Podcasts about digital education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise various sectors, including early childhood education. This podcast episode and article explore how AI can positively impact nurseries, schools and wider early education.   Key discussion points include: ·       The role of AI in its current form and the future of AI. ·       AI guiding us and informing our practice, rather than doing all the work for us. ·       Both educators and children becoming more digitally attuned. ·       Understanding how AI can support our own human intelligence.   Read Richard's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/how-can-ai-positively-impact-education/   This episode is in partnership with Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs.   Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs advocate for greater male participation in education and caregiving roles, offering support and guidance to enhance gender inclusion in nurseries and schools.   To find out more visit: https://malechildcareandteachingjobs.co.uk/   Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·       Promoting STEAM in early years: It's easier than you think! – Paula Walshe https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/promoting-steam-in-early-years-its-easier-than-you-think/ ·       Infant sleep and the role of technology in parenting – Ryan White https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/infant-sleep-and-the-role-of-technology-in-parenting/ ·       Using artificial intelligence in early years – Joshua Barr https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/using-artificial-intelligence-in-early-years/   Plus hear and read more on men in early childhood: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/articles/men-in-early-childhood/   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Topic introduction 02:30 – Who is Richard Waite? 06:20 – So what actually is AI? 08:00 – The fear factor in AI 10:20 – Using AI as a tool for admin 12:40 – Supporting children with specific needs 14:30 – Let AI guide you, not replace you 17:20 – Human intelligence and artificial intelligence 22:60 – AI hallucinating & human error 24:50 – Challenges around embracing AI 29:30 – Preparing children for the future 34:20 – How can AI help you? For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

In this special episode of Why Distance Learning, the hosts become the guests. Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring step out from behind the mic to share their personal journeys into distance learning, their current work in the field, and why this podcast exists. From museum basements to prairie dresses to viral Mets fandom, this episode dives into the stories that shaped their passion for virtual education.They discuss the unique mission of the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) and Banyan Global Learning, the challenges and triumphs of distance learning, and the surprising golden moments that define their purpose. It's a candid, insightful, and at times comedic conversation that reminds us why distance learning matters—and what's possible when it's done with care, creativity, and connection.Episode Highlights:Allyson's early roots in museum education and her passion for virtual learning that began in 2007.Tami's journey from prairie dresses to pioneering history education online—and a logging lesson kids never forget.Seth's origin story as the Sad Mets Fan and how it intersects with the founding of Banyan Global Learning.The role of CILC as a global connector for educators, institutions, and learners across every stage of life.Golden moments from remote Canada to Taiwanese seniors preparing for U.S. colleges—real stories of virtual learning done right.Why this podcast was created: to challenge misconceptions, amplify untold stories, and advocate for the power of live virtual learning.Episode Links:Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)Banyan Global LearningMake It Mindful PodcastHost Bios:Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and a longtime advocate for teaching global competencies through live virtual programs. He's also the internet's original Sad Mets Fan.Allyson Mitchell is the Director of Partnership and Engagement at CILC. With deep roots in museum education, she's a passionate voice for live virtual learning and co-creator of Why Distance Learning.Tami Moehring is the Director of Member Relations at CILC, bringing 10+ years of expertise in supporting educators and institutions in delivering impactful virtual experiences.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how the UK education system is embracing digital transformation to improve teaching and learning. AI tools are being introduced to automate tasks like grading, reducing teachers' workloads and addressing recruitment challenges. Tech companies are ensuring AI tools are safe for students, while new teacher training focuses on assistive technology for students with special educational needs. The goal is to provide every student, regardless of background, with the opportunity to succeed in a digital world.

Send us a textThis Week in Edtech, Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, break down the latest headlines shaping education, technology, and policy. From major federal education cuts to AI's growing role in schools and higher ed, this episode unpacks the forces reshaping learning today.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:06:02] U.S. Department of Education lays off 30% of staff.[00:12:07] Education research funding faces uncertainty.[00:17:26] 80% of teachers now use AI in lesson planning.[00:18:57] 82% of K-12 schools report cyber incidents.[00:21:26] Stanford's new policy bans banning AI in student work[00:28:07] AI's future in education—Matthew Rascoff's “Humanity in the Loop” framework.[00:36:11] Duolingo shares its company playbook.[00:42:12] AI-driven public education data and procurement.[00:44:11] Sanoma's latest acquisition in AI-powered learning.

In this episode, Ray and Dan are joined by Danny Bielik, President of the Digital Education Council, to discuss the findings of a global AI faculty survey. With insights from 52 institutions across 28 countries, Danny shares how higher education faculty are adopting AI, the biggest concerns around academic integrity and assessment, and why AI literacy is still a challenge for many. Key topics include:

In this week's episode of Mislabeled, we sit down with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, for a powerful conversation on leadership, media, and the challenges of navigating today's political and cultural landscape. We cover everything from free speech and censorship to Israel, social media, and the shifting dynamics of public trust. It's an insightful discussion you won't want to miss.00:00 – Montage01:25 – Introduction to Marissa Streit02:52 – T Aversion: Do His Words Matter More Than His Actions?07:42 – The Role of Legacy Media: Should We Trust "Experts" to Guide Us?12:16 – Marissa Streit's Background & Journey to PragerU22:20 – (Ad) CubX23:44 – Censorship on YouTube & Facebook: Government Involvement & Free Speech Concerns27:18 – Marissa's Vision for PragerU: Was This Always Her Calling?32:44 – Marissa's Military Service in the IDF & Her Thoughts on October 7th38:02 – (Ad) Isak Clothing39:18 – The Hostage Deal: Marissa's Perspective44:27 – Candace Owens' History with PragerU & Marissa's Take on Her Current Views45:26 – The Surge of Antisemitism on Social Media & Why Hate Goes Viral49:32 – (Ad) Sunset Window Fashions50:37 – Leadership & Advice for Young Women55:02 – Bobby Kennedy, Accusations of Antisemitism, & The "Barbie" Label59:30 – The Silver Lining of T Losing in 20201:07:07 – Ceasefire Debate & The Case for a Unified IsraelFollow Marissa Streit:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marissastreitTwitter: https://x.com/streitmarissaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTQWsj2Ft34kt1imzXFFgFollow PragerU:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prageruFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/prageruYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZWlSUNDvCCS1hBiXV0zKcA Podcast Info:→ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3iy0Kee→ Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3zdMqOz→ Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/3eVtSee→ Buzzsprout - https://mislaibeled.buzzsprout.comSocial:→ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mislaibeled/→ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Mislaibeled→ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQlZulYicKVNOhwC16JzYQw

Join Patrick Georgoff to learn more about how YOU can make amazing digital education content. At Behind the Knife we are often asked how to create digital education content. Thanks to the democratization of technology and rise of the creator economy, all of the tools are at your fingertips. Would you like to enhance your next lecture, grant application, manuscript submission, or patient educational material? You can, even if you are part luddite! You don't need a publisher, advanced computer skills, or tons of money. Don't believe us? Listen to this short podcast for tipsand tricks on how you can make great content.  Patrick Georgoff (@georgoff) is an Acute Care Surgeon at Duke University. He went to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, completed General Surgery residency and Surgical Critical Care fellowship at the University of Michigan, and a Trauma Surgery fellowship at the University of Texas in Houston. His clinical practice includes the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery in addition to elective hernia surgery. Patrick is deeply involved in surgical education and the is the Associate Program of the General Surgery Residency at Duke and Co-Director of Behind the Knife. He is passionate about trauma system performance and holds the position of associate Trauma Medical Director at Duke.  ***SPECIALTY TEAM APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX2a_zsiyaz-NwxKuUUa5cUFolWhOw3945ZRFoRcJR1wjZ4w/viewform?usp=sharing Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.

