The EdUp Learning and Development Podcast

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Ross Young, Executive Vice President at Linewize . If you have not heard of Linewize it’s going to be a tech that you are definitely going to want to have at your school or in your home. We get into some enlightening conversations about what Linewize and their solutions do to protect every learner’s digital journey. Students safety monitori...

Show Notes Episode 2 Thanks for tuning in! Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Holly Owens , Eric Stephens , & Lindy Ledohowski EdUp EdTech - We make EdTech Your Business! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of EdUp EdTech! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to Podpage and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more amazing audience members like you. Don’t forget to...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing ed-tech guru, Ash Kaluarachchi , CEO Started . Ash talks about his journey into ed tech and investing in startup companies. He provides sound advice for those thinking about starting an ed-tech business. Started runs Shark Tank-type events, including founders' story sharing, brand identity, and more.  Learn more about Started programs by...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with a fantastic human, Hoyin Cheung , Founder and CEO of Remo . Hoyin talks about his educational and entrepreneurial journey in becoming CEO and Founder of Remo. Remo is on a mission to transform the experience of connecting, communicating, and collaborating with people across the globe online. If you’re looking for an interactive platform that humanizes t...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an extraordinary person and one that shares my love of education, Yasaara Kaluaratchi from Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka. Yasaara talks about her educational journey and how she came to find a home at Prospects Academy. Yasaara and her team aim to provide exceptional student support in the programs that they offer. Her love for all things education rea...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with one of the founding fathers and an amazing advocate of Online Learning, Bob Ubell. Bob takes us back in time to where it all began with what we know as Online Learning today. He knew something big was coming and happened to be in the right place at the right time. Bob is a proud fellow of Online Learning Consortium (OLC), and a member of their advisory...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the always extraordinary, remarkable, fantastic, and always genuine Mike Yates, Founder and Podcast Host, Schoolish. We talk about all things education, Mike’s amazing journey, and why education needs to change. This is one of the episodes that is special. You will hang on Mike’s every word and feel truly get out there and make a change! You need to che...

Overview In this episode, I get to speak with the always awesome, Jeff Dillon, Founder of EdTech Connect . Jeff shares his journey into the entrepreneurial space and how EdTech Connect came to life. Jeff is a seasoned higher education professional with a plethora of experience and knowledge in the education industry, and his passion for ed tech truly shines through in this episode. EdTech Connect...

Overview If you've thought about how to best support students at every stage of the education lifecycle, support faculty with sharing resources, AND connect your support teams on campus then InScribe is your solution! On this episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to speak with the fabulous Katy Kappler , Co-founder, and CEO of InScribe . In this episode, Katy talks about how we can best support our best-b...

In this "Where Are They Now?" episode of EdUp EdTech, I get to catch up with my dear friend Shaunak Roy, Founder and CEO of Yellowdig. We get an update on all the latest happenings at Yellowdig. The team has been very busy in the past year building new features, training educators, and providing an amazing community-building tool to all of us. You're going to love this episode and Yellowdig. ...

Overview If you've thought about the future of learning, it's here. Join me as we kick off Season 2 of EdUp EdTech where I got to sit down with CPO and Co-founder of 7taps , Kate Udalova. Kate has been in the L&D sector for eight years and wanted to build a simple learning platform, enter 7taps. In less than a year, 7taps has gained over 4,000 clients and developed an intuitive tool where it t...

Show Notes - Episode 1  Thanks for tuning in! Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Holly Owens , Eric Stephens , & Lindy Ledohowski EdUp EdTech - We make EdTech Your Business! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of EdUp EdTech! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to Podpage and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more amazing audience members like you. Don’t f...

On the 37th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the humble privilege of chatting with Peter Foltz , Research Professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In this episode, we discuss A.I., machine learning, and technologies that help streamline the work of educators, and how machines will NOT replace teachers. Futuristic technologies will lead to more innov...

On the 36th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with an amazing faculty member at Berkeley College, Dr. Jason Gulya . In this episode, Jason shares how learning more about the field of instructional design has helped him reflect on and improve his teaching methods making for a more student-centered learning experience. He drops plenty of knowledge bombs in this episode including a simple yet pro...

On the 35th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the pleasure of chatting with Erik Ofgang , Senior Writer at Tech & Learning. In this episode, Erik and I talk about teaching during Covid, his love for writing in the field of education, and also shares an interesting story about how his dog ate his students' homework. Erik is a down-to-earth, passionate, and insightful human who wants to share fabulo...

On the 34th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Syed Zeehad, the founder of Connected. During this episode, we discuss how Connected is helping students align their education choices with their long -term, career goals. Connected helps students from the start with the admission process, helps them through the visa process, and continues to support them as they integrate into their new count...

On the 33rd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Nicolò Bates, the founder, and CEO of TEDU. During this episode, we discuss how TEDU was created to be a one-stop place for students to find all of the academic resources available to them. They want to ensure that no student is without access to the help they need. They’ve recently partnered with the International Center for Supplemental Inst...

On the 32nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Julie Dirksen, who is the author of Design for How People Learn and a learning strategist. During this episode, we talk about all things instructional design! Over at Usable Learning, Julie offers workshops, consulting, resources for learning & development teams and instructional designers. Julie also shares her insights and perspective fo...

On the 31st episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sam Kary , CEO, and Founder and Thom Gibson , Creative Director of the New EdTech Classroom . Sam and Thom are both former educators who want to help current educators dive into the wonderful world of edtech armed with the confidence and resources to make any classroom engaging and dynamic. During this episode, we chat about all things EdTech...

My favorite nerd and ID BFF, Dr. Luke Hobson joins us for a special Bonus Episode. You all already know Luke is an amazing human and has provided the ID community with some fabulous resources. Now, Luke has written an AMAZING book that is out now called What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer . In this episode, Luke gives us an insight into why he wrote the book, his personal...

On the 30th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Camila Oliveira , who is an Educational Consultant at ALL In Learning . During this episode, we chat about how ALL In Learning is changing and improving student engagement through the use of clickers. The clickers allow for instant feedback to the teacher and engages all students through questioning without any preparation for the teacher. &nb...

On the 29th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Dr. Tom Cavanagh , the Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida (UCF) . During this episode, we chat about how UCF is a model for digital learning, with 55% of their 70,000 students partaking in fully online or blended learning. Tom also shares what he believes people should look for when they are searching for th...

On the 28th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Seth Raphael , the founder of LinkJoin . During this episode, we chat about how LinkJoin was developed out of the pandemic and virtual learning. It ensures you never miss an online meeting or class again by automatically opening a link. More About Seth At just 14 years old, Seth developed LinkJoin to be sure he was never late to an online clas...

On the 27th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Eric Gibbs , the President (Americas) of Ouriginal . During this episode, we chat about how Ouriginal ensures originality and authenticity in written work from a student to an instructor in order to protect the academic integrity of an institution. They focus on plagiarism prevention and even have a feature for cross-language text matching. Li...

On the 26th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sa Dao , the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kokomo 24/7 . During this episode, we chat about how Kokomo 24/7 is helping people get back to work and back to school all while making the process simple and keeping data safe. More About Sa Sa’s education and career started in health and wellness. His focus has always been on community we...