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The Education Innovators PodcastChris Hess - The Zone of Proximal DevelopmentZone of Proximal Development – 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 Uni...2024-10-151h 03The Education Innovators PodcastChris Hess - The Zone of Proximal DevelopmentZone of Proximal Development – 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 Uni...2024-10-151h 03
The Education Innovators PodcastWill Goldsmith - Bedales - Head Hand and HeartBedales – 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 “disciplined but not rule bound” where there are no uniforms and students and teachers call each other by fir...2024-10-031h 01The Education Innovators PodcastWill Goldsmith - Bedales - Head Hand and HeartBedales – 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 “disciplined but not rule bound” where there are no uniforms and students and teachers call each other by fir...2024-10-031h 01
The Education Innovators PodcastPhillip Alcock - AI and Project-Based LearningPhillip 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). Phil’s 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...2024-09-191h 09The Education Innovators PodcastPhillip Alcock - AI and Project-Based LearningPhillip 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). Phil’s 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...2024-09-191h 09
The Education Innovators PodcastSeason 3 TrailerSeason 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...2024-09-1704 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSeason 3 TrailerSeason 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...2024-09-1704 min
The Education Innovators PodcastMichelle Ament - Human Intelligence MovementDr 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...2024-07-1658 minThe Education Innovators PodcastMichelle Ament - Human Intelligence MovementDr 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...2024-07-1658 min
The Education Innovators PodcastRomy Alexandra - Experiential LearningRomy 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 f...2024-07-091h 00The Education Innovators PodcastRomy Alexandra - Experiential LearningRomy 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 f...2024-07-091h 00
The Education Innovators PodcastJoel Birch - LEGO Serious PlayJoel 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 Joel’s journey from classroom educator to consultant and how he uses LEGO Serious Play to work with teachers, administrators, and par...2024-07-0254 minThe Education Innovators PodcastJoel Birch - LEGO Serious PlayJoel 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 Joel’s journey from classroom educator to consultant and how he uses LEGO Serious Play to work with teachers, administrators, and par...2024-07-0254 min
The Education Innovators PodcastMoxie the Compassionate RobotThis 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 Cent...2024-06-2543 minThe Education Innovators PodcastMoxie the Compassionate RobotThis 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 Cent...2024-06-2543 min
The Education Innovators PodcastHayes Greenfield - Creative Sound PlayHayes 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 B...2024-06-1959 minThe Education Innovators PodcastHayes Greenfield - Creative Sound PlayHayes 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 B...2024-06-1959 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAlan Tang - Skills for a Modern WorldAlan 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 London’s top restaurants. He has worked with startups as a “fractional chief of staff” and then made a transition into the education industry with a job with Synthesis, an experimental school at SpaceX...2024-06-111h 02The Education Innovators PodcastAlan Tang - Skills for a Modern WorldAlan 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 London’s top restaurants. He has worked with startups as a “fractional chief of staff” and then made a transition into the education industry with a job with Synthesis, an experimental school at SpaceX...2024-06-111h 02
The Education Innovators PodcastBrave New Words by Salman KhanThis episode is a book review of Salman Khan’s new book – “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing)”. 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 h...2024-06-0521 minThe Education Innovators PodcastBrave New Words by Salman KhanThis episode is a book review of Salman Khan’s new book – “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing)”. 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 h...2024-06-0521 min
The Education Innovators PodcastMark DeLoura Part 1 - In the White HouseThis 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...2024-05-2831 minThe Education Innovators PodcastMark DeLoura Part 1 - In the White HouseThis 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...2024-05-2831 min
The Education Innovators PodcastMark DeLoura Part 2 - Collaborative Game DevelopmentThis 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...2024-05-2842 minThe Education Innovators PodcastMark DeLoura Part 2 - Collaborative Game DevelopmentThis 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...2024-05-2842 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAdam Sparks - Effective FeedbackAdam 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 aspec...2024-05-2157 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAdam Sparks - Effective FeedbackAdam 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 aspec...2024-05-2157 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAlicia Hughes - Virtual SchoolAlicia 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...2024-05-1452 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAlicia Hughes - Virtual SchoolAlicia 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...2024-05-1452 min
The Education Innovators PodcastJason Gulya - The AI EnlightenmentJason 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 a...2024-05-071h 00The Education Innovators PodcastJason Gulya - The AI EnlightenmentJason 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 a...2024-05-071h 00
The Education Innovators PodcastMaia Wiest - Pianini EdutainmentMaia 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...2024-04-3059 minThe Education Innovators PodcastMaia Wiest - Pianini EdutainmentMaia 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...2024-04-3059 min
The Education Innovators PodcastBen Edmonds - InventorClubBen 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 – the #InventorClub, which offers both in person workshops and online programs for kids 7 – 16 years old.
