The EdNorth EdTech Podcast

CheckIT Learning – CEO – Joe LaCasse – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:24:05 +0000

Join Dave Swerdlick as he talks with Joe LaCosse, CEO at CheckIT Learning.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational, entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

U of M Senior Fellow - David Nguyen - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:50:15 +0000

Guest: David Nguyen: Edson W. Spencer Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Senior Fellow, Director of Graduate Studies – Minors, TLI Faculty, Technological Leadership Institute.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors.

Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational, entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick
The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission
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Founder and President – MNSBIR, INC – Pat Dillion – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:08:14 +0000

Guest: Pat Dillon. MNSBIR, Inc. delivers business and technical assistance to startups and small businesses to secure federal SBIR and STTR to research, develop and commercialize novel technologies into new products and services for social and economic impacts.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration, and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment, and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission
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U OF M – Alisha Wackerle-Hollman – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:48:25 +0000

Guest: Alisha Wackerle-Hollman is the Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology & Director of Transactional Research at The Center Applied Research Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota. EDNORTH EDTECH PODCAST.

Skillquest – CEO – Corbin Fonville – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:48:20 +0000

Guest: Corbin Fonville, CEO of Skillquest

Gen Z is bored when it comes to education. They’d rather me doing or creating something cool, not sitting in a classroom learning things they couldn’t care less about. There are a million things distracting us from learning real skills and everyone deserves to enjoy learning and have something to show for their education. Skillquest.io

Link to the discord bot mentioned in the show: Skillquest Bot

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors.

Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

V Box – Founder – Valerie Nelson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:52:14 +0000

*WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS MATERIAL OF A SEXUAL NATURE – LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED*

Guest: V Box Founder Valerie Nelson. A Beta.MN participant, “V Box” is taking off, and we’re not surprised. Their subscription service comes in a “box”. Enjoy the conversation. TheVBox.co

EdNorth.org – is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth EdTech Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX-MMXXI Used by permission

Impacks - Founder - Claire Richards - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 13 May 2022 13:44:12 +0000

Guest: Claire Richards of Impacks, a St. Cloud, Minnesota company that exists to give schools a platform to fundraise while simultaneously offering a convenient and quality school supply shopping experience to families.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

CatapultED – CEO -Kristin Daniels – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:47:05 +0000

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

Pathway Forward – Founder – Qiana Hicks – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:47:37 +0000

Guest: Qiana Hicks, founder of Pathway Forward, Using innovation and technology to help youth achieve. An inspiring conversation.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

Capstone – President – Scott Sustacek – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:24:38 +0000

New EdNorth #EdTech #Podcast. Guest: Capstone Publishing President: Scott Sustacek. Available Everywhere including clicking below. #publishing #Robert Coughlan #pebblego #digitaleducation

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

Vivacity Tech – CEO – Eli Maloley – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:51:40 +0000

Chromebooks rule school, and in less than 4-years, Eli Maloley and Vivacity Tech have become one of the largest sellers of Chromebooks and accessories in the K-12 space. Listen and learn how he did it.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX – Used by permission

Global Expansion Strategies – CEO – Michael Spencer – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:37:38 +0000

Guest: Michael E. Spencer – Global Expansion Strategies

Ready to take YOUR EDTECH company worldwide? We may have the answer.

Host: Dave Swerdlick
The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
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Director of MackinMaker at Mackin – Ethan Heise – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:23:00 +0000

Guest: Ethan Heise – Director of MackinMaker, offering a large collection of Maker products, exclusive Maker kits, and a robust collection of Maker books to support STEM initiatives.

Purveyors of customized and personalized services, products, and solutions, Mackin provides cutting-edge educational materials, one-source ordering, and unequaled services worldwide.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX-MMXXI Used by permission

Assessment Systems CEO and CPO – Nate Thompson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:10:32 +0000

Guest: CEO – CPO at Assessment Systems – Nate Thompson. Assessment Systems provide software and training consulting services to help organizations make better assessments using psychometrics, AI and a whole lot more.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors.

Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick
The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX-MMXXI Used by permission.
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6th Grade Teacher - Lori Mallory - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 25 May 2021 18:21:50 +0000

What's it like to be a teacher during Covid times? Our guest is Lori Mallory, a 6th grade middle school teacher in the Twin Cities metro. With over 28-years of experience in the classroom, you'd think she's seen it all, until Covid-19 hit. We discuss this unprecedented school year and how teachers faced many challenges thrown at them. From remote learning, to in-person, student issues, curriculum, successes, opportunities... We also talk about the technology used in and outside the classroom and some of her favorites. ©MMXXI EdNorth.org - All Rights Reserved - For Personal Use Only

Ouriginal President – Eric Gibbs – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:01:34 +0000

Plagiarism is being used now more than ever in the educational sector. Eric Gibbs, President of Ouriginal shares a very unique insight inside of the student culture and the technology that is currently being used.

You’ll also her the EdNorth EdTech Podcast “theme song” in its entirety. The track “Life Goes On” was written by host Dave Swerdlick, who plays all instruments and uses his gravelly vocal style in this pop-flavored rough demo.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors.

Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, the focus is on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out the calendar of events and join in on the conversation. Details: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX-MMXXI Used by permission

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VP Assessment Products at Renaissance Learning – Andy Frost – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:53:08 +0000

Guest: Andy Frost – VP Assessment Products at Renaissance Learning. Some of Andy’s Expertises: Executive Leadership, Product Strategy & Roadmap, and Product Lifecycle Management & Analytics.

Links: PLATO@50: PLATO Learning System Software
The Friendly Orange Glow
EdNorth.org

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

Host: Dave Swerdlick
The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX-MMXXI Used by permission.
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UR Turn – CEO and Founder – Angie Eilers – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:17:46 +0000

Guest: Angie Eilers – CEO and Founder of UR Turn

UR Turn provides students (and parents) 24/7 clarity around where they stand, the agency to visualize their future, and the support needed to stay on track to achieving their goals.

Education Product Leader – Margaret Jaques-Leslie – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:30:35 +0000

Guest: College Possible Director Catalyze - Margaret Leslie-Jaques. Learn about her amazing career path in the Education and Technology space and great tips for new startups to think about. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities. If you're in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios - Minneapolis, MN. Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX Used by permission. ©MMXXI EdNorth.org - All Rights Reserved - For Personal Use Only

Exploration High – Nathan Strenge – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:03:12 +0000

Guest: Nathan Strenge: Co-Founder Exploration High School, U.S. Country Lead HundrED, and Sr. Learning Designer at Fielding International.
Host: Dave Swerdlick
EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.
If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org
The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.
Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX Used by permission
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Connection Zoo Co-Founder Kjirsten Mickesh - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:53:44 +0000

Kjirsten Mickesh shares her start-up story; Connection Zoo, a game-based product geared towards elementary-aged school children. Learn how Connection Zoo helps empower kids and improve their well-being through human connection. We talk about the “pivot” and numerous opportunities that have been discovered during this Covid – 19, Coronavirus period. Kjirsten also has many other talents, and you’ll learn about the coaching, consulting, speaking and workshops she offers to individuals and organizations through ConnectHuman.

Website: ConnectionZoo.com

Company: ConnectHuman

The EdNorth EdTech Podcast is Hosted and Produced by longtime EdNorth member: Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios and StoryCub – Children’s “Video Picture Books”.

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If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

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BetterYou – CEO – Sean Higgins – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:50:00 +0000

We Think This Kid Has A Future

Guest: BetterYou CEO Sean Higgins. BetterYou is a digital coach that allows individuals to maximize their time and stay focused on goals that matter. Learn how Sean received funding from multiple sources, his exit from his first start, and how he’s doing it all again. Sean has a deep background for someone who is as young as he is. (We’ll tell you his age somewhere in the podcast). Learn about his path that lead him to where he is today.

Learn more about BetterYou:

https://www.BetterYou.ai

https://www.instagram.com/betteryoumn/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/betteryou

Hosted by Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios, located in Minneapolis, MN and StoryCub – Read Aloud Storytime Built for Kids 2-8.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

Capstone Publishing Special Projects Coordinator – Maerin Coughlan – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Thu, 07 May 2020 20:47:23 +0000

Maerin Coughlan, Special Projects Coordinator at Capstone Publishing is our guest. Helping children develop a love of reading and learning, no matter their ability level, is at the heart at what Capstone Publishing does. Their passion for creating inspired learning has made Capstone a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers. Capstone Publishing content comes in a variety of print and digital formats including board books, picture books, interactive books, apps, audio and databases. Whether print, online, or new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children and young adults with the content they love.

