“Imagine a world where people of all ages and walks of life, have access to similar knowledge, resources, and can gain new insights and skills, where everyone who wants to get an education is able to access and complete their degrees.” - this is one thing that the guest on this episode, Michelle Lee, CTO at ITHAKA, said during the episode, and it’s just one of the many gems she dropped in our short but incredible conversation we had around her life, her work, and her journey in the world of tech!

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- A customer-centric approach is essential for effective technology leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and meeting the needs of users to drive innovation and achieve long-term success. 

- Embracing failure as a learning opportunity: Learning from failures and mistakes is crucial for personal and professional growth, and it's something that you need to embrace throughout your entrepreneurial journey. 

- The significance of passion and purpose: Pursuing a venture driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the world can be a driving force for success. 

Our Guest: Michelle Lee 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelee1/ 
Website: https://www.ithaka.org/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 139: With Technology to Accessible Education with Michelle Lee

According to a recent poll conducted with 1,000 U.S. residents it was found that a significant majority of 65% believe that the economic situation in the nation is declining.  Approximately 50% of individuals have already reduced their expenditures while close to 20% express concerns regarding the stability of their employment.  Now that recession has finally landed, is there hope for businesses to thrive, much less survive?  Given the current challenging circumstances if starting a business is still on your radar it would be beneficial to explore the top 5 recession proof businesses:

Health care

Food and beverages

Funeral services

Repair services

Personals

As a recession-proof business, starting a personals venture could mean good profits and steady work.  And no one even has to leave home.  Some of the most popular companies today are those that offer online dating (Internet speed dating included) to their clients.  With sufficient support, attractive and secure platforms and savvy, targeted marketing, this type of business is set to fly.

5 Top Recession Proof Businesses

Découvrez le monde fascinant des serious games dans notre tout nouveau podcast ! Plongez dans l'histoire de ces jeux éducatifs captivants, explorez leurs nombreux avantages, et apprenez comment les intégrer efficacement dans l'apprentissage. Que vous soyez un enseignant, un formateur ou simplement curieux, ce podcast vous révélera l'impact positif des Serious Games sur l'éducation. Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage enrichissant à travers ce passionnant univers. Restez à l'écoute pour notre prochain épisode !


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Explore the world of digital media in education. We talk about the benefits and challenges of this platform while discussing the future of learning in the digital age. Come along with us as we explore virtual classrooms, listen to the guest audio clips, learn about digital literacy, and much, much more. Great for educators, students, or tech enthusiasts.

References
1. Chugh, R., Grose, R., & Macht, S. A. (2021). Social media usage by higher education academics: A scoping review of the literature. Education and Information Technologies, 26, 983–999.
2. Dutta, A. (2020). Impact of digital social media on Indian higher education: Alternative approaches to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10(5), 604-611.
3. Gameil, A. A., & Al-Abdullatif, A. M. (2023). Using digital learning platforms to enhance the instructional design competencies and learning engagement of preservice teachers. Education Sciences, 13(4), 334.
4. Hartnup, B., Dong, L., & Eisingerich, A. B. (2018). How an environment of stress and social risk shapes student engagement with social media as potential digital learning platforms: A qualitative study. JMIR Medical Education, 4(2), e10069.
5. O'Brien, H., & Cairns, P. (Eds.). (2016). Why engagement matters: cross-disciplinary perspectives on user engagement in digital media. Springer.
6. Polizzi, G. (2020). Digital literacy and the national curriculum for England: Learning from how the experts engage with and evaluate online content. Computers & Education, 152, 103859.
7. Van Den Beemt, A., Thurlings, M., & Willems, M. (2020). Towards an understanding of social media use in the classroom: A literature review. Technology, Pedagogy, and Education, 29(1), 35–55.

Digital Media in Education: A Focused Analysis

"The humans are going to be empowered to become superheroes like Tony Stark, and because you have your loyal A.I. assistant, Jarvis, doing all this stuff in the background, that's the example I always use when I give lectures on this topic. What ends up happening is that you need to make sure you can use A.I. correctly. If you offload too much, offload inappropriately, or become too dependent on AI for tasks where you shouldn't be dependent, then suddenly, you're no longer Tony Stark. You're one of those fat human descendants in Wall-E. The ones who can't even get back in their own chairs because they've forgotten how to walk, they've forgotten how to think, they're being fed a steady diet of soda pop from AI." - Joon Nak Choi 

Fresh out of the studio, Bernard Leong sits down with Joon Nak Choi, an Adjunct Associate Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and founder of Learnovate, to dive deep into the future of education and AI. JC shares his career journey and the back story of why he started Learnovate focusing on AI-assisted grading and what it is meant to solve for the users. Last but not least, JC shares his perspectives on how the future of education will evolve with generative AI and explains what success will look like in the next few years. 

Audio Episode Highlights [0:46] Quote of the Day by Joon Nak Choi aka JC #QOTD [1:53] Introduction to Joon Nak Choi, founder of Learnovate and Associate Professor, HKUST [4:41] JC's Background and Career Path [6:55] Key Lessons from JC's career experience [9:32] Transformative Potential of Generative AI in Education [16:17] AI's Role in Personalized Education [18:42] Integrating AI into the Classroom [20:31] The Importance of Feedback for Student Assignments and How AI transforms this [26:47] Addressing Bias and Ethical Concerns in AI-driven Education Tools [30:57] The Future of Work and AI [34:45] The Need for Human Oversight in AI [38:15] Insights from Student Engagement with AI-driven Education Tools [43:25] Challenges in AI Essay Grading [47:55] AI's Role in Enhancing Educational Outcomes [52:01] Closing Thoughts and Inspirations 

You can find Joon Nak Choi via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnchoi123/ and HKUST: https://mgmt.hkust.edu.hk/faculty-and-staff/directory/jnchoi 

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Big Tech in Schools

Saat seorang guru mulai bertanya bukan karena menyerah, tapi karena ingin memberi lebih — di sanalah peran sebagai pendidik tumbuh menjadi cahaya yang lebih luas.

Ketika Seorang Guru Bertanya: Apakah Ini Cukup? (Durasi 7 Menit)

A weekly podcast dissecting the pulse of business, technology & media in Asia. Hear our host interviewing leading journalists, senior executives, respectable authors & thinkers, entrepreneurs & thought leaders to discuss the most important issues that move and shake the business landscape in the Asia Pacific. The show is originally created and hosted by Bernard Leong.

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Hosted by TC Gill, this podcast explores the dynamic world of technology leadership. Each episode explores the challenges, strategies, and stories that shape the lives of today’s CTOs and tech leaders.  

From navigating complex business issues to leading high-performing teams, CTO Confessions sheds light on the multifaceted role of technology executives, highlighting the critical decisions they make and the impact they have on organizations.  

Join us as we unpack the realities of tech leadership and share insights that rarely get the appreciation they deserve, all with a healthy dose of curiosity and candor. 

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