Interview with Ethan Webb, Founder & CEO of Mindsmith, a next-gen eLearning authoring tool that uses generative AI to make it easy to create and share learning content. We discuss:
Ethan Webb, CEO
Founders' inspiration & background
Mindsmith's competitive advantages
Serves corporate, higher education, and K12 audiences
Engages instructional designers and learners
Turns instructional designers into course architects
eLearning industry challenges
Generative AI: creating and sharing content
LMS integration using advanced SCORM via Mindsmith Cloud
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 by students to depict their current mood within Upstrive
Enhancement of student and teacher well-being through Upstrive
Provision of resources supporting student well-being, such as lesson plans, activities, and videos
Challenges encountered in utilizing technology to address student and teacher well-being
Linda's vision for the future development of Upstrive
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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: Easy transcript requests to multiple colleges.
High Schools: Reduced paper usage, efficient electronic delivery.
Colleges: Faster, secure document processing with automated data entry.
Future: Expanding CRM integrations and exploring AI.
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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 Sizzle
Importance of embracing AI in education while addressing responsibility and regulation
Optimism about the future of AI and its role in enhancing productivity
Comparison of Sizzle to Khan Academy's AI-powered tutor
Technology behind Sizzle, including the use of ChatGPT and tools for complex calculations
The user interface of Sizzle, including OCR for word problems and step-by-step solutions
Sizzle's aim to provide an enjoyable and engaging learning experience
Feedback on homework and personalized learning plans
Both Sides Now by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist
Duration: 39:48
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