Is the digital course world too saturated, or is it still a smart business move? Will AI replace entrepreneurs? In part two of this roundtable conversation with Kat Norton AKA Miss Excel, Justin Benson of Shiloh AI and the Barra Agency, and Lindsey Schwartz from Powerhouse Women, we talk about what's working NOW in business, digital education, and AI. We dive into the real ROI of doubling down on one offer vs. creating new ones, why most entrepreneurs chase new ideas out of fear, and how to future-proof your business. Plus, we debate what AI could make obsolete, the crazy future of quantum computing, and whether we'd ever implant a Neuralink chip in our brains.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Should you double down on your product or launch something new? 06:30 Why most entrepreneurs chase new ideas out of fear. 09:30 What's working NOW in the digital course market. 17:00 The AI tool that saved me HOURS of research (and how it can do the same for you!). 23:00 How AI is changing the future of apps & websites. 30:15 Why 2025 could be the year of the autonomous agent. 35:15 Would YOU get a Neuralink chip implanted?   RESOURCES Apply for my in-person coaching - chrisharder.me/coaching Check out for podcast workflows - bara.ai Learn more about autonomous sales coaching - www.shilo.ai Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Want to grow your email list - Get Over 240 Free Lead Magnets HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Lindsey's Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Kat Norton: @miss.excel Justin Benson: @justinbenson

In our latest episode, Roberto sits down with Noam Gerstein, CEO and founder of Bina, a global accredited virtual school pioneering precision education. Noam shares her visionary insights on online education, discussing the practicalities and wonders of teaching digitally, including the benefits of small class sizes, highly trained educators, real-time feedback, and a unique thematic approach to learning. Throughout the conversation, Noam elaborates on how Bina's innovative methods cater to young learners across diverse time zones and cultural contexts. She highlights the importance of social-emotional learning, cultural inclusivity, and maintaining student engagement through various interactive and collaborative strategies. Moreover, Noam provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of early childhood and elementary education, emphasizing the role of technology in creating more accessible, impactful, and personalized learning experiences. Welcome to Our Classroom!

If the international community is able to effectively put in place the ethical and practical guidelines proposed by UNESCO and others, AI has the potential to be an extremely important part of an educator's toolkit. But the introduction of this technology is just one part of a much wider philosophical discussion about the effectiveness of education in general in a world that many believe is about to upended by increasingly powerful AI-powered applications.Conor Lennon from UN News asked Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, to give his take on the role of education in today's world, after a keynote speech on AI and education delivered at UNHQ in late January 2025.

In today's episode, we're diving into the transformative world of career-connected learning with two pioneers leading the charge. Joining us are Dannyelle Austin, the executive director at Launchpad, and Lisa Richardson, the project lead of Catalyze. Catalyze is dedicated to reshaping how students interact with potential career pathways by fostering a community of practice that connects educational innovation with real-world career opportunities. Since its inception, it has awarded over $14 million to numerous organizations, impacting over 65,000 students nationwide. This initiative empowers students by enhancing their agency and readiness for future careers, particularly in tech, through innovative programs like Launchpad. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:18) Understanding Catalyze: Mission and Impact (03:26) Spotlight on Launchpad: Mission and Approach (11:34) Student Experiences and Success Stories (19:22) Future Directions and Advice for Educators (27:15) Student Perspectives: Voices from the Program Links SXSW Edu Watch the full video here Read the full blog Dannyelle Austin LaunchPad Catalyze Challenge Gallup/Walton Family Foundation report

In our second episode on AI in UK schools, Professor Rose Luckin explores AI integration further with three very special guests helping to lead the way with AI in their institutions. Talking points and questions may include: What is the extent of AI penetration in your schools, including teacher usage, classes avoiding it, student use, and any strategies or evaluation plans in place regarding reactive or proactive AI adoption? No AI is risk-free, so concerns around impacts on learning, creativity, authorship, assessment, and whether students genuinely understand AI-generated content are critical issues Safeguarding measures must address the risks of AI providing misleading, biased, or explicit content without consent as these technologies proliferate in classrooms Comprehensive AI training is needed for educators at all levels to ensure smooth technology transitions while maintaining human-centric learning approaches as new tools and understanding are required Guests: Adam Webster, Deputy Head (Innovation), Caterham School & CEO of Sphinx AI Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust

Unlock the secrets to transforming customer education into a powerhouse for customer success. Join us as we learn from Casey Trujillo and Todd Kirk of Brainstorm, who bring a wealth of experience in professional services, SaaS product development, and customer success strategies. Discover how Brainstorm helps organizations implement consistent training practices, using change management principles to drive software adoption and organizational change. Find out how this approach prevents customers from improvising their educational processes, which can negatively impact their success.How can digital education revolutionize your customer success strategy? We explore this question by comparing it to Tesla's innovative user experiences, emphasizing that customers crave ownership of their success without constant intervention from customer success managers. Our conversation sheds light on the importance of data-driven, engaging digital education experiences, especially for early-stage companies transitioning from personal interactions to scalable digital solutions. We dissect the balance between emotion and data in creating effective educational content and how organizations can harness this to enhance customer relationships.Data isn't just a metric—it's a tool for driving business results. We discuss how tracking user behavior can boost customer retention and software renewal, introducing the concept of "brilliant basics" for long-term engagement. Discover how to optimize persona training strategies to meet diverse user needs, from daily administrators to high-level decision-makers. Learn how microlearning and short-form content can transform digital education, making it adaptable, effective, and engaging. As B2B customers increasingly demand consumer-like experiences, explore how companies can rethink their training strategies to create impactful content that resonates with modern users.

