Podcasts about edtech

For millions of young women and girls, often the first place they turn with questions about their bodies isn't a doctor's office, it's social media which can lead to encountering many misconceptions and outright misinformation. Or, if the right voices show up, it can mean something else entirely. Our guest today, Dr. Charis Chambers, is one of those voices. She's a board-certified OB/GYN with specialty certification in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, and Chief Medical Officer at Clue, a leading period and cycle-tracking app. She's also the founder of The Period Doctor, a platform she launched in 2019 to provide medically accurate reproductive health information and to place more minority physicians in the spaces where patients are already looking for answers. As she tells Raise the Line from Elsevier host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Chambers embraces the role of being a bridge between generations: "I can serve as a medical mediator where I advocate for the child and then educate the parent so that the child's concerns are met." Stay tuned to this important conversation to also learn about: Her new book, The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution, which tackles many of the same myths she encounters every day in her clinic; Why stubborn myths around periods rarely hold up once you ask where they come from; How she thinks about the responsibility, and limits, of being a trusted medical voice on social media. Mentioned in this episode: Clue The Period Doctor The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Send us Fan MailDr. Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich founded Newstate University in 2026, bringing 20+ years of education leadership from executive roles at SkillsWave, Pearson, LSU and SNHU. She holds a PhD from Kent State and authored "The Power Worker" and "How to Grow Enrollment in Online Higher Education."Hosted by Matthew Rascoff This episode is part of the Edtech Insiders HigherEd Podcast Series, featuring conversations with leaders shaping the future of higher education.

In this episode, I chat with Crystal Uhiren, an instructional technology facilitator and certified Apple Learning Coach, about keeping student thinking at the center of AI use. You'll also hear practical, low-prep strategies like the two-minute idea sort, mid-class progress pit stops, and screenshot check-ins that build accountability without adding to your workload. If you want to embrace AI while protecting the productive struggle that helps students actually learn, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/09/01/Student-Thinking-386/ Sponsored by my free EdTech Essentials study guide: https://ClassTechTips.com/studyguide Follow Crystal Uhiren on social: https://x.com/MrsUTeachesTech Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Ever wonder what happens when an entire industry gets built on selling answers... and then AI makes answers free? EdTech is finding out the hard way.In this episode, Josh and Will dig into a rough year for education technology — an estimated $15 billion in lost value across the space — and break down who's struggling, who's actually thriving, and why. From Chegg's shutdown to the Coursera-Udemy merger to Magic School AI's layoffs, we trace a clear pattern: the tools that just repackaged content or answers are getting wiped out, while the ones solving real problems are doing just fine.--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.

We live in a digital world, so it seems sensible that classrooms should reflect that. But more and more research is suggesting that screen time at school with educational technology can come at the expense of concentration, memory and deep thinking. Dr Jared Cooney Horvath is a former teacher turned neuroscientist who wants us to reconsider how much technology we put between children and learning. His updated book takes aim at the billion-dollar EdTech industry and makes the case for putting learning rather than technology at the centre of the classroom. It's called The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning and How to Help Them Thrive Again.

Send us Fan MailAneesh Sohoni is CEO of Teach For America and a former high school English teacher and TFA corps member. He has also led TFA Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and One Million Degrees.

What can parents actually do when their child's school is using too much technology?In the final episode of our Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition back-to-school series, I'm joined by Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, a former middle school teacher, parent, author, and longtime advocate for healthier technology use in schools.Using questions submitted by parents, we tackle some of the biggest challenges families are facing: excessive screen time, school-issued laptops, i-Ready and other EdTech platforms, YouTube access, AI embedded in school devices, opting out, student privacy, and what to do when a school simply says no.Emily offers practical advice for parents who want to push back without making teachers' jobs harder—and challenges us to rethink the way we approach school technology.Instead of asking schools, "Can I opt out?", she suggests a different approach:"I decline this technology until you can show me that it is effective, safe, legal, and better than teacher-led instruction—and that the evidence is independent, verifiable, and replicable."We also talk about why hearing "no" from your school doesn't have to be the end of the conversation, how parents can organize with other families, when to take concerns to the school board, and why incremental change matters.And Emily makes an important distinction: she isn't anti-technology. She's pro–technology education, not educational technology. Children need to learn how technology works, how to think critically about it, and how to use it responsibly—but that doesn't mean they need unrestricted access to technology throughout their childhood.As Emily puts it, "The best preparation for a digital future is an analog childhood."If you've been wondering how to protect your child's childhood and education in an increasingly digital school environment, this episode is for you.Emily's Substack: First Fish Chronicles Emily's Unplug EdTech ToolkitlScimago Journal Ranking ToolHow to Vet Screentime Research: A 7-Step Checklist from Dr. Jared Cooney HorvathSubstack: What a Recent FTC Amicus Brief Means for EdTechHow to Vet Screentime Research: A 7-Step Checklist from Dr. Jared Cooney HorvathThe Reckoning-- essay about AlphaGet your copy of The Digital Delusion by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath here.7 Ways to Advocate for a Tech-Safe School Year (A Parent Action Guide)‍You can find dozens of parent templates for school tech advocacy at Tech-Safe Learning.This is the final episode of our four-part Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition mini-series, where we've brought your biggest back-to-school questions to leading experts in neuroscience, education, online safety, and child development.This special series is made possible through a generous donation from Buckets Over Bullying, a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating cyberbullying among children and teens. For additional resources, parent guides, and tools to help you advocate for healthier technology in schools, visit techsafelearning.org.

Summer Week 5: Summer Learning and Cars - FAAF 274In this 274th episode, I share my reflections from August 24-29, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E274FreshAirAtFivePlaylist

Parent ProTech and Krystina O'Bryant join Dr. Alfonso Mendoza on My EdTech Life to challenge one of education's biggest assumptions: being a digital native does not mean being digitally ready.In Digital Natives Aren't Ready for This, we explore what students are actually facing online and why knowing how to use technology is very different from having the emotional maturity, critical thinking, and judgment needed to navigate it safely.Krystina O'Bryant, Chief Academic Officer at Parent ProTech, shares how schools and families can move beyond checkbox digital citizenship and start having meaningful conversations about screen time, social media, AI companions, digital wellness, online behavior, and the rapidly changing world of generative AI.We also talk about why adults need to get back into the digital citizenship conversation, the difference between active and passive screen time, the surprising rise of AI relationships among young people, and why character traits like responsibility, kindness, self-control, and good judgment matter just as much online as they do offline.Technology will continue to change. The bigger question is whether we are preparing students with skills that will still matter when the next platform, app, or AI tool arrives.If you are an educator, school leader, parent, instructional coach, or anyone helping young people navigate technology, this conversation is for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and Thanks00:45 Sponsor Shoutouts01:19 Meet Krystina and Parent ProTech03:01 Krystina's Educator Journey06:05 Digital Natives vs Literacy10:02 What Parent ProTech Offers15:11 Beyond Checkbox Digital Citizenship20:41 Screen Time and Digital Wellness23:33 AI Risks and Rapid Change28:06 Character Education Meets Digital31:08 Spanish Support and Accessibility33:43 Timeless Safety Skills37:53 How to Connect and Get Access40:43 Lightning Round Fun43:49 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, Edtech investment, the growing tech backlash, and the future of assessment.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:05:47] ChatGPT for Teens introduces new safety and learning features[00:11:29] Generalized AI models raise new challenges for Edtech companies[00:13:47] OpenAI partners with CodeAI on AI learning and youth safety[00:17:07] Reach Capital launches a new $265M fund focused on early-stage companies[00:23:32] B2B vs. B2C: New dynamics reshape Edtech investment[00:25:12] Hugh Grant and Closed Screens Open Minds fuel the Edtech backlash[00:27:46] Why Edtech needs to put education first and technology secondPlus, special guests:[00:32:28] Sabine Wallis, General Manager of NWEA, on assessment, learning science, and using data to drive instruction. [00:51:23] Andy Rotherham and Marisa Mission, of Bellwether, on AI in education, EdTech quality, market sustainability, and designing for productive struggle.

