Preparing Students for Real-World Creative Success with Meredith Bailey

In this podcast episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Meredith Bailey, founder and CEO of StreamWork, a platform designed to enhance collaboration in online learning and higher education. Meredith shares her journey from working at tech giants like Google and Apple to founding StreamWork, driven by her desire to streamline creative collaboration.  The conversation explores how StreamWork bridges the gap between in-person and online learning, its impact on student engagement, and the importance of integrating feedback and grading in the learning process.  Meredith also discusses the future of online education, the role of AI, and offers valuable advice for aspiring tech founders. Highlights Meredith Bailey founded StreamWork to enhance online collaboration. StreamWork transforms education by fostering engagement and creativity. The platform allows for collaborative work on various content types. Professors can save time with StreamWork's auto grading feature. Students gain exposure to next-gen collaboration tools in the classroom. StreamWork mimics traditional peer group experiences in online settings. AI integration is a focus for improving workflows in education. Feedback and meaningful discussion are prioritized in StreamWork. Persistence and flexibility are crucial for tech founders. StreamWork is adaptable for both small and large class sizes.   Chapters:   (00:00) Intro (00:57) Introduction to StreamWork and Its Mission (03:59) Meredith's Journey from Tech Giants to Founding StreamWork (06:22) Bridging the Gap in Higher Education (08:43) StreamWork's Impact on Collaborative Learning (11:26) Integration and Compatibility with Other Tools (13:53) Grading vs. Feedback: Enhancing Student Engagement (19:00) Future of Online Learning and AI Integration (20:47) Advice for Aspiring Tech Founders   Links: Meredith Bailey on Linked InStreamwork on EdTech ConnectStreamwork website  

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