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Beyond the Score with John KleemanProving skills in a world reshaped by AIAs AI reshapes the workplace, organizations need better ways to prove people have the skills required to do the job, not just that they’ve completed training. In this episode of Beyond the Score, Mike Bollinger of Cornerstone OnDemand joins us to explore how assessment, skills, and AI are converging to redefine workforce readiness. The conversation looks at why demonstrated competence is replacing time spent as the measure that matters, and how assessments are increasingly used to support compliance, reduce risk, and create defensible evidence in hiring and promotion decisions.We also discuss how AI is...
2026-02-0335 minBeyond the Score with John Kleeman2. Beyond Growth: Strategy, culture & the mission of assessmentFrom scaling PSI through 30+ acquisitions to reshaping assessment delivery, Assessment Industry Executive Steve Tapp joins John Kleeman for a powerful conversation. Steve offers powerful reflections on leadership, company culture, and the importance of keeping both your clients and your people at the center of every strategic decision.
2025-07-2132 min
The EdUp ExperienceHow AI-Powered Feedback is Doubling Student Completion Rates - with Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, LearnosityIt's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, Learnosity YOUR host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics How is AI transforming assessment creation & feedback in education? What makes Learnocity's "building block" approach unique in the EdTech landscape? How is AI-powered feedback doubling completion rates in GED programs? Why is authentic assessment becoming more accessible with AI assistance? What should higher education leaders know about adapting to AI disruption? Topics include:Scaling assessment delivery across 40 milli...
2025-07-0132 min
Edreform in 10☀️EP. 11 · Gavin Cooney: CEO & Co-Founder, Learnositywww.dashmedia.co Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.In this episode of EdReform in 10, CER’s Chief Program Officer Caroline Allen sits down with Gavin Cooney, co-founder and CEO of Learnosity, to explore the future of education technology and assessment. Learnosity powers assessments for 40 million students globally, delivering over 20 billion questions annually.Gavin shares how his company provides the "Lego bricks" for education platforms, ena...
2025-06-0511 min
ASU+GSV Summit SessionsK-12 and Private Equity: The Love Affair No One ExpectedRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this conversation brings together leading voices at the intersection of private equity and K–12 education: Ashley Andersen Zantop, Chairman and CEO of Cambium Learning Group; Gavin Cooney, Founder & CEO of Learnosity; Alice Li, Principal at Veritas Capital; and Jamie Candee, President and CEO of Edmentum. Moderated by Adam Newman, Founder & Managing Director at Tyton Partners.This revealing session explores a significant and often overlooked trend: the growing role of private equity in shaping the future of K–12 education. With an increasing number of education companies now owned by P...
2025-05-0442 minBeyond the Score with John Kleeman1. From Canvas to Care: AI for Lifelong LearnersTo kick off the first episode of our revamped podcast series, host John Kleeman goes beyond the score with Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure, who shares the three pillars guiding Instructure’s AI strategy; opportunities for making AI an enabler of lifelong learning; and how AI is being used to empower people, not replace them.
2025-04-2337 minASU+GSV Summit SessionsMeasuring What Matters: AI-Augmented AssessmentRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Paul Gollash, SVP of K–16 Skills & Educator Solutions at ETS; Rebecca Kockler, CEO of Magpie Literacy; Neil McGough, Chief Product Officer at Learnosity; and Sue Lottridge, Chief Scientist of Natural Language Applications at Cambium Assessment, Inc. The conversation was moderated by Brooke Stafford-Brizard, Vice President of Innovation and Impact at the Carnegie Foundation.The session explored how generative AI is transforming the world of student assessment. Panelists discussed how educators, EdTech leaders, and researchers are leveraging AI to create adaptive, dynamic assessments that go be...
2025-04-2240 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 1/22/2025: OpenAI’s O3 Sparks AGI Debate, $500B Stargate Project, TikTok Ban Drama, Biden Cancels $4.5B in Student Debt, U.S. Schools Add 121K Staff Despite Declining Enrollment, Leeds Equity Acquires Learnosity, and More!Send us a textThis Week in EdTech, join Ben Kornell and special guest host Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach Capital, as they unpack the latest in edtech, AI, and education policy.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🤖 OpenAI’s new O3 "reasoning" model sparks AGI debate.[00:07:14] 🏗️ OpenAI’s $500B Stargate Project aims to dominate AI infrastructure.[00:16:49] 📱 TikTok shutdown and divest-or-ban law shake up digital learning.[00:24:15] 🍎 U.S. schools add 121,000 staff in 2024 despite declining enrollment.[00:31:12] 🎓 Biden cancels $4.5B in student debt and b...