"I'd already finished my cardiovascular unit. I'd finished my pulmonary unit. I had never heard about this in any of my classes." That was Dr. Joel Bervell's reaction to discovering that a device used every day in hospitals -- the pulse oximeter -- reads less accurately on darker skin tones. He posted a 30-second video about this consequential discrepancy that, to his utter surprise, gained over 500,000 views by the next morning. That video launched Dr. Bervell into orbit as a social media presence and created his identity as The Medical Mythbuster. In just a few years, he's built a following of two million people, earned a Peabody Award and was named to the inaugural Time 100 Creators list, all while finishing his residency.  On this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith welcomes Dr. Bervell to explore the roots of this kind of bias and the real world impact of drawing attention to it. “The most impactful biases in medicine exist because no one stops to ask who was included in the original data and who was left out,” Dr. Bervell explains. Stay tuned to also learn about: His YouTube animated series The Doctor is In which helps kids understand how their bodies work, as well as providing medical role models; How to build trust with marginalized communities; His forthcoming book, The Default Body which examines who medicine was actually designed for. Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Bervell on InstagramTikTok ChannelFacebook"The Doctor Is In" Show If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Send us Fan MailTeacher burnout isn't a failure of resilience. What happens when teacher workload simply exceeds the time, energy, and capacity available to do the job?This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa kicks off a new four-part series on the Four Horsemen of Education with the first Horseman: Capacity, also known as Realistic Expectations. We look at how decades of "it'll only take five minutes" have steadily expanded teacher workload—and why continually asking teachers to do more with less eventually means getting less with less.We also get practical about reclaiming some of that capacity. In the Teacher Hack, learn how to create a simple response bank for the emails, explanations, policies, and other messages you find yourself writing repeatedly. The rule is simple: if you're typing it for the second time, put it in the bank. Using reusable chunks, headings in Google Docs or Word, voice-to-text, and AI for basic cleanup can save both time and mental energy.Then, in our Career Transition and Job Search segment, we're talking networking and informational interviews. Networking doesn't have to mean awkwardly asking strangers for jobs. Instead, borrow a lesson from Ted Lasso: Be curious. A 10–15 minute conversation with someone doing work you're interested in can help you explore careers beyond teaching, learn how people entered their fields, identify skills or certifications you may need, and grow your professional network before you ever submit an application.Also in this episodeWhy teacher capacity is about the total workload, not whether each individual request seems reasonableHow EdTech can save administrative time while quietly consuming teacher timeWhy "just five minutes" becomes a serious problem when nothing ever comes off the plateHow to build a mix-and-match response bank without creating another giant project for yourselfQuestions to ask during an informational interviewWhy teachers already have many of the relationship-building skills needed for effective networkingThe one rule to remember when someone gives you 15 minutes of their timeHelp Publish a book that can help all teachers recognize their excellence!Invisible Excellence: The Hidden Value of Teachers Beyond Teachingis about bringing the extraordinary skills, expertise, and value of teachers into the light—and helping teachers recognize what they bring to the table.The Visibility Project is currently crowdfunding publication of Invisible Excellence, with several ways to participate beginning at $50. The campaign closes September 18 at midnight Eastern.Support Invisible Excellence and explore The Visibility Project: https://books.manuscripts.com/product/invisible-excellence-the-hidden-value-of-teachers-beyond-teaching/Teachers in Transition ResourcesWhether you're wondering if it's time to leave teaching, exploring careers beyond teaching, translating your teacher skills, building a resume, networking, job searching, or preparing for interviews, Teachers in Transition has resources designed to meet you where you are in the process.Explore Teachers in Transition: https://teachersintransition.comVanessa is also accepting a limited number of new coaching clients for fall. If you'd like to talk about where you are in your career transition and whether working together would be a good fit, schedule a conversation here:https://teachersintransition.com/calendarTed Lasso Dartboard Scene – Be Curious, Not Judgmental!Keywords: teacher burnout, teacher workload, leaving teaching, teacher career change, careers beyond teaching, teacher career transition, teacher transferable skills, networking for teachers, informational interviews, teacher job search, teacher time management, EdTech, AI for teachersConnect with Vanessa Jackson

When a middle schooler started bringing home his worst grades ever, his parents were stunned. His teachers said he understood the material. The problem? He couldn't stay off his school-issued iPad. In classrooms across the country, districts have banned phones, but the screens haven't disappeared. They've just shifted to Chromebooks and tablets that students are required to use all day long. And for some families and educators, those devices are raising uncomfortable questions. On this episode of MindShift, we dig into the promises of education technology and whether they've actually paid off. This episode features voices ranging from parents and ed-tech researchers to school leaders redesigning students' reliance on tech.

In this episode, I share ten classroom book study ideas that use AI to support reading experiences from start to finish. You'll also hear how AI-powered tools can help you build background knowledge, introduce vocabulary, spark discussion, create paired passages, and gather student feedback in any subject. If you want to use AI for book studies in practical and engaging ways, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/25/classroom-book-study-ideas-385/ Sponsored by Work With Monica: https://classtechtips.com/events-and-workshops/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning-and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose.Our children are struggling.Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance, fractured attention, and the slow erosion of rigorous thought. For the first time in recent history, children are falling behind previous generations on many key measures of cognitive development.In The Digital Delusion, neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and classroom software is undermining how children learn and develop. Drawing on decades of research, he provides practical tools for families to reassess device use at home, equips educators with the means to restore attention-rich learning environments, and helps schools make smarter decisions about technology. He exposes and dismantles the central myths driving the EdTech movement and lays out a clear path for putting people-not programs-back at the center of education. This is not a call to reject technology.JARED COONEY HORVATH BIOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Send us Fan MailTony Wan is Head of Platform at Reach Capital and co-founder and former managing editor of EdSurge. Betsy Corcoran is a writer, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of EdSurge who explores AI and learning through her work and podcast, Future Fluent.

Part 3 with Dr. Jared Cooney-HorvathIs classroom technology actually helping children learn—or have we accepted a massive educational experiment without the evidence to support it?In Part 3 of our Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition mini-series, I'm joined by neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath to examine what decades of brain science actually tell us about screens, AI, and learning.Using questions submitted by parents, we tackle some of the biggest debates in education today: Are devices improving student outcomes? How much classroom screen time is too much? Does AI help students learn—or replace critical thinking? And what is all this technology doing to children's attention, memory, reading comprehension, and developing brains?We also discuss Dr. Cooney-Horvath's groundbreaking review of i-Ready, one of the most widely used EdTech platforms in the United States, and why he believes parents and schools should demand stronger evidence before adopting products that shape millions of children's education.If you've ever been told that "kids need technology because it's the future," this conversation will challenge assumptions, unpack the research, and give you the science you need to make informed decisions for your family.This episode is part of our four-part Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition mini-series, where we're bringing your biggest back-to-school questions to leading experts in neuroscience, education, online safety, and child development.Resources mentioned in the episode:Get your copy of The Digital Delusion by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath here.Jared's Substack: Why AI schools can't tell us why AI worksScimago Journal Ranking ToolSchools Beyond Screens - Parent Teacher CoalitionEd Zitron SubstackYou can find dozens of parent templates for school tech advocacy at Tech-Safe Learning.A special thank you to Buckets Over Bullying who provided a generous donation in support of this mini-series. 

