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This is the musings, passions, and reflective learning of Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson with a focus on education. Tenacious in spirit and commitment to ensure all students have the access and opportunity to learn. We explore the compelling stories of our past and present to enrich the lives of our educators, scholars, and community. Join me in this adventure and make The Bulldog Educator your "best friend!" Language: en-us Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 5 Season 9: Chris Hull- How "Otus" is Connecting the Dots in Student Data
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Thursday, 19 March, 2026
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson sits down with Chris Hull, co-founder of Otus, to explore how technology can help educators truly understand and support every student.Drawing from his experience as a former teacher, coach, and father of four, Chris shares the story behind Otus — a platform designed to bring together assessment data, attendance, observations, and educator insights into one cohesive system. Instead of forcing teachers to sift through disconnected data points, Otus uses AI to help educators ask questions in everyday language and uncover meaningful patterns that inform instruction.Kirsten and Chris discuss:The challenge of managing fragmented student dataHow AI can reduce bias and improve decision-makingSupporting both struggling and excelling studentsStrengthening educator-family communicationKeeping relationships at the center of learningAt its core, this conversation is about balance — using technology strategically so educators can spend less time managing systems and more time building connections.If you’re interested in MTSS, data-informed instruction, AI in education, or tools that help schools see the “whole child,” this episode offers practical insight and thoughtful reflection.🎧 Tune in to discover how data, when used wisely, can deepen—not replace—the human side of teaching.To connect with Chris or Otus: chris@otus.comwww.otus.comListeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matthew on LInkedIn Matthew Caston, Instagram @Matthewccaston and BlueSky @MattCaston.bsky.social and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialSubscribe to The Bulldog Educator Podcast to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
