Edtech Insiders

Dr. Ethan and Dr. Lilach Mollick from the Generative AI Lab at Wharton School discuss AI's potential in education. They explore using AI for tailored learning experiences, address challenges in skill erosion, and advocate for responsible AI deployment in educational settings. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of accessibility in technology through AI's universal access capabilities.

Experts Elyas Felfoul, Arijit Raychowdhury, and Lindsay Jones discuss critical EdTech updates like Prosus exiting BYJU's, K-12 digital tool surge, LAUSD challenges, Chegg's workforce cut. Topics include AI, new funding, and challenges in the EdTech sector.

Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, shares the importance of storytelling in education, promoting positivity in classrooms. She discusses supporting teachers for student success, inclusivity in education, and utilizing technology to enhance student connection.

Joel Podolny, Co-founder of Honor Education and former Apple VP, discusses the impact of COVID on learning, emphasizing fostering human connection in virtual classrooms through agile course creation. He also explores the vitality of energy in asynchronous education, promoting engagement over traditional lectures. The podcast delves into personalized expression and mobile-first design in education, highlighting inclusivity and the use of analytics to track student engagement. Additionally, it touches on leveraging technology and AI to engage students effectively, emphasizing the importance of personalized expression and AI coaching in enhancing communication skills. Lastly, it examines Honor Education's collaboration with Austin Community College to create innovative online and hybrid learning experiences.

Join the discussion with Paul Gollash of ETS as they dive into the latest EdTech trends: OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews visibility drops, Apple's WWDC 2024 announcements, PowerSchool's acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba's $27M investment in an AI education startup, Doowii's $4.1M funding, and more!

Dr. Jeremy Roschelle from Digital Promise discusses AI in math education, highlighting advancements like Desmos and generative AI for interactive learning. He explores tools like TeachFX and Oco Labs transforming education, emphasizes narrative-centered learning, and addresses concerns over data security.

Mark Heaps, Chief Technology Evangelist at Groq, discusses Groq's unique AI processor design, educator mode, and open source impact. They explore AI use cases in education, bias addressing, and the transformation of school districts with Groq technology.

Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models💻 New AI-enhanced Chromebooks are launched for educators🤝 Microsoft partners with Khan Academy to develop AI educational tools📉 Guild Education lays off a quarter of its workforce📊 An edtech firm seeks $515M in Abu Dhabi’s first 2024 IPO💡 Praktika raises $35.5M for AI avatar language learning📈 NCAA agrees to a $2.8B settlement for athletes over NIL rightsUpcoming Event:AI Arcade Night at ISTEWhen: Monday June 24 from 5 PM - 8 PM Where: 1Up Arcade Bar 1925 Blake St. Denver CO 90202Register HereDon’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Starbridge. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.

Tory Patterson from Owl Ventures discusses the evolution of EdTech companies, revenue growth, and the future of EdTech investments. He highlights successful ventures like DreamBox and emphasizes the importance of AI technologies in education.

Shantanu Sinha, VP of Google for Education, discusses integrating AI in teaching, responsible deployment of technology, and the impact of generative AI in Google Classroom. He shares insights on revolutionizing education and navigating the responsibility of tech in the classroom.