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EdTech EntrepreneursCan Students Find Innovative Tools To Leverage New Careers?In this interview, Priscilla Lavoie and Alieu Terry of Binder discuss their finalist status at SXSW Edu's LaunchEdu and how their tool puts students in control.
EdTechData’s Growing Role in Education InnovationCaseNEX President and CEO Peter Bencivenga talks with Dr. Berger about the importance of data in education and lessons learned by the industry. Bencivenga discusses his own experience with data and how data has impacted the national conversation about education and potential.
Market TrendsTES Global Explores New Frontiers to Connect Educators to ResourcesRob Grimshaw, CEO of TES Global, talks with Dr. Berger about the opportunity to engage millions of TES educators with new opportunities and resources. Grimshaw discusses the challenge education companies face when looking to convert communities into passionate supporters and customers. We also learn about the global education market and how current trends will inform the next generation of educator communities and professional development implementation.
Professional Development“Design Thinking” Activating New Experiences for EducatorsAmanda Kruysman, teacher in the Fort Mill School District, talks with Dr. Berger about how social media and Twitter chats have impacted the community of teachers and the emerging trend of "Design Thinking" in classrooms around the country.
EdTech EntrepreneursLaunchEdu Highlights 2015 Winner ZaptionChris Walsh, CEO of 2015 LaunchEdu winner Zaption, talks to Dr. Berger about the power of video in education and the origins of his venture. Walsh talks about how we can impact educational experiences by transforming passive video into engaging opportunities. We also learn about Walsh's background and what it is like to be an entrepreneur in the education domain.
EdTech EntrepreneursThe Next Wave of Educator Management Streamlines the Day-to-DayWilliam Zhou, founder and CEO of Chalk.com, talks with Dr. Berger about his experience as a SXSW Edu finalist at the LaunchEdu program and the impact of feedback on innovation.
Gamification and Game-Based LearningUSDOE Focuses Attention on Student Engagement Through GamingIn this edCicruit interview, we visit with Erik Martin, the Office of Educational Technology's student engagement and game specialist.
EdTech EntrepreneursHomework Dials Up Innovation to Engage Emerging MarketsIn an interview with edCircuit, Christopher Pruijsen, CEO and Co-Founder of Ster!o.me, discusses how technology is changing homework to better engage students.
Students“Student Voice” Aims to Change the Education NarrativeIn this edCircuit interview, Zak Malamed, Founder & Executive Director of Student Voice, discusses his non-profit and the role it plays for students.









