Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Linda Bonnar, Co-founder & Director of Content at Upstrive. "Get stronger results for students, staff, and your school through deeper insights and evidence-based tools." See Video Podcast Version. We discuss: Linda's educational backgroundLinda Bonnar Her initiation into incorporating coaching int…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Misty Reinhardt, Director of Product Management for Scribbles Software. "Streamline Student Records and Enrollment and Engage Students and Families Through One Accessible, Cloud-based System." Misty Reinhardt K-12: Manages records, enrollment, and documents. Integrates with existing student inform…

Click the Title to Play or Download. This is an audio and YouTube interview with Jerome Pesenti, Founder of Sizzle AI. Jerome discusses his extensive AI background as former VP of IBM Watson and VP of AI for Meta/Facebook. He left Meta after 4 years to start Sizzle. "Sizzle AI is the future of learning - a free AI tutor for everyone." We discuss: J…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Dan Lenard, President of World Voices, the only non-profit international industry trade organization for voice actors. We discuss: The importance of finding the right voice to help create engaging elearning coursesDan Lenard Voice actors' role in conveying complex information, cultural literacy, a…

Click the Title to Play or Download. In this episode, Rod shares his experience using MagicSlides and SlidesGPT to generate slide decks when he was recruited to teach a new course on podcasting. He notes the pros and cons of AI-generated slides, emphasizing the essential differences between these two generative AI slide tools. In the video version …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Jonas Gyalokay, Co-Founder of Airtame. Airtame is a pioneering force in streamlining wireless screen sharing and powering seamless collaboration. We discuss: Jonas' entrepreneurial journey addressing screen sharing needsJonas Gyalokay Evolution of wireless screen sharing Targeting K-12 and higher …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Cameron Stoker, Founder & CEO of SpeechCloud. "SpeechCloud is an all-in-one customizable teaching tool that ends the classroom tech struggle." We discuss: Cameron Stoker, CEOCameron's background and involvement with SpeechCloud Overview of what SpeechCloud does for instructors Features that distin…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Darren Catalano, CEO of HelioCampus. "HelioCampus powers the data insights of the most forward-thinking colleges and universities to make their strategic mission and vision a reality." We discuss: Darren Catalano, CEO Data analytics for decision-making and stakeholder requests. Enrollment forecast…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Rob Abel, CEO of 1EdTech Consortium (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium). 1EdTech is "focused on expanding access to edtech innovation in support of breakthrough and evolving educational models in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education." We discuss Rob's backgroundRob Abel IMS Global transi…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Bryan Alexander, futurist, educator, speaker, and writer. We discuss AI and its impact on education. Bryan also mentions his new book, Universities on Fire. We discuss Bryan's background and current activitiesBryan Alexander (and Rod) Overview of AI, especially generative AI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Edson Barton, CEO and Founder of YouScience. YouScience "helps students build confidence and connects their education to best-fit careers in every stage of their journey." We discuss: Edson Barton, CEO Edson's background Making education meaningful Improving standards in schools and for corporate …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Guillermo Elizondo, CEO of Territorium. "AI-powered competency records for 21st-century learners and employers with over 10 million users worldwide." We discuss: Guillermo's background and history of TerritoriumGuillermo Elizondo, CEO Received college credit for building the first App Define and t…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with William J. Ryan, Founder & CEO of Ryan Consulting, LLC. We discuss his process that allows learners to interact with instructors and peers to practice, apply and synthesize content in the context of their mutual experience. We discuss: Dr. Ryan's backgroundWilliam Ryan, CEO Evolution of web confer…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Jeffrey Katzman, Founder and CEO of Core Learning Exchange. "Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) prepares students for postsecondary success, including attaining industry-recognized certifications and credentials." We discuss: Jeffrey's backgroundJeffrey Katzman, CEO History of Core-LX Mastery-based …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Kimberley Timpf, Senior Director of Impact, Vector Solutions. We discuss their AlcoholEdu program. "AlcoholEdu is an evidence-based training designed to prevent risky drinking and other drug use on campus and help students better reach their academic, professional, and personal goals." Kimberley's…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Phill Miller, Managing Director of Open LMS. Open LMS is "a Moodle™-based LMS platform designed for learners, empowering administrators.' We discuss: Phill's backgroundPhill Miller History of Open LMS Usage boost during Covid Open LMS acquisitions Lower cost of ownership SaaS approach Partnerships…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Kyle Shea, Executive Vice President, Partnership Development at All Campus. "AllCampus is a leading online program management services provider that helps universities evolve their academic programs and exceed the ever-evolving expectations of students." We discuss: Kyle's backgroundKyle Shea, EVP…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Michelle Weise, Vice Chancellor, Strategy and Innovation, National University. NU offers over 75 programs and four-week classes designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. A pioneer in online education, NU has offered online classes for over 20 years, as well as classes…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Don Kassner, President and Founder of MonitorEDU. MonitorEDU is a leading provider of high-stakes remote proctoring using live proctors based in North America. We discuss: Don's background and history of MonitorEDUDon Kassner Proctoring changes brought about by Covid Efficiency of live proctoring …

Click the Title to Play or Download. This special episode marks a milestone for Rod’s Pulse Podcast. Dr. Murray remarks on some of the progress seen since he started his podcast in 2006. Most never heard of podcasting back then but podcasting has seen tremendous growth and education has changed forever because of the Covid pandemic. Rod discusses: …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Narine Hall, Founder & CEO of Inspace. "InSpace is a socially intuitive online learning platform. By mimicking the natural flow of a classroom through proximity-based audio, we feel it's the closest you can come to teaching face-to-face in the virtual space." We discuss: Narine's backgroundNarine …

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Adam Geller, Founder and CEO of Edthena. "Edthena is the complete solution for teacher growth, leveraging classroom videos for reflection and best practices." We discuss their video-powered professional learning: Adams backgroundAdam Geller, CEO History and founding of Edthena K-12 Teacher trainin…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Amanda Smith, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Partnerships, and Maria Andersen, General Manager of Coursetune. This special COVID-Converted Edition audio and video podcast series responds to the impact of COVID-19 on the way we live, learn, and work. Teachers all over the world have been thrown i…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Melvin Hines, CEO, and Co-Founder of Upswing. "A virtual assistant and student services platform to reach, relate to, and retain your non-traditional students." We discuss: Melvin's BackgroundMelvin Hines, CEO History of Upswing Great disparities in education Reach, Relate, and Retain Reach: answe…

Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Dan Avida, CEO, and Co-Founder of Engageli. "Engageli's digital learning platform enables higher-ed institutions to provide educators and learners with an active, social, collaborative, inclusive and engaging learning experience." We discuss: Dan Avida, CEO Background of founders including Dan's w…