Technology's Role in Creating Equitable Access for One-on-One Teaching with Kyron Learning

More Than a Test

In this episode, our host Laura Glaab sits down with Rajen Sheth, CEO & Co-Founder of Kyron Learning. They discuss the transformative power of education and the innovative use of technology to enhance learning. Rajen takes us on a journey exploring the realm of personalized tutoring and its potential to provide equitable access to education. As they delve into the importance of authenticity in education and the challenges of adoption and product-market fit, they uncover fascinating insights into the impact and effectiveness of their work.

Join us as we dive into education, AI, and the pursuit of empowering students on today’s episode of More Than a Test with Rajen Sheth!

Timestamps

[00:00:52] How Kyron Learning aims for equitable access in education.

[00:07:30] Building confidence in students is crucial. Encouraging mistakes and providing affirming feedback. Checking in on students' emotional well-being. Diverse teachers and languages enhance learning.

[00:10:00] Students are open to mistakes, and a growth mindset is encouraged.

[00:15:18] Positive results from early pilot and efficacy studies.

[00:18:08] The similarities between Peloton and Kyron Learning.

[00:22:31] The Chromebook team envisions computer access for all students, transforming learning and enabling EdTech success with high-impact and emerging technologies like AI.

[00:28:46] Interacting with educators, respecting teachers, and learning.

[00:30:57] Working with cutting-edge technology is challenging, especially for a startup without a brand name to attract users.

[00:33:37] The impact of Kyron Learning affects generations.

[00:42:12] Amira Learning and Kyron Learning both help kids read aloud.

[00:43:35] Superintendents need to continue investing in field trips for students.

[00:46:44] Rajen’s favorite book is the Harry Potter series.

Connect with Rajen Sheth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajensheth/

Website: https://www.kyronlearning.com/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

She thinks everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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