Anthony Carabache is a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association.Journey from educational assistant to becoming a resource teacher focused on integrating technology in the classroom. [2:22]Examples of artificial intelligence being used by teachers and students [6:05]Privatization in public education through third-party tools and applications [9:06] Deceptive design and privacy concerns related to software used by students [12:00]Procurement guidelines to protect privacy when dealing with third party vendors [14:22]Teaching students to understand the value of their privacy [10:49]Ongoing impact of the pandemic on students' social literacy [19:06]The IPC's Digital Charter for Ontario Schools and lesson plans [24:59] Resources:Canadian privacy regulators pass resolution to address privacy-related harms resulting from deceptive design patterns (November 2024, IPC news release)Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service ProvidersOntario curriculum expectations for digital citizenshipDigital Privacy Charter for Ontario SchoolsPrivacy Pursuit! Lesson Plans (free IPC lesson plans to teach kids about privacy)Teaching kids about privacy (Info Matters episode with Daniel Solove)Teenage confidential: Teens, technology, and privacy (Info Matters episode with Matthew Johnson)From high school to university: a young person's perspective on digital privacy (Info Matters episode with Keith Baybayon)Ontario joins Canadian privacy regulators in passing resolutions on the privacy of young people and workers (October 2023, IPC news release)Resolution on children's digital rights (Adopted resolution of the Global Privacy Assembly, October 2021 – IPC co-sponsor)Resources for children and youth (IPC resources)IPC Youth Advisory CouncilIPC Strategic Priorities 2021-2025Info Matters is a podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. We dive into conversations with people from all walks of life and hear stories about the access and privacy issues that matter most to them. If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a rating or a review. Have an access to information or privacy topic you want to learn more about? Interested in being a guest on the show? Post @IPCinfoprivacy or email us at podcast@ipc.on.ca.   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the IPC does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this podcast, and information from this podcast should not be used or reproduced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. None of the information, opinions and recommendations presented in this podcast bind the IPC's Tribunal that may be called upon to independently investigate and decide upon an individual complaint or appeal based on the specific facts and unique circumstances of a given case.

This week's episode is a discussion of the Australian Parliamentary report on AI in Education, "Studdy Buddy or Influencer?". The report highlights both the opportunities and challenges GenAI presents, focusing on student and teacher perspectives, ethical considerations, regulatory approaches, and potential solutions. The report makes many recommendations, with the very first being significant on many levels: "The Committee recommends that the Australian Government: consider making the use of GenAI in education a national priority" Dan and Ray are joined by guest, Miriam Scott, an Education Consultant for Generative AI for the Association of Independent Schools of NSW and also Marketing & Events Coordinator for the Association of Women Educators. Miriam was previously Head of Digital Education at Hillbrook Anglican School, and has produced a number of resources for teachers that she shares on her personal website "Scotty Breaks It Down" An AI starter-kit for anyone looking to integrate generative AI in their school for education An AI professional development toolkit for teachers

This week, Jonathan is joined by John ‘Jack' Cush, Director of Clinical Rheumatology at the Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA. The two doctors explore novel treatment avenues for rheumatic diseases, and discuss the exciting potential of AI and telemedicine.  Please use the following timestamps to navigate this episode:  (00:00)-Introduction   (02:29)-The history of beer and rock' n roll (06:10)-Transitioning into digital medical education (10:21)-Jack's podcast: RheumNow (14:30)-Challenges in lupus diagnosis and management (16:58)-IL-5 inhibitors: novel drugs for allergic vasculitis   (19:22)-How does diet affect inflammation and bone health? (24:22)-Telemedicine in rheumatology (29:26)-Lessons in rheumatoid arthritis care (33:30)-Soaring costs in healthcare (36:40)-New horizons in rheumatoid arthritis treatment (41:37)-The future of AI (43:30)-Jack's three wishes for rheumatology

The Learnovate Centre, a leading global future of work and learning research hub, will host its annual Learnovation Summit at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next Thursday, October 3rd. The theme of Learnovation 2024 is 'Navigating the Future of Learning' and it is hoped that it will inspire a new wave of educational strategies that cater to diverse learning needs. Speakers and workshops will focus on preparing learners for the challenges of the 21st century and the future of work. The event will be hosted by Dr. Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College, who will also give the opening address. Learnovation 2024 Speakers include: Richard Culatta, CEO at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Association for Supervision of Curriculum Development (ASCD), non-profit global education organisations based in Washington that are focused on accelerating innovation in education and elevating learning to meet the needs of all students. Prior to his current position, Richard was the Chief Innovation Officer for the state of Rhode Island and was appointed by President Barack Obama as the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. Department of Education. Nell Watson, President, European Responsible AI Office. Nell is a trailblazer in emerging technologies such as machine vision and Artificial Intelligence ethics. She dedicates her work to protecting human rights and infusing ethics, safety and values that elevate the human spirit into technologies like AI. Dr Nigel Paine, Global Thought Leader and ex-CLO of the BBC. Nigel has more than 25 years' experience in corporate learning and is a regular speaker, writer and broadcaster on the topics of learning and development, technology and leadership. Dr Ann Devitt, Head of the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin. Ann is Associate Professor of Language Education at the School of Education. She is the Academic Director of the Learnovate Centre and has extensive research experience in both academia and industry. Other speakers include: Prof. Mairéad Pratschke, Professor and Chair in Digital Education at University of Manchester; Elliott Masie, Chair MASIE Learning Foundation & MASIE Productions; Christopher Mathews, Global Education Team Strategy and Partnership Lead, Amazon Web Services; Piero Tintori, CEO and founder of Terminalfour and BetterExaminations; Peter Fagerström, founder and Executive Chairman of Educraftor. Learnovation 2024 will run from 9am to 4.30pm on October 3rd. It will be followed by a drinks reception. Registration for the event can be completed online at www.learnovatecentre.org/learnovation. Learnovate Centre Director Nessa McEniff said: "Learnovation 2024 is looking at some extremely interesting and topical issues including how to recognise and remove barriers for innovation in learning and how to embed AI into education. We will also be exploring Generative AI's role in learning technology and there will be a focus on corporate learning in the 21st Century and how to prepare for tomorrow's challenges. "This year's summit is a must-attend event for anyone who is interested in the future of work and learning especially given the calibre of international and national speakers and experts who are presenting this year. We look forward to another sold-out event at the Aviva on October 3rd." To register or for more information on the Learnovation Summit, visit www.learnovatecentre.org/learnovation. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now t...

We are starting a FreshEd community and want you to join for as little as $10/month. If you want to join our growing community, please head over to FreshEdpodcast.com/support -- Today we explore the digital transformation of and in education. My guest is Ben Williamson who argues that we are witnessing a new digital infrastructure being built beneath our feet. The last time Ben joined FreshEd was in February 2020, just one month before the UK went into its first Covid-19 lockdown. When it comes to education and technology, a lot has changed in the past 4.5 years. Ben talks through some of those changes. Ben Williamson is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Research in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh. freshedpodcast.com/367-williamson/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

The use of digital education and artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the new norm. In this episode, we are joined by Carlo Perrotta, an Associate Professor of Digital Education, and Dr. Matthew Fyfield, Deputy Principal of Mazenod College, who explore the intricate world of educational technology and its impact on teaching and learning. Together, they tackle ethical concerns, pedagogical responsibility, and the need for clarity in understanding digital tools, while envisioning what this all means for teachers.

