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#45 – Dom Norrish, Group Tech Director, United Learning – on scepticism, value & procurement
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/44_with_Dom_Norrish_Group_Tech_Director_United_Learning__-_on_scepticism_value__procurement_ii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Don’t forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What’s in this episode? Content: This week’s podcast is with Dominic Norrish, the Group Technology Director of United Learning Multi Academy Trust of 60 Schools in the UK. We hear from Dominic on the importance of […]
Edtech trends at Websummit
In October I was one of 2000 media types at Websummit 2016. Websummit is billed as “Europe’s Largest Technology Marketplace”, with 53,056 people from 166 countries in attendance. Speakers included Sean Rad (great name), Co-Founder & CEO, Tinder, Roberto Azevêdh, Director-General, World Trade Organization and Gary Vaynerchuk, Founder & CEO, VaynerMedia, but I took the trip out to Websummit to uncover what was happening in education.
#44 – Websummit Edtech Trends 3 – Early Years, Learner Engagement and East vs. West Learning Aspirations
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/44_Websummit_Edtech_Trends_3_-_South_African_Gov_British_Library__Teach_ii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThank you to this week’s sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot – a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised […]
#43 – Websummit edtech trends – coding, careers, gaming, language learning
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/43_Websummit_Edtech_Trends_2_-_from_Nepal_Denmark_Holland_Australia.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThank you to this week’s sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot – a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised […]
#42 – Websummit edtech trends – refugees, chatbots, value, ‘phygital’ and ed
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/Web_Summit_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThank you to this week’s sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot – a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised […]
#41 Maarit Rossi – on Finland and Maths
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/Maarit_Rossi_Edit.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadVote on the 2017 schedule: glsr.it/VoteForEpisodes Don’t forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What’s in this episode? Intro: Nordic Edtech Conference: http://nordicedtech.squarespace.com/ Content: Interview with: Maarit Rossi, Global Teacher Prize Nominee & Founder, Paths to Maths Covering: The new Finnish curriculum and what you […]
#40 Michelle Thomas, Exec Head, New Wave Federation
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/40_with_Michelle_Thomas_-_on_Primary_School_innovation_and_leadership_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMichelle Thomas is speaking at the TES Leaders Summit at Bett 2017 and organising TeachMeet Resolution both in January 2017, London. What’s in this episode? Intro 0-2.30: Nordic Edtech Conference: http://nordicedtech.squarespace.com/ Forward schedule – give your vote on which topics should be included or sign up to sponsor: theedtechpodcast@gmail.com Content: […]
#39 TAKEOVER with Rob Eastment, Firefly Learning – on what schools really want from data
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/39_with_Rob_Eastment_1_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Download the YOUGOV School Leaders Benchmark Report discussed in this episode What’s in this episode? Interview with former Assistant Headteacher, Rob Eastment, Client Services Manager, Firefly Learning on new YouGov survey findings on senior leaders, schools and data: what do they really want and currently experience? Subjects covered: Parents […]
#38 with Global Teacher Prize Nominee Kazuya Takahashi – on creating independent learners in Japan
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/38_with_Global_Teacher_Prize_Nominee_Kazuya_Takahashi_-_on_creating_independent_learners_in_Japan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download What’s in this episode? Takahashi was recently nominated for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize, often referred as the Nobel Prize in education, for his work in the classroom and contributions to society. Takahashi, the first candidate from Japan, is among 50 nominees selected from 8,000 candidates representing […]
#37 Teaching to the Text- Textbooks or Technology?
