Placing UX at the Heart of Edtech - WISE Edtech Accelerator Webinar Series 2021

💡With Big Tech entering the classroom and expectations around learning experiences continuously evolving, how can edtech entrepreneurs continue to durably capture students’ attention? 💡

As part of its ongoing online series, the WISE EdTech Accelerator will be hosting a live panel and Q&A on user engagement in edtech on 9 September.

Alongside accelerator alumni and industry experts, members of the WISE edtech community will discuss what it takes to engage a modern learner and how to connect usability with authentic learning experiences.

Speakers:

- Agustín Pardo Van Thienen, CEO, OX
- Klaas Ardinois, WISE Accelerator, CTO Coach
- Webster Tai, Head of Design and UX, Ooredoo Qatar

Moderated by: Agata Braja, Senior Digital Media Specialist, Qatar Foundation

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
1:58 Webster Tai on problem solving in the UX field
11:52 Agustin Pardo on user experience and learning
24:16 Leveraging AI to create more efficient learning experiences
28:05 UX and pedagogies - Should apps follow the status quo or rethink the classroom experience?
32:56 User engagement - how do we address student retention online?
38:08 How do we engage and align students that come in with different levels?
30:30 How do we maintain/improve completion rates of courses online?
44:22 Creating great edtech experiences that are accessible for everyone?
50:03 What should new ventures keep in mind when trying to build their edtech startups?