{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 276 | Smarter Schools With AI Data: Doowii\u2019s Big Idea w\/ Ben Dodson","description":"This episode is sponsored by Doowii. Doowii brings all of your district\u2019s data together. When data is scattered across systems and buried in outdated reports, it\u2019s hard to turn that data into action. Doowii connects your SIS, LMS, assessments, staffing, financial data, and more into one secure, conversational intelligence platform designed for all educators. No extra strain on your district\u2019s resources, just faster, smarter decisions. Hungry for better insights? Visit doowii.io to learn more and see it in action. If your school\u2019s data could talk, would it ask for help? Or maybe just a better dashboard? In this episode, I chat with Ben Dodson, founder and CEO of&amp;nbsp;Doowii, a cutting-edge AI-powered data platform built specifically for education. Ben shares how his tech background (hello, Google and Snapchat!) inspired him to leap into the world of EdTech to solve one of education\u2019s messiest problems: siloed, underutilized data. We cover:  \ud83d\udd0d What exactly Doowii does (and how it\u2019s more than just a dashboard tool) \ud83e\udde0 How natural language queries make data accessible for everyone\u2014no SQL required! \ud83c\udfeb Real use cases from school districts and universities (hello, bell schedule analytics!) \u23f1\ufe0f How Doowii helps admins reclaim hours of reporting time \ud83d\udd10 The importance of security, privacy, and ethical AI use in student data \ud83e\udded Using predictive models to flag support needs before students slip through the cracks  Plus, Ben answers the ultimate question: Corn or flour tortilla? If you\u2019re tired of waiting a week for that failing student report, this episode is your invitation to reimagine how data works for you\u2026not against you. Learn more or book a demo: https:\/\/doowii.io Listen now and get inspired to make data your district\u2019s new superpower. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo  EdTech Bites Website: https:\/\/edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https:\/\/facebook.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@edtechbites  About Ben Dodson Ben Dodson is an experienced data scientist, AI engineer, and startup founder with over a decade of experience at the forefront of data science, AI, and data engineering. His career spans impactful roles at Silicon Valley giants like Google and Snapchat, where he earned multiple patents for groundbreaking innovations, including the application of vision transformer networks to optimize media quality at scale. Ben\u2019s expertise and forward-thinking approach also positioned him as an early contributor at startups like Mux and Marqeta. In 2023, Ben founded Doowii, an AI-powered assistant for data scientists serving the education sector. Doowii\u2019s mission is to empower educators to harness the full potential of data to improve student outcomes. Connect With Doowii And Learn More  Doowii Website: www.doowii.io Doowii On LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/doowii-inc\/   ","author_name":"The EdTech Bites Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/edtechbites.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38047100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192547810"}