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/36_teaching_to_the_text-_textbooks_or_technology_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSign up to The EdTech Podcast Weekly 🎧 – Latest Episode Links & News 📢 What’s in this episode? Political control on textbook content – yes, no, maybe Best methods for retention of information Can you have a favourite website like you have a favourite book? Intro: Tipping over […]
#36 Efficacy in Edtech – with Pearson, BESA, TES, UCL & ClearlySo
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/36_Efficacy_in_Edtech_-_with_Pearson_BESA_TES_UCL__ClearlySo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhat’s in this episode? Opportunities: Details of a new role with Tech City UK on Digital Skills Hackney Learning Trust offer to connect schools to run Edtech pilots Forward The Edtech Podcast content calendar and how you can get involved Content: BESA’s Efficacy in EdTech: What’s the Evidence? debate, […]
#35 with The Edtech Podcast LIVE – with ICT Evangelist, Joe Dale, Tolu Oyenola, Alex Flowers and Jen Lexmond
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/35_with_The_Edtech_Podcast_LIVE_-_with_ICT_Evangelist_Joe_Dale_Tolu_Oyenola_Alex_Flowers_and_Jen_Lexmond.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis episode was recorded at The Edtech Podcast Launch Party at Loughborough University London. What’s in this episode? The Edtech Podcast LIVE podcast panel with: Tolu Oyenola, Computing Co-Ordinator, Lauriston Primary School Mark Anderson a.k.a ICT Evangelist, award-winning blogger and speaker Jen Lexmond, Founder, EasyPeasy Alex Flowers, Team […]
#34 with Joanna Bersin, Head of Education, KANO
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/34_with_Joanna_Bersin_Head_of_Education_KANO.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What’s in this episode? Full length rough […]
#33 with Cory Roush, Literacy Specialist at Muskingum County Library System, Ohio
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/33_with_Cory_Roush_Literacy_Specialist_at_Muskingum_County_Library_System_Ohio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What’s in this episode? Full length rough […]
#32 with Michael Luetjen, Computer Sci. & EdTech Lead Learner, Pine Crest School, Florida
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/32_Michael_Luetjen_Computer_Sci.__EdTech_Lead_Learner_Pine_Crest_School_Florida.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What’s in this episode? Full length rough […]
#31 Sam Patterson, Puppet Master & Makerspace Coordinator, Echo Horizon School, San Francisco
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/31_Sam_Patterson_Puppet_Master__Makerspace_Coordinator_Echo_Horizon_School_San_Francisco_-_full_interview__rough_edit.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What’s in this episode? Full length rough […]
#30 KANO Takeover – creative computing in schools, maker spaces and libraries
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/30_KANO_Takeover_-_creative_computing_in_schools_maker_spaces_and_libraries__.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What’s in this episode? Interview with Joanna […]
#29 with the Institute for Learning, Innovation and Development, University of Southampton – on iChamps and storytelling in H.E
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/29_with_the_Institute_for_Learning_Innovation_and_Development_University_of_Southampton_-_on_iChamps_and_storytelling_in_H.E_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Sign up to The EdTech Podcast Weekly 🎧 – Latest Episode Links & News 📢 Welcome to Bett as new media partner of The Edtech Podcast Welcome to SowingX Capital as new sponsor What’s in this episode? Word from ELTjam 0-1.15 Intro 1.30-4.00, including hello to SowingX Capital […]
#28 with Dave Faulkner, Education Changemakers – on Australian education innovation
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/28_with_Dave_Faulkner_Education_Changemakers_-_on_Australian_Education_Innovation_and_Why_Best_Practice_Isnt_Good_Enough.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhat’s in this episode? Word from ELTjam 0-1.15 Intro 1.30-2.15 Dave Faulkner Interview 2.30-24 Word from ClearlySo 11.54-12.30 Outro, Word from Firefly Learning and The Edtech Podcast at Web Summit 24-25 Interview: Dave Faulkner’s ascendancy to district superintendent by the time of 30 in Australia The experience of rural […]
#27 with Prof. Rose Luckin, UCL Knowledge Lab – on the importance, or not, of efficacy
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/27_with_Rose_Luckin_UCL_Knowledge_Lab_-_on_the_importance_or_not_of_efficacy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn efficacy, personalised learning, AI and a new EdTech accelerator Subscribe to The EdTech Podcast Weekly 🎧 – Latest Episode Links & News 📢 – http://eepurl.com/cgjMkX What’s in this episode? Intro (0-3.33) Interview with Prof. Rose Luckin (3.33) Prof. Rose Luckin’s journey into academia Luckin’s thoughts on grammar schools and […]
#26 with Lauri Jarvilehto, CEO, Lightneer – on learning games, Angry Birds, and a philosophy of fun learning
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theedtechpodcast/26_with_Lauri_Jarvilehto_CEO_Lightneer_-_on_Learning_Games_Angry_Birds_and_a_philosophy_of_fun_learning..mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn learning games, Angry Birds, and a philosophy of fun learning Welcome to ELTjam, ClearlySo, and Firefly Learning as Edtech Podcast Launch Party Sponsors this week #edtechpod What’s in this episode? Intro, what’s in this week’s episode, how to submit questions for The Edtech Podcast Live and review of #sotonpod16 Interview […]
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