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Experts Episodes

July 21, 2026

What We Were Asking Students to Do Before AI Was Broken. AI Just Showed Us - w/ Edward J. Maloney, Executive Director , Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship (CNDLS) Georgetown University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Edward J. Maloney, Executive Director of the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship (CNDLS) Georgetown University
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does AI hold up a mirror showing that what we were asking students to do before AI was already broken when we weren't developing curiosity & the mentor relati...
July 20, 2026

Why the AI Conversation on Campus Is Disconnected from the Real World - with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Ron Marshall⁠, President, ⁠LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

What did 25 of the most powerful CEOs in America agree to do that helped 65,000 low income New Yorkers land jobs paying over $60,000?


Why does the AI conversation in the boardroom sound nothing like the AI conversatio...
July 19, 2026

Why 74% of Transformation Efforts Fail - with Dr. Monique Reeves, Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future, Austin Community College District

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Monique Reeves, Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future, Austin Community College District
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco

If 74% of transformational change fails, what are the 26% doing differently?


What is a digital twin, & how does it turn a 45 minute student alert into 1 click?


Why i...
July 14, 2026

Maybe It's Time to “Skillify” the Curriculum - with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Senior Vice President, Managed Services and Executive Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does the assistant secretary who taught philosophy at the U...
July 13, 2026

Why the Department of Education Says Higher Ed Needs a Revolution, Not a Tune Up - with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?


What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even ...
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March 6, 2021

169: BONUS: EdUp Experts: Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u - Tips and Tricks in the Online Classroom

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what some tips and tricks in the online classroom!


Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks for Online Instructors podcast, part of The EdUp Experience Network!
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Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jan. 31, 2021

152: BONUS: EdUp Experts: Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u - Spice It Up!

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what online teachers can do, to spice up the online classroom!


Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks podcast.


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Dec. 13, 2020

131: BONUS: EdUp Experts: Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u - A Tip Just for Instructors

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about a special tip for online teachers!

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Nov. 15, 2020

110: BONUS: EdUp Experts: Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u - What About Distractions?

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how online teachers can deal with distractions.

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Oct. 18, 2020

88: BONUS: EdUp Experts: If you're looking for a job: Create content - with Justin Nguyen, CEO, GetChoGrindUp

On this EdUp Experts episode, Justin Nguyen, CEO/Founder of GetChoGrindUp and a LinkedIn expert who receives over 200K views on his content each month, goes over the exact method on how creating content can be a unique differentiator when looking for a job.

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Oct. 3, 2020

75: BONUS: EdUp Experts - Sticky Notes Anyone? - with Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how using sticky notes can help online instructors if/when they need to pivot during a class session.

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Sept. 18, 2020

63: BONUS: EdUp Experts: How to Connect on LinkedIn - with Justin Nguyen, CEO, GetChoGrindUp

On this EdUp Experts episode, Justin Nguyen, CEO/Founder of GetChoGrindUp and a LinkedIn expert who receives over 200K views on his content each month, goes over the exact method on how to make connections on LinkedIn. If you're struggling to figure out how to make connections to increase your network, this is an episode for you.


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Aug. 28, 2020

53: BONUS: EdUp Experts: How to Build the Perfect LinkedIn Profile - with Justin Nguyen, CEO/Founder of GetChoGrindUp

On this EdUp Experts episode, Justin Nguyen, CEO/Founder of GetChoGrindUp and a LinkedIn expert who receives over 200K views on his content each month, goes over the exact method on how to create the perfect LinkedIn profile. If you're struggling to figure out how to create a profile that stands out and is seen by recruiters, this is an episode for you.


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Aug. 14, 2020

45: BONUS: EdUp Experts - 3 Things to Consider as You Design Your Online Courses for Fall - with Holly Owens, Founder of Jolly Holly Ed Services

On this EdUp Experts episode, Holly Owens talks about three pieces of advice from a veteran online instructor and instructional designer. These suggestions are easy to incorporate into your teaching strategies and design for your online course. Happy Learning! Learn more about Holly on her website at jollyholly.me
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Aug. 7, 2020

41: BONUS: EdUp Experts - Reaching At-Risk Students in an Online Platform - with Danielle Shelton

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about Tips and Tricks to motivate the online learner that may be tuned out or turned off by the online environment.


Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u
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Jan. 25, 2020

1: Elvin Freytes and Dr. Joe Sallustio

From Higher Education to EdUp