Episodes
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Zone of Proximal Development â In this episode, Chris Hess, from Pearson, helps connect the dots between training for a triathlon and preparing to take an exam. By targeting the zone of proximal development, he is helping Pearson develop AI tools for education that optimize learning experiences to achieve this state of higher performance.
Chris Hess currently serves as the director of AI product management for higher education at Pearson, where he combines his rich experience as a former university professor with his passion for educational technology. With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Washington, Chris has transitioned seamlessly into the edtech space, focusing on the development and strategic vision of AI products in higher education. He has been instrumental in launching innovative AI tools for both students and instructors, enhancing the learning and teaching experience. These tools not only personalize student learning but also empower instructors with the ability to create customized assignments, thereby bridging the gap in understanding how AI can support education. Chrisâs dedication to improving education through technology reflects his commitment to making learning more efficient, impactful, and enjoyable.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Chris Hess PhD:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchess/
Pearson:
https://www.pearson.com/
The Human Intelligence movement:
https://www.humanintelligencemovement.org/
Colleen Kelley â Kids Chemical Solutions
https://youtu.be/30mpnm2QgaM
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Bedales â Head Hand and Heart
This episode is about a school with over 130 years of history as a progressive and innovative educational institution. An exclusive school with old world charm and new world perspectives on teaching and learning.
I am joined by Will Goldsmith who is the Head of Bedales School in Petersfield England. Founded by John Badley in 1893, it is a private school offering an alternative to GCSE courses and assessments. The school has been described as âdisciplined but not rule boundâ where there are no uniforms and students and teachers call each other by first name. Will joined Bedales in April 2021 as deputy head of academics and was acting head by September of that year, so he has been the head of the school for about 4 years.
âAn educator by conviction, with a firm belief in the power of literature and language to improve the lives of my students. Proud to be an openly gay teacher, supporting all my students and colleagues in the expression of their identity.â
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Will Goldsmith:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-goldsmith-47200873/
Bedales School:
https://www.bedales.org.uk/
Bedales Video: Cultivating A Community of Learners:
https://vimeo.com/862425514
âAI Needs You: How We Can Change AIâs Future and Save Our Ownâ by Verity Harding:
https://www.amazon.com/AI-Needs-You-Change-Future/dp/0691244871/
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Phillip Alcock is the founder of AIxPBL, a startup focused on AI-powered project-based learning. He is experienced in STEM/STEAM education, Project-Based Learning (PBL) research and implementation, Game-Based Learning, Sustainability education, AI-enhanced curriculum design, and learner-centric pedagogies.
Phillip publishes a very popular and powerful newsletter on LinkedIn (link below). Philâs writing is both informative and very practical. Often including example prompts for AI and practical guides and real examples from his own experience in the classroom.
This episode dives into the what and how of project-based learning and how AI can be leveraged to enhance the use of PBL for students and educators.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Phillip Alcock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipalcock/
AIxPBL Newsletter on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unlocking-magic-play-play-based-learning-phillip-alcock-zyhac/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-ai-scenario-based-learning-sbl-phillip-alcock-oxyyc/
The Human Intelligence movement:
https://www.humanintelligencemovement.org/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Season 3 Trailer
This is a quick recap of some highlights from season 2 and a look forward at our aspirations for season 3.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
The Human Intelligence movement:
https://www.humanintelligencemovement.org/
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Dr Michelle Ament is an educational pioneer renowned for creating the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model. She leads educational systems to develop Human Intelligence, the essential human-centered skills needed to be career-ready in an AI world. An architect of the groundbreaking approach to teaching and assessing social-emotional wellness with experiential learning through a build, apply and transfer instructional model. Her commitment to equitable outcomes is unwavering. Dr Michelle Ament champions responsive pedagogy, supporting educators to design relevant and authentic learning experiences with real-world impact. Her unique blend of visionary thinking, strategic acumen, and strong leadership skills has empowered educators and administrators to embrace personalized learning experiences, resulting in universal academic achievement to create more equitable and inclusive schools.