2025-01-3147 min
Edtech InsidersThe Future of Feedback and Powering 40 Million Learners with Learnosity CEO Gavin CooneySend us a textAs CEO and Co-Founder of Learnosity, Gavin Cooney still talks about the company he helped build over a decade ago with an infectious zeal. It’s easy to see why: what began as a project in a garden shed (a cliché maybe, but 100% true!) has matured into an internationally renowned tech company with a 200-strong crew of problem-solvers. Since Gav believes that all social ills can be remedied through education, his modus operandi is pretty simple: give education the standard of technology it deserves.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn...
2024-12-1627 min
The Test Community.NetworkLooking Back on E-ATP Berlin 2024 with Chelsea Dowd + Test Community Weekly UpdateIn this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Chelsea from Learnosity, chair of the 2024 E-ATP Conference in Berlin. They discuss her experiences at the recent E-ATP conference in Berlin and insights into the future of assessment technology.
Top 3 discussion points:
Donald's keynote on AI in assessment and learning
The evolution of certification testing beyond knowledge-based assessment
Learnosity's AI initiatives and innovations in assessment technology
The discussion kicked off with Chelsea sharing her experiences from the E-ATP conference in Berlin. She provided detailed insights into Donald's keynote...
2024-10-3025 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanScaling with security: Meazure CEO on the power of flexible proctoringIn this episode of Unlocking the Potential of Assessments, John Kleeman sits down with Timothy McClinton, CEO of Meazure Learning, to explore the future of remote proctoring and its impact on the assessment industry.
Tim shares insights on how Meazure Learning has evolved, the role of AI in improving test security, and the importance of providing flexible, secure, and inclusive testing solutions for a global audience.
Whether you're curious about the latest advancements in proctoring technology or looking to understand how remote testing is reshaping education, this episode offers valuable takeaways for industry professionals.
2024-10-2230 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanThe changing face of fairness: context, inclusivity & AIJoin host John Kleeman in an insightful conversation with Dr. Ada Woo, VP of Innovative Learning Sciences at Ascend Learning and seasoned expert in assessment and psychometrics.
Dr. Woo shares her journey from aspiring clinical psychologist to becoming a leading figure in the assessment industry. They discuss various topics like the role of psychometrics, the importance of fair and reliable assessments, the impact of test anxiety, and the evolution of fairness in testing.
Dr. Woo also delves into the integration of AI in assessment and learning, emphasizing the need for adaptability and innovation in the...
2024-02-2726 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of EthiqlySend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. Big Tech:Gemini - Google’s largest and most capable AI model.2U faces upcoming existential changes - Helpful analysis from Phil Hill on the financial challenges 2U is up against as their stock continues to get hammered in the public markets. 2. Assessment:States are radically changing testing requirements in both red and blue statesAll Yale students get As3. Politics:
2023-12-121h 21Beyond the Score with John KleemanEdTech Revolution: Rethinking Learning Models with Carla AertsJoin host John Kleeman in an insightful conversation with Carla Aerts, a trailblazer in the reinvention of education. Carla, with an unconventional journey from the performing arts to education technology, shares her accidental foray into the sector and delves into the importance of making impactful contributions to teaching and learning.
Carla explains what "perfect EdTech" looks like to her and
critiques traditional exam-style assessments, advocating for a shift towards formative assessments and diverse models that prioritize skills, collaboration, and social engagement.
The discussion extends to the role of AI in education and Carla's predictions of...
2023-11-2930 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanWorkday: Being Ready for What’s Next - Skills as StrategyJohn Kleeman welcomes Sonny Yuen, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Workday, to discuss the value of assessments in the world of e-learning and corporate learning. Sonny's impressive background includes roles at major e-learning companies, and he shares insights into the field.
