by Alicia Quan
A design studio cultivating learning, creativity, and play
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March 26, 2025
<p>Designing for K12 EdTech? Take a moment to linger in the world of this teacher.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia2joy/"><u>Alicia Quan</u></a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmondestin/"><u>Sarah Mondestin</u></a> listen to second-grade teacher Danielle Rivera, as she shares her perspective on growing through EdTech’s various iterations. She also gives her personal perspective on this question: What do veteran teachers want from AI?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 - The Joys and Challenges of Teaching</p><p>06:08 - Transitioning Back to Teaching</p><p>08:42 - Leveraging EdTech and AI</p><p>22:04 - Future Aspirations and Reflections</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/quitedaintyclassroom/?hl=en"><u>Dannielle on Instagram</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-of-edtech"><u>Find or share job openings</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="http://publication"><u>Publication</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://uxedtech.substack.com/"><u>Newsletter</u></a></p></li></ul><p><br><a href="https://www.uxedtech.com/"><u>UX of EdTech</u></a> is a design studio and talent finder—tailored for EdTech.</p>
March 3, 2025
<p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia2joy/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Alicia Quan</strong></a> introduces our new podcast co-host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmondestin/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sarah Mondestin</strong></a>! </p><p>Ever wondered how to collaborate with <a href="https://www.uxedtech.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UX of EdTech</a>? This episode should point you in the right direction. </p><p><br></p><p>The hosts discuss Sarah's diverse career journey from educator to UX content designer and her involvement in various UX of EdTech initiatives. The conversation covers the structure and goals of the UX of EdTech Community and Studio, highlighting their focus on networking, showcasing work, and supporting EdTech companies with specialized UX teams. Don’t miss the end where they highlight what is inspiring them lately. </p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>01:26 - Sarah's career journey</p><p>06:50 - The Community </p><p>15:54 - The Studio</p><p>20:53 - This week’s curiosity and inspirations</p><p><br></p><p>Worth Noting</p><ul> <li><p>Sarah Mondestin is a former educator and principal. She’s a UX Content Designer and Strategist who helps companies consider their overall UX content strategies. Sarah has served as the Editorial Lead and Content Design and Research Advisor to support UX practitioners in our industry. She’s now the Director of Design Operations and Partnerships for UX of EdTech. Follow Sarah on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmondestin/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> or visit her <a href="https://www.sarahmondestin.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a> for more ways you can collaborate. </p></li> <li><p>Sarah’s previous podcast episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edtech-ux-writing-and-content-design-a-journey/id1519644050?i=1000592369043" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">EdTech UX Writing and Content Design: A Journey</a></p></li> <li><p>Sarah’s article series: <a href="https://medium.com/ux-of-edtech/ux-writing-in-edtech-part-1-132ea6e99c55" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UX Writing in EdTech</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow us</p><ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-of-edtech" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Find or share job openings</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://medium.com/ux-of-edtech" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Publication</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://uxedtech.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Newsletter</a> (Respond to this episode here)</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Community application is available on our website.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.uxedtech.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UX of EdTech</a> is a design studio that cultivates learning, creativity, and play.</p>
June 5, 2024
<p>How can UX practitioners upskill in game design for a learning context? And why is this important in EdTech?</p> <p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia2joy/"><strong>Alicia Quan</strong></a><strong> </strong>chats The Sims, cheat codes, and moving past the “Big 5” of gamification (points, badges, leader boards, levels, progress bars) towards something more with:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisarosenheck/"></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbennett01/"><strong>Chris Bennett</strong></a>, Game designer, Stanford invited lecturer, and EdTech advisor</li> </ul> <p><strong>Worth Noting:</strong><a href="https://kahoot.com/neurodiversity/#whitepaper"><strong></strong></a><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li>Chris’ Stanford <a href="http://gdt.stanford.edu/">Game Design Thinking Blog</a> </li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/ux-of-edtech/how-games-create-deep-flow-lessons-for-edtech-2def54d5a072">Nine Dimensions of Deep Flow</a> </li> <li><a href="https://gdt.stanford.edu/great-product-design-can-make-healthy-behavior-easier/">Browning’s MDAO framework</a> </li> <li><a href="http://gdt.stanford.edu/whats-the-obvious-choice/">Core Engagement Loop</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow UX of EdTech</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://uxedtech.substack.com/p/the-latest-in-ux-of-edtech-ef4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Latest in UX of EdTech</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-of-edtech">UX Job Openings</a> in EdTech</li> </ul>
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