Can Technology Really Change Education? with Learnics

Digital Storm Podcast

Dive into the transformative world of education as we discuss its past developments, present innovations, and future possibilities. If you as well, just like Peter and Younes feel that TurnitIn and other plagiarism tools are not the best for helping students grow and learn. Or if you feel our society needs more investment into how we we can use technology in education, then this episode is for you. In this conversation we reflect and look ahead with the co-founders of Learnics, focusing on how research insights and emerging technologies are shaping educational practices today.

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Learnics was founded in 2017 and has been instrumental in transforming the online research process for a diverse audience including students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The software offers a powerful yet simple interface that caters to users from early learners to the most advanced doctoral researchers, making digital learning accessible and impactful. Website: https://www.learnics.com/

Dr. Douglas Lare has an impressive career spanning over four decades in both public and private sectors of education. With an Ed.D from Leigh University, an Ed.M from Harvard University, and a BA from Macalester College, Dr. Lare has extensively worked on integrating technology with education. His experience has been pivotal in guiding Learnics towards becoming a commercially viable educational technology tool.

Dr. Greg Cottrell is a high school principal with a doctoral degree from East Stroudsburg University, focuses his research on how data derived from students’ online activities can enhance educational outcomes. His innovative approach helps ensure that Learnics remains at the cutting edge of educational technology, improving interactions between teachers and students through data-driven insights.

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Digital Storm, hosted by 2 Digital Literacy professionals, is your compass for digital navigation. In each episode, we unveil the profound impact of the digital landscape on our contemporary society. We dissect the intricate process of digitization, exploring the convergence of ideas (Fikra in Arabic) with guests from diverse fields—research, culture, politics, and tech.
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00:00:00 - Introduction, Dr. Douglas Lare, and Dr. Greg Cottrell
00:05:30 - Evolution of research methods in the digital age
00:10:05 - Challenges faced by students in the research process
00:15:30 - Impact of technology on education and distractions in the classroom
00:20:35 - Definition and discussion on the roles of students and learners
00:29:55 - Introduction to Learnics and its development process
00:34:43 - Privacy concerns and data security in educational technology
00:40:35 - Frustrations and challenges in advancing digital literacy and educational technology

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