In this episode of the Smart IT Podcast, William interviews Scott Lipton, an education consultant, about the intersection of IT and education. They discuss Scott's background in education and the changes that have occurred in the field over the past two decades. They also explore the use of technology in the classroom and the potential for data to improve learning outcomes. Scott highlights the challenges and opportunities for CIOs in education and emphasizes the importance of interconnectivity and accessibility of data. They conclude by discussing the role of market forces and policy in driving change in education.

Takeaways

-Technology has significantly changed education over the past two decades, with the increased use of data and classroom technologies.

-The effective use of data can improve learning outcomes by enabling teachers to make informed decisions in real-time.

-Challenges in utilizing data effectively include data silos, lack of interconnectivity, and the need for user-friendly tools.

-CIOs in education have the opportunity to lead the way in implementing interconnectivity and leveraging data to improve student outcomes.

-Market forces and policy play a crucial role in driving change in education, and funding and policy decisions should prioritize the use of technology and data.

Show Notes Resources:

Ed Fi Alliance

https://www.ed-fi.org/

Texas Education Exchange

https://txedexchange.net/

Project Unicorn

https://www.projectunicorn.org/

Michigan DataHub

https://www.midatahub.org/

Wisconsin WISEdata

https://dpi.wi.gov/wisedata

Hashtags: #eduction #technology #learning

Scott Lipton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lipton/

William D. Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cciewill/

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