Tech in EdTech
Tech In EdTech improves the dialogue between education leaders and the innovators shaping edtech. This is your go-to show for actionable ideas and solutions that make digital learning not just possible, but effective, practical, and inclusive.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Blind Spot Holding Back Higher Ed's Future
What does it take to put career services at the center of the college experience? Christine Cruz‑Vergara, Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake, joins Eric Stano to unpack why higher ed’s val…
Building EdTech Through a Neurodiverse Lens
Students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences are often underserved by traditional school systems. Diana Heldfond, Founder and CEO of Parallel Learning, joins Tech In EdTech to unpack …
Building a Workforce That Bends, Not Breaks
As AI, automation, and talent shortages reshape the future of work, Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild, offers a clear, practical roadmap for building teams that bend, but don’t break. In this episode, she sha…
Proof Over Play: The New Rules for EdTech Engagement
Vadim Polikov, CEO of Legends of Learning, joins Dipesh Jain to explore what it takes to make game-based learning effective in K–12. He breaks down the difference between gamification and true game-b…
CTE 2.0: Scaling Hands-On Skills for Global EdTech Market
In this episode, Adam Reid, Online CTE Teacher at Anchorage School District, joins Sean Strathy and talks about what it takes to run effective virtual Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. H…
Rethinking Knowledge Mastery in a Skill-Centric World
In this episode, Brainscape CEO Andrew Cohen joins Olivia Lara-Gresty and talks about how edtech products can better support serious learners preparing for high-stakes exams and certifications. Find …
Rewriting the Future of Work, Skills, and Hands-On Learning
In this episode, Olivia sits down with Sara Leoni, CEO of Ziplines Education, to talk about what learners truly need: credentials that carry weight, hands-on simulations that reflect real work, not b…
From Band-Aids to Breakthroughs: Rethinking Innovation in Education
Dr. Annalies Corbin, CEO of the PAST Foundation and author of Hacking School, brings an anthropologist’s lens to educational change. In this episode, she breaks down why many EdTech initiatives fail …
The Hardest Conversation About Schools We Need to Have: School Safety, Technology, and Tough Decisions
How do you protect a school from threats you can’t predict? Philip Selton, CEO of Lockdown Experts, unpacks the realities behind school safety technology - what works, what doesn’t, and what most peo…
The Future of Social Emotional Learning: Access, Agency, and Action
In this episode of Tech in EdTech, Sean Strathy sits down with Jason Kahn, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Mightier, to explore how digital play can power real emotional growth in children. They…
Slowing Down to Move Forward: AI Done Right in Schools
Nathan Holbert, Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, talks about the thoughtful integration of AI and other technologies into education. The conversation goes beyond AI’s “wo…
Beyond the Buzzwords: Delivering Real Impact in Workforce Education
Juanita Soranno, Head of Impact at Cengage and founder of Code Connect, has an insightful discussion with Laura Hakala about delivering real impact in workforce education. Drawing from her personal e…
Building Better Universities: Lessons from an Innovative Model
Christine Looser, Senior Academic Director of Minerva Project, shares insights on transforming higher education through active, skills-based learning and institutional partnerships. She discusses Min…
AI, Accountability, and the Big Education Shift Ahead
Anna Edwards, Co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer of Whiteboard Advisors discusses current trends and future directions in education policy and technology. She shares insights on federal education …
Professional Learning That Moves the Needle: Insights for K12 Leaders
In this episode, Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, discusses transforming professional development in education. Matthew shares how districts can move beyond one-off training days to create ongoi…
Exploring AI, Assessment Gaps, and K12 Innovation
In this episode, Dan Cogan-Drew, Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at Newsela, shares insights on how technology can genuinely support teachers and make learning more engaging for students. Dan d…
AI for Learner Re-Engagement, Critical Thinking, and Curriculum Design in Higher Ed
In this episode, Dr. Dax Parcells, Ed.D., Chair of Education, Psychology, and Sociology at Palm Beach State College, shares his experience integrating AI into higher education. He discusses the impac…
Balancing Innovation and Practicality in Curriculum Design
Sam Nelson, Director of Technical Curriculum at Multiverse, discusses the intersection of technology and curriculum design in the context of apprenticeships and workforce training. Sam offers valuabl…
Unpacking What EdChoice and ESAs Mean to EdTech
Morgan Camu, Head of Programs at Outschool.org, dives deep into the world of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and their impact on edtech in this episode. She offers unique insights into how these pr…
Bridging AI, DEI, and Digital Accessibility for an Inclusive Future
This episode of the Tech in EdTech podcast features an insightful conversation with Dr. Sambhavi Chandrasekhar, Global Accessibility Lead at D2L, and Rishi. Dr. Chandrasekhar shares her extensive exp…