The Education Innovators Podcast
The Education Innovators Podcast is hosted by Eric Byron. Our purpose is to provide a platform for folks to share their stories of innovation in education. Practical, inspirational tales of things they have tried or are doing that others may be able to learn from. We will not dwell on what is wrong but focus on what is good and improving.
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
This episode is a book review of Salman Khan’s new book – “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing)”. Sal is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, and his book is a brave and visionary look at the impact of generative AI on education. This is a solo episode, no guests, just me sharing my thoughts about the book.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan
https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-Words-Revolutionize-Education-ebook/dp/B0CFPJ2FB1/ref=sr_1_1
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
This is part 1 of my conversation with Mark DeLoura, who spent almost 2 years as a Senior Advisor on Digital Media at the White House. A great storyteller with amazing insights into the educational games industry and the business of making games.
Mark DeLoura is a games and education technology leader, and he believes in their power to transform the world. He has been a game maker, a game leader, and a game changer, in various roles from Silicon Valley to the White House. He has shared his knowledge and insights through books, magazines, and conferences, and has been recognized for his contributions to the game industry with the Game Developers Choice (GDC) Ambassador Award.
Mark is passionate about making game development and computer science more accessible, more enjoyable, and a tool for everyone. He has worked at the federal, state, and city level on technology policy initiatives, and has served on Seattle’s community technology advisory board. He is always learning about new technologies and loves to explore creative projects that combine games, learning, and social impact. Mark lives in Seattle with his family, with a couple French bulldogs, and with way too many gadgets!
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Mark DeLoura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeloura
mark@levelup.org
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
This is part 2 of my conversation with Mark DeLoura. Mark is a collaborator, a connector of people and teams. In this part we really dive into the challenges of making educational games and how we can bring the right people together.
Mark DeLoura is a games and education technology leader, and he believes in their power to transform the world. He has been a game maker, a game leader, and a game changer, in various roles from Silicon Valley to the White House. He has shared his knowledge and insights through books, magazines, and conferences, and has been recognized for his contributions to the game industry with the Game Developers Choice (GDC) Ambassador Award.
Mark is passionate about making game development and computer science more accessible, more enjoyable, and a tool for everyone. He has worked at the federal, state, and city level on technology policy initiatives, and has served on Seattle’s community technology advisory board. He is always learning about new technologies and loves to explore creative projects that combine games, learning, and social impact. Mark lives in Seattle with his family, with a couple French bulldogs, and with way too many gadgets!
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Mark DeLoura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeloura
mark@levelup.org
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Adam Sparks was an English and Social Studies teacher for 7 years before recently completing his masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam's work focused on formative assessment, peer feedback, and writing instruction. He now works full-time on Short Answer, a gamified K12 writing tool that began as his master's capstone project. Through his work with Short Answer, Adam works with schools across the United States to adjust writing instruction and assessment in the wake of AI.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Adam Sparks:
https://twitter.com/mrsparkstweets
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sparks-15652299/
adam@myshortanswer.com
Short Answer:
https://myshortanswer.com/
Writing for the Age of AI Workshops:
Writing for the Age of AI Workshops
“The ABCs of How We Learn: 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches, How They Work, and When to Use Them” by Daniel L. Schwartz (Author), Jessica M. Tsang (Author), Kristen P. Blair (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-How-Learn-Scientifically-Approaches/dp/0393709264
The Difference Between Great AI and Great Teaching with Dan Meyer | AIR Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4Pn4bpOfQ
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Alicia Hughes has over 20 years of experience in the world of education. She began her journey as a Middle School Social Studies teacher in Charleston, South Carolina. After leaving the profession for a few years to raise her children, she returned as a High School Social Studies teacher in the virtual education space and from there assumed leadership roles--first as a teacher manager, then Assistant Principal, followed by Principal and ended her 14-year career at the school as the Executive Director. In 2024, she began a consulting business, Sparking Up Leadership, with the mission of helping virtual schools improve culture, best practices, and performance metrics.
Alicia enjoys presenting and has had the opportunity to share at various national conferences such as DLAC, Blue Ribbon Schools, SREB, Remote K12, and Innovative School Summit. She recently gave her first TEDx Talk on Building Relationships in a Virtual World and has a book on leadership best practices set to be released in the Summer of 2024.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Alicia Hughes
alicia@sparkingupleadership.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-victoria-hughes/
The Virtual Spark
https://sparkingupleadership.com/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Jason Gulya is an English professor and Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Council at Berkeley College in New York. He is also an AI consultant and Keynote speaker. A prolific content creator and social media influencer, Jason is vocal about the use of AI in education. He has earned a significant following through his practical and balanced advice. He is both an advocate and a skeptic and we love his honesty and down to earth, on the ground teacher perspective.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Jason Gulya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gulya/
The AI Adventure – Newsletter on Substack
https://higherai.substack.com/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Maia Wiest studied at the Music University of Berlin where she wrote 2 Music Theatre Shows and managed their production. One of them was produced with artists in and from Havanna, Cuba. After this she relocated to Hong Kong and built her own piano academy for kids using her music learning method. During that time Maia also took on the job at a music publisher to create products (music gift sets) for them to sell internationally. This opened a new path where she worked for companies coming up with product ideas and manage the production in China. Eventually Maia worked in Spain developing products and sourcing and producing in China. The product collections she developed were some of the best sellers in the history of the publishing house with many repeat orders over the years. This job brought her to China (Shanghai) where she eventually opened up her kids music academy “Little M” serving local and international families with piano classes and early music education. After the great success with their own music learning method, she decided to turn this teaching style into a serious of games in an app called pianini. Maia returned to Germany and founded pianini Edutainment. They now have 2 apps, one for piano learning and one for music theory.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Maia Wiest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maia-wiest/
Pianini
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pianini-edutainment/
Mukitoo App
https://www.mukitoo.app/en/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Ben Edmonds is an inventor and entrepreneur with a 20 year career in product design and innovation. Ben is now teaching kids design engineering and problem solving through what he describes as his greatest ever invention – the #InventorClub, which offers both in person workshops and online programs for kids 7 – 16 years old.
