UX of EdTech Podcast
1) EdTech perspectives from a National Teacher of the Year
This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher. Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey f...Show More
2) Leading the design of reading products at Microsoft Edu
Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Alex Darrow, Principal Designer at Microsoft Education. Alex discusses his journey from a childhood love for gaming to leading the design of innovative readin...Show More
3) Research, kids, play, and AI
This might be our most giggly conversation yet. Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Annabel Blake (they/them), Principal AI Design Researcher at Canva.The three discuss connections throughout An...Show More
4) Learning and play go hand in hand
Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin hang out with Michelle Lee, Partner and Managing Director of IDEOâs Play Lab. This convo is so delightful and fun! So much inspiration to go around. Listeners will be e...Show More
5) Designing Google LearnLM
Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview two key figures in the development of Google's Learn LM. Julia Wilkowski is the Pedagogy and Learning Sciences Team Lead, ensuring Google products adhere to l...Show More
6) EdTech but print-first
This is the story of a print-first EdTech product and it's packed with nuggets about UX Research with teachers.âEthan Pierce, founder of Adaptive Reader, shares his personal journey from struggling wi...Show More
7) Chalkboards to AI: A Veteran Teacher's EdTech Journey
Designing for K12 EdTech? Take a moment to linger in the world of this teacher.Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin listen to second-grade teacher Danielle Rivera, as she shares her perspective on growing ...Show More
8) đ How to Collab with UX of EdTech
Alicia Quan introduces our new podcast co-host, Sarah Mondestin! Ever wondered how to collaborate with UX of EdTech? This episode should point you in the right direction. The hosts discuss Sarah's div...Show More
9) Upskilling in Game Design
How can UX practitioners upskill in game design for a learning context? And why is this important in EdTech? â Alicia Quanâ chats The Sims, cheat codes, and moving past the âBig 5â of gamification (poi...Show More
10) Inclusive Design in EdTech Products (Kahoot & Backpack Interactive)
What is the current state of inclusive EdTech products and what are some resources to grow in this area? Alicia Quan chats with: Louisa Rosenheck, Director Learning Design at Kahoot! Sean Oakes, ...Show More