Together, they delve into the significance of assessments in the learning process and how assessments are integral to verifying competence and capabilities. The discussion covers Questionmark's integration with Workday, AI's role in learning, recommendations for setting up successful learning programs, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning.
2023-10-0930 min
FE News on the goWill AI make tests and exams more inclusive?Will AI make tests and exams more inclusive?Tests and exams are sometimes criticised as being written by the majority and being biased against some minorities. With assessments a gateway to life chances in education and work, it’s crucial they are designed for everyone. This article explores whether AI will improve diversity and inclusivity or worsen it.TESTS AND EXAMS NEED TO WORK FOR EVERYONEIn an ideal world, every learner should be able to use their exam results to showcase their skills and help them reach life goals in education and the workplace.In the real world, many learners do...
2023-08-1808 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 39 – Assessment Luminary, John Weiner, Lifelong Learner HoldingsHost John Kleeman is joined by John Weiner, an expert in the assessment industry with four decades of experience. Until recently, he was Chief Science Officer at PSI, and now has the same role at its parent company, Lifelong Learner Holdings.
They explore the evolution of assessments from paper-based to technology-driven, highlighting shifts in workplace demands and educational needs. John shares his thoughts on fairness and its multiple dimensions, along with the challenges in measuring and ensuring it. The conversation dives into the impact of generative AI on assessments and the importance of critical thinking.
2023-08-1430 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 38 – Assessment Luminary, Mark Lynch, LearnosityHost John Kleeman is joined by Mark Lynch, co-founder of Learnosity, a leading assessment technology company. Mark shares his accidental entry into the field of education and assessment, starting with his work on an assessment engine for the New South Wales Board of Education. He discusses the growth of Learnosity, highlighting their focus on solving hard problems and their early success in delivering highly accessible assessments.
Mark emphasizes the importance of tackling the hardest problems in assessment, as solving them paves the way for addressing other challenges. He also talks about Learnosity's evolution and their work with...
2023-07-1927 min
Unlocking the Potential of AssessmentsEp. 38 – Assessment Luminary, Mark Lynch, LearnosityHost John Kleeman is joined by Mark Lynch, co-founder of Learnosity, a leading assessment technology company. Mark shares his accidental entry into the field of education and assessment, starting with his work on an assessment engine for the New South Wales Board of Education. He discusses the growth of Learnosity, highlighting their focus on solving hard problems and their early success in delivering highly accessible assessments.
Mark emphasizes the importance of tackling the hardest problems in assessment, as solving them paves the way for addressing other challenges. He also talks about Learnosity's evolution and their work with...
2023-07-1927 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 37 – Assessment Luminary, Matt Wingfield, e-Assessment AssociationWe had the privilege of hosting Matt Wingfield, a renowned expert in the field of assessments and a Chairman of the e-Assessment Association. Speaking with our host, John Kleeman, Matt shares valuable insights into the world of e-assessment and its implications for education, certification and professional development.
From an overview of the e-Assessment Association and its mission to promote and advocate for high-quality e-assessment practices worldwide to the growing importance of e-assessment in various sectors, he highlights its ability to enhance learning outcomes, improve efficiency and provide reliable and timely results. While privy to...
2023-05-1732 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 36 - Assessment Luminary, Maria Hamdani, Center for Measurement JusticeMaria Hamdani, Vice President of Assessment and Research at the Center for Measurement Justice, joins John Kleeman to discuss the role of assessments in promoting equity and justice in education and employment. She shares her insights on how assessments can be designed and administered in a way that is fair and unbiased, and how they can be used to identify and address systemic barriers to educational and professional success.
Maria highlights the importance of including diverse perspectives and voices in the development of assessments, and the need to continuously review and update them to ensure they remain...
2023-04-2630 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 35 - Assessment Luminary, Norihisa Wada, EduLabJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Norihisa Wada, executive adviser of EduLab in Japan, and director of the Japan Institute for Educational Measurement. Nori has experience with AI-driven voice recognition and has worked with Carnegie Mellon University and Kyoto University. He is also involved in EdTech investment. Delve into his insights on assessment and his background in the industry. Nori shares how he transitioned from his work on game development for consumer educational games and fitness games for Nintendo to the assessment industry, the future of assessments and gives advice on how assessment organizations can be more inclusive.
