Listen "S2 E2 | From Search to Certificates – with Steven Butschi"
Episode Synopsis
Google’s search bar gives power to the everyday learner. But now, Google is working to develop lifelong learners too. In this episode of An Educated Guest, Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Steven Butschi, Director of Education at Google Cloud. Todd and Steven discuss Google’s approach, partnerships, and advancements in the world of higher ed and careers. Key Takeaways: How Google is investing in an ecosystem of lifelong learning, from in-house certificates to traditional degree programs with partner universities How new employer-recognized certificate programs compare to typical MOOC courses Why a machine-learning approach, predictive analytics, and user search experience can improve the educational process How Google is personalizing higher education with AI, from advancing DE&I to improving financial aid support Guest Bio Steven Butschi is the Director of Education at Google Cloud. In his role, he works with school districts, universities, colleges, and EdTech companies to digitally transform by adopting cloud computing products. Steven joined the Google Education team in 2009 after working in IT consulting and volunteering as an adult English Language Learner (ELL) teacher. In his time at Google, Steven has helped universities migrate to Google Workspace for Education, worked on the founding team to bring Chromebooks to the education market, and launched efforts to bring the Google Cloud Platform to researchers, universities, and EdTech companies. Steven holds a BA from Brown University in International Relations and French.
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