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Covering educators, instructors, creators, and lifelong learners, the mission of our Tech In EdTech podcast is to improve the dialogue between education and technology, through storytelling, information flow, updates, and intel for better innovation and impact.
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Educational Technology Enthusiast, teacher, and #EduDuctTape Author Jake Miller shares the essential news in EdTech and keeps it brief, clear, and concise. Want to know what’s new, changed, updated, or deprecated? Wonder who changed their pricing or paid plan? Jake tells you here. Just the news, nothing more, nothing less, in less time than a teacher gets to eat their lunch.
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In this episode, Chris Zhang, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS Elemental joins Rishiraj Gera in a conversation about multilanguage automatic captions and audio dubbing for live events. Chris discusses his career and current role, focusing on making live events more accessible using AI and automatic speech recognition (ASR) technologies. The conver…
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In this episode, Kelly Rizk, Director of Learning Experiences, Slooh joins Olivia Lara-Gresty in a conversation about effective STEM learning and how to design STEM products that are engaging and accessible for all students. They emphasize hands-on, inquiry-based learning and the importance of representation in STEM education. Kelly highlights AI's…
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In this episode, Beatriz Arnillas, Vice President of Product Management at 1EdTech, and Parag Samarth, Chief Strategy Officer at Magic EdTech, discuss the TrustEd Apps initiative by 1EdTech. They discuss the program's evolution from focusing on data privacy to encompassing security, accessibility, and a new GenAI data rubric. Beatriz explains the i…
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Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning discusses the intersection of evidence-based and AI-driven learning with Dipesh Jain. Sunil emphasizes the importance of merging engaging learning experiences with proven effectiveness for both parents and students. He explains how AI is integrated into their platforms, highlighting the si…
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In this episode, Parampreet Singh from Guardian Life joins Rishiraj Gera to explore the intersection of digital inclusion and corporate learning success. Parampreet shares insights from his thirteen-year journey, and highlights the importance of "born accessible" content and its benefits: inclusivity, compliance, and cost savings. He provides pract…
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Stephanie Barber, Product Manager at Teaching.com joins Sean Strathy to discuss the transformative Science of Reading, exploring its impact on literacy education. Stephanie shares insights on EdTech product designs, building an intrinsic love of learning, and the role of human interaction. The podcast touches on AI integration, ethical consideratio…
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In this episode of Tech In EdTech, Eric Stano is joined by Maeve DuVally, author of "Maeve Rising - Coming Out Trans In Corporate America," to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with fostering an inclusive corporate culture. Maeve shares her experiences coming out as transgender in a prominent corporate setting, shedding light on t…
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Join Acky Kamdar as he explores Global Competency Centers with Ashish Malhotra, Founder of Ampalyst LLC. In this episode, Ashish demystifies GCCs, discussing their benefits, challenges, and the essential components of a successful setup. From talent and change management to navigating political risks, Ashish provides actionable insights tailored fo…
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Mark Deppe, Director of UCI Esports joins Sean Strathy as they explore the multifaceted world of esports in education and its potential to enhance student engagement and learning experiences. Mark shares valuable insights on the distinctive fusion of elite competition and academic excellence, highlighting the challenges within esports, and advice f…
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In this episode, Sean Strathy and Liz Lee, the Director of Online Learning at ISTE, discuss the integration of AI in classrooms. They explore the pandemic's influence on edtech, emphasizing the transition from reactive measures to inventive teaching techniques, and addressing educators' apprehensions regarding AI. Liz advocates for a cautious yet f…
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This podcast episode features Kathleen Sestak and Greg Hannah, Director of Disability Services at Villanova University. They discuss the role of technology in supporting students with disabilities during the pandemic-induced shift to online learning. Greg shares Villanova’s initiatives for students with disabilities and the evolving landscape of st…
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In this episode, Dan uncovers the future of EdTech for K12 with Brian Carlson, CEO of StoryTime AI. Delve into how AI, particularly Generative AI, can bridge literacy gaps by creating personalized and culturally relevant content for young readers. Brian urges education leaders to recognize the transformative potential of Web3 technologies, decentra…
