Revolutionizing Schools: Erin Mote’s Vision for Collaborative EdTech

“Interoperability in education is as crucial as hot water pipes in a building's infrastructure—the system needs to function seamlessly.“

In today’s episode, Erin Mote, co-founder of Brooklyn Lab and a leader at InnovateEDU, dives into the transformative power of connecting organizations with school districts. She sheds light on the pivotal role of interoperability, privacy, and accessibility in EdTech.

Erin recounts her experiences, from supporting military families to advancing special education, and explores the potential of AI in education. Throughout the discussion, she underscores the importance of evidence-based solutions for driving progress.

Timestamps

03:51  Solving educational challenges for military and transient kids.

06:47  InnovateEDU creates change through alliances.

16:10  Evaluating edtech: privacy, security, and interoperability.

27:36  Innovative education model implemented in Brooklyn Lab.

30:03  Incredibly diverse school with 20% JJ involvement.

37:28  Using technology for real-time student assessment.

Connect with Erin Mote

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmote

Website: https://www.innovateedunyc.org/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

Everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/ 

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