RPP #219: Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
5d ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Linda Bonnar, Co-founder & Director of Content at Upstrive. "Get stronger results for students, staff, and your school through deeper insights and evidence-based tools." See Video Podcast Version. We discuss: Linda's educational background Linda Bonnar Her initiation into incorporating coaching into the classroom The evolution of the Upstrive app Upstrive's targeted demographics: primary, secondary, and higher education Enabling students to anonymously communicate their emotions to teachers via Upstrive Utilization of emojis ..read more
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RPP #218: Misty Reinhardt of Scribbles Software
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
1M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Misty Reinhardt, Director of Product Management for Scribbles Software. "Streamline Student Records and Enrollment and Engage Students and Families Through One Accessible, Cloud-based System." Misty Reinhardt K-12: Manages records, enrollment, and documents. Integrates with existing student information systems (SIS). Higher Education: The new ScribForward product streamlines electronic document processing with colleges' CRM systems, automating data entry and enhancing security via blockchain. Benefits: Students: E ..read more
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RPP #217: Jerome Pesenti of Sizzle AI
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
2M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. This is an audio and YouTube interview with Jerome Pesenti, Founder of Sizzle AI. Jerome discusses his extensive AI background as former VP of IBM Watson and VP of AI for Meta/Facebook. He left Meta after 4 years to start Sizzle. "Sizzle AI is the future of learning - a free AI tutor for everyone." We discuss: Jerome's background in AI and previous startups Jerome Pesenti Sizzle's vision for a more personalized and engaging learning experience Current audience of Sizzle (high school, middle school, college) Monetization plans for Siz ..read more
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RPP #216 Dan Lenard of World Voices
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
4M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Dan Lenard, President of World Voices, the only non-profit international industry trade organization for voice actors. We discuss: The importance of finding the right voice to help create engaging elearning courses Dan Lenard Voice actors' role in conveying complex information, cultural literacy, and sounding natural Advocating for faculty to enhance teaching skills with a good audio setup, emphasizing a human touch The delicate balance of editing to maintain a natural, human-sounding voice AI voice synthesis, downplaying its th ..read more
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RPP #215 AI-Powered Slide Deck Tools - MagicSlides vs. SlidesGPT
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
5M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. In this episode, Rod shares his experience using MagicSlides and SlidesGPT to generate slide decks when he was recruited to teach a new course on podcasting. He notes the pros and cons of AI-generated slides, emphasizing the essential differences between these two generative AI slide tools. In the video version of this podcast, he presents a screencast of how each tool handles the prompt: "What are the pros and cons of AI-generated slides." Rod discusses: Comparisons between MagicSlides and SlidesGPT Features and capabilities, including text ..read more
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RPP #214: Jonas Gyalokay of Airtame
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
8M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Jonas Gyalokay, Co-Founder of Airtame. Airtame is a pioneering force in streamlining wireless screen sharing and powering seamless collaboration. We discuss: Jonas' entrepreneurial journey addressing screen sharing needs Jonas Gyalokay Evolution of wireless screen sharing Targeting K-12 and higher education sectors US market entry via successful crowdfunding Streamlining wireless presentation category Goal: Simplifying screen use, eliminating source switching Collaborating with partners for specialized functionalities Overcoming ..read more
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RPP #213: Cameron Stoker of SpeechCloud
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
9M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Cameron Stoker, Founder & CEO of SpeechCloud. "SpeechCloud is an all-in-one customizable teaching tool that ends the classroom tech struggle." We discuss: Cameron Stoker, CEO Cameron's background and involvement with SpeechCloud Overview of what SpeechCloud does for instructors Features that distinguish SpeechCloud from other products Importance of behavior in teaching and learning Technical aspects of SpeechCloud Compatibility with learning management systems (LMS) Addressing challenges with traditional teaching methods Up ..read more
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RPP #212: Darren Catalano of HelioCampus
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
10M ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Darren Catalano, CEO of HelioCampus. "HelioCampus powers the data insights of the most forward-thinking colleges and universities to make their strategic mission and vision a reality." We discuss: Darren Catalano, CEO Data analytics for decision-making and stakeholder requests. Enrollment forecasting, student risk scoring. Empathetic outreach: at-risk students. Assessment, credentialing, financial intelligence solutions. Data-driven decisions in admissions and financial aid. Pricing strategies, generative AI integration ..read more
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RPP #211: Rob Abel of 1EdTech (aka IMS Global Consortium)
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
1y ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Rob Abel, CEO of 1EdTech Consortium (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium). 1EdTech is "focused on expanding access to edtech innovation in support of breakthrough and evolving educational models in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education." We discuss Rob's background Rob Abel IMS Global transition to 1EdTech Growth of membership Standards, certifications, code libraries, reference implementations Trusted app ecosystem  Digital credentials Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) ~900 members Open Badges (formerly from Mozill ..read more
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RPP #210: Bryan Alexander on AI in Education
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by Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
1y ago
Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Bryan Alexander, futurist, educator, speaker, and writer. We discuss AI and its impact on education. Bryan also mentions his new book, Universities on Fire. We discuss Bryan's background and current activities Bryan Alexander (and Rod) Overview of AI, especially generative AI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dall-E New jobs: AI "wrangler" and Bot Manager Personalized AI bot tutors Eliminate AI cheating: air-gapped PCs, paper/pencil exams  AI as a pedagogical tool: analysing writing and art to improve learning ChatGPT as an instrument ..read more
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