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This podcast features Erin Evans and Sharron Rush, the Executive Director of Knowbility. The conversation explores the challenges and progress in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in K-12 education, including the role of Knowbility in making digital education more accessible. Sharron discusses the evolution of assistive technologies in K-12 e…
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Christine Fox, Project Director at CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) discusses the concept of "Techquity" and the challenges in making digital content and technology more accessible in education. She highlights the work of CAST and the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) in promoting accessible educational materi…
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This Tech in EdTech episode features Camden Iliff, VP of Engineering and Product at Apollo Education Systems. Camden emphasizes the importance of stakeholder retention, product team structure, and adaptability in the EdTech age. He emphasizes agile product roadmaps, addressing emerging customer needs, and adapting to changing landscapes.…
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Michael Lyons, Chief Information Officer at MassBay Community College, highlights the evolving role of AI in classrooms and more generally, in education. The conversation aims at discussing the challenge of data governance for education and intellectual property. Michael delves into the challenges and considerations faced by academic peers in maint…
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Lewis Birchon, Head of Publishing Solutions, Cambridge Partnership for Education, highlights the importance of considering target audiences and geographies when creating content. He discusses challenges around interoperability and the need to cater to different platforms, geography, and devices. He also talks about learning analytics and how to int…
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The transition from print to digital education is a significant shift, with AI being just the latest manifestation of traditional educational publishers and ed tech companies. Christine Emerton, Vice President at Ascend Learning, shares her journey from print to digital education. According to her, the present time provides incredible opportunities…
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Sean Stowers, CEO, and Chief Learning Officer at WeLearn, discusses the concept of personalization in learning. He highlights the importance of empathy for learners, understanding their diverse relationships with learning, and addressing any barriers they may face. Sean also discusses the idea of radical reskilling and emphasizes that opportunities…
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Are you prepared to explore the limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and workforce readiness? Josh Jarrett, VP of Strategy, Wiley, discusses the captivating promises of AI in learning and highlights the uncertainties surrounding its use. Tune into some great insights on the adoption of AI in businesses and educational in…
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How do we develop lifelong readers right from childhood? Amandeep Kochar, President and CEO of Baker & Taylor reflects on how his childhood experiences have shaped his outlook on incorporating DEI and SEL into early education. Listen in for great tips on how edtech is pivotal to bringing about this revolution and how it can benefit society as a who…
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Where does Magic Write work in Canva? Everywhere. Same with their new Draw feature. We check them both out today. Also, I break down the capabilities of Microsoft’s Bing AI and how it compares to ChatGPT. Next, Google has added stopwatches and timers to Google Docs, but is it available in all accounts (spoiler alert: it’s not). Google has also upda…
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As the edtech market becomes more competitive and investments start to plateau, it's becoming increasingly important for education providers to stay ahead of the curve. Dr. Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President of Education at Scholastic, shares her expert insights on creating a successful learning product, navigating the ever-evolving curriculum mark…
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What’s so Magic about Canva’s new Design features? Speaking of design features, Google has added a small one - an eyedropper - that I’m really excited about. Also, in all my talking about ChatGPT, I haven’t taken much time to address Google’s AI efforts. What do they have happening? And, another Merrills’ Microsoft Minute: this time about Microsoft…
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ChatGPT creator OpenAI has changed the age limit in their terms of service. What did they change it to? Does it change everything for educators? Also, they’ve upgraded the language model ChatGPT is based on to GPT-4 and it’s CRAZY. What can it do? Tune in to find out. In other news, Canva released Canva Docs recently. How does it measure up to Goog…
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When it comes to disability inclusion in the workforce there are still many challenges to overcome. Education is only a part of the equation. Adam Spencer, President & CEO of AbleDocs shares his expertise on how the education system can prepare learners with disabilities to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow.…
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In this episode, I try out 5 different AI-generated text detection tools. Tune in to see if they can tell us if our students are cheating. Also, on the topic of artificial intelligence - Open AI has announced that there are now free and paid plans for ChatGPT. I’ll break down the differences today. In non-AI news, Google Slides has an awesome new “…
