Work From The Inside Out 111: EdTech: Bringing People & Technology Together with Sher Downing
Sher Downing, PhD is an EdTech strategist who loves bringing people, learning, and technology together. As CEO of Downing EdTech consulting, her company provides eLearning design for entrepreneurial programs, affiliate partnerships with leading vendors, and professional coaching for those in the EdTech industry.
Sher is a pioneer with over 32 years of experience in the digital arena during the evolution of online learning. She never would have expected things to turn out this way. Not only does Sher have a PhD, two masters and a bachelor's degree, she is a first-generation college graduate. Early on, she struggled because she had no real vision or goals for her future. With time, she discovered interests that sparked something in her. Sher studied hospitality management and upon graduation, she worked for the university conference center. She then became immersed in the world of higher education working in different areas on campuses in Arizona, Wyoming and South Carolina, while also earning graduate certificates and degrees in teaching, learning and design-focused in the online arena. This was in the mid-90s when online learning was in its infancy.
After 32 years, Sher decided to create her own brand and left the day-to-day world of higher education. Today, her focus is to define opportunities for individual entrepreneurs and companies in professional and organizational brand growth through online education and related technologies.
In this week’s Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Sher’s journey:
- Sher serves as a university board trustee, international speaker and presenter, and is a regular contributor to Forbes, HBR Ascend and Medium.
- She has collaboratively-authored two books: The Power of WHY: Why 28 Women Created an Online Course and Why You Should Too, and The Power of WHY: Why 23 Women Took the Leap to Start Their Own Businesses
- Through her podcast EdTech Speaks, she highlights unique guests who share how the EdTech industry impacts all aspects of the world.
- Sher recently founded the Speakers Resource Group, a centralized membership service to enhance all levels of professional development through training, community support, and direct access to industry experts.
Learn more and connect with Sher here:
- Website: Downing EdTech
- Website: EdTech Speaks
- Read: The Power of Why: Why 28 Women Created an Online Course and Why You Should Too
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