ThriveinEDU Live with co-authors, Rick Butterworth and Tisha Poncio!

23/04/2025 1h 1min Temporada 5 Episodio 30
ThriveinEDU Live with co-authors, Rick Butterworth and Tisha Poncio!

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I loved this conversation with Rick and Tisha! I recommend their book and connecting with them!About RickRick Butterworth is a founder, product designer, and developer who has dedicated just under two decades to revolutionizing user interactions and learning experiences in online applications. With a strong background in UX/UI, front-end development, and product management, Rick possesses a versatile skill set that drives innovation and creates meaningful impact. Rick's journey began at the University of Salford, where he cultivated Visual Basic Script and Aviation Technology skills. Overcoming dyslexia, he embraced his unique learning style, which ultimately fueled his determination to succeed and help learners who struggle with their learning challenges. In his early twenties, Rick began his entrepreneurship by looking for a solution to a problem and developing his first software application, which is used by aviation enthusiasts. He then founded a successful web design and development company catering to diverse industries such as technology, aviation, photography, and media. Additionally, his expertise encompasses wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and React programming languages.  www.rickbutterworth.comhttps://iste.org/tomorrowleaders (along with Amazon, Target, B&N, etc)Rick's website is www.rickbutterworth.comAbout TishaTisha Poncio received her M.S. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas in 2019, expanding her passion to inspire learners, educators, and leaders. With over two decades of dedicated service in the education and instructional design fields, Tisha's energy and enthusiasm have fueled her success as a teacher, digital learning coach, learner, and leader. Throughout her career, Tisha has left a lasting impact on her students, guiding them in subjects ranging from Web Design, Graphic Design, Business Computers, and Programming to English, Broadcast Journalism, and Entrepreneurship. In addition to her exceptional work as a classroom teacher, she served as an innovative digital learning specialist for over 12 years, leading and inspiring fellow educators and administrators with meaningful technology integration and instructional design that supports all learners. Tisha's commitment to staying at the forefront of educational and emerging technologies is evident throughout her journey. She was named a TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] finalist for the Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year award in 2018 and contributed a chapter to the EduMatch 2020 Snapshot in Education: Remote Learning Edition. She continues seeking opportunities that support and empower students, teachers, and leaderswww.tishaponcio.com@tishaponcio on all social media and her website is ⁠www.tishaponcio.com⁠ About RachelleEducator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and AuthorSubscribe to the podcast and my ⁠newsletter⁠.Also, check out my ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog.Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠If you're interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, please contact me for details.

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