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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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• Aurora Borealis Expedition by Asher Fulero

• 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
  
  

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• Both Sides Now by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist

Brian DeKemper is an Enterprise Account Executive in AWS's Higher Education practice, helping research universities develop strategies for leveraging cloud computing. He's spent the last 20 years working in different parts of the education technology (EdTech) market segment, including his start as employee #35 at ANGEL Learning (acquired by Blackboard). Hear his memories coming to IU football games as a kid, his favorite classes at IU, what happens when you get acquired by a competitor, his favorite projects to work on at AWS, and his top resources for entrepreneurs. Learn more about Brian on LinkedIn, and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Online MBA. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu

• 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 threat to professional voice actors
• Benefits of professional voiceover in higher education, recommending proper recording techniques
• New classroom technology in lecture capture, wireless body mics  
• Podcasting basics and the importance of proper recording technique
  
  

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• MagicSlides 
• MagicSlides' Deck on Pros and Cons
• SlidesGPT
• SlidesGPT's Deck on Pros and Cons
  
  
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• "Stress" (song and flash animation) by highly caffeinated Jim Infantino of the band Jim's Big Ego.

• 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 K-12 school engagement challenges
• Mission: Enhancing seamless collaboration on expansive surfaces

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• Fuzzy Freaky (summertime) by David Byrne from the Visible Man Album

• 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
• Upcoming features and benefits of SpeechCloud for teachers and students
• Future development plans and affordability of SpeechCloud
• Value of a free plan and the importance of user feedback.
  
  
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• Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) from the CD entitled "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" by the American Baroque Orchestra. 

• 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.
• Holistic approach for mission and financial sustainability.
  
  
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• A Passage Of Life by Kitaro

• 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 Mozilla)
• Blockchain
• Digital micro-credentials 
• Richer transcripts
• Alumni offerings
  
  
• 1EdTech Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim, CA - June 5-8

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• Air on G String by J.S. Bach performed by UK’s Brunswick Duo

• 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 for "playing the web" & role master for game simulation
• Can AI explain itself: sources are important in education
• Coming: new AI domains: China, Indian, Christian groups
• AI ethics and need for fact checking, combating deep fakes
• Military anti-AI technology and use of AI for national security 
• and much more

• Links
• RPP #183: Academia Next with Bryan Alexander
• RPP #164: Future of Education Discussion with Bryan Alexander
• RPP #163: Academia Beyond Millennials with Bryan Alexander
• RPP #140: Future Trends: Interview with Bryan Alexander
• RPP #129: Interview: Bryan Alexander on the Future of Higher Ed
  
  
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• Interview with Edson Barton, CEO and Founder of YouScience. YouScience "helps students build confidence and connects their education to best-fit careers in every stage of their journey." We discuss:

• Edson Barton, CEO

  Edson's background  
• Making education meaningful 
• Improving standards in schools and for corporate certifications
• Employers say that colleges are not preparing students for the workforce 
• Alignment of teaching with a student's career path creates engagement, retention, and improved outcomes
• Increased dropout rate during pandemic
• General studies is fastest growing major but it doesn't prepare students for the workplace
• Liberal Arts education has stripped out career orientation
• Students discover their aptitude using "brain games" 
• They learn the "science" of themselves
• Employers discover and recruit students who match their needs

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• Loving Hank by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist

• Interview with Guillermo Elizondo, CEO of Territorium. "AI-powered competency records for 21st-century learners and employers with over 10 million users worldwide." We discuss:
• Guillermo's background and history of Territorium

  Guillermo Elizondo, CEO

  
  
• Received college credit for building the first App 
• Define and track competencies currently required by employers
• Measure employability, retention, and engagement
• Capture learning inside and outside of the classroom
• 1EdTech(formerly IMS)-certified comprehensive learner record
• Portable digital Skills wallet powered by blockchain
• Blockchain validated credentials
• LMS integration 
• AI for mapping outcomes to job market requirements
• AI career recommendation engine 
• Coaching institutions to improve curricula
• CareerBit mobile app, like FitBit for careers

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• Vivaldi: Concerto No. 4 in G Minor “Winter” (Allegro movement) from The Four Seasons by the American Baroque Orchestra.

• Interview with William J. Ryan, Founder & CEO of Ryan Consulting, LLC. We discuss his process that allows learners to interact with instructors and peers to practice, apply and synthesize content in the context of their mutual experience. We discuss:
• Dr. Ryan's background

  William Ryan, CEO

  
  
• Evolution of web conferencing tools
• Impact of the pandemic on remote teaching and learning
• Importance of core instructional design models 
• Creating time for online social interaction
• Assimilate, practice, and time for reflection
• Integrating Zoom with the LMS
• Simplifying and reducing PPT presentations   
• Don't use polls; just ask questions or use a chat
• Upper limits of online class size, and more

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• "As The Wind Blows" by Kitaro

• Interview with Jeffrey Katzman, Founder and CEO of Core Learning Exchange. "Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) prepares students for postsecondary success, including attaining industry-recognized certifications and credentials." We discuss:
• Jeffrey's background

  Jeffrey Katzman, CEO

  
  
• History of Core-LX
• Mastery-based instructional model using badges
• Micro-learning playlists using video, simulations, readings, assessments 
• Career and technical education (CTE)
• Over 300 courses for grade 6 through community college
• Industry recognized certifications
• Impact of Covid on lack of skilled workers and qualified teachers
• Life-long learning and building portfolio of skills
• Awarded National Catalyzed Challenge Grant
• Motto: "Natively Digital for Digital Natives"
• Using AI to extract assessment items from text
• Core-LX LMS ties into school Student Information System 
• Hot topics: AI, robotics, logistics
  
  
• AI Tools
• writer.com
• width.ai

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• Vivaldi: Concerto No. 3 in F Major “Autumn” (Allegro movement) by the American Baroque Orchestra. 