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Narjeet Kaur, Principal of Mount View International School in Malawi, Africa. Dr. Kaur shares her remarkable journey from India to Malawi and her passion for integrating digital tools into education. Discover how she leverages Microsoft and Google certifications to revolutionize teaching and learning. Gain insights into the future of global education and the importance of bridging the digital divide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a visionary educator! 00:42- About Dr. Narjeet Kaur Narjeet is the principal of Mountain View International School Malawi in Africa.  She's a creative educator, a digital learning specialist, a global education leader, and a school head.  She's also a Microsoft Certified innovator, teaches innovative teachers, and is a Blue with Google certified teacher. And she's an author. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Yakut Gazi, Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Digital Education at Duke University YOUR host is ⁠⁠Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: What does a Future-Ready University look like? Why are PCO units on the vanguard of supporting institutional Future-Readiness? What does it take to establish collaborative ties between PCO units and main campus faculties & offices? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy, founder and CEO of Simply Augmented, interviews Monica Ares, the Executive Director of Innovation, Digital Education, and Analytics at Imperial College London Business School Idea Lab. They discuss Monica's journey from teaching and working at tech giants like Amazon and Meta to her current role in advancing immersive and AI-driven educational technologies. Topics include the convergence of AI and immersive experiences, the evolution of learning tools, and the impact of these advancements on higher education and lifelong learning. Monica shares her vision for a future where learning is seamless, personalized, and supported by intelligent technology.   00:51 Monica Aries: A Pioneer in Immersive Learning 01:38 Monica's Journey: From Educator to AI Innovator 05:41 The Power of VR in Education and Empathy 08:27 Exploring AI's Role in Enhancing Learning Experiences 12:59 Monica's Vision for Lifelong Learning and AI Integration 19:54 The Evolution of Monica's Educational Philosophy 26:12 Looking Ahead: The Future of Education with AI   Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy Twitter: https://twitter.com/boazashkenazy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: shift@simplyaugmented.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shift-ai/message

In the realm of global education, digital platforms are revolutionising learning paradigms, breaking barriers, and fostering inclusivity. At the forefront of this revolution is Adam A Stepan, Director of the Picker Center Digital Education Group at Columbia University. Through initiatives leveraging digital tools, Adam empowers individuals to acquire new skills, deepen their knowledge, and realise their potential. By bridging cultural divides and addressing societal challenges, Adam and his peers are reshaping the educational landscape, offering transformative opportunities for communities to thrive in the digital age and beyond. [00:35 ] - About Adam A Stepan Adam is the Director of the Picker Center Digital Education Group. He is a co-author of a book titled, “Levelling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Imagine a learning environment where an AI professor fields infinite student questions, where business students practise difficult conversations with an avatar that models an array of personas and reactions, where automated feedback is not static but dynamic and individualised. Artificial intelligence and XR tools are changing education and preparing students to live and work in an unpredictable world.  In this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to an expert in immersive technology, whose experience includes big tech companies such as Amazon and Meta, where she was head of immersive learning, as well as her current role in higher education. Monica Arés is executive director of the Innovation, Digital Education and Analytics Lab at Imperial College London. In this conversation, she tells us about the evolution of edtech from the early days of virtual reality, immersive technology's potential for unlocking curiosity (and the costs that come with it), and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034. Hint: it's a personalised, creative world with fewer screens.

In this insightful episode, Dustin sits down with Dr. Jennifer King from Bisk to explore how institutions can support greater workforce development. Focusing on the evolution and maturation of digital education, they explore how institutions can navigate a continuously changing landscape to better align with workforce needs. Dr. King shares her extensive experience and discusses Bisk's strategic pivot towards creating more accessible and relevant educational pathways through micro-credentials and skills-based learning.Guest Name: Dr. Jennifer King, Vice President for Workforce & Education at BiskGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Jennifer King is a formerly tenured professor, academic dean and author who has been in higher education for more than two decades. Prior to joining Bisk in 2018, she served more than a decade as associate professor and assistant dean for Florida Southern College. More recently, she ran a consulting practice centered around education technology.She earned her PhD in Instructional Technology and Educational Tests & Measurement from University of South Florida College of Education and an undergrad from New York University. Her doctorate has made her a thought leader in online and remote instruction and learning.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

In a new crossover episode with the Febrile podcast, host Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS, and Febrile creator and infectious diseases physician, Sara Dong, MD, discuss the power of digital education tools on infectious diseases training.

On a mid-May afternoon in 2020, Lauren Kriegler sat in her home office and scribbled a warning to her young kids—who were in the thick of remote learning—on a Post-It Note and stuck it to her office door: “Important call. Do not come in!”For five years at Alaska Airlines, Kriegler had led a massive project to overhaul the uniforms provided to its 20,000+ frontline employees—five years building a program from raw materials to design and development, inventory planning and distribution, and ultimately the culmination of a rollout during the early stages of the pandemic. This included multiple visits to China to get closer to the supply chain, as well as the integration of industry-leading textile safety standards, leading Alaska to be the first North American carrier to integrate Oeko-Tex into a custom supply chain. Along the way, Kriegler led additional teams, including retail operations, freight and logistics, and print programs. As the uniform program launched and was moving to steady state, she was starting to think about her next challenge.Now, as the Teams window on her computer flashed open to her weekly tie-in with her boss, she was confronting what might come next: leading the fuel program for the airline as director of fuel—an area of the business where she had no experience. It was a role fraught with challenge and opportunity that started with the consolidation of two departments, the lack of a hand-off from her predecessors in the role and a massive learning curve.Once she assumed the role that July of 2020, she would see planes get fueled for the first time, spend time on the ramp learning the operation and become quickly immersed in the complexities of the oil and refining markets and supply chains. She openly acknowledged with internal and external partners that at many times she had more questions than answers.She worked diligently to overcome her learning curve in order to prepare the fuel program to support the airline's emergence from the pandemic, both operationally and financially. Through all of these learnings, she also started to wrap her arms around an initially small but critical component of the fuel program: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)—something that as the months went by would become a much more significant focus of her day-to-day role. By the end of her first year and what Kriegler called a “brutal summer,” she had confronted all that and more, including a Mother's Day 2021 alert to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, wildfires, labor shortages, extreme weather and other external events that buffeted fuel supply chain operations.“I've only known volatility,” Kriegler said. “During that first summer, I remember thinking (that) how I navigated that summer's seemingly never-ending challenges would shape my future at Alaska as an operational leader. I was determined not just to get through it, but to establish an industry-leading program that was resilient and intentional. And to be honest, I had many moments of self-doubt given my lack of experience—and I know others did as well.”Related LinksLauren shares supply chain learnings with students at the University of Washington.Alaska Airlines' news release on the launch of its uniform redesignMore about WashU Olin's Sergio ChayetLauren's LinkedIn pageCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website support

