EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together
Hosted by Juan Rodriguez, founder and Executive Director of NextGen Classrooms, EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together dives into the power of technology to bridge the digital divide and revolutionize education. Each episode brings insights from guest speakers across the education spectrum, including educators, tech experts, policymakers, and community leaders, who share strategies to empower every student, regardless of background, with access to cutting-edge educational tools. Rooted in NextGen Classrooms’ mission to create globally connected, innovative learning spaces, this podcast covers topics like digital literacy, AI ethics, equitable access, and transformative practices in the classroom. Join us as we explore the latest trends and tools shaping the future of education and empower educators to create impactful, inclusive learning environments for all students.
EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together
Latest Episodes
Designing for Real Brains: Rethinking Reading, Dyslexia, and EdTech That Actually Works
What if reading clicked the moment the page changed shape? We sit down with Hillary Summerbell—visual dyslexic, designer, and founder of the Summerbell Reading Method—to explore a bold idea: meet learners where their brains are by reshaping lin...
Technology Without the Hype: Smarter Learning in the AI Era with Muhammad Atif
Tired of tools that promise transformation but deliver more tabs? In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez sits down with Muhammad Atif, President and CTO of PureLogics, to unpack what actually makes techno...
Beyond the Buzz: Responsible AI Integration in Schools with Sam Whitaker”
Curiosity should be a feature of school, not a casualty of shortcuts. We sit down with Sam Whitaker, Senior Director of Impact at StudyFetch, to unpack how AI can deepen learning without doing the work for students—and why the difference matter...
Building STEM Identity: How Hands-On Learning Transforms Classrooms
What if every learner walked into school already believing they belong, can take on tough challenges, and that their ideas matter? That’s the spark we chase as Juan sits down with Dr. Jennifer Barry, CEO of Smart Lab, to unpack a practical, hum...
From Players to Creators: Matt Dalio on Game Design, Equity, and the Future of Learning
In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez speaks with Matt Dalio, founder and CEO of Endless, about the transformative power of technology in education. They discuss the importance of empowering students to become creators rath...