How Crowdmark Enhances Educator Efficiency & Student Outcomes with Michelle Caers

In this podcast episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Michelle Caers, co-founder and CEO of Crowdmark, discussing the innovative grading and assessment solution for higher education.

Michelle shares her journey in education and technology, the role of Crowdmark in enhancing grading efficiency, and how AI is leveraged to support educators. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adopting new educational technologies, the integration with learning management systems, the nuances of subjective grading, and the ethical implications of AI in education.

Michelle provides insights into the onboarding process for Crowdmark and shares unexpected success stories from institutions using the platform. She concludes with advice for entrepreneurs looking to innovate in the education technology space.

Takeaways

• Crowdmark automates tedious grading tasks to free up educators' time.
• The platform supports collaboration among grading teams for consistent feedback.
• AI is used to enhance grading processes, not replace human interaction.
• Overcoming the status quo is a significant challenge in educational tech adoption.
• Crowdmark integrates with major learning management systems for ease of use.
• The platform excels in grading handwritten work, particularly in STEM fields.
• Ethical considerations in AI include data privacy and academic integrity.

Sound Bites

• "Grading is an essential part of the education system."
• "Crowdmark assists in managing that grading team."
• "AI is the flavor of the day."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crowdmark and Michelle Caers 04:07 The Role of Crowdmark in Grading Efficiency 07:16 Leveraging AI in Education 09:18 Overcoming Challenges in Educational Technology Adoption 11:28 Integration with Learning Management Systems 14:45 Ethical Implications of AI in Education 18:13 Onboarding Process for Crowdmark 22:28 Advice for EdTech Entrepreneurs