In the heating-and-cooling industry, they're calling it “The Great Consolidation” as the pace of company acquisitions has risen from about 20 in 2011 to 120 a year by 2019. Meanwhile, The Great Consolidation is slamming head-first into the pandemic-born Great Resignation, as firms battle for a share of the scarce pool of talent on the market.That's the environment Chris Hoffmann has faced since 2016, after taking over the St. Louis-based, family-owned business his father began 28 years earlier with four employees and a simple business model. Today, while he watches competitors grow through acquisition and consolidation, Hoffmann sees an alternative path: scaling up geographically and serving existing customers more deeply.That's why he's expanded into Nashville. That's why he's exploring adding pest control to his suite of commercial and residential services. But there's still that other nagging problem. "The companies that are going to be able to grow are the ones that can solve the talent issue,” Hoffmann said on a recent industry podcast. “Everyone knows that. Everyone's talking about that."In this episode of On Principle, we talk to Chris Hoffmann about how he came to realize Hoffmann Brothers would have to make some big investments to thrive in a heavily fragmented but consolidating industry. What drove his decision to grow by expanding his service area and his services? Why did he decide against buying his way into new markets by acquiring existing residential and commercial services firms?And what does it take to move from simply recruiting talent on the open market to growing your own in a newly built, 15,000-square-foot training facility?Related LinksThe Hoffmann Brothers websiteThe family office site Chris and his family created to manage investmentsMore about Peter BoumgardenThe Koch Family Center for Family EnterpriseA piece Chris Hoffmann wrote for the Tugboat Institute on employee engagementThe St. Louis Business Journal reports on Hoffmann Brothers' expansionThe Olin Brookings Commission project referenced in this episodeCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website support

In this episode, I unpack the term "blended learning" and share nine essential strategies for effectively managing any blended learning environment. You'll also hear ideas for organizing digital resources, establishing clear norms, and tips for troubleshooting technical issues. From creating device checklists to incorporating student feedback, these tips for blended learning have you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/02/13/blended-learning-environment-254/  Sponsored by Intel® Skills for Innovation: https://skillsforinnovation.intel.com/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Since 1999, the digital agency that Brian Williams and his brother cofounded has weathered—often just barely—some tough blows to the economy. There was the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Then there was 9/11. Then, the global financial crisis of 2008.In fact, that last shock compelled Williams to create a formal business development function at Viget—a team that would market the firm, demonstrate its expertise, drive in-bound business leads and keep the phones ringing. Viget hummed into its 15-year anniversary in 2015 with an energizing employee retreat near Boulder, Colorado, where the firm opened a new branch office.But when the year drew to a close with dismal results, Williams was worried. Yes, Viget had built a business development function. But it hadn't created a way to forecast and project revenue, anticipate when existing projects would end, maintain a pipeline of “back-up” projects for slow times and rigorously manage existing projects.There was no external economic shock, yet business had collapsed. “This was a crisis of our own making,” Williams said. “My mistakes led to us being in this precarious position.”With potential layoffs looming ahead, Williams issued an off-the-cuff rallying cry that came to be known as “Best 6 Ever”—an audacious goal to exceed Viget's previous best six-month period. And the team rallied. Extra hours. Aggressive marketing. Sharing the #Best6Ever hashtag internally. Meanwhile, Williams and his team worked to create version 2.0 of Viget's business development team—complete with all the accountability measures that hadn't existed before.Today, Viget's biz dev function is more sophisticated. The business is more profitable. The firm's leadership is better equipped to accurately forecast revenue trends. And Williams sleeps better at night.Related LinksViget's websiteBrian Williams' bio page on the Viget websiteMore about Jackson Nickerson from the WashU Olin websiteJackson's Wikipedia pageCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic support

In a captivating episode of the Dadpreneur podcast, host Alex engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sara Phillips, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur. With a career spanning grades 3-7 in public and charter schools, Sara brings a wealth of experience to the table. The duo delves into the challenges of educating in the digital age, tackling pressing issues such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people, social media use, and online safety concerns.

In this episode of Platforms for Future, Lukas Lewandowski, Regional Director at Coursera, discussed B2B education platforms. He highlighted Coursera's growth, its response to COVID-19, and the role of online learning. The conversation also touched on AI's impact on education, emphasizing the importance of trust and staying adaptable. Lukas advised platform leaders to embrace technologies like generative AI. The episode provided insights into the evolving education landscape and the need for continuous learning and adaptation.

Series: Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and the Future of Further EducationWith:Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.orgKurt Hintz, Executive Principal, Capital City College GroupGraham Bell, the Director of Digital Education at Cranfield School of ManagementEpisode Title:"Strategies for Executive Education in the Age of AI"Date of Recording: 19th Jan 2024Episode Introduction:In this insightful episode, we delve into the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education and leadership. Joined by Graham Bell from Cranfield School of Management, we explore how AI is shaping the educational landscape, its implications for leadership, and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. This discussion is essential for educators, leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI, technology, and education.Guest Bio:Graham Bell, the Director of Digital Education at Cranfield School of Management, brings extensive experience in integrating digital technologies in educational settings. With nearly 30 years at Cranfield, Graham has been at the forefront of employing emerging technologies to enhance learning and teaching experiences. His insights into the use of AI in education are particularly relevant in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.Topic 1: Cranfield University's Unique ApproachDiscussion on Cranfield's postgraduate-only structure and its focus areas including management, aerospace technologies, and involvement in addressing grand challenges like climate change.Topic 2: AI's Role in Education and LeadershipExploration of how AI is impacting decision-making and learning processes in educational institutions, and the challenges leaders face in adapting to these rapid technological changes.Topic 3: Future Predictions and Horizon ScanningDebate on the difficulties of predicting future tech trends, particularly in AI, and the importance for organizational leaders to stay informed and prepared.Topic 4: AI for Augmentation and UpskillingDiscussion on the potential of AI to augment jobs rather than replace them, focusing on how AI can enhance productivity and learning experiences.

This story is not really about the first pivotal moment Camryn Okere navigated. That's the moment when the pandemic upended plans for a college internship and shuttered a business she had grown to love. In that moment, she decided to gather some mentors and some fellow students across a few universities to create a boutique consulting firm serving small community businesses—and providing experience to budding business leaders.No, this story is about another big “oh, shoot!” moment, after that volunteer, student-driven firm—Rem and Company—took off across 20 college campuses, recruited more than 650 student consultants and served more than 300 small businesses around the country.It's about the moment Okere's partners in the early days of Rem and Company started charting another career path, found appealing full-time jobs and left Okere to figure out how to make her baby a sustainable enterprise. She didn't want her work—providing professional experiences for students and services for local businesses—to die.“My moment was truly understanding that something has to change,” said Okere, BSBA 2020. You want it to become something, but that means the systems have to be built to make it sustainable.”What was Okere's story and how did it lead to that moment? How much of herself had she invested in Rem and Company—and why? What compelled her to think the enterprise was something worth sustaining in the first place? How did she realize that the model as it was created wouldn't be sustainable? What steps did she take to traverse that “oh, shoot!” moment for Rem? What can we learn from her experience? And in what ways was her experience transferable to larger enterprises?Related LinksThe Rem and Company websiteRem's Instagram and LinkedIn pagesAn Olin Business magazine story featuring Camryn OkereOlin Blog story about Rem and Company soon after its launchMore about Staci ThomasCamryn, as a WashU sophomore, was featured for winning “best room” in a residential life competition.Camryn and Rem featured in her hometown newspaperCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic support

