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ASU+GSV Summit SessionsTransforming Educational Materials: Platforms, Personalization, and the Future of Learning ContentRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Bryon Grigsby, President of Moravian University; Cheryl Costantini, SVP of Product at Cengage Group; Jose Ferreira, Founder & CEO of BookBaker; Nachiket Paratkar, SVP and Business Head of Higher Education & Workforce at LearningMate; and Mike Malefakis, President of University Partnerships at Emeritus.The session explored how digital learning platforms must evolve not only in delivery but in content to meet the demands of an AI-driven world. Panelists discussed the importance of teaching students more than just facts—focusing instead on cultivating the “7 Cs”: critical thinking, creati...2025-04-2239 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 15 - Harnessing AI for Early Childhood Development with Lirvana LabsMeet Our GuestChristie Pang, Co-Founder and Co-CEO | Lirvana LabsChristie is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Lirvana Labs, a leading AI company focused on developing safe, effective learning tools powered by the latest advancements in Large and Specific Language Models out of Silicon Valley. Since the founding of the company in 2022, her work has been deeply rooted and guided by cognitive development research, efficacy, and inclusion in AI adoption, in partnership with UN advisors, Harvard and Stanford researchers. The Lirvana Labs team of experts, under the leadership of Christie and her co-founder Clement (with 27...2024-09-0549 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 14 - Empowering Immigrant Job Seekers with Upwardly GlobalMeet Our GuestLorenzo Vanelli, Content and Learning Senior Manager | Upwardly GlobalLorenzo has been working with Upwardly Global since 2021. In his current role, he manages processes to provide internal and external users with up-to-date, efficient, tailored, actionable content and learning resources. He has three degrees from the University of Bologna: a Bachelor’s in Anthropology, a Master’s in the Disciplines of Music, and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Lorzeno is a lifelong learner and has obtained multiple credentials in topics ranging from applied data science to social and behavioral research.---Ad...2024-08-0938 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 13 - Enabling Student Success Through Impact Partnerships with Penn Foster GroupMeet Our GuestsKermit Cook, CEO | Penn Foster GroupKermit is the Chief Executive Officer at Penn Foster Group, a provider of digital and data-driven learning solutions that aim to prepare learners for in-demand skills and jobs. He has over two decades of experience in education, business, and finance. Kermit began his career as a high school physics teacher in St Louis Public Schools with Teach For America. Prior to becoming the CEO at Penn Foster Group, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the education technology company Cengage Group, where he was responsible...2024-08-0947 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 12 - Career-Focused Learning for a Skilled WorkforceMeet Our GuestDoris Savron, MBA, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum | University of PhoenixDoris Savron has over 23 years of experience in higher education in a variety of settings including on campus and online. Doris serves as Vice Provost overseeing the strategy for University of Phoenix Colleges, program and curriculum design, institutional assessment, and faculty performance and coaching. This includes oversight of strategy for degree, certificate, and course offerings, design of curriculum, and student learning outcomes for the University. She works collaboratively with her team members to innovate academic solutions that enable the...2024-07-3023 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 11 - Building Khanmigo: An AI-Powered Personal Tutor And Teaching Assistant For Teachers, Learners, And ParentsMeet Our GuestKristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer | Khan AcademyKristen leads the teaching and learning strategy for Khan Academy and works to ensure a consistent research-based pedagogical approach across their offerings. This includes leading the content, product management, design, and customer support teams and, most recently - the launch of Khanmigo.Throughout her career, Kristen has focused on the design of interactive digital technologies for learning and assessment, as well as researched and published extensively on the use of data from learner activity in games and simulations to understand what learners know...2024-06-2525 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 10 - The CRAFT Principle: Preparing Learning Designers for a Future of Prompt EngineeringMeet Our GuestRachel Leintz, Former Director of Learning Design | LearningMateRachel Leintz has nearly 15 years of experience working in education, 10 of those years working directly with instructional and learning design. She studied English, Biology, and Psychology and has a Bachelor's from Tulane University and a Master's in Forensic Science with a Crime Scene Concentration. Rachel has owned and operated Rachel Leintz Photography since 2012 and has expertise in Generative AI tools, Adobe Photoshop, Midjourney, online content creation, and composition.---Additional Resources:Rachel Leintz's LinkedIn ProfileBlog Post: Prompt Engineering: How...2024-06-1841 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 9 - Learning Design Lab (Higher Ed Edition): Building an ENGAGING FrameworkMeet Our GuestStuart Vanorny, Associate Vice President of Learning Design | LearningMateAt LearningMate, Stuart oversees the creation of courses and content for colleges, universities, non-profits, and corporate partners across the country. Stuart has over 25 years of experience in K-12 and higher education leadership, instructional design, and educational technology. Previously, Stuart was the Vice President of Instructional Design and Academic Technology at Zenith Education Group and Chief Design Officer at Everest College Phoenix. He was also a college professor for 15 years. He holds a bachelor’s in English from Winona State University and a master’s in...2024-05-2417 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 8 - Learning Design Lab: Accessibility, Engagement & Practical TipsMeet Our GuestsJayne