Community Generated Content – Education Elements
School leadership today is a journey beyond simple administration—it’s about constructing a supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Leaders take on a multifaceted role, acting not merely as managers, but as facilitators of collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Even in the face of difficulties, such as those imposed by the recent…
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What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel
Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…
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Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod
Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…
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XanEdu and Stevens Institute of Technology: Custom Books and Custom Readers
Jennifer McBrien, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, faced a unique challenge in her role: steering the academic enterprise of a humanities school within an engineering institution. Seeking tailored solutions, McBrien discovered a groundbreaking partnership with Xanadu, a collaboration that revolutionized course materials for the Freshman Experience Program. With Xanadu’s…
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Unlocking Effective Learning: Insider Strategies Strategies From Experienced Educators, Post Pandemic
As we pivot and adapt to the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms, it’s become crystal clear that educational leadership is a fulcrum upon which our future pivots. Leaders in our educational institutions are not simply executors of administrative tasks but the architects of dynamic ecosystems that mold future thought leaders. Their realm of influence includes…
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Transforming Education with Custom Readers: Empowering Students and Engaging Faculty for Academic Success
Billy Middleton from Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the impact of custom readers on student learning and faculty engagement. The newly renamed course, “Foundations of Writing and Critical Inquiry,” utilizes the Xanadu custom reader to enhance written and oral communication skills necessary for academic and professional success. The custom reader enables diverse and engaging texts…
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Insights from an Experienced District Leader
Catherine Neal, the supervisor of early literacy and elementary reading and writing in the Loudoun school district, discusses the implementation of the science of reading at scale. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based literacy practices and aligning with state mandates. The district makes strategic changes to assessment practices, such as discontinuing the DRA, and introduces…
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Episode 4 Promo: How Vecna Robotics Connects Tech and Strategy for Smarter Automation
Episode four of Robot vs. Wild features a conversation between Zachary Dydek, Chief Technology Officer at Vecna Robotics, and Josh Kivenko, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The episode explores the advanced technologies behind Vecna’s automation solutions and how engineering and marketing align to deliver scalable, human-centered innovation. Topics include real-time orchestration, autonomous systems, and how…
Episode 5 Promo: There Are No Bad Robots, Only Bad Owners
What really makes or breaks a robotics deployment? Spoiler: it’s not the robot. In the fifth episode of Robot vs. Wild, Vecna Robotics’ Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko and Customer Success Manager Ty LaFramboise reveal why successful automation is less about machines—and more about mindset. From aligning corporate goals with floor-level operations, to helping teams adjust to new…
The DisruptED World of Financial Services with Industry Titan Jerry Wagner
Because this is an era now defined by economic whiplash, algorithmic finance, and global uncertainty, the investment world is increasingly more volatile than before. As inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and trade policies create even further chaos into markets, the stakes for both advisors and investors have heightened. According to data on the Cboe Volatility…
Episode 6 Promo: Behind Every Great Robot Is a Strong Human
In the sixth episode of Robot vs. Wild, Vecna Robotics’ Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko sits down with Nikki Slaughter, Director of Post-Deployment Operations, to shine a light on the real people behind autonomous operations. They explore the critical role of Vecna’s 24/7 remote support team—comparing them to a Formula One pit crew—constantly monitoring…