In the wake of the global pandemic, some of the loudest voices in corporate America proclaimed the end of work as we know it. Lockdown, it seemed, had proven workers could be productive from home. Work-from-home came into vogue. We'd never have to commute to the office again, some suggested.But as pandemic-era restrictions eased in mid-2021, Steve Degnan, then chief human resources officer for Nestlé Purina PetCare, joined other senior leaders and prepared to bring its workforce back. All of them. In-person.“It was not without controversy,” Degnan, EMBA 2008, recalled. “It was our belief that better work happens when people are together. But we did lose people.” Indeed, about 30% of Purina's workforce declared its dissatisfaction with the return-to-work policy, which launched in 2022. The company, for years a leader in worker satisfaction ratings on jobseekers website Glassdoor, saw its scores plummet in the wake of the decision.Beyond their basic belief that employees work better together, Purina leaders had also just gone through a process to combat “big company diseases” such as lumbering decision-making and single-stream work processes. They'd fostered greater agility in their work teams, empowered team members to make decisions, coached effective collaboration.“That work was being blown up,” he said. Degnan, now retired, recalled how senior leadership knew it would have to spend some of its cultural capital to implement a decision that many rank-and-file employees would support—but that a small and vocal group would not, including a large share of Generation Z and Millennial team members.Why did Purina buck what seemed to be a trend in its approach to the workplace? How did it manage the communication of that requirement? What were leaders willing to sacrifice to make that decision—and what were they not willing to sacrifice?RELATED LINKSMore about Steve DegnanMore about Andrew KnightBloomberg: “People Working in the Office Spend 25% More Time on Career Development” (paywall)A version of the same story that's not behind a paywallNestlé Purina PetCareMcKinsey & Company: “Americans are embracing flexible work—and they want more of it”Business Insider: “Here's a list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office”Nina Leigh Krueger: Her On Principle episode, “Out of the Box”CREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic support

Our guest today is Marlon Styles. Marlon has served as an educational leader for seventeen years.  He started his career as a Middle School Mathematics teacher on Team Ambition.  In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education.  Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award in 2019.  He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students.  K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership to close equity gaps on a national stage.  Styles has had the honor to inspire educators across the country through presentations at conferences.  Styles is a Unifier in education who works to create cultures which people win. His mission is to inspire educators to see themselves as empowered Unifiers capable of creating the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. He is currently a partner with the Learner Centered Collaborative. We are excited to have this conversation today.WebsiteXLearner Centered CollaborativeWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

CEO of Clout Selling, Mike Weiss joins Camden and Otis to discuss sales, LinkedIn marketing, and share his entrepreneurial journey.  How can you communicate the cost of inaction to your audience?  Why should you stop trying to outsmart the algorithm?  And what can you do to use data more effectively in your sales and marketing process?  Mike, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and more on this fantastic episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More about Mike:Mike Weiss spent more than 30 years in Financial Services having raised more than $100,000,000 and served as a Financial Consultant to thousands of Clients. Additionally, Mike Co-founded (and later sold) GreenTrack, a leading financial and tax reporting company that was responsible for tracking more than $26 Billion in assets. From Finances to Digital, Mike transitioned to a career in Digital Marketing and, Co-founded (and later was bought out) NeuroGym. In less than 16 months, the company went from $100,000 per year to more than $2,000,000 acquiring over 7,000 customers in 80 countries. In 2012, Mike was chosen top four (out of four-hundred) for Infusionsoft's, “Marketer of the Year.”  Mike recognized early on in the financial industry that customer education and results were the keys to success. Then, after his move to Digital Marketing, this became his, “Mantra.” In the years that followed, Mike Weiss has become recognized as one of the, “Top Guns” in Digital Education and Technology with a specialization in client engagement, e-learning, online marketing and sales, digital badging and gamification.  Mike formed Client Engagement Academy which has designed, built and manages more than 30 “Cutting Edge” EdTech Platforms for many of the Digital Marketing Leaders in the industry. When he's not, “Breaking New Digital Ground,” Mike spends time with his soulmate, Carolyne, and their family. They have a powerful spiritual practice and work toward helping others to treat all relationships with humanity and dignity.Mark DonniganPersonal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeweiss/Website: https://cloutselling.com/   https://clientengagementacademy.com/

Today on the show, we welcome Steve Cornwell, SVP of Strategy for Customer Education at Gainsight.In this episode, Steve shares insights into the transformative role of digital education in Customer Success. He discusses the shift from traditional customer engagement methods to innovative digital strategies in today's dynamic business environment.We delve into practical ways digital tools can be used to build stronger customer relationships and enhance overall customer experience. Steve also emphasizes the growing role of online communities in creating a more connected and informed customer base.Tune in to learn about the innovative ways digital education is becoming a key strategy in customer success, and how it's changing the game for businesses and their customers.Mentioned ResourcesGainsightNorthpassHubSpot AcademySalesforce Trailhead

PISODE 1871: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to William B. Eimicke, author of LEVELING THE LEARNING CURVE, about to how to create a more inclusive and connected universityWilliam B. Eimicke is co-author of Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University by William B. Eimicke, Soulaymane Kachani, and Adam Stepan (Columbia University Press, 2023). He is professor of practice and founding director of the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and has led major online learning projects at Columbia and with partner institutions around the world. His books include Social Value Investing (with Howard W. Buffett, 2018) and Management Fundamentals (with Steven Cohen, 2020), both published by Columbia University Press.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

In early March 2022, the skies over Irpin, Ukraine, sizzled with Russian missiles and thundered with mortar shells. Under those skies in the first days of Russia's aggression, the lead software developer for a Chicago-based startup huddled in his parent's basement when the air raid sirens sounded.For a substantial investment of thousands of dollars, the leadership at that startup—Phenix Real Time Solutions—could hire an extraction team to relocate their Ukrainian-based developer and his parents to relative safety in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv."It didn't take any convincing for our CEO or our founder,” said Kyle Bank, BSBA 2014, and the COO at Phenix. “It was, 'What's it going to take? How do we do it?' Same thing with our board of directors. Not one word of hesitation.”It was a situation Bank never anticipated when he joined the video streaming company in 2016. Bank joined soon after Phenix found a Ukrainian software engineer through an outsourcing company and built an in-country development team around him.That programmer's harrowing ordeal with his parents, who are in their 70s, started with a walk through a Russian checkpoint and across a makeshift bridge to replace the bombed-out span. They had to hurry to the Ukrainian-occupied part of Irpin, where they could catch a ride with volunteers to neighboring Kyiv. A day later, the extraction team—actually, a single driver employed by an organization that arranges such things—would collect the threesome and their belongings.“The experience of getting out of Irpin to Kyiv was probably the most dangerous part of the story,” the programmer said as he described the ordeal, which included a 13-hour drive to Lviv through more checkpoints and around battle-damaged roads. Said Bank: "I was absolutely glued to the computer screen all day trying to find out if he'd made it. It was a nerve-wracking day."The programmer was the focus of this particular episode. But it wasn't the only thing Phenix did for its Ukraine-based team of developers in the early days following Russia's aggression.RELATED LINKSWebsite for Phenix Real-Time SolutionsKyle Bank on LinkedInStory on WashU Olin's website about Bank's story about the programmerVice News report from Irpin by Ben Solomon mentioning the Irpin BridgeMore about Kurt Dirks"Leadership in Dangerous Situations," a book referenced by Dirks, to which he contributedCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic support