In this episode, I chat with Alper Donmez, VP of Quality Assurance at Jotform, about how the platform is building accessibility into every layer of the form creation and form filling experience. You'll also hear what Jotform's built-in accessibility checker catches that you might not expect, how the team supports users who rely on screen readers and keyboard navigation, and why accessibility should be the starting point of your process rather than a final checklist. If you want to learn more about making forms accessible for your school community, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/21/making-forms-accessible-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/education Follow Alper Donmez on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alper-donmez/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they break down the biggest stories shaping educator confidence, tutoring, higher ed grading, AI models, education policy, and AI workforce development.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:47] Edtech Insiders heads to Teach For America's 35th anniversary[00:05:19] HMH survey shows educator AI adoption reaches 80%[00:08:45] Varsity Tutors exits school-based tutoring[00:11:46] What makes tutoring effective?[00:13:00] MIT drops freshman grades as Harvard tightens grading[00:15:06] AI reshapes academic integrity and assessment[00:17:41] AI cheating accelerates competency-based learning[00:19:52] Open vs. closed AI models heats up[00:23:53] Could AI become a public utility?[00:28:11] New benchmarks measure AI tutoring effectivenessPlus, special guests:[00:29:40] Reg Leichty, Founding Partner of Foresight Law + Policy, on screen time and AI regulation [00:47:26] Mike Wales, Senior Director of AI Programs at CodePath, and Madison McCormick, CodePath leader, on AI apprenticeships and workforce development 

Despite gains in recent years, Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities are still under-represented in the U.S. nursing workforce. We're going to explore that gap and how to close it on this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier with Dr. Ernest Grant, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the Duke University School of Nursing. "You get a patient who is more compliant when they see someone who looks like them, who is from their culture and who can advocate on their behalf," he tells host Lindsey Smith.  Dr. Grant bases that and other insights on a rich professional background that includes 50 years in nursing, being a leading advocate for his profession and breaking down barriers himself as a male nurse of color and the first man elected president of the American Nurses Association.  In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Grant reflects on what it took to earn credibility in leadership roles, how he's navigating the political climate on DEI initiatives, and the causes and solutions to the persistent shortage in nursing faculty, among other pressing issues. Tune in for a uniquely-informed look at what it will take to build a stronger, more representative nursing profession. Mentioned in this episode: Duke University School of Nursing American Nurses Association If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Budget crunches, look-alike products, and vendors that rarely talk to each other are making it harder than ever for school leaders to decide what to buy, and harder for EdTech companies to stand out. Add AI to the mix, and the sales conversation gets more complicated: fast product cycles, thin data privacy answers, and a market flooded with tools claiming the same features.Dr. Kip Glazer has a front row seat to all of it. She is principal of Mountain View High School in Silicon Valley and author of Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. Between running a comprehensive high school, fielding vendor pitches, and writing her pointed "Dear EdTech Companies" series on LinkedIn, she has developed a clear, specific sense of what earns her trust and what ends a conversation before it starts.In this conversation, Kip walks through what happens on her side of the sales process: the identity crisis AI is creating for leaders used to being the most knowledgeable person in the room, why boutique vendors survive on service rather than efficiency, and why she would rather refer a company to a better fit than force a mismatch.What You'll LearnWhy "stop building solutions in search of problems" became the rallying cry behind Kip's "Dear EdTech Companies" series, and what she wants vendors to ask before they buildThe specific deal breakers that end a sales conversation for her, from vague answers on student data privacy to AI labels slapped onto tools without real substanceHow a single referral, or a single decline, moves through a principal's professional network and reaches far beyond one schoolWhy It MattersEdTech companies are operating in one of the toughest sales environments in recent memory: shrinking budgets, longer approval cycles, and a wave of AI tools arriving faster than schools can vet them. Kip's account makes clear that a school leader's decision rarely stops with one person. Her professional network amplifies both her confidence and her hesitation, so a single strong or weak interaction can shape how ten other schools see a company. For marketers and sales teams, the lesson is that trust functions like currency across an entire referral network, and price becomes a secondary question once trust is established. Companies willing to say "we are the wrong fit for you, here is who might serve you better" build the kind of credibility that outlasts any single sale.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders Kip's book, written specifically for school leaders navigating AI, safety, and the emotional weight of leading through disruption.Dear EdTech Companies (Part 1) The post that kicked off Kip's LinkedIn series calling out EdTech companies for building solutions in search of problems.Dear EdTech Companies, Part 9: On AI Washing Kip's take on what changes the moment a product claims to be AI powered, and the tougher questions buyers start asking.What Principals Actually Pay Attention To Our earlier episode with Chris Lehmann offers another school leader's perspective on evaluating EdTech and building trust, worth comparing against Kip's take.Thinkering Collective One of the Substacks Kip reads regularly for long-form thinking on education and technology.Mark Racine Another Substack in Kip's regular reading rotation.Center for Humane Technology Rounding out Kip's Substack reading list, focused on the broader impact of technology on human behavior.Kip Glazer's website Speaking topics, articles, and more from Kip.Connect with Kip: LinkedIn

In this episode, I chat with Lori Cohen, education consultant, coach, and author of The Science of Lesson Planning, about what the science of lesson planning looks like in the age of AI. You'll also hear her human first, human last approach to using AI as a planning companion, where AI falls short, and how rituals can make planning feel sustainable instead of overwhelming. If you want to strengthen your lesson planning practice this school year, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/18/science-of-lesson-planning-384/ Sponsored by Work With Monica: https://classtechtips.com/events-and-workshops/  Follow Lori Cohen on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-cohen-9a447224/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Send us Fan MailJomayra Herrera is a Partner at Reach Capital, an early-stage venture fund investing across learning, health, and work. Previously, she worked at Emerson Collective and Cowboy Ventures, investing in companies including Handshake, Guild, Contra, and Career Karma.

The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning–and How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath PhD Med. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPR5NXSM Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose. Our children are struggling. Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance, fractured attention, and the slow erosion of rigorous thought. For the first time in recent history, children are falling behind previous generations on many key measures of cognitive development. In The Digital Delusion, neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and classroom software is undermining how children learn and develop. Drawing on decades of research, he provides practical tools for families to reassess device use at home, equips educators with the means to restore attention-rich learning environments, and helps schools make smarter decisions about technology. He exposes and dismantles the central myths driving the EdTech movement and lays out a clear path for putting people—not programs—back at the center of education. This is not a call to reject technology. It's a call to reclaim real learning. About the author Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and best-selling author who specializes in human learning and brain development. He is the creator of The Learning Blueprint, an international award-winning program helping educators and students understand how learning actually works. Jared has conducted research and taught at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Melbourne, and has worked with more than 1,000 schools around the world. He is the author of six books, has published over fifty research articles, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, and PBS's NOVA. He currently serves as Director of LME Global, an organization dedicated to bringing cutting-edge brain and behavioral science to educators, students, and communities.

