EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together
by Juan Rodriguez
Latest episode
Designing for Real Brains: Rethinking Reading, Dyslexia, and EdTech…
Designing for Real Brains: Rethinking Reading, Dyslexia, and EdTech…
About this podcast
Hosted by Juan Rodriguez, founder and Executive Director of NextGen Classrooms, EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together dives into the power of technology to bridge the digital divide and revolutionize education. Each episode brings insights from guest speakers across the education spectrum, including educators, tech experts, policymakers, and community leaders, who share strategies to empower every student, regardless of background, with access to cutting-edge educational tools. Rooted in NextGen Classrooms’ mission to create globally connected, innovative learning spaces, this podcast covers topics like digital literacy, AI ethics, equitable access, and transformative practices in the classroom. Join us as we explore the latest trends and tools shaping the future of education and empower educators to create impactful, inclusive learning environments for all students.
Episodes
- Designing for Real Brains: Rethinking Reading, Dyslexia, and EdTech That Actually Works · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 6What if reading clicked the moment the page changed shape? We sit down with Hillary Summerbell—visual dyslexic, designer, and founder of the Summerbell Reading Method—to explore…
- Technology Without the Hype: Smarter Learning in the AI Era with Muhammad Atif · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 5Tired of tools that promise transformation but deliver more tabs? In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez sits down with Muhammad Atif, President and CTO of…
- Beyond the Buzz: Responsible AI Integration in Schools with Sam Whitaker” · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 4Curiosity should be a feature of school, not a casualty of shortcuts. We sit down with Sam Whitaker, Senior Director of Impact at StudyFetch, to unpack how AI can deepen learning…
- Building STEM Identity: How Hands-On Learning Transforms Classrooms · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 3What if every learner walked into school already believing they belong, can take on tough challenges, and that their ideas matter? That’s the spark we chase as Juan sits down…
- From Players to Creators: Matt Dalio on Game Design, Equity, and the Future of Learning · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez speaks with Matt Dalio, founder and CEO of Endless, about the transformative power of technology in education. They…
- Reimagining Education with Amir Nathoo · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 1Personalized learning has been a buzzword for years, but rarely a reality. In this episode, Amir Nathoo, founder & CEO of OutSchool, reveals how technology and human connection…
- From Classroom to Innovation: Bridging Data and Technology in Education with Chris Hull · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez speaks with Chris Hull, a former social studies teacher and co-founder of Otus, an all-in-one platform for education…
- AI & EdTech: Transforming Classrooms with Smarter Tools · 1 h 23 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez speaks with Lindy Hockenbary, an experienced K-12 EdTech advisor, about the integration of technology and AI in…
- AI in Higher Ed: Upskilling Faculty & Empowering Students · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, Juan Rodriguez sits down with Anna Haney-Winthrow, Director of the Institute of Innovative & Emerging Technologies at Florida Southwestern…
- Humanizing Online Learning with Technology · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 5Heather Olson, Director of Online Teaching and Learning Experience at Florida SouthWestern State College, discusses her journey into education and her philosophy of fostering…
- Coaching Creators: Integrating AI and Writing in Higher Ed · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 4Unlock the future of education with Professor Lance Cummings from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, as he shares groundbreaking strategies transforming the classroom…
- Unlocking AI and Immersive Tech in Classrooms: A Conversation with Abran Maldonado · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 3Abran Maldonado, co-founder of CreateLabs Ventures, takes us on a fascinating journey from the pulsating beats of Hot 97 to the transformative world of education technology…
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Challenges and Solutions in EdTech · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 2Juan Rodriguez hosts a EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together discussing the digital divide in education with AJ Singh, an experienced educator from Lucknow, India…
- Inclusive EdTech: Empowering Every Learner · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 1Naomi Latini Wolf, a sociology professor and inclusive edtech specialist, discusses her approach to integrating technology in education to create inclusive learning environments…
