Rod's Pulse Podcast
Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.
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Aug 10, 2023
RPP #214: Jonas Gyalokay of Airtame
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* 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
* Interview Transcript
* Podsafe music selection
* Fuzzy Freaky (summertime) by David Byrne from the Visible Man Album
Duration: 42:14
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Jul 15, 2023
RPP #213: Cameron Stoker of SpeechCloud
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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:
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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.
* Interview Transcript
* Podsafe music selection
* Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) from the CD entitled "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" by the American Baroque Orchestra.
Duration 36:50
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May 31, 2023
RPP #212: Darren Catalano of HelioCampus
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* 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.
* Interview Transcript (Beta)
* Podsafe music selection
* _A Passage Of Life_ by Kitaro
Duration: 45:58
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Apr 20, 2023
RPP #211: Rob Abel of 1EdTech (aka IMS Global Consortium)
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* _Air on G String_ by J.S. Bach performed by UK’s Brunswick Duo
Duration: 46:16
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Mar 23, 2023
RPP #210: Bryan Alexander on AI in Education
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* Utopian Prince - Create your own AI Music at Jukedeck
Duration: 58:33
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Feb 15, 2023
RPP #209: Edson Barton of YouScience
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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:
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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
* Podsafe music selection
* _Loving Hank_ by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist
Duration: 57:26
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Jan 17, 2023
RPP #208 Guillermo Elizondo of Territorium
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* Vivaldi: Concerto No. 4 in G Minor “Winter” (Allegro movement) from The Four Seasons by the American Baroque Orchestra.
Duration: 36:01
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Nov 28, 2022
RPP #207 William Ryan on Flipped Learning
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* _"As The Wind Blows"_ by Kitaro
Duration: 41:02
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Oct 22, 2022
RPP #206 Jeffrey Katzman of Core Learning Exchange
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* Vivaldi: Concerto No. 3 in F Major “Autumn” (Allegro movement) by the American Baroque Orchestra.
Duration: 35:30
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Sep 14, 2022
RPP #205 Kimberley Timpf - AlcoholEDU by Vector Solutions
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* 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
* Podsafe Music Selection
* "Somebody to Love" by Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1967
Duration: 41:05
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Jul 20, 2022
RPP #204 Phill Miller of Open LMS
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* 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
* Links
* Class Technologies and Open LMS Partnership
* Learning Technologies Group (LTG) Open LMS parent
* Accredible digital credential and badge platform
* Podsafe music selection
* "Summertime" by Brother Love
Duration: 41:11
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Jun 9, 2022
RPP #203: Kyle Shea of AllCampus
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* 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
* Podsafe music selection
* "California Dreami…
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Apr 20, 2022
RPP #202: Michelle Weise of National University
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* 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 Ex…
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Mar 20, 2022
RPP #201 Don Kassner of MonitorEDU
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* 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
* Links
* RPP #137: ProctorU - Interview with Don Kassner
* Podsafe Music
* _Gymnopédie_ _No.1_ by Erik Satie
Duration: 47:25
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Feb 24, 2022
RPP #200 Podcasting and eLearning Milestones
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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 - I…
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Jan 14, 2022
RPP #199: Narine Hall of InSpace
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* Interview with Narine Hall, Founder & CEO of Inspace. "InSpace is a socially intuitive online learning platform. By mimicking the natural flow of a classroom through proximity-based audio, we feel it's the closest you can come to teaching face-to-face in the virtual space." We discuss:
* Narine's background
Narine Hall, CEO
* History of InSpace
* Replaces Zoom for classrooms
* Proximity-based audio using machine learning
* Improved student participation
* Faces in "video circles" to reduce background distraction
* Chat feature inside or outside of the classroom
* InSpace mobile app
* Synchronous and Asynchronous use
* Analytics measures quality of conversations, not quantity
* Feature set: Discussions, Rooms, Broadcast, Screen Share
* Engagement: Gesture, Tether, Invite
* LMS Integration
* Podsafe music selection
* Laura Sullivan plays "Pachelbel For The Potomac" from "Pianoscapes For The Trails Of North Am…
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Dec 6, 2021
RPP #198: Adam Geller of Edthena
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* Interview with Adam Geller, Founder and CEO of Edthena. "Edthena is the complete solution for teacher growth, leveraging classroom videos for reflection and best practices." We discuss their video-powered professional learning:
* Adams background
Adam Geller, CEO
* History and founding of Edthena
* K-12 Teacher training programs
* Teacher candidates recording themselves
* Use in teaching methods and field experience
* Toolset to support evidence based approach on how to teach
* Eportfolio for sharing and assessment
* Time-stamped comments: question, suggestion, strength or note
* Professional standards video tagging
* Performance dashboards at group and organization level
* Used in HigherEd Centers for Teaching Excellence
* Used to help recruit and retain HigherEd adjunct instructors
* Used in classroom or online (Zoom, etc.)
