Empowering 1 Million Educators with Emerging Technologies

"Technology has had such an incredible impact on all other industries... we wanted it to be a nonprofit from the get-go because we found that all too often, tech companies... are preying on educators."

Hello! My name is Joseph Smalzer, and I am the host and founder of Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP) , a podcast that shines a light on people and organizations creating a positive impact in the world. Today, I want to introduce you to a revolutionary organization that is making waves in the education sector: Ed3 DAO .

To listen to the full episode and learn more about this incredible organization and the impact it is making, follow these links to the interview hosted by Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP): Spotify or Apple.

The founders of Ed3Dao, Vriti Saraf and Michael Peck, Ed. D. , have a clear mission: to help educators learn about emerging technologies to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. This organization stands at the frontier of education, reimagining how learning can evolve through technology.

Vriti shared with me her journey across global classrooms and the repetitive struggles she noticed among educators - the struggle of not sharing innovative methods and the scant use of technology in learning environments. This realization sparked the creation of Ed3Dao, aimed at breaking this cycle by connecting educators worldwide, focusing on leveraging cutting-edge technology such as blockchain, AI, and the metaverse to reimagine education.

Mike, a full-time educator and technologist, recounted his experiences and the limitations of traditional education settings, despite the availability of new technology. His and Vreeti's vision for Ed3Dao is to move beyond just talking about the potential of technology in education to actively exploring and applying these innovations to enhance learning opportunities.

Why 'Ed3Dao'? The name itself signifies the evolution of education parallel to the evolution of the web (Web3), with 'DAO' highlighting their commitment to distributed governance and democratized learning. Ed3Dao aspires to a future where education aligns with the rapid changes of our world, empowering both educators and students.

Their approach is simple yet profound: connect educators, share resources freely, experiment with new tech, and place the decision-making power into the hands of their community. Through this method, Ed3Dao is not just a nonprofit but a movement towards decentralized, autonomous education systems.

But why does this matter to us in the tech industry with means to give back, or the younger generation looking to volunteer? It signifies a shift in how we can contribute to global education - not just through funds but through active participation in this educational revolution. By supporting initiatives like Ed3Dao, we can directly impact the way future generations learn, think, and innovate.

A Call to Action: Join the movement. Whether you are a technologist, educator, or someone passionate about making a difference, there's a place for you in reimagining education with Ed3Dao. Let's harness the power of technology to create a brighter, more inclusive future of learning.

To listen to the full episode and learn more about this incredible organization and the impact it is making, follow these links to the interview hosted by Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP): Spotify or Apple.