C. Lammers, Ph. D., Director of Learning Design | EdmentumDr. Jayne Lammers is a respected lecturer and researcher and an expert in Learning Design, pedagogy, and E-Learning, committed to designing for equitable and empowering learning opportunities. She began her career in education teaching middle school and high school English, language arts and reading. She went on to attain a Master's in Reading Education from the University of Central Florida and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Arizona State University. Her past research focuses on studying adolescents' literacy practices and asks...2024-05-0924 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 7 - AI-Readiness in Higher Education: Community is KeyMeet Our GuestsThomas Hidber, Head of Educational Development | University of ZurichDr. Thomas holds a PhD from the University of Bern (Switzerland); he taught Classics for more than 12 years at the Universities of Bern and Göttingen (Germany), where he did a postdoc and then worked as a project officer in the context of the German Excellence Initiative. Back in Switzerland, he took over the management of Academic Programme Development at the University of Zurich in 2007, before he was appointed head of the newly formed Educational Development Department.---Alexandra J...2024-04-0337 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 6 - Gaining Clarity on Data to Improve Student OutcomesMeet Our GuestsJeff Simmons, Superintendent | Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)Jeff has an extraordinary passion for teaching and has worked in public education since 2001 and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Idaho, with a research focus on measuring the impact of in-person support provided to K-12 online students. Jeff holds an MA in Education Leadership from the University of Idaho, and a BA in Social Studies and English Education from Northwest Nazarene University.---Ryan Gravette, Director of Information & Technology | Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)...2024-03-1539 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 5 - Adopting Competency-Based Education: A Paradigm-Shifting Solution for Nursing ProgramsMeet our guest, Dr. Kristen PonichteraDr. Kristen Ponichtera has a clinical nursing background focused on critical care, emergency, and flight. She has also worked in nursing education for the last 10 years, serving as a classroom and clinical faculty member. Currently, she serves as the Nursing Content Specialist with LearningMate. Dr. Ponichtera holds a BSN in nursing from Seton Hall University, an MSN in nursing leadership from Western Governors University, and a DNP from Chamberlain University.More about:American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Dr. Ponichtera's LinkedIn ProfileThought-Leader...2024-02-1523 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 4 - Rethinking General Education: The Responsibility of Institutions in Creating Job-Ready IndividualsMeet our guest, Dr. Andrew SheanAs Chief Learning Officer at Penn Foster, Dr. Shean leads academic program leadership, curriculum and courseware, academic support, faculty, non-academic support, and academic operations in pursuit of improving student lives. Prior to joining Penn Foster, Dr. Shean was the Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer at National Education Partners. He has also served in roles such as the Chief Academic Learning Officer for Bridgepoint Education, Vice Provost for Arizona Global University, and Executive Dean for the College of Education at Arizona Global University. He previously served as a high school English...2024-01-3128 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 3 - A Closer Look at Social-Emotional Learning in Blended EnvironmentsMore about our guests:Jean Sharp's LinkedIn ProfileDr. Ellen Strzalkowski's LinkedIn ProfileAngela Vann's LinkedIn ProfileLinks to resources:CASELFacing History 2023-11-2847 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 2 - The Digital Evolution of Academic PublishingShannon is a native of the United States east coast and has a BA in English from Temple University and studied Instructional Technology at Philadelphia University and New York University. In her positions over the last 25 years, she has done content development, product management, market research, strategy, sales, and marketing. Wearing so many hats has given Shannon a unique perspective in a variety of disciplines. At LearningMate, she leads a team of content development managers helping to create online course materials, supplements, and media for our publishing clients.More about Shannon and her recent articles:2023-11-0216 min
The LearningMate PodcastEp 1 - Creating Culturally Relevant & Responsive CurriculumWhy is DEI significant in educational content and teaching?In the premiere episode of The LearningMate Podcast, subject matter expert Angela Vann explains the importance of incorporating culturally relevant and responsive content into curriculum and the process of doing so in an authentic way.Plus, discover how you can make educational content more accessible through the LearningMate Equity and Inclusion Scorecard: https://learningmate.com/dei/Angela Vann, Bio: Angela Vann, M.Ed is a 4th generation educator who began her career as a Special Educator teaching students in the classroom while also working...2023-10-0322 min
The LearningMate PodcastThe LearningMate Podcast PreviewAre you curious what this podcast is all about? Listen to this short preview for an insider's look at The LearningMate Podcast. We look forward to you joining us for one of our episodes!2023-10-0101 min
Remotely Possible9 - Building Bonds Across Borders: Fostering Team Connection in Remote Work with LearningMate's Kate ParkerYour host, Adam Riggs, talks with the Senior Vice President of Content Services at LearningMate, Kate Parker. LearningMate is a technology company offering domain expertise in teaching and learning solutions, leveraging digital, cloud, process automation, data, and strong learning design principles. For twenty years, LearningMate has been working with education institutions across the globe to help them build, deploy, and streamline their digital infrastructure. Through LearningMate's powerful mix of products and services, they are proud to help lead the world into a future where education is accessible, affordable, and effective.To learn more about Kate's...2023-09-2629 min