2023-03-2927 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 34 - Assessment Luminary, Dr. Gary A. Gates, Pearson VUEJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Dr. Gary A. Gates, the Managing Director of Pearson VUE. Originally a nuclear physicist, Dr. Gates details his journey into the world of assessments. He discusses his key priorities going into his second year leading Pearson, the future of test centers during the rise of online proctoring and whether new AI technology is harmful or helpful to proctoring and assessments.
2023-02-1530 min
The Edtech Podcast#260 - Oak National Academy and 'Click-and-Pick' CurriculumsWelcome to this episode in our series produced by Professor Rose Luckin's EDUCATE Ventures Research, exploring 'Evidence-Based EdTech', and hosted on The Edtech Podcast This mini-series connects, combines, and highlights leading expertise and opinion from the worlds of EdTech, AI, Research, and Education, helping teachers, learners, and technology developers get to grips with ethical learning tools that are led by the evidence. For this episode, Rose and Karine play host to Lord Jim Knight in the EdTech Podcast Zoom studio this week, and try to understand the arguments surrounding the establishment of Oak National Academy a...
2023-01-2950 minThe Edtech Podcast#260 - Oak National Academy and 'Click-and-Pick' CurriculumsWelcome to this episode in our series produced by Professor Rose Luckin's EDUCATE Ventures Research, exploring 'Evidence-Based EdTech', and hosted on The Edtech Podcast This mini-series connects, combines, and highlights leading expertise and opinion from the worlds of EdTech, AI, Research, and Education, helping teachers, learners, and technology developers get to grips with ethical learning tools that are led by the evidence. For this episode, Rose and Karine play host to Lord Jim Knight in the EdTech Podcast Zoom studio this week, and try to understand the arguments surrounding the establishment of Oak National Academy a...
2023-01-2950 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 33 - Assessment Luminary, Mike Olsen, ProctorioJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Mike Olsen, the CEO and Founder of Proctorio. Mike discusses what drove him to create a company focused on proctoring, how it has expanded beyond the education sector, and how the tool can be used to address test fraud.
2023-01-2535 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 32 - Assessment Luminary, Phillip Dawson, Deakin UniversityJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Professor Phillip Dawson, the Associate Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Australia's Deakin University. With an academic background in education, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, he leads CRADLE's work on cheating, academic integrity and assessment security. This work spans hacking and cheating on online exams, training academics to detect contract cheating, student use of study drugs, the effectiveness of legislation in stopping cheating and the evaluation of new assessment security technologies. Phillip shares his thoughts on constructing an assessment that gives feedback, reducing test cheating and...
2022-12-1431 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 31 - Assessment Luminary, Thomas Goettsche, SAPJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Thomas Goettsche, SAP Certification Principal Production and Psychometrics Consultant. A trained psychologist, he has designed key performance indicators, e-learning programs, best practice standards and much more over the course of his career. Thomas identifies the intrinsic value of certifications, his contributions as a member of SAP's development team and explains the ins and outs of standard setting.
2022-11-1729 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 30 - Assessment Luminary, Dylan Wiliam, University College LondonJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. Dylan's academic work is focused on the use of assessment to support learning. A leader in formative assessment, he explains that testing can go beyond just measuring a student's learning as it can also be used to improve it. Dylan also shares his thoughts on test validity, online learning and the college admissions testing controversy.
2022-10-1230 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 29 - Assessment Luminary, Isabel Nisbet, University of CambridgeJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Isabel Nisbet, Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Isabel discusses the two fundamentals of fairness, the importance of public confidence in educational assessment and shares her thoughts on the steady push for test-optional college admissions in the US.
2022-09-1431 minThe Edtech PodcastNeuroDiversity in Education and EntrepreneurshipThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Felix Atkin, the Founder & CEO at Sharesy, on dealing with cost pressures in schools Dr Maureen Dunne, neurodiversity advisor to Lego Foundation and the President and CEO of Autism Community Ventures, on supporting innovation in the area of neurodiversity We talk about: How to help schools raise extra funds by easily supporting their community needs What funds are available for innovation around neurodiverse needs – including USD 20 million to catalyse innovation supporting neurodivergent children Why this matters and can strengthen...