The first of two episodes recorded at the "Public Budgets, Public Good" workshop hosted by Labor@Wayne, and co-sponsored by AAUP, HELU, and Public Good U. This episode features presentations on the Lend & Rule approach to campus debt, the bourgeois coldness of budget models, the Locus of Authority playbook for university presidents, and a pro-friction approach to EdTech.Cast (in order of appearance): Sofya Aptekar, Matt Seybold, Brian Deyo, Kelly Grotke, Stephen Hastings-King, Justin Flores, Sean O'Brien, Bruce SimonDate Recorded: April 30, 2026Music: Danny Weiss Quartet, Moby

Send us Fan MailJoy Delizo-Osborne is President and CEO of Student Achievement Partners, where she works to improve instructional quality and connect evidence-based practices with curriculum and edtech. A former teacher, instructional coach, and principal, Joy brings more than 20 years of experience in education.

In this episode, I chat with Erlend Klouman Høiner, a former teacher and co-founder of WeWillWrite, and Bonnie Watson, a fourth grade language arts teacher, about making back-to-school writing something students beg to do. You'll also hear how short, live writing sessions put every student on equal footing, why building a writing routine from the first weeks of school pays off all year long, and how anonymous peer voting helps students see models of strong writing from their own classmates. If you want a low-prep way to energize writing in your classroom this school year, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/14/back-to-school-writing-bonus/ Sponsored by WeWillWrite: http://wewillwrite.com Follow Erlend Klouman Høiner on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erlend-klouman-h%C3%B8iner-1b23a110/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they break down the biggest stories shaping higher education, AI adoption, school technology policy, and the future of learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:05:13] Higher ed leadership turnover accelerates amid political, financial, and AI pressures[00:11:00] OpenAI launches new AI tools for college students, professors, and K–12 educators[00:17:27] OpenAI pushes deeper into higher ed with AI-powered academic workflows[00:20:40] AI could reshape university research and accelerate scientific discovery[00:23:55] AI-generated “slop” floods Teachers Pay Teachers[00:25:41] Pew finds growing support for cell phone bans in schools[00:28:39] AI cheating arms race continues as professor catches students using ChatGPT[00:31:37] Students create the Students First Act to establish rules for AI in schools[00:35:27] Student AI policies call for human oversight, transparency, and protections against false accusationsPlus, special guest:[00:41:28] Janice Jackson executive director of the Aspen Institute's Education & Society program, on technology in schools, student voice, equity, trust, and the future of education

This week Andrew talks with neuroscientist, educator, & bestselling author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Jared's upcoming new book The Digital Delusion makes a bold case that digital tools in school consistently undermine learning. Jared has worked with more than 1,000 schools around the world & his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, & many more. In this conversation, Jared unpacks the data & research — and shares what parents, teachers, & schools can do in response. If you care about the success of the next generation, this one is a must listen. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

What does it take to compete on the world's biggest stage and then pivot to one of the most demanding training paths in professional life? Today's guest, Samantha "Sammy" Kolowrat, has done both, and she has some fascinating insights into the commonalities of those two worlds on this episode of Raise the Line. “Something that really drew me to medicine is the team atmosphere that's there as you work towards a common goal, and there's this level of intensity that's very reminiscent of the experiences I had as a professional athlete.” Originally from Prague, Kolowrat represented Czechia at six IIHF Women's World Championships and the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and also captained the Division I women's hockey team at the University of Vermont while earning degrees in biology and pharmacology.  As she starts an anesthesiology residency at Vanderbilt University, she credits her athletic career with shaping how she handles pressure, feedback, and teamwork in medicine. "The more I improve, the more knowledge I acquire, the more skills I hone, the better care my patients get," she tells host Lindsey Smith, describing what drew her to a field that rewards the same relentless fine-tuning as elite sports. This engaging conversation also explores: How crippling performance anxiety as a Division I athlete ended up preparing Kolowrat for the operating room; Why she was drawn to anesthesiology's "well-oiled machine" atmosphere; The mentorship gap she's working to close for the next generation of athlete-physicians. Mentioned in this episode: Vanderbilt University Anesthesiology Residency Program If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

In this episode, I share one of my favorite ways to introduce AI images with a quick "guess the prompt" activity I've used with thousands of educators in workshops and webinars. You'll also hear an excerpt from the second edition of EdTech Essentials on three reasons to try AI images (replacing a search, upgrading old resources, and explaining complex topics), plus the tools I reach for when creating an image. If you want a simple, repeatable way to spark AI literacy conversations with your students or colleagues, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/11/introduce-ai-images-383/ Sponsored by Work With Monica: https://classtechtips.com/events-and-workshops/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

The job market today is tough. So why would you step away from a secure job with a big tech company to start a company from scratch? Turns out there are plenty of reasons. Kasha Stewart took that leap of faith this year and she hasn't looked back. She's building, learning and bringing all of her knowledge and skills to bear as she leads a Ed Tech startup with her two co-founders.It's easy to get focused on staying in a safe job, or stepping into the grind of looking for a new one. Turns out there are other options. Here's one of them. 00:00 Welcome Back Kasha01:11 Why She Left Adobe03:42 Pride And Plateau07:02 Choosing Entrepreneurship08:57 Founder Story Spark12:05 The Problem To Solve16:13 Creative Roots To Product19:07 Startup Honeymoon Reality23:23 Founder Resources Communities27:09 Talking To VCs Early29:10 Advisors Equity Basics30:20 Validate Market And TAM31:36 Clarity And Focus33:10 Systematic Execution Habits33:38 Pilots Metrics And Ambiguity34:27 Profitability Reality Check35:17 Rejection And Storytelling38:48 Pitching Lessons In Real Time41:17 AI Speed For Founders44:50 Human Creativity With AI47:10 Jobs Skills In The AI Era51:42 Preparing To Make The Leap54:21 Mindset Market And Small Tests01:00:08 Final Advice And Wrap Up

"Step one, step two, step three" isn't how real learning happens. On this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Cari Orts, also known as Techie Cari, an educational technology specialist at Marble Falls ISD with over 20 years of experience in education, to discuss maker spaces, project-based learning, and why AI will never replace real teaching.Cari shares why she believes technology should work like a textbook, not the whole classroom. She breaks down her Cardboard Carnival project, a K-5 event that fills an entire school gym with games kids build from scratch, and explains why AI-generated rubrics fail teachers unless they are rewritten to be measurable. This episode is packed with real classroom examples for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders who want practical ways to bring project-based learning back into their classrooms without losing instructional time.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhat is the problem with 30-minute daily EdTech platform requirements?Many districts require students to use a paid platform for a set amount of time each day to justify the cost. Cari explains why this turns into compliance instead of real learning.Why does Cari Orts say step-by-step instructions hurt critical thinking?Scripted instructions teach students to copy steps rather than understand why something works. Cari explains why giving students an end goal instead of a script leads to deeper learning.How can teachers actually find time for project-based learning?Cari shares her method of bundling 10 to 15 standards into a single project instead of teaching them one at a time, which saves time later in the school year.Why are AI-generated rubrics not accurate for grading?AI can create a rubric quickly, but Cari explains why it is not measurable until a teacher rewrites it with specific, gradable criteria.What is the Cardboard Carnival project?A K-5 maker space project inspired by Caine's Arcade where students build carnival games from cardboard, then host a school-wide family math night to showcase them.How should teachers use AI in the classroom?Cari recommends writing content first, then using AI only to refine it, rather than generating lessons or newsletters from scratch.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro and welcome00:01:00 Meet Cari Orts, also known as Techie Cari00:03:00 The problem with 30-minute daily EdTech compliance00:04:00 How COVID changed hands-on learning in the classroom00:08:00 What other districts and states are seeing right now00:12:00 The shoe building project and low tech, high engagement learning00:15:00 Why step-by-step instructions are not real learning00:19:00 The Cardboard Carnival project explained00:26:00 How to find time for project-based learning00:28:00 Why AI-generated rubrics are not measurable00:34:00 Bringing parents into student learning00:35:00 What teachers get wrong after a conference or PD00:38:00 Designing PD for speedboats, tugboats, and anchors00:43:00 Cari's honest take on AI in education00:46:00 Is AI literacy a realistic goal for teachers?00:51:00 Speed round: edu kryptonite, billboard idea, and trading places with a student00:55:00 Connect with Cari OrtsABOUT THE GUESTCari Orts, known as Techie Cari, has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, GT specialist, and maker space lead. She currently works as an educational technology specialist at Marble Falls ISD and presents nationally on AI, project-based learning, and hands-on instruction.Connect with Cari OrtsFacebook, X, TikTok: @TechieCari LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-orts-740ab6a1/CONNECT WITH MY EDTECH LIFEWebsite: myedtech.lifeMore episodes on project-based learning, maker spaces, and AI in education available at myedtech.lifeThank you to our sponsors: Comeback Coffee, Book Creator (use code MyEdTechLife for a free 3-month premium upgrade)Contribute to the show: Buy us a coffee!Become a show sponsor: email myedtechlife@gmail.com Support the show