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

EdNorth Founder and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP – Steve Wellvang – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:46:57 +0000

Guest: EdNorth Founder and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP – Steve Wellvang – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

Learn about the history and much more from founder, Steve Wellvang.

EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors.

Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, this organization focuses on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN.

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Creatively Focused Founder and CEO Elizabeth Orme – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 04:47:58 +0000

Creatively Focused

“To empower educators with innovative and intentional strategies and skills to do the meaningful and critical work of improving outcomes for students The key to school programming success is a clear action plan that balances people and process. That’s why Creatively Focused collaborates with our clients to create and implement focused, thoughtful action plans that meet compliance requirements and support the distinct needs of student populations. Creatively Focused serves a diverse portfolio of charter schools, independent school districts, and district cooperatives, including classical academies, first-year charters and college preparatory programs.”

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Fielding International Founding Partner Randy Fielding – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:32:42 +0000

Designing Schools Across the World

Randall (Randy) Fielding , founding partner at Fielding International is our guest on the EdNorth EdTech Podcast.Transforming Education by Design, Fielding International is an award-winning, global leader in education planning and architectural design. Previously known as Fielding Nair International (FNI), Fielding builds and renovates school facilities for today and tomorrow with one primary goal in mind — to improve learning. They help our school clients vision and build innovative Learning Communities, Maker Spaces and iLabs that support student-directed learning.

$10 Billion Worth of School Work on over $10 billion worth of schools over the last 17 years. 15+ International Awards: Schools that Fielding International has planned and/or designed have won multiple international planning and design awards for excellence. These awards recognize not just quality architecture, but vastly improved educational outcomes as well. Click here for samples of their award-winning work.

If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org

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Kidblog Founder and CEO Matt Hardy - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:20:00 +0000

From elementary school teacher to an entrepreneur EdTech success.

Teachers in over 70 countries trust Kidblog to share student writing with a real audience.

Kidblog provides K-12 teachers with tools to safely publish student writing. Teachers can monitor all activity within a community of authors. Posts can even be public, but nothing goes live until a teacher approves it.
This empowers students to write with a meaningful purpose for a real audience. Connect with other classes down the hallway, across your district, or around the world. Students practice digital citizenship within a secure environment.
Listen and Subscribe on Your Favorite Player. About EdNorth: EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities. If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN. Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXIX Used by permission. ©MMXX EdNorth.org – All Rights Reserved – For Personal Use Only.

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FlipGrid Director of Community Joey Taralson - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:11:00 +0000

FlipGrid – From Startup to Microsoft.

Flipgrid is simple. Engage and empower every voice in classrooms by recording and sharing short, awesome videos A social learning platform for PreK to PhD learners. Grids are the meeting place for classrooms, schools, departments or any learning community to discuss topics. Teachers create “grids” to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called “topics,” and students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Students are then able to respond to one another, creating a “web” of discussion. The students use whiteboards to complete the work, recording themselves on Flipgrid. FlipGrid was acquired by Microsoft in 2018, while retaining all staff. About EdNorth: EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on the region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, EdNorth focuses on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities. If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minnesota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN. Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX Used by permission. ©MMXX EdNorth.org – All Rights Reserved – For Personal Use Only.

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Edji CEO Corbin Fonville – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:27:00 +0000

Edji gets students engaged.

Edji is a versatile educational tool that combines reading and collaborative annotations to create a unique classroom discussion focused on a text. Edji is completely free for any teacher to try, and students do not need an account to start reading and annotating. LEARN MORE: Visit Edji.it – About EdNorth: EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on the region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, EdNorth focuses on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities. If you’re in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St, Paul, Minneota, be sure to check out our calendar of events and join in on the conversation. You can find all the details at: EdNorth.org. The EdNorth Podcast is produced by Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis, MN. Original theme music written and performed by Dave Swerdlick ©MMXX Used by permission. ©MMXX EdNorth.org – All Rights Reserved – For Personal Use Only.

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FANschool Founder Eric Nelson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

ednorthpodcast@gmail.com (EdNorth.org) — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Eric Nelson of FANschool is a great example how the EdTech community contributes.

Presenting at Educelerate in Chicago helped his EdTech Startup move forward, and is currently being used at schools in all 50 states in addition to reaching an international audience.

The FANschool fantasy sports-like games turn students into FANs of daily current events habits. FANschool is designed to be empowering and flexible so teachers don’t have to download anything, can use it however they want, and incorporate any other learning content they want. Learn more about FANschool at: https://www.fanschool.org/

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