Dr Ament is also the Co-President of the Human Intelligence Movement. The mission of the Human Intelligence movement is to ensure that all students have the skills to thrive and succeed in an AI world. They do this by building awareness, solving problems as a community, and impacting policy-making.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Dr Michelle Ament
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleament/
Human Intelligence Movement:
https://www.humanintelligencemovement.org/
âMachine Learning and Human Intelligenceâ by Dr Rosemary Luckin:
https://www.ai-in-education.co.uk/resources/machine-learning-and-human-intelligence
âThe Development of Human Intelligenceâ by Robert J Sternberg:
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED174658.pdf
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Romy Alexandra is a learning experience designer and experiential learning trainer on a mission to humanize learning spaces (in-person, online, and hybrid). She is passionate about designing and delivering transformative learning experiences that integrate experiential learning, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of learning, and behavior change.
Romy brings over a decade of international facilitation experience in more than 40 countries across 4 continents. She supports individuals, teams, and organizations across the globe to harness their learning potential and cultivate learning cultures. Romy holds multiple certifications in Experiential Learning from the International Experiential Learning Network (IELN) and the Institute for Experiential Learning (IFEL), where she is now a faculty member.
Romy also holds certifications in Psychological Safety from Amy Edmondson's organization, The Fearless Organization, as well as LeaderFactor. Her client portfolio includes Netflix, Allianz, ASICS, WeTransfer, the World Bank, the UAE Government, UNDP, UN Women, Brown University, and many more.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Romy Alexandra:
https://bento.me/romyalexandra
https://www.linkedin.com/in/romy-alexandra/
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Joel Birch is a longtime K-12 educator and instructional coach. He is also a Certified Facilitator and Pro Trainer of LEGO Serious Play. He relies on the power of play, stories, and solving problems by thinking with our hands. Joel works with school leaders to help them conduct the big, important conversations that help them to steer their schools towards their preferred vision of the future.
In this episode Joel and Eric talk about Joelâs journey from classroom educator to consultant and how he uses LEGO Serious Play to work with teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate hard conversations and generate open communication and collaboration around important challenges facing schools.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Joel Birch
https://joelbir.ch/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelbirchau/
LEGOÂź SERIOUS PLAYÂź
https://www.lego.com/en-hk/themes/serious-play
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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This episode was filmed on location at The Hong Kong Developmental Paediatrics and Child Neurology Centre where I got the chance to meet Moxie the Compassionate Robot and to talk with Dr. Fanny Lam and Dr Cecelia Lam.
Dr Fanny Wai Fan Lam - Specialist in Developmental Behaviour Paediatrics at Blue Sky Precision Medicine
Dr Fanny Wai Fan Lam is a Specialist in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics with three decades of clinical experience in Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia. Currently, Dr Lam serves as the Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician in Hong Kong Developmental Paediatrics Neurology Centre, Matilda International Hospital, Union Hospital and Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital. Dr Lam is also actively involved in public and professional education, as well as expert witness services in paediatrics litigations and medical council inquiries. She is committed to enabling children to develop their best potentials through parenting coaching and early identification and intervention of children developmental needs.
Dr Cecelia Lam â Educational Psychologist
Dr. Cecilia Lam is a fully registered Educational Psychologist. She applied the Integrated Scientist-Practitioner model as an Educational Psychologist. In her practice, she combines research and clinical practice and provides her services with a scientific evidence-based approach. Dr. Lam is specialized in Executive Functioning challenges, Social-behavioral challenges, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder, School and Community Crisis Management.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Moxie
https://moxierobot.com/
The Hong Kong Developmental Paediatrics and Child Neurology Centre http://www.hkdpc.com
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Hayes Greenfield is founder of Creative Sound Play (CSP), a sound-based, generative learning system for Pre-K, as well as an award-winning jazz musician, notable film composer, and innovative educator. His book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners
(Routledge, Eye on Education Series, 2024), invites educators to use sound-making as collaborative educational play.