The premise of the inventors club is simple – 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 worke...2024-04-231h 04The Education Innovators PodcastBen Edmonds - InventorClubBen 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 – the #InventorClub, which offers both in person workshops and online programs for kids 7 – 16 years old.
The premise of the inventors club is simple – 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 worke...2024-04-231h 04
The Education Innovators PodcastNolan Bushnell and Dr Leah Hanes - ExoDexaNolan Bushnell, the “Father of Video Games”, 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 Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America”. He has started more than 20 companies, including the Chuck E Cheese’s 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 “Shaping the Future of Education – The ExoDexa manifesto” with Nolan. Two Bit Circ...2024-04-1658 minThe Education Innovators PodcastNolan Bushnell and Dr Leah Hanes - ExoDexaNolan Bushnell, the “Father of Video Games”, 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 Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America”. He has started more than 20 companies, including the Chuck E Cheese’s 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 “Shaping the Future of Education – The ExoDexa manifesto” with Nolan. Two Bit Circ...2024-04-1658 min
The Education Innovators PodcastBarbara Tsui - Montessori Slow DisruptionBarbara Tsui is a mother of two boys, aged 11 and 16. She studied many different ways to raise her children before the first boy was born, but most of the ways didn't work as planned, so she thought she was a mother who failed, until she found the Montessori teaching and learning approach. She enrolled her children and then she pursued Montessori teacher training and practicum in Beijing and Singapore beginning 2009. She founded Rainbow Tree Children Education in 2016, which has provided parent workshops to over 500 parents and they offer playgroups to 0-6 years old children. Barbara has also conducted teacher t...2024-04-021h 01The Education Innovators PodcastBarbara Tsui - Montessori Slow DisruptionBarbara Tsui is a mother of two boys, aged 11 and 16. She studied many different ways to raise her children before the first boy was born, but most of the ways didn't work as planned, so she thought she was a mother who failed, until she found the Montessori teaching and learning approach. She enrolled her children and then she pursued Montessori teacher training and practicum in Beijing and Singapore beginning 2009. She founded Rainbow Tree Children Education in 2016, which has provided parent workshops to over 500 parents and they offer playgroups to 0-6 years old children. Barbara has also conducted teacher t...2024-04-021h 01
The Education Innovators PodcastLaurie Forcier - Meaningful Technology UseThis episode is an insightful conversation with Laurie Forcier, recorded shortly after she attended the Bett Conference in London. Laurie is a thought leader in EdTech with over 25 years of experience in education. She shares insights from the conference and her personal take on current trends and the impact of AI on the future of education.
Currently an ISTE Consultant, Laurie Forcier, also works with EDT Partners and Educate Ventures Research. She holds a Master in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she worked for 10 years. Laurie also worked for Pearson f...2024-03-2657 minThe Education Innovators PodcastLaurie Forcier - Meaningful Technology UseThis episode is an insightful conversation with Laurie Forcier, recorded shortly after she attended the Bett Conference in London. Laurie is a thought leader in EdTech with over 25 years of experience in education. She shares insights from the conference and her personal take on current trends and the impact of AI on the future of education.
Currently an ISTE Consultant, Laurie Forcier, also works with EDT Partners and Educate Ventures Research. She holds a Master in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she worked for 10 years. Laurie also worked for Pearson f...2024-03-2657 min
The Education Innovators PodcastVince Siu - Press Start AcademyVince Siu is the Founder and CEO of Press Start Academy, a Hong Kong-based education start-up that designs award-winning educational games and game-based academic curricula for ages 6 and above.