2022-09-0951 minThe Edtech PodcastNeuroDiversity in Education and EntrepreneurshipThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Felix Atkin, the Founder & CEO at Sharesy, on dealing with cost pressures in schools Dr Maureen Dunne, neurodiversity advisor to Lego Foundation and the President and CEO of Autism Community Ventures, on supporting innovation in the area of neurodiversity We talk about: How to help schools raise extra funds by easily supporting their community needs What funds are available for innovation around neurodiverse needs – including USD 20 million to catalyse innovation supporting neurodivergent children Why this matters and can strengthen...
2022-09-0951 min
Fully VestedGavin Cooney on bootstrapping Learnosity to millions in ARRGavin Cooney is the co-founder and CEO at Learnosity. He boostrapped the business to several millions in ARR before selling a portion of the company to a publicly traded company, and later to a private equity firm. He joined us today to share insights on finding product-market fit, secondary sales, and acquiring other busiensses.
2022-08-3048 minThe Edtech PodcastScaling Learning with Laura Warnier of GoStudentThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Laura Warnier, the Chief Growth Officer at online tutoring platform GoStudent We talk about: The factors involved in GoStudent's rapid expansion – investment, team, zeitgeist. Laura's view on network effects and membership models Near to peer tutoring, support and engagement Plus, some updates on edtech events, reports, and other news.
2022-08-2550 minThe Edtech PodcastScaling Learning with Laura Warnier of GoStudentThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Laura Warnier, the Chief Growth Officer at online tutoring platform GoStudent We talk about: The factors involved in GoStudent's rapid expansion – investment, team, zeitgeist. Laura's view on network effects and membership models Near to peer tutoring, support and engagement Plus, some updates on edtech events, reports, and other news.
2022-08-2550 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 28 - Assessment Luminary, Will Thalheimer, TiER1John Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Will Thalheimer, Principal at TiER1. Will details his 30-year journey to becoming a learning expert, which started as an instructional designer, trainer, and simulation architect. He explains which key findings from learning science we should put into practice, the four pillars of learning effectiveness, and the best way to evaluate how effective learning is.
2022-08-0433 min
The Edtech PodcastInnovations in early yearsThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Nathalie Lesselin, Founder and CEO, Kokorolingua, from Switzerland Marie Mérouze, CEO Marbotic, from France Sari Hurme-Mehtälä, Founder CEO, Kide Science, from Finland Dominika Gyanyi , Head of Education, BookrKids, from Hungary We talk about: The challenge and opportunity of technology in early years, and how to bring it back to hands-on learning The opportunity to leverage popular culture and storytelling in early years learning Developing an inherent love of learning without reliance on gamification This is episode four...
2022-07-2655 minThe Edtech PodcastInnovations in early yearsThanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with: Nathalie Lesselin, Founder and CEO, Kokorolingua, from Switzerland Marie Mérouze, CEO Marbotic, from France Sari Hurme-Mehtälä, Founder CEO, Kide Science, from Finland Dominika Gyanyi , Head of Education, BookrKids, from Hungary We talk about: The challenge and opportunity of technology in early years, and how to bring it back to hands-on learning The opportunity to leverage popular culture and storytelling in early years learning Developing an inherent love of learning without reliance on gamification This is episode four...
2022-07-2655 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 27 - Assessment Luminary, Siddhartha Gupta, Mercer | MettlJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary Siddhartha Gupta, CEO of Mercer | Mettl. Over the course of his career, Sid held key leadership positions at some of the most prestigious global IT companies. It was during that time that he discovered the niche of assessments and eventually moved to Mercer | Mettl. Sid shares his opinion on technology and bias, assessment innovation, and Mercer | Mettl's partnership with Questionmark for the upcoming Bring Your Own Proctor feature.
2022-07-1332 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 26 - Assessment Luminary, Suzanne Heiob, SAPJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary Suzanne Heiob, the Global Certification Product Owner of SAP, who began her journey with the company as a student. Among her responsibilities, she oversees the product roadmap and keeps an eye on market trends to ensure that they are adopted into the program. Suzanne shares her thoughts on the best practices and future of certification programs, along with discussing international challenges, the computer translation capability co-innovation with Questionmark, and the ITCC award it recently won.