Ruchir Shah has been working with skilled trade workers since he graduated from Stanford. His dream has always been to solve the skilled trade shortage and help blue-collar workers find high-paying jobs. In this episode, we talked to Ruchir about how SkillCat ensures accurate educational content, the efficient certification process, SkillCat's impact on vocational education, the pros and cons of uncertified methods, his other projects and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Digital Education;   02:18 Ruchir's background; 03:58 How SkillCat's solution works; 06:17 Making sure of the educational components' accuracy; 09:33 How much time spent to get certified; 10:18 The impact of SkillCat; 14:16 Pros and cons of uncertified methods of education; 16:24 Ruchir's other projects; 18:07 Round of Insights   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: His previous start up idea on AI mirror assistant app. Digital Resource: learnui.design. Most Recommended Book: Shogun. Daily Habit: Waking up early in the morning to focus on goals. #1 Insight for learning a new skill or trait: Diving into that desired skill deep and spending enough time on it. Best Place to Grab a Bite: Shizen.   Contact Ruchir: https://www.skillcatapp.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Join us for an incredibly heartwarming episode as we dive into the world of seasons, emotions, and authentic leadership with the remarkable Todd Nesloney. We're exploring his touching book, "IN THIS SEASON: WORDS FOR THE HEART," a collection of words that beautifully encapsulate the seasons of our lives, reminding us that we are never alone in our feelings and experiences. Life is a journey through various seasons, and Todd's words invite us to reflect, connect, and find purpose in each one. Whether you've been to the mountaintops or the deep valleys, you'll find solace in this conversation. We also touch on Todd's insights on conferences, including "Get Your Teach On," and his valuable advice on being an authentic and servant leader. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded that your story is a beautiful part of the human experience. About Todd Nesloney: Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children's book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. Follow Todd Nesloney:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ https://www.amazon.com/This-Season-Words-Heart/dp/B0B2V25WJ1?crid=1QU9LR3O5D9EM&keywords=todd+nesloney&qid=1698524354&sprefix=todd+nesloney%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=38a4678b909dc1827c3e01c2e7d05a19&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Building-Authenticity-Blueprint-Leader-Inside/dp/B0BW2PPTWP?crid=1QU9LR3O5D9EM&keywords=todd+nesloney&qid=1698524384&sprefix=todd+nesloney%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=08f7814c7805654549335be68354c341&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and produce valuable content for aspiring leaders in education. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and budgets, so if $5 a month isn't feasible for you, no worries! The podcast will always be available to listen to for free. However, if you do find value...

This week Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), joins the podcast. He shares insights on the digital inequities that exist across schools and students and the challenges they create at a time when connectivity should be a basic right for all. We also dive into the digital inequity impact on cybersecurity for school districts today – and the free resources and tools such as the CoSN developed digital equity dashboard that identifies equity gaps across school districts' networks to help illuminate actional paths to address. Keith also updates on the Biden Administration's new efforts to improve schools' cybersecurity posture and prevent future cyberattacks.   Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN's mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. He was selected by Ed Tech for its 2019 30 K-12 IT influencers. In 2016 Technology & Learning selected him as one of the “big 10” most influential people in edtech, and the Center for Digital Education identified him as a Top 30 Technologist/Transformer/Trailblazer. In 2008 he was selected by eSchool News as one of ten people who have had a profound impact on educational technology over the last decade. In 2016 he received a Special Recognition award from the Council of Great City Schools. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e256

Stacy appeared on “After Hours Entrepreneur With Mark Savant”  to discuss content personalization, digital marketing, and the traffic-generating power of podcasting. Stacy recounts her initial disbelief when securing her first paying client and emphasizes the importance of mastering your skills before teaching them. The episode highlights how her podcast has served as a game-changer in connecting with warm leads and creating a devoted community. The discussion also explores the role of Facebook groups in nurturing online communities and Stacy offers practical tips on leveraging these groups for engagement and audience growth. Also in this episode:  The importance of getting your first paying client and the excitement it brings to a new business venture. Collaborating with others, especially those with an established audience or credibility, can significantly boost the success of a product or service launch. When creating an online course or curriculum, ensure that you have a strong grasp of the subject matter and have achieved results or helped others achieve results in that area to build credibility. The value of market research, beta tests, and founding members groups to refine your offerings and understand your audience's needs. Podcasting has had a substantial impact on her business growth, with podcast listeners often being highly engaged and ready to make purchases.     Listen to “After Hours Entrepreneur With Mark Savant” Website: https://marksavantmedia.com/listen/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-after-hours-entrepreneur-with-mark-savant/id1527185048 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VdeUA4MOpuKs7XhOiaMK8 YouTube: https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/Marksavantmedia     Subscribe To Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy Tuschl: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Stacy Tuschl: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram   Work with Stacy Tuschl: Book A Call With Stacy: https://stacytuschl.com/BookCallPodcast The Well-Oiled Operations Program: https://stacytuschl.com/well-oiled-transitions/ All of our best freebies – Just for you!: https://stacytuschl.com/research-and-knowledge/   About Stacy Tuschl And Well-Oiled Operations: As a best-selling author, speaker, and successful business owner, I empower small business owners to thrive. Through my Well-Oiled Operations™ approach, I assist entrepreneurs in attracting customers, increasing profits, and finding personal happiness. My proven process helps students overcome challenges, reach their full potential, and establish self-sustaining ventures—all while maintaining a balanced life. You shouldn't sacrifice your well-being for your business; your business should enhance your life. I understand the worries and doubts you face but trust me, your dreams can be realized. Let me guide you in transforming your local business into your ultimate vision, fostering tranquility, prosperity, and fulfillment.   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact    

Christine Chang recalls the moment in the back seat of a cab, heading across Manhattan to her next appointment. She and her cofounder, Sarah Lee, finally had to have a tough conversation about the future of their beauty business Glow Recipe.The pair had originally built a successful business focused on curating Korean beauty products produced by other manufacturers. A business that had generated a significant customer following and an engaged fan base through savvy use of social media. A business that generated the majority of Glow Recipe's revenue, which was reported to be $1 million in their first year of business and growing triple digits year over year.But the other 10% of their revenue was calling to them. That was the revenue that began to grow in 2017 after Glow Recipe started its own in-house brand of beauty products. And there Chang and Lee sat, in the back of a cab in early 2019.“As a growing but small team, we were being pulled in multiple directions by having to manage a rapidly growing in-house brand and another business vertical together," Chang, BSBA 2004, recalled. “We talked seriously about whether this was sustainable. Five years from now, what will we wish we'd done? By the end of that cab ride, we had aligned.”The curation business had to go. Glow Recipe would be all-in with its in-house brand of products. People would have to be let go. Inventory had to be shed. Their online community of fans and customers—invested in one version of Glow Recipe—would have to be invited along for a difficult transition.Skincare brands are typically known to position their brands as either serious and clinically efficacious or whimsical and fun. Glow Recipe's mission was to combine both worlds into a line of products that delivered results but were also sensorial, joyful and approachable.“It was a massive pivot to shut down the curated business,” Chang said. “As the brand grew, we realized we couldn't do both.” Two years later, the pivot paid off as Chang and Lee's company continued an explosive growth trend.RELATED LINKSThe Glow Recipe websiteElanor Williams' page on the WashU Olin Business School siteChristine Chang's Instagram pageGlow Recipe on InstagramCNBC reports on the Glow Recipe storyA report by Katie Couric Media on Glow RecipeCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