He enjoys thinking about gamification, 21st-century skills, design thinking, and generative AI and the future of education, and has spoken and conducted workshops for 1,000+ educators and school leaders in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and the United States.
For his work in education, Vince has been recognized as an Asia-Pacific Leader by the Obama Foundation, a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, and a Ge...2024-03-191h 04The Education Innovators PodcastVince Siu - Press Start AcademyVince Siu is the Founder and CEO of Press Start Academy, a Hong Kong-based education start-up that designs award-winning educational games and game-based academic curricula for ages 6 and above.
He enjoys thinking about gamification, 21st-century skills, design thinking, and generative AI and the future of education, and has spoken and conducted workshops for 1,000+ educators and school leaders in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and the United States.
For his work in education, Vince has been recognized as an Asia-Pacific Leader by the Obama Foundation, a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, and a Ge...2024-03-191h 04
The Education Innovators PodcastColleen Kelley - Kids' Chemical SolutionsColleen Kelley, Ph.D. is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions
(www.kidschemicalsolutions.com) which is a comic-book based curriculum for students of all
ages. Dr. Kelley has demonstrated the ability to teach 4th grade students college level chemistry using storytelling through her comic books.
Colleen’s achievements are so impressive and innovative that a documentary done about her work received an Emmy. I’ve linked the video below. Please watch it. It is incredibly inspiring.
There is a significant challenge with many aspiring medical school students not being able t...2024-03-0945 minThe Education Innovators PodcastColleen Kelley - Kids' Chemical SolutionsColleen Kelley, Ph.D. is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions
(www.kidschemicalsolutions.com) which is a comic-book based curriculum for students of all
ages. Dr. Kelley has demonstrated the ability to teach 4th grade students college level chemistry using storytelling through her comic books.
Colleen’s achievements are so impressive and innovative that a documentary done about her work received an Emmy. I’ve linked the video below. Please watch it. It is incredibly inspiring.
There is a significant challenge with many aspiring medical school students not being able t...2024-03-0945 min
The Education Innovators PodcastThe HiVEThe 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.
This is a special episode to kick off Season Two. I’m joined by a panel of 4 members of the faculty from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to talk about the Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment (HiVE) that they built on ca...2024-03-021h 21The Education Innovators PodcastThe HiVEThe 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.
This is a special episode to kick off Season Two. I’m joined by a panel of 4 members of the faculty from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to talk about the Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment (HiVE) that they built on ca...2024-03-021h 21
The Education Innovators PodcastSeason Two TrailerWelcome to Season Two of the Education Innovators Podcast. I’m Eric Byron and it is my privilege to be able to share stories from some of the most inspiring innovators in education from around the globe. I’m based in Hong Kong, but the show is International. In season one, we had guests from Asia, North America, and Europe and listeners from over 20 countries.
I took a little break during the last couple of months to regroup and line up dynamic guests for Season Two and I believe I have an incredible line up. The season star...2024-03-0203 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSeason Two TrailerWelcome to Season Two of the Education Innovators Podcast. I’m Eric Byron and it is my privilege to be able to share stories from some of the most inspiring innovators in education from around the globe. I’m based in Hong Kong, but the show is International. In season one, we had guests from Asia, North America, and Europe and listeners from over 20 countries.
I took a little break during the last couple of months to regroup and line up dynamic guests for Season Two and I believe I have an incredible line up. The season star...2024-03-0203 min
The Education Innovators PodcastClayton Whittle - A Call to ActionClayton Whittle holds a Ph.D. in Learning Design from Penn State University, demonstrating a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of learning. His research has a particular emphasis on serious games design and interactive learning for persuasive messaging. He is committed to environmental education, climate action, and outdoor learning. His passion is not just a personal interest but a driving force in shaping educational strategies for a sustainable future.
Clayton has 10 years in classroom teaching experiences supplemented with invaluable time as a learning design consultant. His interest in games and learning began w...2023-12-1755 minThe Education Innovators PodcastClayton Whittle - A Call to ActionClayton Whittle holds a Ph.D. in Learning Design from Penn State University, demonstrating a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of learning. His research has a particular emphasis on serious games design and interactive learning for persuasive messaging. He is committed to environmental education, climate action, and outdoor learning. His passion is not just a personal interest but a driving force in shaping educational strategies for a sustainable future.