The premise of the inventors club is simple – give kids a problem and let them solve it. They provide a variety of materials and tools and then supervise them as they come up with creative solutions.
Ben recently quit Dyson, where he worked in new product innovation for 10 years, to focus on his own business. He is getting ready to launch a line of flat packed furniture and his inventors club for kids continues to grow.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Ben Edmonds
https://www.linkedin.com/in/innovationben/
InventorClub
https://innovationben.com/teaching/inventor-club/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Nolan Bushnell, the “Father of Video Games”, created the Pong game and founded Atari. An electrical engineer by trade, he was inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame and was named one of Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America”. He has started more than 20 companies, including the Chuck E Cheese’s Pizza Time Theater franchise, and is also known for hiring Steve Jobs.
Dr Leah Hanes PhD is the CEO of Two Bit Circus Foundation and co-author of “Shaping the Future of Education – The ExoDexa manifesto” with Nolan. Two Bit Circus Foundation creates learning experiences to inspire entrepreneurship, encourage young inventors, and instill environmental stewardship. Beginning her career in Toronto, Leah produced and hosted an award-winning television series profiling woman in non-traditional roles. This led her to Los Angeles, where she appeared on-camera conducting interviews and hosting a variety of programs covering environmental issues, business and politics. She eventually segued into other areas of the entertainment industry, notably as the President of a boutique talent agency representing Academy Award-winning cinematographers, editors and production designers.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Nolan Bushnell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Bushnell
Dr Leah Hanes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hanes-ph-d-6792995/
ExoDexa
https://exodexa.com/
“Shaping the Future of Education: The ExoDexa Manifesto”
https://www.amazon.com/Future-Education-ExoDexa-Manifesto/dp/B0B1W3JC9J
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Paul Darvasi, PhD, is a game developer, educator, speaker, and writer who works at the intersection of games, culture, and learning. He is the CEO and co-founder of Gold Bug Interactive, the Executive Director of the Serious Play Conference, and is a founding member of the PlayLab at the University of Toronto, where he lectures on social media and education, and games and learning. He is a passionate advocate of serious games, digital games for learning, media and digital literacy, design thinking, experiential learning, virtual simulations, and locative experiences. His experiments with game design have included large-scale ARGs, activating institutional archives, interrogating online surveillance, addressing climate change issues, and supporting humanitarian activity. Paul writes for a variety of publications about progressive and innovative education models, and his research explores how commercial video games can be leveraged for teaching and learning.
He wrote a widely circulated white paper for UNESCO about how digital games can support peace education and conflict resolution, and helped global youth develop games to prevent violent extremism in the Digital Games for Peace initiative run by UNCCT, UNESCO, and UNAOC. Paul is a frequently invited keynote speaker and panelist, who has lectured and presented at conferences and universities around the world. He has shared his expertise with the US Department of Education, UNESCO, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Epic Games, US presidential libraries, foundry10, Consumers International, iThrive, and Connected Camps, among others. His work has been featured on PBS, NPR, CBC, the Huffington Post, Polygon, Killscreen, Gamasutra, Sterne, Endgadget, Edsurge, Edutopia, and MindShift.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Paul Darvasi PhD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-darvasi-ph-d-431688126/
Serious Play Conference
https://seriousplayconf.com/
paul@seriousplayconf.com
The Play Lab
OISE | University of Toronto
paul.darvasi@utoronto.ca
Gold Bug Interactive
https://www.goldbuginteractive.com/
Twine
https://twinery.org/
“A Theory of Fun” by Ralph Koster
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Game-Design-Raph-Koster/dp/1449363210
“Situational Game Design” by Brian Upton
https://www.routledge.com/Situational-Game-Design/Upton/p/book/9781138031814
“Video Games and Learning: Teaching and Participatory Culture in the Digital Age” by Kurt Squire
https://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Learning-Participatory-Education-Connections/dp/0807751987
“What Video Games have to Teach us about Learning and Literacy” by James Paul Gee
https://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Learning-Literacy-Second/dp/1403984530
Gone Home
https://gonehome.com/
What Remains of Edith Finch
https://edithfinch.com/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com