This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Audrey O’Clair and Meredith Allen, the Educational Specialist and Sales Enablement Manager of Soundtrap at Spotify. On this episode, our guests talks about the audio recording web platform Soundtrap and how it is being utilized to spark creativity in students. Our guests also talk about the future of audio innovation in K-12 education and the various features that their platform offers. Tune in!

You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.soundtrap.com/


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Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Nader Hamda, the Chief Executive Officer at Ozobot. On this episode, Nader talks about Ozobot and the services they provide. Nader also talks about learning mechanisms and tools that Ozobot offers to ensure effective outcomes. Tune in!

You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://ozobot.com/

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Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about critical strategies in SEL and also discusses best practices on how to implement effective SEL throughout school closures. Ryan shares an article that talks about how teachers can effectively identify mental health stressors within students in the remote learning setting. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.wallacefoundation.org/news-and-media/press-releases/pages/report-offers-early-lessons-from-schools-afterschool-programs-implementing-sel-supports-for-students.aspx

https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-sel-programs-benefit-from-partnerships-adults-understanding-of-ow/587415/

https://www.educationdive.com/news/how-to-detect-mental-health-issues-in-remote-students/586967/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about results from a Snapchat study about students rethinking their career plans due the impacts of COVID-19. Ryan shares an article that talks about the Common Application removing questions that required college applicants to disclose their disciplinary and criminal history. Tune in!

Articles:

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-shares-new-research-into-evolving-approaches-to-education/586949/

https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/blog/back-to-school-takes-on-a-new-meaning-for-snapchatters

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/common-app-removes-school-discipline-question-from-college-application-301142324.html

https://educationpost.org/heres-why-dumping-the-discipline-question-on-the-common-app-really-matters/

https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2020-10-13/school-suspension-data-shows-glaring-disparities-in-discipline-by-race



Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah shares an article talks about ways to improve course offerings for students to ensure that girls and students of color are included in STEM programing. Ryan shares an article that talks about effective ways to facilitate a more organized political discussion among students in civics classes remotely.

Articles:

https://www.educationdive.com/news/million-girls-moonshot-aims-to-bring-1m-girls-into-school-stem-programs/585931/
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/09/21/talking-civics-in-remote-classes-in-2020.html

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Justin Riley, the Chief Executive Officer at Impero Software. On this episode, Justin talks about his work at Impero Software and the services they provide. Justin also talks about student data privacy and how Impero addresses all classroom technological needs. Tune in!

You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.imperosoftware.com/us/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the challenges of servicing immigrant families, English language learners, and special education students remotely. The hosts discuss how the digital divide and inequities have significantly impacted low-income families and disadvantaged groups. The panel also shares their thoughts on ways to close this divide. Tune in!

Articles:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/09/23/novel-proposal-help-millions-kids-struggling-with-online-school/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah shares an article from EdWeek that talks about the challenges schools are facing to resume music instruction in the physical classroom. Ryan shares a few articles that talk about concerns when requiring students to turn on their cameras during virtual learning.

Articles:
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/08/24/will-coronavirus-silence-school-bands-and-choirs.html
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/reasons-online-students-should-be-able-to-keep-webcam-off.html
https://www.edutopia.org/article/engaging-students-virtual-instruction-camera

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah shares a article that talks about the future of education post COVID-19 and how education can emerge stronger than ever before. Ryan shares an article that talks about school protocols to effectively manage student discipline once schools reopen. Tune in!

Articles:
https://www.brookings.edu/research/beyond-reopening-schools-how-education-can-emerge-stronger-than-before-covid-19/
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56393/why-student-voice-is-critical-for-managing-discipline-when-schools-reopen

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program this week is Danielle Sullivan, National Director, Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates. Danielle talks about the implementation of digital content versus the value of note taking to retain information. Danielle also talks about Curriculum Associates and the benefits of integrating both new and old school learning modalities into the classroom. Tune in!

You can find out more about our guests’ work by visiting https://www.curriculumassociates.com/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)

Producer: Ross Ulysse