Clayton has 10 years in classroom teaching experiences supplemented with invaluable time as a learning design consultant. His interest in games and learning began w...2023-12-1755 min
The Education Innovators PodcastEdmund Lim - Singapore’s Education SystemEdmund Lim is the Vice President involved in Strategic Partnerships at ClassIn. He was previously the Asia Pacific Executive Director of University Partnerships at ThriveDX, a global cyber education company.
Edmund was a Senior Vice President of a Singapore company involved in the establishment and management of international schools in Asia. He has also provided consultancy for international schools, EdTech companies, overseas ministries of education and organisations such as the World Bank.
Edmund has experience as a group academic director of 5 international school campuses in Thailand. He also worked as the education director in one o...2023-12-1032 minThe Education Innovators PodcastEdmund Lim - Singapore’s Education SystemEdmund Lim is the Vice President involved in Strategic Partnerships at ClassIn. He was previously the Asia Pacific Executive Director of University Partnerships at ThriveDX, a global cyber education company.
Edmund was a Senior Vice President of a Singapore company involved in the establishment and management of international schools in Asia. He has also provided consultancy for international schools, EdTech companies, overseas ministries of education and organisations such as the World Bank.
Edmund has experience as a group academic director of 5 international school campuses in Thailand. He also worked as the education director in one o...2023-12-1032 min
The Education Innovators PodcastJohn Hii - XR Learning ExperiencesThe 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.
This episode features John Hii, who joined me on stage at the EDUtech Asia 2023 conference in Singapore for our panel discussion on learning in the metaverse.
John Hii is a lecturer in Multimedia Design & XR...2023-12-0356 minThe Education Innovators PodcastJohn Hii - XR Learning ExperiencesThe 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.
This episode features John Hii, who joined me on stage at the EDUtech Asia 2023 conference in Singapore for our panel discussion on learning in the metaverse.
John Hii is a lecturer in Multimedia Design & XR...2023-12-0356 min
The Education Innovators PodcastBonus Episode - EDUtech Asia CommentaryThe Education Innovators Podcast is a normally a 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.
This episode is compilation of soundbites from conversations Eric had with attendees at the EDUtech Asia conference in Singapore November 8 & 9, 2023. Eric was there to moderate a panel on learning in the metaverse. He setup his microphones in the...2023-11-2515 minThe Education Innovators PodcastBonus Episode - EDUtech Asia CommentaryThe Education Innovators Podcast is a normally a 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.
This episode is compilation of soundbites from conversations Eric had with attendees at the EDUtech Asia conference in Singapore November 8 & 9, 2023. Eric was there to moderate a panel on learning in the metaverse. He setup his microphones in the...2023-11-2515 min
The Education Innovators PodcastIvy Shi - The Future of Corporate L&DThe 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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning s...2023-11-2532 minThe Education Innovators PodcastIvy Shi - The Future of Corporate L&DThe 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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning s...2023-11-2532 min
The Education Innovators PodcastIvy Shi - Instructional Design with AIThe 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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning s...2023-11-2531 minThe Education Innovators PodcastIvy Shi - Instructional Design with AIThe 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.
Ivy Shi is an instructional designer and an e-learning expert, championing digital learning transformation and the integration of AI in work and learning environments.
She holds a Master's degree in IT in Education. Ivy taught e-learning s...2023-11-2531 min
The Education Innovators PodcastSerena Sacks-Mandel Part 2 - Changing the WorldThe 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.
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school d...2023-10-2429 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSerena Sacks-Mandel Part 2 - Changing the WorldThe 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.
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school d...2023-10-2429 min
The Education Innovators PodcastSerena Sacks-Mandel Part 1 - Global CTO at MicrosoftThe 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.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school d...2023-10-2423 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSerena Sacks-Mandel Part 1 - Global CTO at MicrosoftThe 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.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Serena Sacks-Mandel who is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique, technically advanced large public-school d...2023-10-2423 min
The Education Innovators PodcastDr Sean McMinn Part 2 – Assessing Durable SkillsThe 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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Tea...2023-10-1736 minThe Education Innovators PodcastDr Sean McMinn Part 2 – Assessing Durable SkillsThe 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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Tea...2023-10-1736 min
The Education Innovators PodcastDr Sean McMinn Part 1 – Innovation at HKUSTThe 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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Tea...2023-10-1729 minThe Education Innovators PodcastDr Sean McMinn Part 1 – Innovation at HKUSTThe 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.
Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has over 20 years’ experience in higher education. He has won the 2016 SHSS Teaching Excellence Award and the 2007 Tea...2023-10-1729 min
The Education Innovators PodcastStefan Bauschard – Part 2: Durable Skills Through DebateThe 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.
My guest, Stefan Bauschard, recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with...2023-10-1038 minThe Education Innovators PodcastStefan Bauschard – Part 2: Durable Skills Through DebateThe 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.
My guest, Stefan Bauschard, recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with...2023-10-1038 min
The Education Innovators PodcastStefan Bauschard – Part 1: Debate-Centered InstructionThe 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.
Stefan recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in educa...2023-10-1033 minThe Education Innovators PodcastStefan Bauschard – Part 1: Debate-Centered InstructionThe 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.
Stefan recently published a book titled: “Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice: Educators Discuss ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Tools”. He co-edited the 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in educa...2023-10-1033 min
The Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - Esperanza & EdTech MonthThe 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.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0326 minThe Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - Esperanza & EdTech MonthThe 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.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0326 min
The Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - A TroublemakerThe 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.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0329 minThe Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - A TroublemakerThe 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.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0329 min
The Education Innovators PodcastThe Future of JobsThe Education Innovators Podcast is a normally a 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.
This episode is a solo performance by Eric. He goes on a bit of a rant about the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report for 2023 and recalls some of the conversation he had with Fred Cha...2023-09-2623 minThe Education Innovators PodcastThe Future of JobsThe Education Innovators Podcast is a normally a 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.
This episode is a solo performance by Eric. He goes on a bit of a rant about the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report for 2023 and recalls some of the conversation he had with Fred Cha...2023-09-2623 min
The Education Innovators PodcastFrom Player to Page - Finalist InterviewsThe 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.
This is a bonus episode, recorded on location at the From Player to Page writing competition, which is for Secondary school students in Hong Kong. The students are invited to write about a video game they play. There w...2023-09-2333 minThe Education Innovators PodcastFrom Player to Page - Finalist InterviewsThe 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.
This is a bonus episode, recorded on location at the From Player to Page writing competition, which is for Secondary school students in Hong Kong. The students are invited to write about a video game they play. There w...2023-09-2333 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAndré Thomas - A Calculus Adventure GameThe 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.
André Thomas' passion for game-based learning resonates inside and outside of the classroom. A graduate of LCAD MFA in Game Design Andre is currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. André founded and serves as the director of...2023-09-1935 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAndré Thomas - A Calculus Adventure GameThe 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.
André Thomas' passion for game-based learning resonates inside and outside of the classroom. A graduate of LCAD MFA in Game Design Andre is currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. André founded and serves as the director of...2023-09-1935 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAndré Thomas: Game-Based LearningThe 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.
André Thomas' passion for game-based learning resonates inside and outside of the classroom. A graduate of LCAD MFA in Game Design Andre is currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. André founded and serves as the director of the LI...2023-09-1924 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAndré Thomas: Game-Based LearningThe 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.
André Thomas' passion for game-based learning resonates inside and outside of the classroom. A graduate of LCAD MFA in Game Design Andre is currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. André founded and serves as the director of the LI...2023-09-1924 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAmanda Bickerstaff: AI for EducationThe 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.
This week’s guest is Amanda Bickerstaff. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a dee...2023-09-1427 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAmanda Bickerstaff: AI for EducationThe 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.
This week’s guest is Amanda Bickerstaff. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a dee...2023-09-1427 min
The Education Innovators PodcastAmanda Bickerstaff - Doing it the Hardest Possible WayThe 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.
This week’s guest is Amanda Bickerstaff. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a dee...2023-09-1422 minThe Education Innovators PodcastAmanda Bickerstaff - Doing it the Hardest Possible WayThe 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.