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Rick Ferrie, VP of Accessibility, Savvas Learning, joins Erin Evans to discuss the current market conditions driving the adoption of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility in products. They talk about how integrating these will change the course of learning in the coming years.By Magic EdTech
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ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and, while causing many to rejoice, has caused many in education to panic. In this episode, I go over what it is and what it can do as well as whether you need to worry now and if I think it should be blocked in schools. Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtu.be/HWrP_WIOj8Q TODAY’S SPONSOR: Smore - smore.…
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Did you know you could live stream your holiday choir concert to YouTube using Google Meet? Fa la la la la la la la yup. What about having students fill out PDFs using an app built into the Chromebook? Speaking of PDFs - Book Creator now lets you import PDFs. They also have added the ability to crop images and photos. Plus, a few more updates from …
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Adobe is offering a free tool to animate our voices. Canva has added a Remote Control option that eliminates the need to say “next slide.” They’ve also added new slide transitions including one that can help you make awesome stop motion animations. Also, Google Docs is letting us split cells within tables, Quizizz has a bajillion updates, and ISTE …
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Canva has a free PDF Editor and has added background removal, customizable animations, and more to Canva Video. Focusable seeks to help you and your students grow your ability to focus on tasks. Gmail has added new layouts and a multi-send option for email marketing or newsletters. And, finally, we’re saying goodbye to another edtech tool in this e…
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Dan Gizzi, speaks with Andrew Lippert, CTO of McGraw Hill, and Acky Kamdar, CEO of Magic EdTech, to get their perspective on the effects of the pandemic on the edtech industry, how to stay ahead of EdTech trends, and how to ensure a positive learning experience for students and teachers.By Magic EdTech
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Canva has become a formidable force in the tech and edtech worlds with the announcement of its Visual Worksuite. I'll share what that is and about two of the big new components of it today. Also, some of you can get auto-generated summaries for your Google Docs and all BookCreator users can now add multimedia comments on specific pages!! Access thi…
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Google Docs is making it easier to add emojis in our documents. Did you know that Edpuzzle added a screen recording Chrome Extension a while back? They also added the ability to use their site in Spanish and a few other languages. Plus, Flip is letting students see their videos and the comments on them even when a topic is set as moderated. Finally…
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We can now get notified when changes are made to our Google Docs and we can add summaries to them. My favorite story for today: Canva has added a super useful collaborative Whiteboard mode. Also, Microsoft has made some awesome updates to how Reflect operates in Microsoft Teams. And, unfortunately, I’ve got some sad news about one of the most innov…
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Google Classroom has added special add-ons for using Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Pear Deck, Nearpod, and 14 other tools from within the Classroom window. Also, now you can format text within your Google Forms. And, Canva fanatics rejoice, Canva has added a screen recorder and other enhancements! Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtu.be/F5cBftzH8xM TO…
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Pear Deck has given us a sneak peek at a new gamified feature, Quizizz has added matching and reordering questions, plus a live whiteboard feature. Also, Wakelet has a trio of new features: easily adding Canva designs, Adobe Express creations, and Flip videos into collections. Sticker Mule Studio is available for creating graphics. And, finally, Go…
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Flipgrid is rebranding as Flip and has many changes on the way, Edpuzzle is allowing students to upload videos in student projects, Screencast-O-Matic has added interactive quizzes and polls, Loom has added automatic transcription to all accounts and added the ability to stitch videos together, and, finally, Mote has added a new feature called Mote…
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Don’t miss this episode with Matthew Tower as he elaborates on what the current gaps in workforce learning are right now, and how to plug these using technology. What you will learn: The emerging role of technology in lifelong learning The downside of micro-credentialing for reskilling and upskilling What's missing in today’s technology for workfor…
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Catch The EdTech News Brief Livestream from ISTE in NOLA on the New EdTech Classroom YouTube Channel: youtube.com/newedtechclassroom 📆 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday! ⏰ 1 PM NOLA Time! (2 PM ET, 1 PM CT, 12 PM MT, 11 AM PT) 👋 Say "Hi" at ISTE! 👋 If you're going to be at ISTE, I'd love to have you stop by and say "hi"! Here's my schedule: (all times…
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