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Sept. 5, 2023

91: Transforming Education through People-Centric EdTech: A Conversat…

Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool . De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science ...

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Aug. 30, 2023

90: Playing Your Way to a Fulfilling Career with Pitch Play Co., Tari…

Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is a...

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Aug. 29, 2023

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An In…

Episode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl . We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration ...

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Aug. 24, 2023

88: From Classroom to Courseware: Navigating the Path to Higher Ed In…

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with transitioned teacher Mariah Okoye, Learning Designer at the University of South Florida. Mariah is an inspirational individual who put her fears aside and took a leap ...

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Aug. 22, 2023

87: Leading the Flock & Improving Innovation, Catching Up on Goosecha…

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase . This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping f...

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Aug. 15, 2023

86: Catching Up with Everboarding Evangelist and Transitioned Educato…

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus . A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021 , so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives us...

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July 25, 2023

85: Transitioning from Teacher to Freelance Instructional Designer, A…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving f...

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June 13, 2023

84: Can A.I. Save Writing? A Special Collaborative Episode with Eric …

In 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major questions...

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April 27, 2023

83: Finding the BEST Tools that Work for Our Learners, Marybeth Harte…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle . Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from edu...

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April 11, 2023

82: Leveraging Deep Expertise to Design Education - First Solution fo…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the w...

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April 6, 2023

81: Catalyzing Transformation in Individuals and in Communities and B…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt . You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into th...

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March 30, 2023

80: Instructional Design Insights from a True IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent…

In this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent , Founder and CEO of IDOL courses , and President of IDOL Courses Academy . Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve e...

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March 22, 2023

79: Where are They Now? A special catching up episode with Dr. Kather…

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill , CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth . Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022 , and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time,...

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March 15, 2023

78: Hire this Person, My Conversation with Stephen Schaeffer, Educati…

Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach t...

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March 12, 2023

77: Part II - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part …

Overview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixas...

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March 7, 2023

77: Part I - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part C…

Overview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine , and the I...

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Feb. 22, 2023

76: Where Are They Now? A Special Catching Up Episode with Katy Kappl…

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe . Katy was first on our show way back in January of 2022 for Episode 40. Fast forward to almost a year or so later and we...

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Feb. 9, 2023

75: An A.I. Powered System to Find the Best College for You: The Dati…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO and Founder, David Hurwitt of Troove . David is an innovator and says the goal of higher education should be focused on learner success, not enrollment. We talked ab...

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Feb. 2, 2023

74: From Band Teacher to Freelance Learning Experience Design, and To…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing, nerdy, fun, and resourceful Christy Tucker! Once I listed to Luke Hobson’s episode with Christy I knew I needed to have her on EdUp EdTech. We talk about Christy’s jou...

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Jan. 30, 2023

73: Two Ed Tech Gurus "Walk" Into a Zoom Room..., An Innovative Conve…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Leena Marie Saleh , Design Educator with Canva Design School and the Ed Tech Guru. Her initials even spell out LMS :). Leena is a fellow transitioned teacher and shares her story ...

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Jan. 23, 2023

72: A Forever English Professor turned EdTech Entrepreneur and Chief …

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with my fellow EdTech nerd friend, Dr. Lindy Ledohowski from WizePrep . Lindy is a former English Professor turned EdTech entrepreneur, turned COO! We get into all the things in this ep...

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Jan. 19, 2023

71: Preparing Educators for the Complexities of 21st Century Classroo…

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with my friend, Dr. Jasmin Cowin from Touro University ! Jasmin is an Assistant Professor of TESOL, Ed Tech guru, and lover of all things education. In this episode, you get to hear abo...

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Jan. 17, 2023

70: Deepening Learning and Measuring Core Skills A Conversation with …

Overview In this episode, I got to interview cognitive psychologist, Steve Joordens, who also happens to be a co-found of a fantastic ed tech tool called peerScholar . Steve titles himself an unintentional entrepreneur, but h...

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Jan. 11, 2023

69: Covid, Quality, Beyonce, & Everything in Between - A Strategic Co…

Overview In this episode, I got to check in with my friend and learning strategist extraordinaire, Jarrett Carter , Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus (UMGC). We...

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