Hayes began working as a teaching artist in public and private K-12 schools. He created and implemented curricula for K-12 students, and professional development workshops for special needs District 75 teachers in New York City. Notably, he created a Pre-K program for PNC Bankâs âGrow Up Great Initiative,â devoted five years to codifying CSP at the Lenox Hill Early Childhood Centerâs Head Start program, and consulted at Bank Street Head Start.
Founder and lead educator for CSP, Hayes guides Pre-K teachers in his sound-based
pedagogy and offers in-person and remote coaching sessions to accompany his self-paced video curriculum. An exceptional speaker Hayes has presented at the NAEYC, NHSA, A Joyous Celebration of Ideas, the Next Wave Center for Artistry and Scholarship, and other conferences.
A jazz musician, Hayes is proud to be endorsed by Yamaha, Vandoren, and Eventide. He has released 10 critically acclaimed CDs including two award-winning family CDâs Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz and Music for a Green Planet and has performed at festivals and venues throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Hayesâ Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz school assembly program has reached over 300,000 young people and his music has been wonderfully received and reviewed in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Child Magazine, Downbeat, Jazz Times and more. As film composer, Hayes has scored more than 70 films, documentaries, commercials, animations, and TV specials.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Hayes Greenfield
https://www.hayesgreenfield.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC0eCONgJfJSXJGO6fALsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewiBpD7mCOU
Creative Sound Play
https://www.creativesoundplay.com/
âCreative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacherâs Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skillsâ by Hayes Greenfield
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Play-Young-Learners/dp/1032636971
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Alan Tang believes education can make the world a better place. He is the founder and CEO of CoLab an online program that uses games, discussions and escape rooms to teach kids skills for the modern world. He found his way here through a path that included 6 years in corporate finance in the renewable energy field and spent some time as a chef at some of Londonâs top restaurants. He has worked with startups as a âfractional chief of staffâ and then made a transition into the education industry with a job with Synthesis, an experimental school at SpaceX.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Alan Tang
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-tang-ksg/
CoLab
https://www.collaborationlaboratory.com/
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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This episode is a book review of Salman Khanâs new book â âBrave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing)â. Sal is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, and his book is a brave and visionary look at the impact of generative AI on education. This is a solo episode, no guests, just me sharing my thoughts about the book.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan
https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-Words-Revolutionize-Education-ebook/dp/B0CFPJ2FB1/ref=sr_1_1
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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This is part 1 of my conversation with Mark DeLoura, who spent almost 2 years as a Senior Advisor on Digital Media at the White House. A great storyteller with amazing insights into the educational games industry and the business of making games.
Mark DeLoura is a games and education technology leader, and he believes in their power to transform the world. He has been a game maker, a game leader, and a game changer, in various roles from Silicon Valley to the White House. He has shared his knowledge and insights through books, magazines, and conferences, and has been recognized for his contributions to the game industry with the Game Developers Choice (GDC) Ambassador Award.
Mark is passionate about making game development and computer science more accessible, more enjoyable, and a tool for everyone. He has worked at the federal, state, and city level on technology policy initiatives, and has served on Seattleâs community technology advisory board. He is always learning about new technologies and loves to explore creative projects that combine games, learning, and social impact. Mark lives in Seattle with his family, with a couple French bulldogs, and with way too many gadgets!
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Mark DeLoura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeloura
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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This is part 2 of my conversation with Mark DeLoura. Mark is a collaborator, a connector of people and teams. In this part we really dive into the challenges of making educational games and how we can bring the right people together.
Mark DeLoura is a games and education technology leader, and he believes in their power to transform the world. He has been a game maker, a game leader, and a game changer, in various roles from Silicon Valley to the White House. He has shared his knowledge and insights through books, magazines, and conferences, and has been recognized for his contributions to the game industry with the Game Developers Choice (GDC) Ambassador Award.