2022-06-0827 minThe Edtech PodcastSchool Digital StrategiesOur thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with the amazing Madeleine Wolf, Founder and CEO, VisionYOU, Germany and Kadri Tuisk, Founder and CEO Clanbeat, Estonia. We talk about: What insights you uncover speaking to 300 headteachers in Germany How to think about the "wicked (complex) problem" of student wellbeing Plus, listener discounts for upcoming events, accerator deadlines and more... This is episode three from our new series with the Female Edtech Fellowship, a collaboration between the European Edtech Alliance and Supercharger Ventures to support the growth...
2022-05-1744 minThe Edtech PodcastSchool Digital StrategiesOur thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, I'm in conversation with the amazing Madeleine Wolf, Founder and CEO, VisionYOU, Germany and Kadri Tuisk, Founder and CEO Clanbeat, Estonia. We talk about: What insights you uncover speaking to 300 headteachers in Germany How to think about the "wicked (complex) problem" of student wellbeing Plus, listener discounts for upcoming events, accerator deadlines and more... This is episode three from our new series with the Female Edtech Fellowship, a collaboration between the European Edtech Alliance and Supercharger Ventures to support the growth...
2022-05-1744 minEdtech InsidersSpecial Episode: Postcards from ASU GSV (Part 1)Send us a textIn this special episode, Edtech Insiders hits the road and travels to San Diego for the ASU GSV conference, the biggest and most influential Edtech conferences in the US.Rather than a single interview, this episode contains no less than EIGHT short 'hallway' interviews with all variety of amazing Edtech and education founders and influencers. This episode focuses on innovators in the PK12 space; part two will focus on Higher Ed and workforce innovators. 1. John King Jr., former Secretary of Education for the US under President Obama a...
2022-04-131h 07
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2022-03-3157 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 25 - Assessment Luminary, Andre Allen, FifthTheoryJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Andre Allen, Managing Member and Executive Vice President of FifthTheory, who has over 23 years of continuous experience in the test publishing industry. Andre has pioneered many of the technologies that are the basis for many of the assessment delivery and scoring options for today. Andre shares how he got into assessment and discusses how you can assess leadership, admissions testing and how we can do better around diversity in testing.
2022-03-2929 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 24 - Assessment Luminary, Linda Anguish, SPHR, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)John Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Linda Anguish, SPHR, Director of Accreditation Services at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). She is responsible for the accreditation programs at ICE including the NCCA, ACAP and ICE’s newest accreditation program for ISO 17024 compliance. Linda shares how she got into assessment and credentialing and discusses the advantages of credentialing, the ICE certification program, diversity and the future of certification.
2022-02-2329 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 23 - Assessment Luminary, Stephen Sireci, UMass AmherstJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Stephen Sireci, Professor in the Psychometrics Program and Director, Center for Educational Assessment at University of Massachusetts Amherst. His work is well known in the world of assessment. Steve shares how he got into assessment and discusses his research around validity, the five sources for validity evidence and his good practice advice.
2022-01-2632 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 22 - Assessment Luminary, Jarrod Morgan, Meazure LearningJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Jarrod Morgan, Founder of ProctorU (now known as Meazure Learning) and Chief Strategy Officer. Jarrod has been a leader in the educational technology field for over 16 years. Jarrod shares how he got started in assessment and discusses all things proctoring, including where he sees proctoring going, good practices in remote proctoring and the human first approach.
2021-12-2128 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 21 - Assessment Luminary, Marten Roorda, Riiid LabsJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Marten Roorda, Chief Measurement and Learning Officer at AI and education company, Riiid Labs. Marten is a pioneer in educational technology, a leading innovator in computer-based testing, e-learning and adaptive learning and has an extensive background, which includes ACT, CITO and more. Marten shares how he got started in assessment and discusses how to use AI in assessment, adaptive learning and his best practice advice.
2021-11-0928 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 20 - Assessment Luminary, Alina von Davier, DuolingoJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Alina von Davier, Ph.D, Chief of Assessment at Duolingo. At Duolingo, Alina and her team operate at the forefront of computational psychometrics. Alina shares how she got into assessment and discusses how to make a high stakes test equitable with multiple instances, her experience as a female leader in the assessment space and her advice to people who want to progress in assessment.
