Upgrading EdTech

Ben Grimley

Upgrading EdTech examines the opportunities for improving edtech outcomes from both educator and technology provider perspectives. Your host is Ben Grimley, ELD teacher and co-founder/CEO of Speak Agent.

  1. 19/11/2025

    Rigor in an AI World

    How do we need to rethink K-12 math and science education when students have access to Generative AI? Pearson argues that our definition of rigor needs to change. In this episode, we argue it goes deeper than that. Technological change forces us to fundamentally rethink both the goals and the process of learning. We look at the current state of the art in November 2025 and a number of considerations and options for classroom teachers and district leaders to explore. Pearson's original article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2025-11-05-beyond-memorization-redefining-rigor-in-the-age-of-ai

    20 phút

  2. 27/10/2025

    Does AI Light a Fire or Just Fill a Pail?

    Generative AI, personalized tutors, adaptive learning, large language models... Ever since the dawn of the personal computer five decades ago, the magic solution that will solve the problem of learning once and for all has been an always-just-around-the-corner dream. But is it the right dream?

    11 phút

  3. 22/09/2025

    Fidelity of Implementation: The Critical Components You Need

    When school districts evaluate and purchase a new edtech program, it comes with an important caveat: That research study claiming improved learning outcomes is only valid if you implement the program with fidelity. But what does that mean? What do you actually need to do in order to achieve fidelity? This episode deep-dives the four critical components you need, as well as ways to measure them.

    15 phút

  4. 09/09/2025

    A Deep Dive of the Content + Language Framework

    Learning sciences research tells us that, in order to comprehend oral and written classroom instruction, a student must know 95% of the words used. But this is not the case in most math and science classrooms. In this episode, we examine the gap between merely teaching vocabulary and embedding language into math and science -- and why a content-based language instruction is so critical. In the second half, we deep-dive the Content + Language Framework as a practical solution for supporting learning in the math and science content areas.

    13 phút

  5. 26/08/2025

    What True Partnership Looks Like

    With a nationwide push toward the privatization of education, public schools in many areas face declining enrollment and budget cuts. This episode explores how partnership and collaboration can build upon the strengths of the public education system to deliver better learning outcomes and win back public trust.

    8 phút

  6. 12/08/2025

    Will a Lynchpin of Innovation in EdTech Be Removed?

    The Small Business Innovation Research program at the U.S. Department of Education seems to be in limbo, as of August 2025. In this episode, we discuss what the demise of the SBIR program would mean. In particular, what would be the long-term implications for the K-12 edtech ecosystem?

    7 phút

  7. 23/06/2025

    Humans vs. AI: Who's Better at the Four Cs of Personalized Learning?

    The ideal of differentiated instruction suggest that teachers should adapt their instructional content and strategies to their student's needs, level, interests, and learning preferences. But this is often impractical. Many turn to AI adaptive learning programs as a solution. But do they really solve the problem? This episode deep-dives what factors into personalized learning and what educators may want to look for in a tool to support differentiation.

    9 phút

  8. 10/06/2025

    Eight Budget-Proof Strategies for Multilingual Instruction

    How do you continue to support multilingual learners in a fraught budget environment where your resources are declining? By forging partnerships among ELD, Math, and Science departments to implement English language development strategies in the content areas! This episode explores the big picture situation and then details eight ELD strategies shown to be effective in STEM subjects. For evidence that content and language integration works: https://www.speakagent.com/evidence

    13 phút
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Upgrading EdTech examines the opportunities for improving edtech outcomes from both educator and technology provider perspectives. Your host is Ben Grimley, ELD teacher and co-founder/CEO of Speak Agent.

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Ben Grimley
  • Năm hoạt động
    2024 - 2025
  • Tập
    19
  • Bản quyền
    © Speak Agent, Inc.
  • Trang web chương trình
    Upgrading EdTech