Podcast
EdTech Startup Showcase
Hosted by BE Podcast Network · EN
This series shines a spotlight on the innovative edtech companies working to make a difference for students and educators.
Through conversations with the founders and CEOs, partner organizations, and the educators who are using their products in schools today, listeners hear about solutions relevant to their chronic challenges and opportunity-expanding ideas to go into uncharted directions.
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Data is the Differentiator — AI to Support 504s and IEPs with Marlee Strawn
Jan 29, 202500:33:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we welcome back Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn for a deep conversation about developing "good AI" that solves pressing challenges for educators. Marlee and Scott discuss:Going from teacher to administrator to founderStarting Scholar Education and building BaxterBotGenerating meaningful data insightsPutting real education expertise and context behind the dataAn AI tool with a purpose - supporting students with 504s and IEPsProviding actionable steps for parents to support their childWhat Marlee has learned in the first 18 months of entrepreneurshipAbout Scholar EducationScholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a suite of AI tools designed to deliver a personalized learning environment, with a specific focus on implementing and tracking accommodations for ESE, 504, and ELL students. Learn more at https://www.joinscholar.com About today’s guestMarlee Strawn's career started as a high school teacher and reached a significant milestone when she became the founding principal of the top-performing charter high school in the seventh largest district in the nation. Following her successful tenure as principal, Marlee transitioned to a new role in the education technology sector. As the Co-Founder and Head of Education at Scholar Education, Marlee leads the development of an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform designed to eliminate administrative burdens for teachers. She was also recently selected as a 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow. About today’s hostScott Schuette is a Learning and Development Executive with years of experience driving the creation of innovative, multi-million dollar learning platforms and education programs for major corporate enterprise companies. He is cohost of The Fabulous Learning Nerds, a podcast sharing new ideas, learning tools, approaches and technology that increase learner engagement and impact — All while having FUN! Listen to the show and subscribe here: https://fabulouslearningnerds.transistor.fm
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Using career exploration to give kids hope for the future with Dr. Shannon Putman
Jan 15, 202500:23:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Barb Flowers speaks with Dr. Shannon Putman. Shannon is owner of Putman XR Consulting, focusing on immersive technology education, training, and support. She was a special education teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) for 15 years. Hear their conversation about:Using VR for virtual field trips and job shadowingUnderstanding how virtual reality gives students the real experience of different jobs that are otherwise hard to access (such as working on wind turbines)Connecting with professional mentors through immersive technologyGiving students of various backgrounds exposure to a range of careersGiving kids hope about their options for the futureAdvice for teachers to get familiar with new technologyAbout today’s hostBarb Flowers is a certified Life Coach and former Elementary Principal with a PhD in K-12 leadership from Kent State University. She is host of the following podcasts:The Principal’s Handbook — Lessons on communication, time management, overcoming overwhelm, and more, designed to help school leaders become more confident and well-rounded. The Teacher Burnout Podcast — This show explores the complex issue of teacher burnout and shares practical solutions to support your well-being and reignite your passion for education.About Be More ColorfulBe More Colorful, based in Fargo, North Dakota specializes in immersive technology solutions for solving workforce development problems. Co-founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Katie Chaussee, the company has been at the forefront of creating immersive media solutions that help people make better decisions about where they choose to live, learn, work and play. Learn more:https://www.bemorecolorful.com https://www.facebook.com/careerviewxr https://www.facebook.com/bemorecolorful https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerviewxr https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-more-colorful https://www.instagram.com/bemorecolorful https://twitter.com/bemorecolorful https://www.tiktok.com/@bemorecolorful
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