• Interview with Kimberley Timpf, Senior Director of Impact, Vector Solutions. We discuss their AlcoholEdu program. "AlcoholEdu is an evidence-based training designed to prevent risky drinking and other drug use on campus and help students better reach their academic, professional, and personal goals."
• Kimberley's background

  Kimberley Timpf

• History of Vector Solutions and AlcoholEdu
• Drinking and drug use on campus
• Impact of Covid   
• Emotional and physical effects of alcohol, cannabis,
  and e-cigarette use
• Video-based scenarios to coach students on bystander
   intervention techniques
• Support and reinforce the decisions of students who
  choose not to drink in college
• Randomized controlled trials prove the efficacy of
  AlcoholEDU

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• "Somebody to Love" by Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1967

• Interview with Phill Miller, Managing Director of Open LMS. Open LMS is "a Moodle™-based LMS platform designed for learners, empowering administrators.' We discuss:
• Phill's background

  Phill Miller

• History of Open LMS
• Usage boost during Covid
• Open LMS acquisitions
• Lower cost of ownership
• SaaS approach
• Partnerships: Safe Assign, Ally, Intelliboard, Class Technologies  
• Class acquisition of Bb Collaborate
• New directions in educational technology 
• Moodle is the largest LMS worldwide, one of the "Big 4"
• First face-to-face Users Conference in Phoenix in October 2022 

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• Class Technologies and Open LMS Partnership
• Learning Technologies Group (LTG) Open LMS parent 
• Accredible digital credential and badge platform

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• "Summertime" by Brother Love

• Interview with Kyle Shea, Executive Vice President, Partnership Development at All Campus. "AllCampus is a leading online program management services provider that helps universities evolve their academic programs and exceed the ever-evolving expectations of students." We discuss:
• Kyle's background

  Kyle Shea, EVP

• History of AllCampus
• Online Program Management options: 
• Program viability, instructional design, curriculum enhancement, marketing, enrollment support, student support and retention
• Undergrad/Grad, Credit/non-credit, degrees/certificates, micro-credentials
• Impact of Covid-19: new clients and expansion of existing programs
• Faculty leaving teaching to learn new skills
• Skills in demand by corporations
• Synchronous/asynchronous trends for online
• Engaging and preparing client faculty 
• Student support coaches
• AllCampus unique services 
  
  
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• "California Dreamin" by The Mamas and The Papas

• Interview with Michelle Weise, Vice Chancellor, Strategy and Innovation, National University. NU offers over 75 programs and four-week classes designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. A pioneer in online education, NU has offered online classes for over 20 years, as well as classes on-site at locations across California and on select military bases nationwide. We discuss:
• Michelle's background

  Dr. Michelle Weise

  
  
• History of National University
• Innovator's dilemma  
• Unique 4-week terms
• Partnership with Amazon 
• Military and working adult population
• Right-sized learning experiences
• One-to-one, hybrid, and fully online modalities
• Problem-based learning
• Badges, micro-credentials, and certificates
• Next-generation degree
• Skills Compass
• AI-powered career navigation tools 
• Jobs of tomorrow

• Links
• Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet, by Michelle R. Weise
• RPP #135: Disruptive Innovation in Education: Interview with Michelle Weise

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• Vivaldi: Concerto No. 1 in D Major (Spring, 1st Movement) from The Four Seasons by the American Baroque Orchestra

• Interview with Don Kassner, President and Founder of MonitorEDU. MonitorEDU is a leading provider of high-stakes remote proctoring using live proctors based in North America. We discuss: 
• Don's background and history of MonitorEDU

  Don Kassner

• Proctoring changes brought about by Covid
• Efficiency of live proctoring over AI-generated flags
• Chat translation and foreign language proctors
• Ramping up for peak exam times  
• Student identity verification
• Monitoring proctor performance
• Security related to exam software
• Partnerships with testing platforms
• Invigil record and review system
• Proctoring oral exams
• Automated proctoring
  
  
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• RPP #137: ProctorU - Interview with Don Kassner
  
  
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• This special episode marks a milestone for Rod’s Pulse Podcast. Dr. Murray remarks on some of the progress seen since he started his podcast in 2006. Most never heard of podcasting back then but podcasting has seen tremendous growth and education has changed forever because of the Covid pandemic. Rod discusses:
  

  Rodney Murray, PhD

  
  
• Podcasting milestones
• Podcasting 101 excerpt 
• Steve Jobs introduces podcasting and "Pod Father" Adam Curry 
• Rod's Pulse Podcast was a podcast on podcasting
• eLearning milestones and trends
• Impact of the Pandemic on elearning
• Shoutout to education futurists
• Clever new edtech startups
• Promise for the future
  
  
• Podcasts on the Future of Higher Education
• RPP #189: Covid as a Catalyst for Positive Change by JT Kostman
• RPP #183: Academia Next with Bryan Alexander
• RPP #153: eLearning after 20 Years - Interview with Ken Hartman
  
• RPP #149: Teaching in a Digital Age - Interview with Tony Bates
• RPP #142: 10th Anniversary Edition - Podcasting 101
• RPP #135: Disruptive Innovation in Education: Interview with Michelle Weise
  
  
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• On a Podcast by Cruisebox