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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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
The Education Innovators Podcast is a normally a 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.
This episode is compilation of soundbites from conversations Eric had with attendees at the EDUtech Asia conference in Singapore November 8 & 9, 2023. Eric was there to moderate a panel on learning in the metaverse. He setup his microphones in the exhibitor hall and stopped random people on the floor to ask them what they had seen at the conference that caught their attention and was potentially a game changer.
With over 9,000 attendees and over 250 speakers, the perspectives were diverse and yet, also touched on some very common themes.
Links:
EDUtech_Asia Conference
https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/edutech-asia/index.stm
EdTech Month Hong Kong
https://www.edtechmonth.hk
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
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning strategies and management at the University of Hong Kong. She currently hosts the Edtech HK community and spearheads the AI Experience in educational conferences. She is also the founder of Learnmonade, an e-learning service provider that serves international corporations, including Li & Fung, a Hong Kong-based supply chain and logistics company with over $10b USD annual revenue and The GAP, clothing and accessories retailer.
In this episode, which is the second part of my 2-part conversation with Ivy Shi, we get practical. I want to know how you can develop relevant and useful L&D content fast and cheap and Ivy has answers.
Links:
Ivy Shi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyshi1/
Learnmonade:
https://learnmonade.com/
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
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning strategies and management at the University of Hong Kong. She currently hosts the Edtech HK community and spearheads the AI Experience in educational conferences. She is also the founder of Learnmonade, an e-learning service provider that serves international corporations, including Li & Fung, a Hong Kong-based supply chain and logistics company with over $10b USD annual revenue and The GAP, clothing and accessories retailer.
Our conversation is candid and casual, as we talk about how Ivy became such an expert in Instructional Design and e-learning. Ivy has a wealth of experience and wisdom she is willing to share, including practical advice to improve the effectiveness of corporate learning and development programs and content.
Links:
Ivy Shi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyshi1/
Learnmonade:
https://learnmonade.com/
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 Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
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.
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes. Prior to pivoting to Education, Serena led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt, Inc and provided management consulting support for many other organizations. Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology.
Links:
Serena Sacks-Mandel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sacks-mandel/
Microsoft Education
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education
Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/
Serena referenced the following 2 startups as examples of excellence in using AI to improve student outcomes:
LessonLoop - Real time learner engagement analytics and professional learning software to improve instruction and student learning
Nuture – Next-generation feedback and assessment
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 Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
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.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes. Prior to pivoting to Education, Serena led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt, Inc and provided management consulting support for many other organizations. Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology.
Links:
Serena Sacks-Mandel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sacks-mandel/
Microsoft Education
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education
Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/
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 Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Teaching Innovation Award for his work with podcasts and education at HKUST. Sean holds a PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, and has taken up various teaching and leadership roles at the HKUST and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has interests in educational technology, digital literacies, and networked learning and has published and presented at international conferences on these subjects.
This is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with Dr McMinn. In this continuation of our discussion of innovation at HKUST, we try to tackle the question of assessing durable skills and transitioning to more competency-based and active learning pedagogies. We also talk about learning games, one of my favorite subjects.
Links:
Dr Sean McMinn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcminn-b88385b/
Shaping the Future of Education: Principles and Practices for AI Integration in Teaching and Learning
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/shaping-future-education-principles-practices-ai-teaching-sean-mcminn/
Human and Machine: Collaborative Innovations in Instructional Design
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/human-machine-collaborative-innovations-instructional-sean-mcminn/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is not for profit and produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
https://twitter.com/ericrbyron
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Teaching Innovation Award for his work with podcasts and education at HKUST. Sean holds a PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, and has taken up various teaching and leadership roles at the HKUST and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has interests in educational technology, digital literacies, and networked learning and has published and presented at international conferences on these subjects.
This is part 1 of my 2-part conversation with Dr McMinn as we explore the work he and his team are doing with faculty professional development around AI and implementing innovative active learning strategies broadly within the university.
Links:
Dr Sean McMinn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcminn-b88385b/
Shaping the Future of Education: Principles and Practices for AI Integration in Teaching and Learning
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/shaping-future-education-principles-practices-ai-teaching-sean-mcminn/
Human and Machine: Collaborative Innovations in Instructional Design
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/human-machine-collaborative-innovations-instructional-sean-mcminn/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is not for profit and produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
https://twitter.com/ericrbyron
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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.
My guest, Stefan Bauschard, recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology and the law. Stefan has run many webinars and classes on teaching with generative AI. He is also an experienced Debate Coach and non-profit leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry.
This is part 2 of our discussion that focuses on a paper that Stefan recently released titled “Beyond Algorithmic Solutions: The Significance of Academic Debate
for Learning Assessment and Skill Cultivation in the AI World”
Links:
Stefan Bauschard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bauschard-4b87589/
DebateUS!:
https://debateus.org/
Article from the CEO of LinkedIn (Ryan Roslansky)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hiring-future-past-ryan-roslansky/
Chicago Debate League:
https://www.chicagodebates.org/
Boston Debate League:
https://www.bostondebate.org/
New York City Urban Debate League:
https://debate.nyc/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is not for profit and produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
https://twitter.com/ericrbyron
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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.
Stefan recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology and the law. Stefan has run many webinars and classes on teaching with generative AI. He is also an experienced Debate Coach and non-profit leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry.
Our discussion in the podcast focuses on a paper that Stefan recently released titled “Beyond Algorithmic Solutions: The Significance of Academic Debate
for Learning Assessment and Skill Cultivation in the AI World”
Links:
Stefan Bauschard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bauschard-4b87589/
DebateUS!:
https://debateus.org/
Article from the CEO of LinkedIn (Ryan Roslansky)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hiring-future-past-ryan-roslansky/
Chicago Debate League:
https://www.chicagodebates.org/
Boston Debate League:
https://www.bostondebate.org/
New York City Urban Debate League:
https://debate.nyc/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is not for profit and produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
https://twitter.com/ericrbyron
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
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.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong Design Centre’s ‘Unleash!’ programme that seeks to broaden and deepen the application of design thinking across different sectors in Hong Kong. In addition to her consulting work, Rachel teaches an undergraduate course on ‘Values-Driven Innovation’ at the University of Hong Kong.
Rachel works with a number of NGOs, especially in youth education and development. Her latest venture is Esperanza, a non-profit organization that aspires to make Hong Kong a better place to live, learn and work through cross-sector, multi-disciplinary, cross-border and inter-generational collaborations.
This episode is part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Rachel. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please do so before you listen to this episode. In this part, our continuing conversation is a broad perspective on EdTech and Rachel shares more about the non-profit organization she leads that promotes and supports EdTech companies and initiatives throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.
Links:
Rachel Chan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-chan-5256651/
EdTech Month
http://www.edtechmonth.hk
Esperazna
https://www.esperanza.life
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
https://twitter.com/ericrbyron