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If you're a listener of our Education Technology podcast, chances are you're familiar with the Paperless Push and 1:1 device-friendly classrooms. Welcoming new technology to the classroom creates new workflows that many schools and teachers have to adapt to and learn how to manage. In today's episode, LocknCharge's Global VP of Business Development Kevin Kuluvar shares a few workflow evolution solutions his team has designed for paperless and device-friendly classrooms with the input of teachers and school districts from across the world. "We're starting to see a need for devices to be secured, stored and charged during extracurricular activities, during lunchtime, during times that they are disconnecting from that device," Kuluvar said.

Whenever our host Landon hears the words tutor, tutee, or even tutelage, they can’t help but giggle. Even outside of the word's strange semantics, tutoring can have a negative connotation, because asking for it can be perceived as being unintelligent or inefficient; but that doesn’t have to be the case at all. In today's episode, Knack co-founder and CEO Samyr Qureshi tutors us in all things tutoring, and why it's important to not only ask for help, but give it as well. "I think there's different styles of tutoring, right?" Qureshi said. "Tutoring can really be blended into advising, mentoring and coaching, and that's what we strive to do here at Knack."

As artificial intelligence algorithms become more complex and more prevalent, parents and educators must now work on preparing today’s youth for being responsible and savvy digital citizens. Here to talk about the potential effects of faulty AI algorithms infiltrating spaces like YouTube and some best practices for teaching children how to be safe online is Edward Tse, the brain behind “Ed on Tech” on YouTube and the Director of Strategy at NUITEQ. “The trouble with the internet is that the internet rewards extremes. Say you’re driving down the road and witness a car crash, of course you look, everybody looks at a car crash. Well the internet interprets that to mean that people want car crashes, so it tries to give us more of them," Tse said.

For many elementary school kids, reading definitions from the textbook is just one of the many ways they consume the knowledge they need for high school and beyond. But once those kids, get to high school, textbook learning becomes more integral and commonplace, leaving more visually minded and creative learners in the dust. In comes Studytracks, a service that posts a variety of fun, catchy songs that teach material from Math to History. Not only are they professionally produced, but they reflect the musical trends of the era in a convincing, authentic way, making the listening experience that much more engaging. Joining us today is the creator and CEO of Studytracks, George Hammond-Hagan to discuss the reception of Studytracks from students and teachers, as well as the need for more diverse ways for high school students to learn their material.

You’ve heard the cliche "it takes a village," but this North Carolina school is assembling the village in an innovative way. In this episode of the EdTech Podcast, we spoke to Lindsay Whitley, Director of the Guilford Parent Academy in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina and discussed how his team is using grant money, corporate donations and donations in-kind to fund the use of technology to increase parental involvement. "We don't always have the funding to do everything we want to do, but we're being innovative and partnering with the community to receive support and in-kind donations to build a high-quality parent-family engagement division," said Whitley.

The more technology we have, the more people seem too drift apart. Author and EdTech Consultant, Dr. Monica Burns of Class Tech Tips, however, believes that technology can not only foster human relationships within the classroom, but also promote students to become more empathetic. When it comes to VR, we cannot simply use it because it’s new and flashy; instead, Monica, argues, we must use this new technology with intent and purpose to garner to truly enrich our students’ lives. Join us today to talk about how to use VR to not only help students explore more of the world, but how to inspire students to create their own stories with VR.

What subject in school would you have described as emotionally stirring or beautiful? Probably something like English, a Fine Art, even History or Science. Mathematics, for the typical student...not so much. And that's nothing against mathematics as a field. Shaya Zarkesh, co-founder of Poly-Up, thinks it's because of the way it's being taught. When he was in math class, every complex path from equation to solution was a work of art to him. But looking around at his classmates, he could tell they didn't share that same feeling. At all. It was then he decided to do something about it. Shaya comes on today's EdTech episode of Wildfire to detail his passion for math, how the current way it's being taught in classrooms is doing more harm than good, how Shaya balanced high school and entrepreneurship, and the effect both integrated and emerging technology will have on the mathematics space. Wildfire Theme by Green Point Empathy Featured Song: Cabins by Hall Johnson For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in th

Historically speaking, art is not usually considered part of the scientific community. It should be. Art is an ordered expression of perception and emotion. While those are difficult values to quantify, the collaboration between science and art is creating a new viewpoint that can greatly benefit both fields of endeavor. On today's podcast, our host had the chance to chat with Jie Qi, the co-founder and creative director of Chibitronics. They discussed the innovative approach needed to combine art, engineering, and science, the exponential increase in effectiveness that adding "Art" into the STEM ecosystem (result: STEAM), and how the visual aspect of "paper electronics" can greatly improve the ability of educators to assimilate (and communicate) the concepts involved.

Have you heard of the phrase, "Stage, not age?" For higher education, it makes a lot of sense. Your age or year at university doesn’t matter when enrolling in a course; what matters is that you’ve passed the prerequisites. But what would our education system look like if this style of personalized learning were adapted by elementary and secondary schools? In today's episode, Graham Glass, CEO and founder of CYPHER LEARNING, discusses the technology that could make this type of adaptive, automated classroom learning the standard.