* Tool to blur video to mask student names or faces
* Supports school district privac…
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Nov 12, 2021
Covid-Converted Edition #7: Reshaping Curriculum Design and Attitudes about Online Learning
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Interview with Amanda Smith, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Partnerships, and Maria Andersen, General Manager of Coursetune.
This special COVID-Converted Edition audio and video podcast series responds to the impact of COVID-19 on the way we live, learn, and work. Teachers all over the world have been thrown into teaching their "COVID-Converted" courses online. This series will focus on moving from this emergency remote teaching and learning to more thoughtfully prepared learning experiences. COVID is reshaping curriculum design and attitudes about online learning.
Academic Partners is_ "an online facilitator that assists public institutions of higher education in taking their academic programs online and recruits and retains qualified students through program completion. Coursetune helps institutions improve course and program design by focusing on mapping and assessment alignment." _We discuss:
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* Amanda and Maria's…
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Oct 15, 2021
RPP #197: Melvin Hines of Upswing
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Interview with Melvin Hines, CEO, and Co-Founder of Upswing. "A virtual assistant and student services platform to reach, relate to, and retain your non-traditional students." We discuss:
* Melvin's Background
Melvin Hines, CEO
* History of Upswing
* Great disparities in education
* Reach, Relate, and Retain
* Reach: answer questions via text chatbot
* Relate: connect to campus or Upswing human resources via web conferencing to provide support and tutoring on more than 400 topics
* Retain: collect analytics to identify students at greatest risk
* Result: 15% reduction in dropouts each year
* Unique chatbot technology integrates with campus calendars to schedule web conferences with campus and Upswing staff and tutors
* Support for mental health and wellness
* Support for faculty
* Changes due to the Pandemic
* Podsafe music selection
* Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative C…
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Sep 8, 2021
RPP #196: Dan Avida of Engageli
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Interview with Dan Avida, CEO, and Co-Founder of Engageli. "Engageli's digital learning platform
enables higher-ed institutions to provide educators and learners with an active, social, collaborative, inclusive and engaging learning experience." We discuss:
Dan Avida, CEO
* Background of founders including Dan's wife Daphne Koller,
co-founder of Coursera
* Works in class or online (synchronous or asynchronous) and hybrid
* No need for breakout rooms
* Student "table" with the group of peers: "Learn with Friends"
* Students can talk at the same time as the instructor
* In-class students log in so they can take notes and capture instructors screen
* In-class student presses button to ask questions - other mics are muted
* Polls and quizzes embedded into presentations
* Recordings, notetaking, captioning built into the platform
* Integrated with the LMS using LTI
* Works with Chromebooks - no app to download
* Video is…
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Aug 10, 2021
COVID-CONVERTED EDITION #6: Interview with Jeff Borden on Education 3.0
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This special COVID-Converted Edition audio and video podcast series responds to the impact of COVID-19 on the way we live, learn, and work. Teachers all over the world have been thrown into teaching their "COVID-Converted" courses online. This series will focus on moving from this emergency remote teaching and learning to more thoughtfully prepared learning experiences.