Mark is passionate about making game development and computer science more accessible, more enjoyable, and a tool for everyone. He has worked at the federal, state, and city level on technology policy initiatives, and has served on Seattleâs community technology advisory board. He is always learning about new technologies and loves to explore creative projects that combine games, learning, and social impact. Mark lives in Seattle with his family, with a couple French bulldogs, and with way too many gadgets!
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Mark DeLoura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeloura
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Adam Sparks was an English and Social Studies teacher for 7 years before recently completing his masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam's work focused on formative assessment, peer feedback, and writing instruction. He now works full-time on Short Answer, a gamified K12 writing tool that began as his master's capstone project. Through his work with Short Answer, Adam works with schools across the United States to adjust writing instruction and assessment in the wake of AI.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Adam Sparks:
https://twitter.com/mrsparkstweets
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sparks-15652299/
Short Answer:
https://myshortanswer.com/
Writing for the Age of AI Workshops:
Writing for the Age of AI Workshops
âThe ABCs of How We Learn: 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches, How They Work, and When to Use Themâ by Daniel L. Schwartz (Author), Jessica M. Tsang (Author), Kristen P. Blair (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-How-Learn-Scientifically-Approaches/dp/0393709264
The Difference Between Great AI and Great Teaching with Dan Meyer | AIR Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4Pn4bpOfQ
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Alicia Hughes has over 20 years of experience in the world of education. She began her journey as a Middle School Social Studies teacher in Charleston, South Carolina. After leaving the profession for a few years to raise her children, she returned as a High School Social Studies teacher in the virtual education space and from there assumed leadership roles--first as a teacher manager, then Assistant Principal, followed by Principal and ended her 14-year career at the school as the Executive Director. In 2024, she began a consulting business, Sparking Up Leadership, with the mission of helping virtual schools improve culture, best practices, and performance metrics.
Alicia enjoys presenting and has had the opportunity to share at various national conferences such as DLAC, Blue Ribbon Schools, SREB, Remote K12, and Innovative School Summit. She recently gave her first TEDx Talk on Building Relationships in a Virtual World and has a book on leadership best practices set to be released in the Summer of 2024.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Alicia Hughes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-victoria-hughes/
The Virtual Spark
https://sparkingupleadership.com/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Jason Gulya is an English professor and Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Council at Berkeley College in New York. He is also an AI consultant and Keynote speaker. A prolific content creator and social media influencer, Jason is vocal about the use of AI in education. He has earned a significant following through his practical and balanced advice. He is both an advocate and a skeptic and we love his honesty and down to earth, on the ground teacher perspective.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Jason Gulya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gulya/
The AI Adventure â Newsletter on Substack
https://higherai.substack.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Maia Wiest studied at the Music University of Berlin where she wrote 2 Music Theatre Shows and managed their production. One of them was produced with artists in and from Havanna, Cuba. After this she relocated to Hong Kong and built her own piano academy for kids using her music learning method. During that time Maia also took on the job at a music publisher to create products (music gift sets) for them to sell internationally. This opened a new path where she worked for companies coming up with product ideas and manage the production in China. Eventually Maia worked in Spain developing products and sourcing and producing in China. The product collections she developed were some of the best sellers in the history of the publishing house with many repeat orders over the years. This job brought her to China (Shanghai) where she eventually opened up her kids music academy âLittle Mâ serving local and international families with piano classes and early music education. After the great success with their own music learning method, she decided to turn this teaching style into a serious of games in an app called pianini. Maia returned to Germany and founded pianini Edutainment. They now have 2 apps, one for piano learning and one for music theory.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Maia Wiest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maia-wiest/
Pianini
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pianini-edutainment/
Mukitoo App
https://www.mukitoo.app/en/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Ben Edmonds is an inventor and entrepreneur with a 20 year career in product design and innovation. Ben is now teaching kids design engineering and problem solving through what he describes as his greatest ever invention â the #InventorClub, which offers both in person workshops and online programs for kids 7 â 16 years old.
The premise of the inventors club is simple â give kids a problem and let them solve it. They provide a variety of materials and tools and then supervise them as they come up with creative solutions.