2021-10-1333 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 19 - Assessment Luminary, Riz Khan, SAPJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary and "Learning Enthusiast," Riz Khan of SAP. Riz is Global COO and Vice President of Training and Adoption at SAP and frequently partners with CxOs, executives and leadership groups to help them understand the importance of corporate education and the power of user adoption. Riz shares his background in assessment and learning and discusses the value of investing in learning and training and how assessments fit in, his best practice advice and the future of learning and adoption.
2021-09-1529 minUnlocking the Potential of AssessmentsEp. 18 - Assessment Luminary, Gavin Cooney, LearnosityJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Gavin Cooney, CEO and co-Founder of Learnosity, the leading provider of assessment infrastructure for the learning industry. As you may have heard Learnosity recently acquired Questionmark. Gavin discusses how he got into assessment and dives into various topics, including the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in education, the trends he's noticed and how Questionmark and Leanosity fit together.
2021-08-1827 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 18 - Assessment Luminary, Gavin Cooney, LearnosityJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Gavin Cooney, CEO and co-Founder of Learnosity, the leading provider of assessment infrastructure for the learning industry. As you may have heard Learnosity recently acquired Questionmark. Gavin discusses how he got into assessment and dives into various topics, including the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in education, the trends he's noticed and how Questionmark and Leanosity fit together.
2021-08-1827 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 17 - Assessment Luminaries, Sharon Shrock and William CoscarelliJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminaries, Sharon Shrock and Bill Coscarelli, co-authors of award winning book "Criterion-Referenced Test Development." Sharon and Bill discuss how they got into assessment and tell the story of their book. The pair also shares patterns in testing they've seen working with various organizations and their advice.
2021-07-2731 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 16 - Assessment Luminary, Dr. Leanne Furby, National League for NursingJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Dr. Leanne Furby, Director of the Assessment Services Division at National League for Nursing. Leanne discusses how she got into assessments, talks about the assessment program at NLN and remote proctoring during COVID-19 and explains spaced learning and how it helps.
2021-06-1725 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 15 - Assessment Luminary, Akil Bello, FairTestJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Akil Bello, who is an expert in assessment reform. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Advocacy and Advancement at FairTest, the National Center for Fair and Open Testing. Akil discusses how he got interested in assessments and talks about his work with admissions tests, whether recruitment tests are fair and his thoughts on what the testing industry should be doing better.
2021-05-1927 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 14 - Assessment Luminary, Helen Baron, Psychometric Test DevelopmentJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Helen Baron, who is an expert in psychometric measurement and assessment. Helen works with test publishers and employers on developing tests and assessment processes. Helen discusses how she got into assessment, and dives into her time at SHL, the different types of assessments used in recruiting and where personality tests come in and her work on assessment standards.
2021-04-2027 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 13 - Assessment Luminary, Wendy Kirkpatrick, Kirkpatrick PartnersJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Wendy Kirkpatrick, President and Founder of Kirkpatrick Partners. As a global driving force of the use and implementation of the Kirkpatrick Model, Wendy leads companies to measurable success through training and evaluation. Wendy discusses how she got into training and assessments, and dives into the four levels of evaluation, why level three is the most important and how to measure behavior and her tips for evaluating training while remote working.
2021-03-0932 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 12 - Assessment Luminary, Chris Norton, Mentor GroupJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Chris Norton, Director at Mentor Group, a global sales transformation company based in UK. Chris shares his background and experience with assessments and discusses the value and best practice advice on using assessments in the sales space, the new Questionmark B2B Sales Qualification by Mentor Group and the future of digital selling.
2021-02-1031 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 11 - Assessment Luminary, Bernt Nilsen, DatakortetJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Bernt Nilsen, founder of Datakoret (ECDL Norway) and Norsk Test, the leading test developer and supplier of national certification programs in Norway. Bernt discusses how he got into the assessment world and shares what's important when running a testing service business, his best practice advice for creating high-stakes assessments and the value in anonymous testing.
2021-01-1227 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 10 - Assessment Luminary, Alan Thiemann, Attorney and General Counsel to ATPJohn Kleeman is joined by renowned attorney, Alan Thiemann of Hans Santos, PLLC and General Counsel to the Assocation of Test Publishers (ATP). Alan discusses how he got into testing and his role at ATP and dives into topics such as privacy and remote proctoring, how to avoid being taken to court for a bad test and testing controversies in the US.