Interview with Jeff Borden, Chief Academic and VP of Academic Affairs at D2L. According to Dr. Borden, Education 3.0 entails a confluence of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and education technology, using web-based digital and mobile technology to help students learn efficiently. We discuss:
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Jeff's background
* History of Education 1.0 and 2.0
* Eric Mazur - Confessions of a converted lecturer
* What to keep from the pandemic experience - record lectures
* Neurotransmitters that enhance learning
* Gamification and creating novelty to enha…
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Aug 2, 2021
RPP #195: Thomas Waite & Steve Mildner of K16 Solutions
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Interview with Dr. Thomas Waite, CEO, and Steve Mildner, CRO of K16 Solutions. K16's Scaffold Designer is the industry’s first cloud-hosted, fully integrated LMS migration and course development tool that automates manual processes and improves efficiency. "Migrate Course Content. Archive Student Data. Build Better Courses. LMS Solutions for Educators by Educators." We discuss:
* Thomas and Steve's backgrounds
Thomas Waite, CEO & Steve Mildner, CRO
* Mission: course design, LMS migration, and archiving
* Partners: Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, and Open LMS
* Reduced cost of migration between LMSs
* Global text replacement during migration (LMS name, phone numbers, etc)
* Migration duration shortened from months to hours
* No need to run both LMSs during the migration
* Historical data from legacy LMS archived on the K16 platform for easy retrieval
* Scaffold solutions for efficient course design
* Podsafe music select…
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Jul 12, 2021
RPP #194: Britt Nichols of ExamSoft
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Interview with Britt Nichols, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of ExamSoft. ExamSoft is a leading provider of educational assessment technology. "_Our secure assessment platform allows educators to more efficiently create, administer, grade, and analyze assessments with the goal of improving student performance and streamlining curricular design and accreditation reviews." _We discuss:
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Britt Nichols
Britt's background
* Examsoft: exam maker and reporting platform
* Examplify: exam taker app
* ExamNow: audience response polling
* ExamID: facial authentication
* ExamMonitor: proctoring
* ExamSCORE: rubric product
* ProctorU partnership for authentication and proctoring
* Turnitin acquisition of Examsoft
* Future of using data to improve learning outcomes
* Podsafe music selection
* _50 Ways to Lose Your Luggage_ by Robert Lund of the Funny Music Project
Duration: 32:35
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Jun 15, 2021
RPP #193: Danny King of Accredible
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Interview with Danny King, CEO, and co-founder of Accredible. Accredible is a comprehensive digital badge and certificate platform. "Accredible is one of the only platforms available that is a full-service digital credentialing solution. Certificates, diplomas, badges, blockchain credentials, and wallet cards - all in one place." We discuss:
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Danny King, CEO
Danny's background
* History of Accredible
* Digital credentials, certificates, badges
* Audience
* History of credentials
* Credentials on the blockchain
* Integration with LMS and publishing tools
* Revoking and editing blockchain credentials
* Vaccine credentials and Covid Passports
* Evidence portfolios attached to credentials
* Credentials sharing on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
* Certificate as referral/marketing machine
* Podsafe Music Selection
* Vivaldi: Concerto No. 1 in D Major (Spring, 1st Movement) from The Four Seasons by the America…
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May 19, 2021
RPP #192: Liz Simon of General Assembly
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Interview with Liz Simon, Chief Operating Officer of General Assembly. General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills such as web development, data, design, business, and more. They began as a co-working space in 2011 and have grown into a global learning experience with campuses in 20 cities and over 35,000 graduates worldwide. We discuss:
* Liz's background as a lawyer
Liz Simon, COO
* Obama Administration and the US Digital Service
* Audience: students wanting to learn a new skill or companies needing to retrain staff or create a pipeline of new talent
* Impact of the pandemic on teaching methodologies
* Course and program time commitment
* Three-month intensive learning, 9-5, 5 days/week
* Differentiation with MOOCs
* 90% get a job in their field within 3 months
* Partnerships and articulation agreements
* Links to companies mentioned
* https://gen…
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