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Episode Synopsis
This episode is an insightful conversation with Laurie Forcier, recorded shortly after she attended the Bett Conference in London. Laurie is a thought leader in EdTech with over 25 years of experience in education. She shares insights from the conference and her personal take on current trends and the impact of AI on the future of education.
Currently an ISTE Consultant, Laurie Forcier, also works with EDT Partners and Educate Ventures Research. She holds a Master in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she worked for 10 years. Laurie also worked for Pearson for almost 7 years, and was the Director, Global Thought Leadership, focusing on the future of education, skills and work, and how technology, including AI, can augment learning and teaching. Laurie was also the Chief Global Content Officer for Learnit, a 70k-strong education leader’s network focused on change.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Laurie Forcier
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieforcier/
ISTE
https://iste.org/
Bett
https://www.bettshow.com/
4 Biggest EdTech Trends in 2024
https://www.bettshow.com/bett-articles/4-biggest-edtech-trends-2024
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
Currently an ISTE Consultant, Laurie Forcier, also works with EDT Partners and Educate Ventures Research. She holds a Master in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she worked for 10 years. Laurie also worked for Pearson for almost 7 years, and was the Director, Global Thought Leadership, focusing on the future of education, skills and work, and how technology, including AI, can augment learning and teaching. Laurie was also the Chief Global Content Officer for Learnit, a 70k-strong education leader’s network focused on change.
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Laurie Forcier
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieforcier/
ISTE
https://iste.org/
Bett
https://www.bettshow.com/
4 Biggest EdTech Trends in 2024
https://www.bettshow.com/bett-articles/4-biggest-edtech-trends-2024
The Education Innovators Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034804742
The Education Innovators Podcast YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru4kYugzLerU1S8mQu2Jo2-jX6H_3kd3
This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at [email protected]
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