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Jun 4, 2024 • 29min

The Next Generation of Leading EdTech Companies with Tory Patterson of Owl Ventures

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.
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May 16, 2024 • 29min

The Evolution of Google for Education with Shantanu Sinha

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.
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May 14, 2024 • 54min

Week in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Guests Jason Levin and Brian Ashton discuss OpenAI's new search engine challenge, Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements, Apple's AI chip development, and traits of successful founders by Jennifer Carolan. They also touch on concerns about AI in education and the innovations in online competency-based education by WGU Labs and BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 4min

Building an Inclusive AI Future in Education with Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel

Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel discuss building an inclusive AI future in education. Topics include AI integration in education, entrepreneurship journey, diversity in AI education, collaboration, student involvement, storytelling, family empowerment, using Chat GPT for storytelling, and exploring fiction with a unique perspective.
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May 8, 2024 • 53min

Week in Edtech 5/1/2024: TIME EdTech 100, Chegg & Coursera Stocks Fall, Microsoft's Phi-3, Anthropic's New Mobile App, Penn Engineering's Master’s Degree In AI and More! Plus Special Guest, Louisa Rosenheck of Kahoot!

Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Learning Design at Kahoot, joins the hosts to discuss the latest trends in Edtech, including Microsoft's groundbreaking AI model Phi-3, Penn Engineering's online AI degree, and the financial struggles of Chegg and Coursera. They also delve into the importance of inclusive design for neurodiverse learners and promoting inclusivity in Edtech products.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 1min

Special Episode: Generative AI in Education, Learn from the Pioneers with Ben Kornell of Edtech Insiders, Amanda Bickerstaff of AI for Education and Charles Foster & Steve Shapiro of Finetune at SXSW EDU, March 2024

Listen to a captivating panel discussion at SXSW EDU featuring AI pioneers Amanda Bickerstaff, Charles Foster, and Steve Shapiro. Discover their insights on integrating generative AI in education, addressing challenges, and exploring the potential of AI to enhance educational tools and processes. Gain valuable perspectives on the future of AI in education from these trailblazing experts.
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May 6, 2024 • 52min

The Credential Flywheel: How Accredible Is Building Tomorrow’s Workforce with Danny King

Danny King, CEO of Accredible, discusses the future of digital credentials, the power of alternative certifications like digital badges in shaping career paths, the influence of AI in credentialing and hiring processes, and the shift towards valuing technical certifications over traditional degrees for employment opportunities.
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May 1, 2024 • 45min

Student Perspectives on AI with Siya Verma, Sophie Yang and Dev Krishnamoorthy, Research Assistants at Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab

Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with three high school seniors who are Research Assistants at the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab. They share their insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its effect on youth today. In this episode, our guests discuss how AI is currently shaping their lives and education, their concerns and hopes for the future of AI, and their ideas for policies and tools to help young people navigate these changes.Siya Verma of Quarry Lane School, focused on global public policy, technology policy, and economics.Sophie Yang from Lynbrook High School, passionate about economics, public policy, and law.Dev Krishnamoorthy from Saratoga High School, interested in computer science and political science.Listen as Siya, Sophie, and Dev discuss how their work and academic interests inform their understanding of AI's role in shaping future policy and education frameworks!
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Apr 30, 2024 • 57min

Week in Edtech 4/24/2024: Meta's New VR OS Strategy, Anthology Raises $250M, Insights on the Future of Educational Funding and More! Feat., Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of Curriculum Associates & SoapBox Labs

Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:👓 Meta's new VR OS strategy—will it create a new tech rivalry?🤖 The growing role of AI in Meta's apps: innovation or irritation?🏆 Age of Learning earns a spot in TIME's Top EdTech Companies of 2024💼 Anthology raises $250M for strategic growth in EdTech🌱 Insights from the Co-Founder at JuneX Capital Partners on the future of educational fundingPlus special guests, Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of  Curriculum Associates and SoapBox Labs Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!
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Apr 29, 2024 • 36min

From Memes to Mastery: Exploring Antimatter Systems’ Innovative Learning Tools with Jonathan Libov

Send us a textJonathan Libov is the CEO & Founder of Antimatter Systems which seeks to bridge the gap between how students learn in the classroom and how people learn in the real world using a suite of modern AI tools for formative assessment, like student-created memes, text message conversations and socratic dialogue with LLMs. Antimatter has recently launched the pilot of their Universe Program, which gives students the opportunity to teach the world and learn how to lead online. Before founding Antimatter in 2021, Jonathan has spent his career in and around startups as a product executive and investor.Recommended Resources:🤖 Replit by Amjad Masad 🤖 Synthesis by Chrisman Frank

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