The EdTech Lab

In this episode I sit down with Yuekun, the global business development lead at ClassIn, an online teaching platform. We dive into what makes ClassIn unique and its role in helping schools navigate the challenges they faced during the pandemic - from bridging the technological gap between private and public schools to enhancing student engagement in virtual classrooms. Yuekun shares some insight into why most schools reverted to pre-pandemic teaching methods while implementing permanent changes in certain functions like administration. He also explains the importance of digital audits, especially as we enter more hybrid learning environments. Tune in for a concise yet insightful conversation on the emerging practice of hybrid learning. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode I’m chatting with Sara, the founder of Be Human(e). Be Human(e), through their virtual Life Atlas platform, offers game experiences for students to practice life skills that foster their personal, social and emotional wellbeing. Sara’s all about nurturing these life skills, especially amid the rapid advancements in technology. We discuss the research she’s conducted on how exactly emerging tech impacts youth, their relationships with tech and with each other, and she offers insights for educators to leverage this knowledge. Enjoy the episode!

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In this episode, I chat with Maxwell (a contributor at Gitcoin) about the transformative potential of Web3 and crypto when it comes to lifelong learning. Maxwell shares his insights on how the fundamental change in learning will be driven by two things: digital ownership and networked learning. Stay tuned as we discuss blockchain use cases beyond credentialing, various limitations of the technology, and the importance of continuously rethinking how these technologies can shape the future of education. Enjoy the episode!

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In this episode, I chat with Eileen about what education looks like in the metaverse when enabled by immersive technology such as virtual and augmented reality. Eileen has been studying this field for a long time, most recently in her research as a PhD candidate at Harvard University. For those who want an introduction to this topic, Eileen and her team prepared a great, evidence-based guide that I’ve linked below. We briefly go through this, then go on to discuss the potentials and challenges of learning with immersive tech and why “the future of eduction” is not necessarily all in the metaverse. Enjoy the episode!

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We cover:
- How to think about the metaverse
- XR (extended reality) as a spectrum of AR, VR, and MR
- Different applications of immersive tech
- How these support student learning, particularly when it comes to:
🤩 visualization
🤔 perspective-taking
💛 engaging in emotions
- What type of learner benefits most from immersive tech
- What type of school environments nest support implementation of these

An Introduction to the Metaverse for Education: https://www.meridiantreehouse.com/metaverse-education-guide

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In this episode I’m chatting with Ben, a software engineer at Scratch Foundation who's passionate about computer programming education. His past experience includes co-author of one of the first "Computational Media" curricula for the New York City Department of Education and founder of a creative tech education program called Ada & Leo.

Ben goes deep into the kinds of questions that we need to be thinking about when it comes to computer science education in schools. Questions like: Is it a must-have subject for today's students? Will it come to be as dreaded a subject as math? Do schools have the flexibility needed to implement the subject?And how can we rethink assessment and student outcomes in this area? Enjoy the episode!

In this episode, I chat with Michi, who is the Director of International Product Strategy at Powerschool and Co-Founder of KadaKareer, a non-profit in the Philippines. Michi brings a wealth of experience from her time as a consultant at Bain, a VC with Future Africa, and a program and learning experience designer in institutions such as ALX and African Leadership University. With her finger on the pulse of what EdTech looks like around the world, Michi shares insights on the state of EdTech specifically in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and East Africa.

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