Ben recently quit Dyson, where he worked in new product innovation for 10 years, to focus on his own business. He is getting ready to launch a line of flat packed furniture and his inventors club for kids continues to grow.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Ben Edmonds
https://www.linkedin.com/in/innovationben/
InventorClub
https://innovationben.com/teaching/inventor-club/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Nolan Bushnell, the âFather of Video Gamesâ, created the Pong game and founded Atari. An electrical engineer by trade, he was inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame and was named one of Newsweekâs â50 Men Who Changed Americaâ. He has started more than 20 companies, including the Chuck E Cheeseâs Pizza Time Theater franchise, and is also known for hiring Steve Jobs.
Dr Leah Hanes PhD is the CEO of Two Bit Circus Foundation and co-author of âShaping the Future of Education â The ExoDexa manifestoâ with Nolan. Two Bit Circus Foundation creates learning experiences to inspire entrepreneurship, encourage young inventors, and instill environmental stewardship. Beginning her career in Toronto, Leah produced and hosted an award-winning television series profiling woman in non-traditional roles. This led her to Los Angeles, where she appeared on-camera conducting interviews and hosting a variety of programs covering environmental issues, business and politics. She eventually segued into other areas of the entertainment industry, notably as the President of a boutique talent agency representing Academy Award-winning cinematographers, editors and production designers.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Nolan Bushnell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Bushnell
Dr Leah Hanes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hanes-ph-d-6792995/
ExoDexa
https://exodexa.com/
âShaping the Future of Education: The ExoDexa Manifestoâ
https://www.amazon.com/Future-Education-ExoDexa-Manifesto/dp/B0B1W3JC9J
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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Paul Darvasi, PhD, is a game developer, educator, speaker, and writer who works at the intersection of games, culture, and learning. He is the CEO and co-founder of Gold Bug Interactive, the Executive Director of the Serious Play Conference, and is a founding member of the PlayLab at the University of Toronto, where he lectures on social media and education, and games and learning. He is a passionate advocate of serious games, digital games for learning, media and digital literacy, design thinking, experiential learning, virtual simulations, and locative experiences. His experiments with game design have included large-scale ARGs, activating institutional archives, interrogating online surveillance, addressing climate change issues, and supporting humanitarian activity. Paul writes for a variety of publications about progressive and innovative education models, and his research explores how commercial video games can be leveraged for teaching and learning.
He wrote a widely circulated white paper for UNESCO about how digital games can support peace education and conflict resolution, and helped global youth develop games to prevent violent extremism in the Digital Games for Peace initiative run by UNCCT, UNESCO, and UNAOC. Paul is a frequently invited keynote speaker and panelist, who has lectured and presented at conferences and universities around the world. He has shared his expertise with the US Department of Education, UNESCO, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Epic Games, US presidential libraries, foundry10, Consumers International, iThrive, and Connected Camps, among others. His work has been featured on PBS, NPR, CBC, the Huffington Post, Polygon, Killscreen, Gamasutra, Sterne, Endgadget, Edsurge, Edutopia, and MindShift.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Paul Darvasi PhD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-darvasi-ph-d-431688126/
Serious Play Conference
https://seriousplayconf.com/
The Play Lab
OISE | University of Toronto
Gold Bug Interactive
https://www.goldbuginteractive.com/
Twine
https://twinery.org/
âA Theory of Funâ by Ralph Koster
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Game-Design-Raph-Koster/dp/1449363210
âSituational Game Designâ by Brian Upton
https://www.routledge.com/Situational-Game-Design/Upton/p/book/9781138031814
âVideo Games and Learning: Teaching and Participatory Culture in the Digital Ageâ by Kurt Squire
https://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Learning-Participatory-Education-Connections/dp/0807751987
âWhat Video Games have to Teach us about Learning and Literacyâ by James Paul Gee
https://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Learning-Literacy-Second/dp/1403984530
Gone Home
https://gonehome.com/
What Remains of Edith Finch
https://edithfinch.com/
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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