EdUp EdTech, hosted by Holly Owens

On the 26th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sa Dao, the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kokomo 24/7. During this episode, we chat about how Kokomo 24/7 is helping people get back to work and back to school all while making the process simple and keeping data safe.

More About Sa

Sa’s education and career started in health and wellness. His focus has always been on community well-being and public safety. As mental health and wellness became more of a focus, especially in education, Sa began pivoting more of his work toward healthcare in education.

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On the 25th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Kevin Allen, the CEO, and Founder of EI Games. During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Kevin and EI Games are doing in the world of emotional intelligence and gamification.  Their games are story-based, completely customizable, and award-winning!

More About Kevin

Kevin describes himself as a former sensitive and emotional kid. Over time, he has found his empathy to be a gift and as a great leadership skill. At the beginning of his career, Kevin was in advertising for 30 years. After writing a successful book, he began speaking and teaching on emotional intelligence in selling. The idea of “bottling” Kevin’s teachings in emotional intelligence and turning his ideas into a game led to the founding of EI Games in 2015.

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On the 24th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Dr. Barbi Honeycutt. She’s the host of the Lecture Breakers Podcast and an entrepreneur celebrating 10 years of working for herself. During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Barbi is doing for faculty development and professional development. She also shares some tips for others who may be looking into the world of freelancing.

More About Barbi

For the past 20 years, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt has facilitated thousands of professional development events for educators from around the world and it all started with an internship at a local teaching center. From intern to office administrator, to director, Barbi worked her way up there. It was in those workshops at the teaching center that she helped organize that led her to her passion for creating effective and engaging learning experiences. She eventually left that teaching center and turned her work into her own, full-time business.

Check out more about Dr. Barbi Honeycutt by going to: https://barbihoneycutt.com/pages/about

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On the 23rd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Anthony Rotoli, CEO of Terra Dotta, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Anthony and Terra Dotta are doing to support traveling learners.

More About Anthony

Anthony joined Terra Dotta about 2 years ago. Before then, he started his career with positions rooted in supporting and serving customers, first in technical support and then in EdTech for the past 20 years. At Terra Dotta, he brings that focus to support customers and find solutions.

Check out more about Terra Dotta by going to: https://www.terradotta.com/about.html

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On the 22nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with the amazing Girija Ramapriya, CEO and Founder of Brazen Learning. Did you know that 29% of students are not engaged and 24% of students are actively disengaged? Those are some pretty big stats! During this episode, we chat about all the wonderful things Girija and her team at Brazen Learning are doing to engage learners. 

More About Girija 

Girija began her career as a teacher, then, after a career pivot and completing grad school, she was drawn back to it. At Brazen Learning she applies her teaching and entrepreneurial skills to designing creative technology solutions that can change the education experience and positively impact students (brazenlearning.com).

Check out more about Brazen Learning by going to: https://www.brazenlearning.com/about

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Episode Overview

On the 21st episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the honor to speak with Darren Thompson, Diversity Engineer from Diverse City. During this episode, we talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the responsibility we all share in making our world more DEI-friendly. Darren discusses what they are doing at DiverseCity to transform company cultures, lower perceived exclusion, and strengthen DEI initiatives. 

Check out DiverseCity by going to - https://www.diversecity.app/

More Darren & DiverseCity 

From Darren's LinkedIn Profile: 

5 quick Darren facts:

Diverse City, How It Works - https://www.diversecity.app/how-diversecity-works/

How to Connect

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Episode Overview On the 19th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with the amazing, talented, and fantastic AJ Ferrill, Project Consultant for Instructure. In this episode, you will hear about all the extraordinary things Instructure is doing with Portfolium in helping students create dynamic e-portfolios to take with them as they step into their careers. AJ is high-energy and has a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to using tools in the career space. You will love getting to know all about him and Portfolium in this episode. It’s time for students to engage in an easy (and FREE!) tool that allows them to manage, boost, and showcase all their skills. Sign up for your Portfolium account today- https://portfolium.com/join More About AJ & Portfolium Bio: AJ Ferrill is a Project Consultant for Implementation for both Canvas & Portfolium. He has led implementation efforts where he has worked with over a hundred institutions to provide technical support, training, and project management consulting to help make their initiatives a success. Prior to working for Instructure, he was a Faculty Support and Development Associate for Ashford University for 8.5yrs. In his spare time, you can find him on the golf course, spending time with daughter Lauren, and cheering on the USA Women's National Water Polo Team.:) With Portfolium’s free Folio Network, you can build an impressive online portfolio showcasing your learning achievements. When you leave school, your Folio follows, so you can add new wins and experiences as you complete internships and volunteer work, acquire new skills, and land jobs. You’ll also be able to connect and network with other Folio users (’cause as we all know, career success is often about who you know). 

