Coffee with a Geek with Special Guest Alana Winnick
Channel: Andrew Wheelock
Date: 2024-03-20

After some time to focus on a new job, the Coffee with a Geek show makes a comeback with special guest Alana Winnick. I've gotten to know Alana over the years through ⁠NYSCATE.⁠ Alana has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge that make her an ideal candidate to talk Edtech in 2024. Alana's new book explores Generative A.I. which is a fabulous guide to learn about A.I. specially for educators. 
A little about Alana in her own words: Alana lives in New York City and currently holds key leadership positions as the Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills Central School District and the Hudson Valley Director for NYSCATE
"Alana is the author of ⁠The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education ⁠and host of The ⁠Generative Age Podcast⁠, powered by NYSCATE, which explores the rapidly evolving world of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. She has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry and has supported both her region and NYS during several disruptive transformations, including the migration to cloud computing, navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the emergence of generative AI. 
Recognized for her contributions, Alana has received the Innovative Tech Director award from both Tech & Learning and LHRIC, as well as being named (a finalist for) Magic School AI Educator of the Year and EDSAFE Women in AI Fellow."
Follow Alana: ⁠@AlanaWinnick⁠

Questions:
1.  Favorite drink or favorite blend of coffee?
ans.  4:13
2.  Tell us about your educational journey and how did you end up where you are today?
ans. 8:11
3.  Tell us about how you got into podcasting and what are some tips and tricks for making a great podcast? 
ans.  12:58
4.  Tell us about your book and its genesis and process?
ans. 19:17
5.  What are your future projects?
ans. 25:47
Speed Geek Questions:
ans. 28:18