Ep.160 Live from USC: How USC is Redefining EdTech & HigherEd with Dr. Joe Way, Director of Learning Environments, University of Southern California

Featuring Dr. Joe Way, Director of Learning Environments, University of Southern California

🌟 "The more we can say, 'Here's why you're going to come and pay that [tuition],' because we can actually prepare you for the workforce, the more we can give that direct adaptation from classroom to workforce." ~ Joe Way

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🎙️ What we cover:

04:00 - The Bridge from Classroom to Career: How USC's innovative learning environments prepare students for real-world opportunities.

14:00 - Inclusivity in Learning: Transcriptions, recorded classes, and AI-assisted education

16:00 - Teaching Tools for Tomorrow: Adapting to the evolving educational landscape with new technologies.

19:00 - Digital Creative Lab Magic: Exploring the wonders of video games, holograms, and digital art in education.

27:00 - Engagement in Education: The shift towards more interactive and collaborative learning experiences.

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