The Impact of Innovative Technologies on Education

In this episode of Capital Class, we are joined by Scott Kinney, Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Education. Scott is a thought leader and influential voice in the education sector, dedicated to supporting the success of every student and teacher. His commitment is demonstrated in three decades of steadfast work and experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology.

Scott shares the efforts behind building a business based on value and impact, including how Discovery Education accelerated growth during and after the pandemic. In addition, he explores the early days of the internet in education and the evolving environment that is better leveraging and implementing the growth of technology.

Listen in to also learn how technology is making a difference in the classroom by providing teachers with impactful digital tools that integrate and enhance learning objectives.

What You Will Discover:

• 00:00 Episode Begins

• 02:03 Scott’s journey as an educator and his love for the role of technology in education.

• 04:23 How Discovery started as a video-on-demand service in the early days of the internet.

• 07:16 How the early days of the internet looked like in the education sector.

• 09:20 How the education system is looking to leverage the growing technology.

• 13:37 How Discovery innovates and experiments with new technology.

• 16:16 The specifics that Discovery looks at when going for an acquisition.

• 20:58 The importance of developing a culture of “swing and miss” to innovate.

• 25:17 The top qualities Scott looks for in talent acquisition.

• 30:13 Why Discovery Education detached from Discovery Channel and the lessons they took.

• 35:53 The importance of staying on the path to making the biggest impact possible.

• 38:26 How momentum & the pandemic accelerated growth.

• 41:36 How technology is providing teachers with impactful digital tools that make a difference.

• 46:11 Scott on how he spends his time away from his business to refuel.

• 52:11 Four Fast-forward questions with Scott.

Connect with Scott

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kinney-2587053/

Produced by Old Soul