A PhD with a Purpose

Dr. Alex Richards is a PhD with a purpose. As the content developer and Q&A specialist for Electude, Dr. Richards brings his experience as an automotive instructor and Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) to make life easier for CTE program instructors going through the ASE Education Foundation accreditation process. In this episode of the Team ASE podcast, we caught up with Alex at the 2024 ASE Education Foundation Instructor Conference to talk about Electude’s history, their support of the conference as a Gold sponsor and the training he provided while there.Developed by former CTE instructors, Electude’s e-learning platform reimagines the ways technical students learn and retain information. The learning modules utilize gamification principles and interactive resources, including animations and simulations, to create a discovery-based environment that keeps students engaged throughout their training. With programs in light vehicles, heavy vehicles and systems technologies, Electude offers a highly adaptable platform that performs equally well in the classroom, in the shop, or at home.Hear all about it as we talk with Alex about:·         His background and experience as an automotive instructor and technician.·         How his first automotive instructor instilled a love for the industry.·         Finding his purpose while training as a technician.·         Why teaching was his next logical step.·         How he found Electude and the Automotive Instructors Technical Network (AITN)·         His role as a product manager at Electude.·         How Electude was founded by two automotive instructors.·         The interactive educational products Electude offers.·         The training Alex presented at the ASE Education Foundation Instructor Conference.·         How Electude helps streamline the accreditation process.·         Placing a value on teacher time.·         The value Electude places on their partnership with ASE and the Education Foundation by reimagining business relationships.·         For more information on Electude, visit their website at www.electude.comFor more information on ASE and automotive careers, visit the website at www.ase.com