2020-11-2428 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 9 - Assessment Luminary, Liberty Munson, MicrosoftJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Liberty Munson, who is the Senior Psychometrician for Microsoft. Liberty discussess how she got into assessments, why people stay in jobs, the value of certifications and the future assessments, among other topics. Liberty also shares her aha! moment - listen to hear more!
2020-09-0933 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 8 - Assessment Luminary, Jim Holm, ExamityJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Jim Holm, CEO of Examity, the leading solution for learning validation and test security. Jim discusses how he got into his current role and the challenges he's faced with COVID-19, and dives into remote proctoring, including the value, his best practice advice, the future of proctoring and his views on artificial intelligence and proctoring.
2020-07-2230 min
e-Assessment Association PodcastAssessment and COVID-19 - Episode 4, Two Years in Two Months. Insights from the e-Assessment Association CommunityIn the fourth episode of a new podcast series by the eAA we welcome guests from the e-Assessment Association Community and discuss the impact of COVID-19.
eAA board member, Gareth A Hopkins from City & Guilds, talks to Gavin Cooney, CEO at Learnosity, and Kerry Williams, Vice President Certification at PSI Services about the impact of COVID-19.
In this episode, Gareth discusses with his guests different patterns that have emerged from across the globe following the pandemic. Gavin uses assessment data from Learnosity to illustrate the trends they have witnessed and how different assessment models have succeeded, whilst others have floundered.
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2020-06-0942 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 7 - Assessment Luminary, Paul Crump, Cambridge AssessmentJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Paul Crump of Cambridge Assessment, the non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge that develops and delivers examinations and tests around the world through their three exam boards. Crump discusses his background in assessments and dives into the Thinking Skills testing initiated by Cambridge Assessment and his best practice advice for those creating questions and assessment.
2020-05-1928 minBeyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 6 - Assessment Luminary, Sue Martin, Certification ExpertHost, John Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Sue Martin, a pioneer in the assessment industry responsible for implementing the first test center network in Europe. Sue shares her story and advice on transforming certification programs. Discover the five most important considerations when setting up your certification program.
2020-04-1529 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 5 - Assessment Luminary, William G Harris, ATPJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, William G Harris, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP), the leading international organization for publishers of assessment programs. G Harris discusses his background in assessments and dives into his advice for those starting out in assessments, the importance of validity in assessments and the different sets of standards for testing, among other topics.
2020-03-1726 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 4 - Assessment Luminary, Dave Foster, CaveonJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Dave Foster, CEO of Caveon, the first test security company. Dave is a psychologist, psychometrician and recognized luminary in the measurement industry. In this episode, Dave discusses his background in assessments and dives into the main risks and threats of testing, his recommendations on the key measures you should take with test security and how statistical analysis fits into this, among other topics.
2020-02-1827 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 3 - Assessment Luminary, Steve Dept, cApStAnJohn Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Steve Dept, CEO and founding partner of cApStAn, a high-profile language service provider. Steve received his education in English, Dutch, French and German but he is essentially an autodidact and a field practitioner. In this episode, Steve discusses his background in assessments and dives into good practice advice for translating tests, including the translation process, translation technology and other translation resources.
2020-01-1437 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 2 - Assessment Luminary, Steve Lay, QuestionmarkJohn Kleeman is joined by one of Questionmark's product managers, Steve Lay. Steve is an expert on scalable, computerized assessment and integration between systems, and has ensured that the million of assessments delivered by Questionmark are robust and scalable. He is also active in the IMS and other e-learning standards groups. In this episode, John dives into many topics with Steve including the impact of technology on the assessment process, QTI and LTI and proctoring.
2019-12-0434 min
Beyond the Score with John KleemanEp. 1 - Assessment Luminary, Jim Parry, Compass ConsultantsHost, John Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Jim Parry, who has over 40 years of experience as a course designer, developer and instructor. Jim discusses his 12-year tenure at the Coast Guard as a civilian employee as the Test Development and e-testing Manager, during which he guided the move from paper to online testing for the entire Coast Guard.
2019-11-0135 min