Edtech Insiders

Sara DeWitt from PBS KIDS discusses transforming children's education through media. They explore the evolution of technology in children's education, the shift to interactive media experiences, and the use of AI for immersive educational content. PBS KIDS focuses on creating high-quality learning media for kids using entrepreneurial strategies and social capital models.

This podcast discusses Nvidia's stock buybacks and Apple joining the OpenAI board. It also covers Instructure's acquisition of Scribbles, LAUSD and AllHere whistleblower reports, and SCOTUS ruling impacting the US DOE.

Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure, discusses major announcements from InstructureCon 2024, like new developments in Canvas, AI features, supporting lifelong learners with partnerships, enhancing student mobility, and rich credentials for demonstrating competencies.

Dr. Ethan and Dr. Lilach Mollick from the Generative AI Lab at Wharton School discuss AI's potential in education. They explore using AI for tailored learning experiences, address challenges in skill erosion, and advocate for responsible AI deployment in educational settings. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of accessibility in technology through AI's universal access capabilities.

Experts Elyas Felfoul, Arijit Raychowdhury, and Lindsay Jones discuss critical EdTech updates like Prosus exiting BYJU's, K-12 digital tool surge, LAUSD challenges, Chegg's workforce cut. Topics include AI, new funding, and challenges in the EdTech sector.

Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, shares the importance of storytelling in education, promoting positivity in classrooms. She discusses supporting teachers for student success, inclusivity in education, and utilizing technology to enhance student connection.

Joel Podolny, Co-founder of Honor Education and former Apple VP, discusses the impact of COVID on learning, emphasizing fostering human connection in virtual classrooms through agile course creation. He also explores the vitality of energy in asynchronous education, promoting engagement over traditional lectures. The podcast delves into personalized expression and mobile-first design in education, highlighting inclusivity and the use of analytics to track student engagement. Additionally, it touches on leveraging technology and AI to engage students effectively, emphasizing the importance of personalized expression and AI coaching in enhancing communication skills. Lastly, it examines Honor Education's collaboration with Austin Community College to create innovative online and hybrid learning experiences.

Join the discussion with Paul Gollash of ETS as they dive into the latest EdTech trends: OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews visibility drops, Apple's WWDC 2024 announcements, PowerSchool's acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba's $27M investment in an AI education startup, Doowii's $4.1M funding, and more!

Dr. Jeremy Roschelle from Digital Promise discusses AI in math education, highlighting advancements like Desmos and generative AI for interactive learning. He explores tools like TeachFX and Oco Labs transforming education, emphasizes narrative-centered learning, and addresses concerns over data security.

Mark Heaps, Chief Technology Evangelist at Groq, discusses Groq's unique AI processor design, educator mode, and open source impact. They explore AI use cases in education, bias addressing, and the transformation of school districts with Groq technology.