This week’s guest is Amanda Bickerstaff. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a dee...2023-09-1422 min
The Education Innovators PodcastSimon Engerer: From Player to PageThe 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.
This week’s guest is Simon Engerer from Cicero Group. My conversation with Simon Engerer was absolutely inspiring and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. We covered so much cool stuff that I had t...2023-09-1423 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSimon Engerer: From Player to PageThe 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.
This week’s guest is Simon Engerer from Cicero Group. My conversation with Simon Engerer was absolutely inspiring and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. We covered so much cool stuff that I had t...2023-09-1423 min
The Education Innovators PodcastSimon Engerer: Video Game-Adjacent CoursesThe 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.
This week’s guest is Simon Engerer from Cicero Group. My conversation with Simon Engerer was absolutely inspiring and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. We covered so much cool stuff that I had t...2023-09-1430 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSimon Engerer: Video Game-Adjacent CoursesThe 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.
This week’s guest is Simon Engerer from Cicero Group. My conversation with Simon Engerer was absolutely inspiring and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. We covered so much cool stuff that I had t...2023-09-1430 min
The Education Innovators PodcastSeason One TrailerWelcome to the Education Innovators Podcast, hosted by Eric Byron.
Our purpose is to provide a platform for folks to share their stories of innovation in education. Practical, inspirational tales of things they have tried or are doing that others may be able to learn from. We will not dwell on what is wrong but focus on what is good and improving.
My season one guests include Andre Thomas, director of the LIVE Lab in the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts at Texas A&M University, who was named on...2023-09-1402 minThe Education Innovators PodcastSeason One TrailerWelcome to the Education Innovators Podcast, hosted by Eric Byron.
Our purpose is to provide a platform for folks to share their stories of innovation in education. Practical, inspirational tales of things they have tried or are doing that others may be able to learn from. We will not dwell on what is wrong but focus on what is good and improving.
My season one guests include Andre Thomas, director of the LIVE Lab in the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts at Texas A&M University, who was named on...2023-09-1402 min
No Harm In AskingThe Athletic Football Show (Part 3) with Zak KeeferFor the finale of our short series on sports podcasting, Mike and Eric review a six-part special on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck hosted by Zak Keefer that he did for The Athletic Football Show. In this review we discuss the sports storytelling genre, one that we feel is open to many and underutilize by sports podcasters. We also talk about the growth of The Athletic and how they grew into a force to be reckoned with.
The Athletic’s flagship football podcast covers the NFL and breaks down the biggest stories throughout the world of football. On...2022-08-1730 min
No Harm In AskingPardon the Interruption (Part 2) with Tony Kornheiser and Michael WilbonContinuing on with our short series on sports podcasting, Mike and Eric look at the show that, in our opinion, set the bar for all that followed. Originally a half-hour TV show on ESPN that began airing in 2001, it is now available as a podcast with over 200 episodes.
For all the 1 or even 2 hour-plus sports podcasts out there, it's important to look at what can be delivered in 26 minutes with a rigid format all while mixing in debate, often an interview, and numerous other elements to make it original and fun.
Inserted clips and sound...2022-08-1030 min
No Harm In AskingHow to Succeed in Sports Podcasting (Part I) with Michael Kerr and Eric ByronThis week we try something new as we kick off Season 2 of the No Harm In Asking pod where Eric and Mike debate what makes a great sports podcast.
After listening to dozens of sports podcasts, as well as looking at innovative formats from radio and television, we discuss how you might get started in this game if you don't come from a journalism or athletic background based on some that have done it. We also suggest some things to avoid that will help give your podcast a chance in this highly competitive genre.
On N...2022-08-0332 min
No Harm In AskingA Self Review: No Harm In Asking with Michael Kerr and Eric ByronThis week we take a page from some of our favourite podcasters and engage in a bit of self reflection.
Were we too confident go in to our podcast? What have we learned? What has surprised us? Are we having fun? Who is our tribe? These and other questions are discussed as Mike and Eric look back at the first 20 episodes of our podcast.
On No Harm In Asking, hosts Eric Byron and Michael Kerr are on a journey to gather insights into why podcasts succeed or fail and to explore the myriad of different...2022-07-2737 min