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Dec. 19, 2024

Episode 3: The Digging in Series: The Power of Human Connection in Le…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Shaunak Roy discuss the significance of human connection, especially in the context of digital learning environments. They explore how authentic relationships can be fostered online, the barriers to genuine connections, and the importance of …

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Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 2: The Digging in Series - The Human Element in AI Learning w…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Shaunak Roy discuss the transformative role of AI in education, exploring its evolution, implications for learning, and the importance of maintaining human connections. They delve into the ethical considerations surrounding AI, including data security …

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Sept. 11, 2024

151: From IBM to Dean: Isaac Herskowitz's Journey in Instructional Te…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Holly Owens interviews Isaac Herskowitz, the Dean of the Graduate School of Technology at Touro University. Isaac shares his journey from working at IBM to becoming the Dean and highlights the importance …

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Sept. 11, 2024

150: Learning & Development Demystified: L&D Across Sectors and Conte…

Some might ask... What is L&D? In this episode, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discuss their experiences and expertise in the field of learning and development (L&D). They share their personal journeys from teaching to instructional design and highlight …

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Sept. 3, 2024

149: Insights into the Field of Instructional Design with Holly Owens…

The tables have turned and our host, Holly Owens is being interviewed about her experience as an Instructional Designer and her love for teaching by guest host, Shriti Panda, Digital Marketing Specialist at Touro. In this episode, Holly discusses her …

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July 30, 2024

146: Creating a Proactive Culture of Accessibility with Nicole L'Etoi…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Nicole L'Etoile, the founder and CEO of L'Etoile Education, about accessibility in learning management systems (LMS). Nicole shares her journey from being a classroom teacher …

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July 23, 2024

145: The Concept of Powerful Learning with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO a…

In this episode, we interview Jean-Claude Brizard, the CEO and President of Digital Promise. They discuss Brizard's journey in education and his role at Digital Promise. They also explore the challenges facing educators today, such as teacher shortages and the …

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July 10, 2024

143: Using the iSpring AI Assistant for Course Creation ft. Anna Poli…

In this video episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and guest Anna Poli from iSpring discuss the updates and new features of iSpring Suite Max. Anna showcases the iSpring Cloud platform and demonstrates how to use the …

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June 4, 2024

140: Unlocking Learning Potential: Julie Dirksen on Behavioral Change…

In this episode, the hosts welcome Julie Dirksen, an instructional design and learning development expert. They discuss Julie's journey into the L&D space, her new book 'Talk to the Elephant,' and strategies for designing eff...

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Feb. 22, 2024

130: Mastering Skills through Video: A CEO's EdTech Odyssey with Josh…

In this episode, we got to interview Josh Kamrath, CEO of Bongo, an EdTech company that uses video assessment to help learners demonstrate skills or competencies. Kamrath shares his journey from being the first employee of Bo...

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Feb. 15, 2024

128: Unlocking e-Learning Excellence: A Deep Dive into iSpring's Inno…

In a fabulous demo, Anna Poli, a senior instructional designer with iSpring, demonstrated the capabilities of iSpring's suite of tools. The tools include a demo of IPR, a tool that allows users to create interactive content, ...

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Feb. 8, 2024

126: A Visionary for the Ages - An Inspirational Chat with TLDC Found…

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the visionary Luis Malbas, the brilliant mind behind the Training, Learning Development Community and Conference (TLDC). Join us as we delve into Luis's inspiring journey, from his early days …

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Jan. 23, 2024

121: Harmonizing Education: Aaron King's Symphony of Transformation f…

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, the hosts interview Aaron King, a solutions engineer at Blackboard Anthology and the owner of Snack Size Learning. Aaron shares his journey from being a rapper and music producer to becoming a...

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Nov. 16, 2023

117: From Consumer to Classroom: Swivl's Evolution with Co-Founder & …

In this episode of EdUP EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and Founder of Swivel. Lamb shares his journey from engineering and design school to the tech space, and how he and his co-found...

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Nov. 14, 2023

116: Empowering Learning Communities: A Conversation with Vince Jeong…

In this episode of we got to interview the amazing Vince Jeong, the co-founder and CEO of Sparkwise. Sparkwise is a group learning platform that aims to make professional development more engaging and impactful. It allows pro...

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