Send us Fan MailEdna Martinson is the Co-founder and COO of Boddle Learning, a gamified K–6 learning platform used by millions of students to build confidence in math, literacy, and science. She is passionate about combining great game design with research-backed learning experiences that teachers and students love.

Part 1 with superintendent Dr. Greg TarantoSchools were promised that more technology would improve education. But did it?In this episode of Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition, Superintendent Dr. Greg Taranto shares why his district made the bold decision to eliminate screens in K–2 classrooms, reduce technology use across all grade levels, and move away from EdTech platforms like IXL in favor of teacher-led instruction.Together, we tackle questions from parents:Why his district decided to reverse course on classroom technologyWhether AI belongs in schools—and why he says noHow parents can advocate for less screen time without making teachers' jobs harderWhether you can opt your child out of Chromebooks, AI tools, and digital learning platformsWhy schools rely so heavily on EdTech, and what parents should ask before accepting itWhat rights parents have to review classroom technology and digital curriculumThe growing concerns around student privacy, online testing, and Responsible Use AgreementsHow to work with teachers, principals, school boards, and legislators to create meaningful changeIf you've ever felt dismissed by your school, wondered whether all this technology is really helping your child learn, or wanted practical advice on how to advocate for healthier classrooms, this conversation is for you.This episode is part of our four-part Ask the Experts: School Tech Edition mini-series, where we're bringing your biggest back-to-school questions to leading experts in neuroscience, education, online safety, and child development.Resources mentioned in the episode: Get your copy of The Digital Delusion by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath here.You can find dozens of parent templates for school tech advocacy at Tech-Safe Learning.A special thank you to Buckets Over Bullying who provided a generous donation in support of this mini-series.

What if the biggest problem in schools isn't teachers resisting change, it's that they're never given enough safety to try it?In this episode, Ben and Steve are joined by Grant Wootten, founder of Edusfere, to unpack why so much of a teacher's best work disappears the moment they leave a classroom and what it would take to stop the cycle.Grant spent a decade teaching in Southeast Asia, first with a nonprofit in rural Thailand and then at an international school in Bangkok, before founding Edusfere: a platform built to capture and preserve the instructional knowledge teachers create every day. He's recently relocated to the UK to lead Edusfere's expansion into the UK market.We cover:- Why teachers become "islands" and how decades of instructional knowledge gets lost every time someone leaves the profession- The real reason schools resist change and why psychological safety, not disruption, has to come first- What Grant believes is genuinely the hardest part of being a teacher today- Why EdTech should meet teachers where they already are instead of chasing flashy new features- A live debate: should the teacher or the learner sit at the centre of EdTech design?- Whether human-to-human "formation" is automatically better than a machine's and a story that complicates the answer- Why fear of conflict is quietly holding back adoption in education- How to bring your most resistant, most experienced teachers along for the rideWhy listen?If you've ever watched brilliant teaching disappear into a filing cabinet or a departing colleague's laptop, this conversation names the problem precisely and makes the case that fixing it isn't about ripping up what works, but about giving teachers the safety net to build on it. Expect a genuinely sharp disagreement about whether AI or humans should sit at the centre of education, and a story from Ben that will make you think twice about assuming human-led always beats machine-led.Chapters00:00 Highlights01:30 Welcome back and the Wolfpack community update03:25 Meet Grant Wootten: from Thai classrooms to EdTech founder05:25 What is Edusfere and why target the UK market07:53 Teachers are islands: the knowledge that gets lost every year08:48 Ben's story: planning in silos at school10:26 The hardest part of being a teacher today15:51 Creating psychological safety before disruption23:51 The role of EdTech in driving culture change29:27 Should the teacher not the learner be at the centre?33:26 Is human formation always a force for good?38:36 Why we're afraid of conflict, and what it costs education41:42 Bringing veteran, resistant teachers along46:36 Three quick-fire questions with GrantFind out more about Edusfere Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch Grab your copy of the new Pick 'n' Mix Education bookJoin the Wolfpack Community

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Mike Peng, Founder and Managing Partner of Weatherstone Capital Partners, to explore the evolving intersection of education, technology, and capital markets. After missing a meeting at ASU+GSV in San Diego, Mike and Mike reconnect to unpack what it takes to scale educational ventures past the startup phase and navigate the broader macroeconomic shift from venture capital to private equity in EdTech. Drawing from his unique career journey—from engineering at UT Austin and strategy consulting at McKinsey to leading rapid growth at Block Renovation and earning an MBA at Stanford—Peng shares why Weatherstone focuses on partnering with operators in the 1-to-10 scale stage ($1M to $10M EBITDA range). Together, they examine the real "moats" in the age of AI (data ownership and customer relationships over UI), why corporate L&D and continuing certification are outperforming traditional K-12/Higher Ed models for private equity, and how simulation tools and micro-learning are reshaping workforce upskilling. Peng also offers vital advice for founders assessing whether they are the "limiting factor" in their company's growth and how to navigate tight capital markets. KEY INSIGHTS: 0-to-1 vs. 1-to-10 Leadership: Building a product from scratch requires a scrappy, zero-to-one mindset, whereas scaling from 1 to 10 demands processes, enterprise workflows, and founders willing to look in the mirror to ensure they aren't becoming their company's limiting factor. The Capital Shift from VC to PE: With EdTech valuations down ~60% from 2021 peaks and market maturity kicking in, 2024 marked a pivot where private equity outpaced venture capital in EdTech funding—shifting the focus from hyper-growth to unit economics, profitability, and sustainable scale. Redefining AI Moats: User interface (UI) and simple API connections to large language models are no longer defensible differentiators. True AI moats reside in owning proprietary data, maintaining deep customer trust, and controlling end-to-end customer relationships. Corporate L&D and Reskilling Demand: While K-12 and Higher Ed present longer sales cycles and risk aversion, Corporate L&D—particularly recurring certification, micro-training in daily workflows, and AI simulation (e.g., bedside manner nursing)—presents massive opportunity as 85% of employers seek to reskill their workforce by 2030. Founder Discipline in Tight Markets: Bootstrapping and pivoting quickly are more viable than ever thanks to AI MVP acceleration. Founders must plan capital runway at least a year in advance and regularly "come up for air" so market evolution doesn't leave their business behind. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction & Connecting Post-ASU+GSV 01:00 – Mike Peng's Journey: UT Austin, McKinsey, Block Renovation, & Stanford MBA 02:30 – Inside Weatherstone Capital Partners: Long-Term Platform Investing 03:30 – 0-to-1 vs. 1-to-10: Passing the Founder "Mirror Test" 05:30 – Takeaways from ASU+GSV: AI Undercurrents & Modern Moats 07:30 – Career Readiness, CTE, & The 1,400-Tool EdTech Stack 09:30 – Data is the New Oil, AI is the New Electricity 11:30 – Managing Hallucination Risk & Trust in Classroom Tech 13:30 – Segmenting EdTech: Why Capital is Moving from VC to PE 18:00 – The Future of Work: LXP, Micro-Learning, & AI Simulations 23:30 – Personal AI Tutors, Spatial Hardware, & Final Advice for Founders 26:00 – Wrap Up & How to Connect with Weatherstone Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts to stay ahead of the curve in learning, media, and the future of work.

In this episode of Teaching Python, Kelly and Julian welcome IBM Distinguished Engineer Jeff Crume to talk about teaching hard things simply. The conversation begins with Jeff's short, visually driven videos and the studio setup behind them, including the lightboard format, the editing process, and the amount of planning needed to turn a 15-minute explanation into something clear and usable. They then turn to the challenge of explaining complex ideas in a way that fits the audience. Jeff describes how he chooses topics from his work with clients, why he thinks teaching deepens his own understanding, and how he adapts for YouTube, classrooms, and conference talks. He emphasizes brevity, structure, and using visuals so viewers are not faced with a talking head and a blank background. A major part of the discussion focuses on AI, the humanities, and education. Jeff explains why he believes the humanities are essential for understanding meaning, purpose, truth, and context, and why those questions matter when using AI. He argues that AI should be treated as a tool to augment learning rather than something to exclude from classrooms. The conversation also covers cybersecurity and practical AI risks. Jeff discusses passwords versus passkeys, phishing, public chatbots, data privacy, cloud services, and the security concerns around agents and connected tools. He argues for private instances, stronger security practices, and doing security earlier in the process. Near the end, Jeff highlights communication, curiosity, and critical thinking as key skills for students. He also points listeners to IBM SkillsBuild and Coursera for training, and closes by encouraging lifelong learning in a fast-changing field.Special Guest: Jeff Crume.

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, edtech investment, philanthropy, the future of work, and AI-powered learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:33] Bridges AI Summit brings district leaders together to discuss AI adoption, pilots, and edtech purchasing[00:05:19] Imagi raises $4.5M with backing from OpenAI, Lovable, Will.i.am, Kahoot!, and ElevenLabs[00:09:18] AI, cross-sector platforms, and portfolio consolidation drive edtech investment trends[00:10:40] Gates Foundation leadership shakeup signals a new chapter for education philanthropy[00:15:45] Gates Foundation and the future of philanthropy in an era of AI wealth[00:20:30] OpenAI report explores how AI is expanding workers' roles beyond traditional job boundaries[00:21:00] OpenAI launches a campus leaders program to build student communities around AI tools[00:31:00] Y Combinator calls for startups building personalized AI tutors[00:37:35] Coursera invests $100M in a new AI-native learning company founded by Andrew Ng[00:41:15] Time's top edtech companies list sparks debate over how the industry is rankedPlus, special guests:[00:44:39] Kavitta Ghai, CEO and Co-founder of Nectir, on AI in higher ed and K–12, student outcomes, and privacy[01:00:13] Aidan McDowell, Founder and CEO of UniqLearn, on personalized learning, career exploration, and student curiosity

An 11-year-old boy in rural Zambia once told Dr. Genesis Mwamba that he was about to attend school wearing shoes for the first time in his life. That moment, Dr. Mwamba says, crystallized why he started the Lead Me Back Foundation to provide school supplies and other support to marginalized communities in his native country.   As you'll learn in this inspiring installment in our NextGen Journeys series, Dr. Mwamba started the foundation in 2021while still a medical student because he had experienced the power of education as an “equalizer” in his own life, taking him from humble roots to a career in medicine. He and his colleagues have grown the bootstrapped organization to a point where it now provides hundreds of thousands of people across the country with educational access, climate education and community health clinics. “I've always been drawn to opportunities and initiatives that bring help to humankind,” he tells Raise the Line host Dr. Parsa Mohri. This episode also explores: What building "with" a community rather than "for" it looks like in practice; The storytelling strategy that attracted donors and partners; How his mother's untimely death inspired his commitment to preventive medicine.   Mentioned in this episode: Lead Me Back Foundation If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

LinkedIn just made a real change to how it ranks content, and it's aimed squarely at AI-generated posts. Captions are getting penalized for running too long, hashtags are being deprioritized, and the platform is now rewarding accounts that show up consistently rather than accounts that post the most. For education marketers already stretched thin, this changes what "good" LinkedIn content actually looks like heading into the busiest stretch of the year.At the same time, EdTech just closed out the first half of 2026, and the industry felt it. Several companies made layoffs as they reconciled H1 numbers against annual goals, a reminder that marketing budgets and headcount are under real scrutiny right now. It's also a good moment to ask a harder question: which parts of your own marketing mix are you keeping simply because you've always done them, and which ones actually have the data to back them up?This field notes episode covers what's moving fast right now: LinkedIn's new rules on AI content and consistency, what recent layoffs signal about EdTech budgets, where national conferences like ISTE fit into a shifting events landscape, subject line ideas worth testing before back-to-school email sends, and a full calendar of what to put on your radar for August and September.What You'll Learn1️⃣ Why LinkedIn is rewriting the rules on content, and why it matters more than a ranking tweak Long, AI-sounding captions and heavy hashtag use are getting penalized, while accounts that post consistently (two to three times a week) are getting rewarded. On top of that, posts are increasingly getting indexed and cited by AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode, so what you publish today can still be surfacing your expertise months from now.2️⃣ What the wave of EdTech layoffs after H1 signals about marketing budgets right now Several companies cut staff as they reconciled first-half performance against annual goals, a sign that marketing investment is under real scrutiny. It's a good prompt to look at your own mix and ask what you're keeping simply out of habit versus what the data actually supports.3️⃣ What's actually worth putting on your August and September marketing calendar From back-to-school timing that varies wildly by region, to where national conferences like ISTE fit as attendance shifts toward smaller, regional events, to the literacy, attendance, and gratitude moments worth planning around before October's conference season ramps up.Why It MattersEducation marketers are heading into back-to-school season with less room for error than usual. Budgets are under closer scrutiny after a round of EdTech layoffs, the platform that most B2B education brands depend on just changed what it rewards, and the traditional conference calendar that used to anchor a lot of go-to-market planning is shifting under everyone's feet.None of this is a reason to freeze. It's a reason to be more deliberate: know what you're measuring and why, know what LinkedIn actually rewards right now instead of what worked a year ago, and know exactly when your audience is heads-down in back-to-school mode versus ready to hear from you. The marketers who take the time to recalibrate this summer will be in a much stronger position once the fall buying cycle picks back up.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Why This EdTech Startup Hired Marketing Before It Had a Product (Karen Borchert, Alpaca)Our episode with Karen Borchert, referenced for her tip on booking demo times on the spot at conference booths instead of relying on post-event follow-up.LinkedIn AI Visibility Study (Semrush)The study behind the stat that LinkedIn was the second most-cited domain across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity, out of nearly 89,000 LinkedIn URLs analyzed.LinkedIn's Algorithm Update on AI Content and Consistency (Search Engine Land)Covers LinkedIn's move to penalize long, AI-sounding captions and heavy hashtag use, and to reward accounts posting two to three times a week.LinkedIn's own post about keeping conversations real on LinkedInLinkedIn Corporate Communications, June 4, 2026 (originally published by Laura Lorenzetti on LinkedIn, May 20, 2026).Fast Company Article on LinkedIn's AI Slop Crackdown Covers LinkedIn VP of Product Laura Lorenzetti's announcement, framing it as an "AI solving AI" approach targeting generic posts, attention-bait videos, and automation-driven comments.LinkedIn's Shift from Relationships to Interests Our breakdown of how LinkedIn's algorithm moved from surfacing content based on who you're connected to, to surfacing it based on what you engage with, meaning smaller, focused accounts can now outperform bigger ones with unfocused followings.Jay Schwedelson's Podcast Episode on Subject Line TestingReferenced for the case for absurdly long, cut-off subject lines and other unconventional formats worth testing.WeAreTeachers: When Do Kids Go Back to SchoolSource for the stat that 48% of U.S. public schools begin before August 16.Pew Research: Back-to-School Dates in the U.S.Additional back-to-school timing data, including the regional split between early-starting Southern states and later-starting Northeastern states.Rye Consulting's Florida deep-dive A live webinar Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET, with registration open.Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, Back to School 2026Application deadline is September 4.District Administration's 2027 Top EdTech Products AwardsApplication deadline is October 9; notifications go out November 1.Hallie Smith on LinkedInReferenced for her post on ERDI, outcomes-based pricing, and the contradictions district leaders shared about board relationships and screen time.Katie Test Davis, Forthright AdvisingReferenced for her LinkedIn post on the psychology of negative contrast framing in spam emails ("this is not a scam"). Need her correct tagline confirmed before publishing.LCG Newsletter Sign-UpElana curates the best marketing and education jobs monthly. Worth a mention here for anyone affected by recent EdTech layoffs.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of Ohio State University and Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools speak with Julie Young, a pioneering leader in virtual education, author of Say Yes!: How Virtual Became Reality, and coeditor of Virtual Schools, Actual Learning: Digital Education in America. They discuss Young's more than three decades of experience advancing virtual, blended, and technology-enhanced learning, beginning with her founding leadership of Florida Virtual School. Young explores the lessons virtual education offers as K-12 schools navigate the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, including technology's impact on personalized learning, academic integrity, and the changing roles of teachers and schools. Drawing on her work at Arizona State University and ASU Preparatory Academy, Young discusses how educators and students have responded to AI, as well as the innovative Khan World School @ ASU Prep, a full-time online honors program serving students in grades 6–12. Young also considers how technology and AI can help address declining academic outcomes and drive systemic improvements in K-12 education. 

We've been wondering how prison education programs have grown since the reinstatement of Pell grants for incarcerated learners a couple of years ago. So we sent our producer Jeff Young to learn more. It turns out colleges wanting to set up programs face complicated logistics and cultural challenges. To help, several states have recently set up statewide consortiums to help. On this episode we hear from the director of a new program in Minnesota building a playbook for colleges hoping to serve incarcerated students. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - A New Statewide Coalition 3:08 - How Financial Aid Rules Changed In 2023 5:27 - Prison Education Programs Need a Range of Resources 6:40 - Have College Prison Programs Expanded In Recent Years? 7:28 - Colleges Don't Know Where to Start With Prison Programs 8:32 - What Is the Model for Minnesota's New Prison Education Consortium? 10:40 - What Professors Need to Know About Teaching in Prison 12:24 - A Guidebook for Prison Education Programs 13:50 - A Student's Perspective on Higher Ed in Prison 20:40 - The Importance of Learning While in Prison 23:15 - How a Prison Program Changed a Student's Outlook 24:48 - A Student's Advice for Professors Teaching in Prison 26:05 - Sponsor Break 26:24 - Online v. In-Person Prison Education Programs 29:29 - When Students Take Ownership of Prison Education Programs 32:17 - Cultural Factors of Setting Up Programs in Prison 33:47 - Technology Needed for Prison Education Programs 35:55 - A Student's Perspective on Edtech in Prison 39:42 - What's the Policy Outlook for Prison Education? 41:52 - An Argument for Non-Credit Programs in Prisons 44:51 - What's the Future for Prison Education? 48:46 - Improving Re-entry Support Relevant Links “Reinstating Pell Grants in Prisons Moves Slowly After 26-Year Ban,” in Inside Higher Ed. “State Coalitions Emerge as Key Infrastructure for Higher Education in Prison,” in Open Campus. “Advancing Opportunities for Higher Learning: An Evaluation of Minnesota's New Higher Education in Prison Programs,” by the U of Minnesota's Center for Urban & Regional Affairs. Check out our previous episodes on the topic: “‘College Unbound' from the Traditional Model” from 2024 and “College in Prison” from 2022. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads   Connect with Jeff Selingo: Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You Sign Up for the Next Newsletter Website X (Twitter) Threads LinkedIn Connect with Future U: Twitter YouTube Threads Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham about father engagement and how schools can intentionally engage fathers to build stronger school communities. You'll also hear no-cost, hit-the-ground-running strategies from their new book, The Dad Difference, including the power of using father-friendly language and choosing the right communication tools to reach every family. If you want practical ideas for inviting dads into the conversation from day one of the school year and strengthening father engagement across your school community, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/04/father-engagement-382/ Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://www.EasyEdTechClub.com Follow Dr. Deborah Higdon on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdeborahhigdon-8194ba1b1/ Follow Dr. Chacko Abraham on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chacko-abraham-ed-d-1a734a34/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Glitch to Greatness: The Entrepreneur's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-04-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Zoltán remegve nézett körül a startup inkubátor zsúfolt terében.En: Zoltán trembled as he looked around the crowded space of the startup incubator.Hu: A levegőben a feszültség érezhető volt, de a remény is.En: The tension in the air was palpable, but so was the sense of hope.Hu: A falakat inspiráló idézetek díszítették, amelyek még inkább fokozták a hely újító hangulatát.En: The walls were decorated with inspiring quotes, which further enhanced the innovative atmosphere of the place.Hu: Anna és Bence, Zoltán csapata, mellé léptek, bátorító mosollyal az arcukon.En: Anna and Bence, Zoltán's team, stepped beside him with encouraging smiles on their faces.Hu: "Ma van a nagy nap, Zoltán," biztatta Anna.En: "Today is the big day, Zoltán," Anna encouraged him.Hu: "Együtt meg tudjuk csinálni."En: "Together we can do it."Hu: Bence bólintott.En: Bence nodded.Hu: "Szerezd meg a figyelmüket a szenvedélyeddel."En: "Grab their attention with your passion."Hu: Zoltán bólintott, bár szíve gyorsan vert.En: Zoltán nodded, though his heart was beating fast.Hu: Tisztában volt vele, hogy hideg fejjel kell kezelnie a helyzetet.En: He knew he had to handle the situation with a cool head.Hu: Az ő és csapata oktatási applikációja forradalmasíthatja a középiskolai tanulást, de ehhez meg kellett győznie a mentorokat.En: His and the team's educational app could revolutionize high school learning, but he had to convince the mentors.Hu: Elérkezett a pillanat.En: The moment arrived.Hu: Zoltán felment a színpadra.En: Zoltán went up on stage.Hu: Az asztalon az laptopja és projektora várt, hogy bemutassa az alkalmazásukat.En: On the table, his laptop and projector awaited, ready to present their application.Hu: Mély levegőt vett, és elkezdett beszélni.En: He took a deep breath and began to speak.Hu: "Kedves mentorok," kezdte, és próbálta elnyomni a belső bizonytalanságát.En: "Dear mentors," he started, trying to suppress his internal uncertainties.Hu: "A mi alkalmazásunk egy új világot nyit meg a diákok számára..."En: "Our application opens a new world for students..."Hu: Kezdetben minden simán ment.En: Initially, everything went smoothly.Hu: Zoltán az applikáció funkcióiról beszélt, a használat könnyedségéről és az új oktatási módszerekről.En: Zoltán spoke about the app's features, the ease of use, and the new educational methods.Hu: De hirtelen, a képernyő elsötétült.En: But suddenly, the screen went dark.Hu: Egy technikai probléma jelentkezett, pontosan a legrosszabb pillanatban.En: A technical problem arose at the worst possible moment.Hu: A mentorok tekintete kérdő volt.En: The mentors' gazes were inquiring.Hu: Zoltán gyorsan gondolkodott.En: Zoltán thought quickly.Hu: Mielőtt pánikba esett volna, eszébe jutottak mély ismeretei az applikációról.En: Before he panicked, he recalled his deep knowledge of the application.Hu: Ez adta meg neki a bátorságot, hogy improvizáljon.En: This gave him the courage to improvise.Hu: "Hölgyeim és uraim," mondta mosolyogva, megőrizve a nyugalmát, "bár most nem tudom megmutatni, de képzeljék el..."En: "Ladies and gentlemen," he said with a smile, maintaining his calm, "although I can't show it right now, imagine if you will..."Hu: Zoltán belemerült a történetmesélésbe, a fejlesztés hátteréről és az applikáció potenciális hatásáról beszélt.En: Zoltán delved into storytelling, speaking about the development background and the potential impact of the application.Hu: Anna gyorsan a laptop elé lépett, és elkezdte megjavítani a technikai hibát, míg Bence statisztikákat hozott fel, amelyek megerősítették a szavaikat.En: Anna quickly stepped in front of the laptop and began fixing the technical glitch, while Bence brought up statistics that reinforced their words.Hu: A csapat összefogása lenyűgözte a mentorokat.En: The team's cohesion impressed the mentors.Hu: Végül a kupaktanács véget ért.En: Finally, the deliberation ended.Hu: Az egyik mentor odalépett hozzájuk, mosollyal az arcán.En: One of the mentors approached them, smiling.Hu: "Nagyon lenyűgözött, Zoltán," mondta a mentor.En: "I was very impressed, Zoltán," said the mentor.Hu: "Lássuk, hova juthatunk együtt."En: "Let's see how far we can go together."Hu: Zoltán megkönnyebbülten fújta ki a levegőt, amit eddig visszatartott.En: Zoltán exhaled the breath he had been holding in relief.Hu: A csapat együtt örült.En: The team rejoiced together.Hu: Megvolt a támogatás, amire vágytak.En: They had the support they desired.Hu: Ahogy elhagyták az inkubátort, a nyári napfény melegségét érezték az arcukon.En: As they left the incubator, they felt the warmth of the summer sunshine on their faces.Hu: Zoltán most már biztos volt benne, hogy a szenvedély és az összefogás révén bármilyen nehézséget le tudnak győzni.En: Zoltán was now sure that with passion and teamwork, they could overcome any challenge. Vocabulary Words:trembled: remegvecrowded: zsúfolttension: feszültségpalpable: érezhetődecorated: díszítettékatmosphere: hangulatencouraging: bátorítónodded: bólintottpassion: szenvedélyrevolutionize: forradalmasíthatjadeliberation: kupaktanácsimpressed: lenyűgözöttrelief: megkönnyebbültenglitch: hibaimprovise: improvizáljongazes: tekintetesuppress: elnyomniinternal: belsőuncertainties: bizonytalanságátcohesion: összefogásanewcomer: újítófixing: megjavítanireinforced: megerősítettékventure: vállalkozásmentors: mentorokpotential: potenciálisbackground: háttérérőldevelopment: fejlesztésapplication: applikációinspiring: inspiráló

Are you setting yourself up for October burnout before the school year even begins? In this annual Beginning of the Year Keynote, I'm breaking down the three massive traps holding educators back and how to fix them with a practical reality check.In this episode, you will learn:Why chasing a perfectionist classroom layout leads straight to early burnout (and what to focus on instead)How to manage an endless teacher to-do list without sacrificing your homelife and personal boundariesSimple strategies to select 2 to 3 educational technology tools with true instructional intentionalityKey takeaways from my 20-plus year K-12 career and a major announcement in my next EdTech career chapterStop letting perfectionism drain your energy. Tune in to build a functional, sustainable approach to the 2026-2027 school year. Buen provecho!Connect With Gabriel CarrilloEdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.comEdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.socialEdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbitesEdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Send us Fan MailInside Columbia's First EdTech Showcase, Alex Sarlin sits down with the founders and leaders behind the inaugural Columbia EdTech Showcase to explore the startups, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of learning from AI-powered discussion tools to health education, learning science, and content curation.

In this bonus episode recorded live at the eduWeb Summit in Orlando, we speak with Laura Beth of CLYDE about how AI is reshaping higher education marketing, communications, and public relations. They discuss why institutions need to rethink their websites as content engines for generating perception by AI rather than just destinations for human visitors. Laura Beth also shares how earned media, press releases, and even Reddit have become increasingly valuable sources for showing up in AI-powered search, and why there's no single formula for succeeding in this new landscape. Guest Name: Laura Beth Telep, Senior Vice President & Education Practice Lead, CLYDE Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Laura Beth Telep is Senior Vice President and Education Practice Lead at CLYDE, where she advises higher education institutions, EdTech companies, and workforce organizations on strategic communications, enrollment marketing, and thought leadership. She helps education leaders navigate changing student behaviors, emerging technologies, and evolving communications trends. Her work focuses on integrating media relations, content strategy, SEO, and AI-driven visibility to support engagement, reputation, and enrollment growth. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About 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!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"We have an untapped army of 200,000 PAs that really could step up and drive some change in the healthcare system if we weren't restricted,” says Dr. Jennifer Kolb, capturing her motivation for pushing to update practice regulations for physician associates that date back more than 50 years.  As Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs at the American Academy of Physician Associates, Dr. Kolb has been in the middle of the fight at the state and federal level to grant PAs more independence from physicians, full billing rights, and the increased ability to practice across state lines, among other changes.  In this pertinent conversation with Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Kolb explains how these updates could help close huge gaps in access to healthcare, better manage the fight against chronic diseases and improve patient outcomes.   Dr. Kolb also addresses:  Why the name shift from "assistant" to "associate" took her years to fully appreciate; How a 10-year gap in life expectancy across Chicago zip codes shapes her view of health equity; Why PA's shouldn't wait for permission to start making change in their communities. Mentioned in this episode:American Academy of Physician Associates   If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

In this episode, I share practical ways to use AI to support student readers across content areas and in the reading classroom, from creating audio companions to designing interactive reading activities. You'll also hear how tools like AI-powered podcasts, text-to-speech, quizzes, visuals, and reader's theater scripts can help you scale support while keeping learning goals front and center. If you want to use AI to make reading more accessible, engaging, and manageable for both you and your students, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/28/reading-classroom-381/ Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/