When we talk about bringing tech into the classroom, a lot of the conversation focuses on the most exciting, albeit very useful emerging innovations: AI, VR, 3D-Printing, etc. But what about using technology to solve some of the simplest classroom issues, like sight and sound? On today's EdTech podcast, we're joined by Jill Pierce, Chief Technology Officer for McMinn County Schools, who walked us through the importance of opening the line of communication between district, teacher and student. By suiting technology to each students' needs in a financially responsible way, Jill is making sure McMinn County's technology can continue to grow off of a stable base. "Like building a house, you need a good, firm foundation."

When we talk about bringing tech into the classroom, a lot of the conversation focuses on the most exciting, albeit very useful emerging innovations: AI, VR, 3D-Printing, etc. But what about using technology to solve some of the simplest classroom issues, like sight and sound? On today's EdTech podcast, we're joined by Jill Pierce, Chief Technology Officer for McMinn County Schools, who walked us through the importance of opening the line of communication between district, teacher and student. By suiting technology to each students' needs in a financially responsible way, Jill is making sure McMinn County's technology can continue to grow off of a stable base. "Like building a house, you need a good, firm foundation."

In 2018, technology is rapidly growing and changing around us. From yearly smartphone models, computers, and cars, the way we interact with the world is changing on a day to day basis. But for many American schools, charging forward into the 21st Century has been an expensive and challenging endeavor. Here to give his insight is Gregory Haulk, Superintendent of Huntington Beach City School District, to discuss how technology is allowing students to take more agency into their learning beyond the textbook.

As more and more educators find intentional ways to bring emerging tech to the classroom, Rod Smith, CTO of Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia, sat down with us to talk about how he has implemented technology in his school district, what the “Digital Classroom Refresh” project has done for the community, and how Boxlight is helping bring students and teachers together (both inside and outside of the classroom).

As project-based learning becomes more of a pillar in education instead of just another buzz phrase, we decided to sit down with Cam Sadler, CEO of NewCraft, to talk about implementing this concept in the classroom. We also going talked about what kind of tech is fostering this kind of learning and just how he thinks this concept might evolve in the future.

While I was at ISTE in June, the big talking point on everyone's minds was digital citizenship. How can we prepare our students, in a world surrounded by technology and connectivity, with access to more information than is imaginable, to support safe and responsible technology use? For some, that means getting students knowledgeable about how to discern fact from fiction, or fact from exaggeration, online, especially in hard news. But how do you create a platform for students to read about current events, whether troubling or exciting, that is both age-appropriate and matches each students reading level? It's a daunting task, but not one that's being ignored. JJ Janikis (Newsela Team Lead of Educator Communities) and Tami Flood (Teacher and Newsela Certified Educator) came on the podcast to give their in-the-classroom and EdTech-provider points of view on digital citizenship, empowering teachers to take command of personalized technology, the importance of current events for a young audience, and how to "unlo

Bringing AR and VR into the classroom is rapidly evolving from the shiny toy to meaningful learning. Teachers around the world are showing use-cases of improved learning when students use virtual reality; it gets them out of their seats and engaged with their education. Even more exciting, is when students and teachers can find a sense of ownership in their VR content. On today's podcast, Kaspar Rosengreen Nielsen, product manager and lead programmer of WizeFloor at the Alexandra Institute, explained the importance of engaging students through movement and collaboration, and how accessible VR will let teachers craft more meaningful learning for the classroom. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the Education Technology Industry, be sure to subscribe to our industry publication. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B! Twitter – @EducationTechMS Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Going into the 2018-2019 school year, Every Student Succeeds, or ESSA, is finally going from a plan to a policy, changing the standards placed on teachers and districts for student success. The biggest change comes to the "A" word-- accountability. For many schools, their systems are too complex or disjointed, making essential data difficult to access but punishing districts with performance numbers. Paul Livingston, Director of Educational Strategy for EDIS, came on the podcast to discuss the data revolution within the EdTech space, how districts can better harness varied but critical data, and how collaborative and data-informed educators can give students a more personalized education. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B! Twitter – @EducationTechMS Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Education has been stuck in a phase; teachers have mastered the art of being the Sage on the Stage. It's not a bad format; we live for a good lecture. But as the world moves through this age of acceleration, with technology drastically shifting day-to-day, it's important to get students thinking critically and have them become part of the technology's growth, not become bystanders. In fact, the teachers are the ones who need to "get out of the way," according to our guest Josh Reppun, founder of @MLTSinHawaii. Reppun told us how becoming the Guide on the Side can open limitless doors for students, and what's helping Hawai'i implement this strategy on a state-level (effectively, too). For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the Education Technology Industry, be sure to subscribe to our industry publication. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B! Twitter – twitter.com/marketscale Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

On the first episode of This Week in EdTech, our host Daniel Litwin recaps his experience at ISTE's Chicago conference with Dr. Edward Tse, Director of Strategy at NUITEQ and YouTube content creator for his channel Ed on EdTech. Daniel and Ed share their thoughts on the trends in EdTech they saw at the conference, some of the potent messages shared by keynote speakers Andy Weir and Tech Rabbi Michael Cohen, as well as which companies are finding new ways to enable creativity and promote digital citizenship. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the Education Industry, be sure to subscribe to our industry publication. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B! Twitter – twitter.com/marketscale Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Self-employed educator, Melissa Ait Belaid, joined us on the podcast to talk about the convergence of old and new styles of teaching, and how embracing such polarizing philosophies can prove beneficial in the classroom. She also shares her views on policy and teacher prep programs that might be hindering the evolution of education.