This is the 3rd of our 5-part series with Specialty Coffee Professional, educator, and founder of Vuna Origin Consulting, Sara Morrocchi. In this series, Sara and Host, Lee Safar, will explore the theme - "Selling More Coffee for Better Prices"In this episode of the series on the podcast, we gain further understanding from Sara on the rollout of digital education to coffee experts at coffee origin countries and the impact that's having on professionals in those communities.Connect with Sara and Vuna Origin Consulting here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-morrocchi-a3893034/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuna_coffee_school/ Website: https://coffeeschool.vunaoriginconsulting.com/ Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Akeem Shannon was stressed. In three weeks, his Shark Tank episode would air, the episode where he'd pitch Flipstik—a novel cellphone attachment that doubles as a kickstand and a sticky wall mount.He knew one thing with absolute certainty: Whether or not the “sharks” on the popular ABC-TV show offered him a deal, he was going to sell some Flipstiks. Probably a lot of them. And he didn't have any. Or any money.At the time, in mid-October 2020, Shannon's startup was so young he sometimes sold only one Flipstik a day. One bright spot: He'd recently landed a commitment of $50,000 from Arch Grants, a St. Louis nonprofit that provides capital to startups willing to plant roots in the community.With the Shark Tank air date weeks away, he contacted his manufacturer in China. “I need product. Lots of it. Right now,” he said. He mobilized his team to build a makeshift distribution warehouse. He upgraded his website's software to handle the crush of transactions he expected. He maxed out his credit cards.It wasn't enough. Ultimately, he had to pick up the phone to Arch Grants, which was supposed to pay out its commitment in quarterly installments. “Is there any way I can get some cash up-front—right away?” Shannon pleaded. “I don't have two weeks to wait.”The cash arrived. The episode aired—with one more hitch. Ninety seconds into his segment, ABC broke in with news from the 2020 election. “I just cried when it happened,” Shannon said. But it didn't matter. He'd set the hook. He reeled in Shark Tank fans, with orders totaling more than $100,000 in just a few days. When the episode repeated on January 1, 2021, sales spiked once again. Ultimately, Shannon got an offer from one of the sharks—a deal that later fell apart off-air. Yet for Shannon, the episode was a turning point. The last-minute race to prepare, the 11th-hour request for cash, maxed out cards—it had paid off.RELATED LINKSThe Flipstik websiteAkeem Shannon's segment on Shark Tank (including his rap)Akeem on InstagramMichael Wall's faculty page at WashU Olin Business SchoolThe St. Louis Business Journal on the Inc. rankingsCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

The Center for Digital Education's Aaron Gifford and Andrew Westrope unpack the special education issue of Government Technology magazine with particular emphasis on the rise of Generative AI (artificial intelligence) in the classroom. Stream the show from www.tfic.tech or subscribe to the show on the podcast app of your choice. Additional audio from ITSE and YouTube.

At the start of the day, Lisa Baron and her board of trustees gathered for the fifth strategic planning cycle in the 20-year history of Memory Care Home Solutions, the nonprofit Baron founded to serve families with Alzheimer's patients. How would they expand? How would they diversify their revenue sources? How would they create sustainable long-term earnings?But after dinner, at the end of the day, the planning facilitator put a question to Baron and her board, a question she wasn't expecting at all. “You can grow incrementally,” the facilitator said, “or you can change the world. What do you want to do?”The question sent a bolt of lightning through Baron and her board. It changed the focus of their strategic planning entirely. The game was no longer just about contract reimbursements, revenue streams and federal grants. It wasn't only about seeking inclusion in employer assistance programs or third-party healthcare contracts.It was about advocacy for families. It was about forming coalitions to influence policy around memory care issues. “It was huge,” Baron said. “It opened us up to the power of more people helping us achieve more than we could by ourselves.”Within weeks, work had begun to expand the agency's vision into the advocacy space, using the experience of hospice workers—who moved the palliative care practice from the fringes of healthcare into the mainstream—as an example.What steps in its history brought Baron and Memory Care Home Solutions to this moment? How are they building the groundwork to “change the world”? And what can business leaders learn from Baron's experience?UPDATE SINCE THIS EPISODELisa Baron announced her retirement from MCHS in December 2022 and officially stepped down May 31, 2023. According to Jill Cigliana, the organization's new executive director, “Lisa continues to inspire and guide MCHS in her new role as founder and director emeritus. She remains involved in advocacy and policy work on behalf of people living with dementia and family care partners.”Since the approval of the fifth strategic plan, Cigliana said the organization has focused on building out its dementia navigation service line based on the Care Ecosystem model of care developed at the University of California-San Francisco. “This work connects us with a national team of researchers and collaborators to advance best practices in dementia care and is aligned with our strategic goals. Additionally, we have been meeting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to inform a payment model for dementia care services.”On July 31, MCHS was invited to Washington, DC, to attend the advisory council meeting of the National Alzheimer's Project Act. At that meeting, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a test program to roll out a dementia care model which will be covered through Medicare benefits. “This means that for the first time in this country, there will be a covered benefit for Medicare beneficiaries who are living with dementia, including education, training and paid respite for their family caregivers. MCHS will continue to be involved in the testing for this model of care.”Said Lisa Baron, “It's thrilling that we are being included in the national conversation. This is exactly what we were aiming for.”RELATED LINKSMemory Care Home Solutions websiteFrom Small Business Monthly: “Time With The Boss - Lisa Baron, Memory Care Home Solutions”Nick Argyres' page on the WashU Olin websiteLisa Baron testified in 2016 about Alzheimer's services to the Special Senate Committee on AgingCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

Ryan speaks with authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their new book When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, how hard Mr. Rogers worked to be who he was, how we can strive to “make goodness attractive”, and more.Gregg Behr is a father, writer, children's advocate, author, and Executive Director of the Grable Foundation. For more than a decade, he has helped to lead Remake Learning – a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007 – to international renown. His work has been applauded by President Obama, the Center for Digital Education, the Tribeca Disruptor Awards, and his hometown, Allegheny County. You can learn more at www.greggbehr.com.Ryan Rydzewski is a teacher, writer, speaker, and member of the Grable Foundation. He writes books, feature stories, speeches, blog posts, and creative pieces that have appeared in Pittsburgh Magazine, Hippocampus, and elsewhere. His clients include Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, NEXTpittsburgh, Kidsburgh, and ASSET STEM Education. You can learn more at www.ryanrydzewski.com.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail