districts accelerated adoption of technology, a vertical that was typically 10 years behind corporate adoption. So, what did they learn from this acceleration? “2020 was a year of triage and keeping schools connected of schools. Now, we ...
Mar 01, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In most cases, schools and companies that leverage eLearning look to a Learning Management System (LMS) as the foundation. Often, an LMS can be challenging to customize and optimize for better outcomes. That’s where experts can change the game, which Voices of eLearning is tackling by welcoming the co-founders of eThink, Brian Carlson and Cheryl Patsavos. eThink is fully-managed eLearning solution that supports and augments the world’s most used open-source LMS, Moodle. Carlson and Patsavos...
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