Learning Leveled Up - Exploring Esports and E-Gaming in Education

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Tiffany Yu — Smashing Stereotypes and Building a Disability-Inclusive World 30:23

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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. As a person with visible and invisible disabilities stemming from a car crash, Tiffany has built a career on disability solidarity. Now that she has found success, she works to expand a network of people with disabilities and their allies to decrease stigmas around disability and create opportunities for disabled people in America. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:26 When do we choose to share our disability stories? 4:12 Jay’s disability story 8:35 Visible and invisible disabilities 13:10 What does an ally to the disability community look like? 16:34 NoBodyIsDisposable and 14(c) 21:26 How does Tiffany’s investment banking background shape her advocacy? 27:47 Goodbye and outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Mark Deppe, Director of UCI Esports joins Sean Strathy as they explore the multifaceted world of esports in education and its potential to enhance student engagement and learning experiences. Mark shares valuable insights on the distinctive fusion of elite competition and academic excellence, highlighting the challenges within esports, and advice for individuals interested in initiating esports programs.

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Learning Leveled Up - Exploring Esports and E-Gaming in Education

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This podcast features Erin Evans and Sharron Rush, the Executive Director of Knowbility. The conversation explores the challenges and progress in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in K-12 education, including the role of Knowbility in making digital education more accessible. Sharron discusses the evolution of assistive technologies in K-12 education, the need for accessibility in curriculum products, and the importance of personalized education plans for students with disabilities. The conversation also touches on the ongoing efforts to raise awareness and advocate for accessibility in the tech industry and education.…

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Techquity: Balancing Innovation and Inclusion in Digital Learning 25:41

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Christine Fox, Project Director at CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) discusses the concept of "Techquity" and the challenges in making digital content and technology more accessible in education. She highlights the work of CAST and the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) in promoting accessible educational materials and assistive technologies to school districts.…

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This Tech in EdTech episode features Camden Iliff, VP of Engineering and Product at Apollo Education Systems. Camden emphasizes the importance of stakeholder retention, product team structure, and adaptability in the EdTech age. He emphasizes agile product roadmaps, addressing emerging customer needs, and adapting to changing landscapes.…

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Michael Lyons, Chief Information Officer at MassBay Community College, highlights the evolving role of AI in classrooms and more generally, in education. The conversation aims at discussing the challenge of data governance for education and intellectual property. Michael delves into the challenges and considerations faced by academic peers in maintaining academic integrity within an AI-infused environment.…

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Meeting the Needs of a Global Market With Digital Learning 39:54

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Lewis Birchon, Head of Publishing Solutions, Cambridge Partnership for Education, highlights the importance of considering target audiences and geographies when creating content. He discusses challenges around interoperability and the need to cater to different platforms, geography, and devices. He also talks about learning analytics and how to integrate it into digital marketing strategies.…

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The transition from print to digital education is a significant shift, with AI being just the latest manifestation of traditional educational publishers and ed tech companies. Christine Emerton, Vice President at Ascend Learning, shares her journey from print to digital education. According to her, the present time provides incredible opportunities for organizations to serve educators, learners, and professionals in a rapidly changing technology landscape, leveraging AI and machine learning to support learners and professionals.…

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Sean Stowers, CEO, and Chief Learning Officer at WeLearn, discusses the concept of personalization in learning. He highlights the importance of empathy for learners, understanding their diverse relationships with learning, and addressing any barriers they may face. Sean also discusses the idea of radical reskilling and emphasizes that opportunities for upskilling and reskilling can often be more mundane and require personalized, hands-on support for individuals who may have been left behind in terms of educational attainment.…

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The Role of EdTech in Shaping the Path to Equitable Learning 35:50

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This Tech in EdTech episode features guest Ashwath Bharath, Senior Director, Movement Building at Teach for India. Ashwath discusses how technology has disrupted the educational landscape and how this can contribute to an equitable learning environment for all.

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Are you prepared to explore the limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and workforce readiness? Josh Jarrett, VP of Strategy, Wiley, discusses the captivating promises of AI in learning and highlights the uncertainties surrounding its use. Tune into some great insights on the adoption of AI in businesses and educational institutions, reshaping a future where education and workforce readiness reach new heights.…

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How do we develop lifelong readers right from childhood? Amandeep Kochar, President and CEO of Baker & Taylor reflects on how his childhood experiences have shaped his outlook on incorporating DEI and SEL into early education. Listen in for great tips on how edtech is pivotal to bringing about this revolution and how it can benefit society as a whole.…

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Re-engineering Learning Products for Maximum Adoption 20:50

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As the edtech market becomes more competitive and investments start to plateau, it's becoming increasingly important for education providers to stay ahead of the curve. Dr. Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President of Education at Scholastic, shares her expert insights on creating a successful learning product, navigating the ever-evolving curriculum market, and the emerging trends that are shaping the future of education.…

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Preparing Learners with Disabilities for the Workforce of Tomorrow 35:09

לפני 2 years35:09

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When it comes to disability inclusion in the workforce there are still many challenges to overcome. Education is only a part of the equation. Adam Spencer, President & CEO of AbleDocs shares his expertise on how the education system can prepare learners with disabilities to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow.…

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Making Game-Based Learning More Accessible and Inclusive 20:55

לפני 2 years20:55

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Gamified learning embeds a lesson within the game, but learning happens around the game too. Games allow educators to create new paths of learning and can bridge curriculum. We discuss this and more in our latest episode with Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Pedagogy at Kahoot.

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Integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Digital Accessibility Initiatives 36:49

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Rick Ferrie, VP of Accessibility, Savvas Learning, joins Erin Evans to discuss the current market conditions driving the adoption of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility in products. They talk about how integrating these will change the course of learning in the coming years.

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Designing EdTech to Meet Students Where They Are 30:44

לפני 3 years30:44

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Hear from Serena Sacks-Mandel, Global Chief Technology Officer of Education at Microsoft, as she predicts 5 major focus areas for Education Technology going into 2023, and how we can deliver edtech that is people-first.

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לפני 3 years37:18

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Phil Hill from PhilOnEdTech joins us to discuss how the shifting trends in college enrollments will impact institutions that don't adapt. We discuss how the next generation of learners will meet their learning needs and what this means for the workforce to come.

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