There’s no denying we’re living in a digital era (and have been for a decade or so). Tech rules everything—and I mean everything. It’s not just the obvious industries like SaaS or mobile. Tech has advanced how we approach everything from healthcare to travel to retail. And now, you can add education to the list. Teachers are using burgeoning technologies to provide more enriching learning experiences for their students.
Meet Nanda Krish, who can shed quite a bit of light on how educators are embracing digital platforms. He’s the Executive Chairman and CEO of Wisewire, an online marketplace focused on creating high-quality digital learning materials and assessments for teachers. Their goal? Enable professionals while fulfilling the educational needs of students on a global level.
Follow along as Nanda shares how Wisewire is helping teachers gain some of their time back so they can better personalize their lesson plans, impact students’ lives, and change the education landscape.
In This Episode
The fundamental misunderstanding about teachers’ time and resources How tech is enhancing a more personalized approach to learning The role of big data in school systems The similarities between teachers and entrepreneurs How to encourage young girls’ involvement in STEM
Quotes in This Episode
“The most valuable human resources are teachers.” —Nanda Krish
“The motivation of teachers and administrators and others to get equipped with the right amount of data has been eye-opening.” —Nanda Krish
“It goes without saying that teachers have a love of knowledge and are lifelong learners. It’s the same thing with an entrepreneur. You have to be in a constant mode of learning.” —Nanda Krish
“A lot of learning takes place outside of the classroom.” —Nanda Krish
“Having the right mentors over time is instrumental from a growth perspective… That ability to kind of validate the direction you’re taking, what you’re doing—I think that is something that pays huge dividends.” —Nanda Krish
Resources
Wisewire on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