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On the 20th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with my favorite ID nerd, Dr. Luke Hobson. During this episode, we chat about all things Instructional Design (ID) from answering interview questions to what technologies IDs should know and know well! If you don’t know Luke you should and this is your sign.

Luke also has his own podcast where he recently interviewed the amazing Tim Slade, check it out - https://drlukehobson.com/podcast. If you have not yet checked out you need to check out Luke’s Instructional Design Institute by going to: https://instructionaldesigninstitute.mykajabi.com/. He has some amazing content! 

More About Dr. Luke Hobson From his site (https://drlukehobson.com/):

 I’m a Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of the Instructional Design Institute. My life is online learning and I love sharing my experiences with other instructional designers and teachers! My philosophy on learning comes from MIT, which is mens et manus or mind and hand. I believe in providing you with practical applications and helping you develop real tangible skills. I’ve been told that my superpower is being able to take complex ideas and translate them into simple lessons. That’s why my podcast and blog have quick steps for you to take to work on your craft. My students come from all walks of life. I’ve designed courses for engineers at NASA to busy Moms and Dads who are working full time. No matter what course I’m designing, I follow Universal Design for Learning as a framework to overcome barriers and provide flexibility. What I care about the most is the online learning experience and providing every opportunity for students to learn. I have a BA in Graphic Design, an MS in Marketing, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD) with my research focused on online Millennial Generation students and how they perceived their relationships with online Academic Advisors. On a personal note, I’m a husband, dog dad, musician, and a health and fitness nut. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to nerd out! 

How to Connect Connect with Luke on LinkedIn & Follow Luke on Social Media |Facebook | YouTube | Twitter 

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Episode Overview

On the 18th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had an extraordinary conversation with Beau McCoy, Founder, and CEO of SOLcademy. In this episode, you will hear about Beau’s mission to decentralize education and share resources across institutions, organizations, and educators around the world. Beau discusses his mission to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to all parts of the education system.

More About Beau McCoy & SOLcademy

From LinkedIn - Beau is an entrepreneur who led the fastest growing software company in the history of EdTech, which had a successful 9-figure exit in 2018. He leverages his experience as a Software Developer and IT Director to deliver industry-leading revenue growth and cultural results. He is the proud Founder and CEO of SOLacademy.

SOLcademy is an education technology platform that aims to ensure that no student gets left behind in the era of distance learning by helping to reduce teacher burnout, bridging the achievement gap, and supporting continuity of learning SOLcademy is an educational short-format video platform that is distraction-free & ad-free.

How to Connect

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Episode Overview

On the 17th episode of EdUp EdTech, I was humbled by the conversation I had with Cem Erdem, President, and CEO of Augusoft Inc. In this episode, you will hear about Cem's entrepreneurial journey that took him from Turkey to the USA to pursue the American Dream.  Cem talks about the importance of Continuing Education and Workforce Development courses for learners and how Augusoft Inc (Lumens) is helping streamline processes such as enrollment and provide significant data to organizations that inform decision-making. Cem is also a passionate entrepreneur who believes "entrepreneurs learn as much from their failures as from their successes, and do their best work when they share their ideas with coaches and mentors". The Augusoft Lumens software integrates with all major LMSs to sync classes, instructors, student registrations, void transactions, and cancellations. For a demo of Lumens please go to - https://www.augusoft.net/request-a-lumens-demo/. 

More About Cem Erdem & Augusoft 

Cem Erdem (pronounced Gem) is the founder, President, and CEO of Augusoft, Inc., the first software company to establish a cloud-based (web-hosted) enrollment and class management software specifically designed for educational institutions. Augusoft today celebrates over twenty years of innovation under his leadership. Augusoft’s flagship product Lumens® is used by hundreds of schools across the United States and Canada.

Founded in 1994, Augusoft, Inc. is a privately held company that provides cloud-based SaaS enrollment management solutions for continuing and corporate education programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Augusoft is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Today, Augusoft serves hundreds of schools throughout the U.S. and Canada. Over 7.8 million students have registered for continuing education classes and over $2.9 billion in transactions have been processed using Augusoft Lumens.

How to Connect

 We Make Education Your Business!