EdTech Speaks

What will 2023 hold for you? Every year I get asked about my predictions for the upcoming year. After three years of chaos in business and continuous upheaval of the technology and employment landscape, my prediction is this... we'll need to pay attention. In 2023, business, education and technology will continue to influence how we live, when we work and when we play. Changes at the federal level, such as interest rates, are going to impact the ways we look to be more cost-effective in how we do business, how we purchase, and how we live our lives at home. Listen in to my quick recap of this year and predictions for next on this special episode of the EdTech Speaks podcast!#edtech #edtechpodcastQuick Bio: Sher Downing, PhD, has established a 30+ year career during the evolution of online learning. Understanding the importance of connecting people, business, education and technology, she looks for ways to create relationships and establish digital connections.She is the host of podcast EdTech Speaks, exploring the navigation of business and education in a technology-driven world. She is also an author and contributor to Forbes, US News & World Report, HBR Ascend and Medium.She is the Founder & CEO of Downing EdTech Consulting - where people & technology connect - providing consulting, coaching and affiliate partnerships.       consulting for online projects from strategy to development to design services       coaching for entrepreneurs, startups, tech professionals, anyone who is trying to expand or navigate their opportunities in the EdTech field       affiliate partnerships with leading vendors to establish connections for client needs

Thanks for tuning into another great episode of the EdTech Speaks podcast where we are joined by Ross Young, EVP of Linewize, a rising classroom management and technology company.He helps K-12 school districts meet the challenges of today’s connected learning environment by leading product strategy, sales and customer experience. Ross has deep expertise in the EdTech and cybersecurity industries, a passion for technology and its ability to drive social impact, and a strong understanding of how to effectively integrate classroom management tools into school districts while complying with security, safety, 1:1 scale and procurement. Ross is incredibly passionate about protecting kids and teens in their digital journey, especially because he once intercepted his daughter interacting with a predator online before it was able to escalate. When he’s not busy supporting and protecting every child’s digital journey, Ross can be found chasing his kids on bikes, skis, scooters or across the football field at his home in San Diego, California.Listen in as we discuss surveillance vs. security when it comes to digital monitoring tools and EdTech tools and how they can protect students from harmful online behavior and help find early indicators of violence, self-harm and bullying.Ross mentions that he has a variety of technical tools in his classroom management and digital monitoring software. Linewize can help school districts protect their students and avoid violent incidents. It can also help parents ensure their kids are navigating the digital world a little more safely.He says, "Moving forward, I expect to see an emphasis on mental health awareness in EdTech monitoring tools. I also expect to see more tools emerge that will help to measure the effectiveness of the EdTech systems being utilized."Learn more and connect with Ross here:https://www.linewize.com/https://www.facebook.com/familyzoneUSA/https://twitter.com/linewizehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/familyzone-io/

Another wonderful guest was interviewed on the EdTech Speaks podcast! Josh Chernikoff is an innovative entrepreneur, advisor, and strategist with 20+ years of experience in education, broadcast journalism, sales, marketing, and communications. Throughout these experiences, he has demonstrated success in founding, growing, and successfully exiting two education companies.With these wins came the need for something bigger. Josh set out to serve other entrepreneurs in the education space through Cascade Communications. He and his team support businesses, founders, and CEOS in advising and developing, thought leadership, content creation, lead generation, and more.He says, "If real estate is all about location, growing a business is all about relationships. We teach the listeners how to nurture relationships, give first, and watch their impact/revenue grow."Learn more and connect with Josh here:https://www.facebook.com/cascadegohttps://www.instagram.com/cascadego.co/https://twitter.com/cascade_gohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfAxLHNUA8g8omQdTjedpQwww.cascadego.co www.joshchernikoff.com