It’s not uncommon for us to ignore the impact of poor UX on our daily routine. A poorly designed app might make us miss a bus. A poorly designed door might make us look foolish. Often the effort required to right the wrong outweighs the cost. But in the case of education, a poorly designed experience has left millions of students disenfranchised, the nation ... Show More
Oct 2017
80: When Students Won't Stop Talking
One thing they don't teach in our education courses is just how freaking much students talk, and how hard it can be to quiet them down. To tackle this problem I went to Michael Linsin, the creator of Smart Classroom Management. In this episode, we look at the reasons students tal ... Show More
43m 40s
Mar 2024
If You Feel Like You're Lazy You're Probably Just Bored
<p>Today's episode is from when I interviewed Abby Brody, CEO & Founder of MYX. We discuss everything wrong with the current education system, our personal experiences with it, and how Abby and her ambitious project, MYX, plan to bring positive, real change to how student ... Show More
24m 11s
Dec 2024
Fixing Education in America: What's Stopping Us?
<p>Over half of Americans live in childcare deserts, while 90% of brain development happens before the age of five. All the while, education and childcare remain among the most resistant sectors to technological change. Billions of dollars have been spent, but outcomes continue t ... Show More
38m 54s