The EducAIte Podcast

In this episode I speak to Web 3.0 guru and LinkedIn Influencer John Kraski. John is author of the upcoming book the Future of Community . In this fascinating episode we explore: His journey to 65,000 followers How Linkedin wanted to shut him down believing his rapid rise was due to AI bots... before awarding him a LinkedIn Top Voice accolade His decade of LinkedIn failure before the lightbulb mom...

Justin is founder of Germinotion. He is an insatiable generalist who weaves solutions using strands from learning design, behavioural design, data analytics, AI and more. He has a particular interest in using AI to supplement and enhance human reasoning. Between projects, you will find him reading P.G. Wodehouse and eating chocolate biscuits. This fascinating episode covers so much: Do AI models h...

Chris is an experienced school leader, education consultant, IT strategist and project manager with over 20 years’ experience. As the Head of Digital Education at a multi-academy trust, he is delving into the practical applications of AI in education. In this episode we dig deep into the practicalities of transitioning schools into an AI augmented future. As well as exploring his journey to implem...

David Harkin is the CEO of the award-winning education company 8billionideas which exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world. David has recently been ranked 8th in the world by ISC as a positive global disruptor in the education sector and won the EduFuturist Award in 2022. 8billionideas has been recognised by TES and COBIS for its work and has strategic partnerships i...

Sophia High School is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking schools in the world. Held entirely online, it leverages the power of VR and the metaverse to create some truly unique learning experiences for its exceptional students. Join me for this exclusive interview with five of their students: Luca, Lukyan, Nathan, Oli, and Xenia, and their inspirational Head of IMYC, Rose. The intervie...

"From the Three Rs to the Three Ms: a New Compulsory Curriculum for the 21st Century" is a compelling article that challenges the traditional educational paradigm. Darren Coxon argues that while the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic remain crucial, the advent of artificial intelligence and the digital age necessitates a shift in focus. He proposes the introduction of the T...

I was thrilled this week to have a truly disruptive leader in the world of education join me. Russell John Cailey is Managing Director of THINK Learning Studio (TLS) in Dubai. TLS prides itself on stirring the pot, on creating what he fondly calls "inspired chaos" in the realm of education. Named among the top 100 Global Visionaries in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Lear...

Jason Gulya is Professor of English at Berkeley College, located in New Jersey and New York. Jason incorporates AI into all of his courses, and at the moment is working on how to reimagine what, how, and why he teaches "writing." He believes that universities can be outrageously innovative spaces for higher-level critical thinking and creativity, but that we need to push them to become t...

John Kelly is the proud owner and general director of a boutique Kinder and Primary school in Mexico City, at the forefront of educational innovation. In addition to his role in the school, he also works as a Metaverse and VR consultant, collaborating with schools and educational companies worldwide. Colegio Ikigai has earned the distinction of being recognized as the first school in Mexico to emb...

Dr Nick Jackson is Leader of Digital Technologies at Scotch College Adelaide. Nick has worked for over 20 years in education at universities and in schools in the UK, US, India and Australia. He has a passion for pushing boundaries and disrupting educational norms. He focuses on learners being empowered to access education in the ways that they choose and have doors open to create new pathways int...

Deseo VR creates virtual reality content for education marketing, such as virtual tours and VR experiences. Originally from Hong Kong and now living in Spain, Polo always wanted to do something that makes an impact on the world. He fell in love with business during his A levels and knew starting a business was a great way to impact the world. A young entrepreneur, Polo started Deseo VR during uni...

Tom Rogerson has been working in the independent school sector for 32 years and is about to enter his 16th year of Headship. During his working life, he took a year out of teaching in order to work for Universal Music in the A&R department looking after American artists such as Eminem, Nelly Furtado and Erica Badu. He started his teaching career working at state schools in London and is presen...

In this captivating episode of "Conversations Across Time," we journey back to the Roaring Twenties, an era of glitz, glamour, and profound societal change. Join F. Scott Fitzgerald, the literary mastermind behind "The Great Gatsby," as he engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with his own creation, the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of a Gatsby soiree...

Step back in time and float down the mighty Mississippi in this captivating episode of our literary podcast. Join Mark Twain, the master storyteller himself, as he engages in a profound conversation with his iconic creation, Huckleberry Finn. In this unique dialogue, Twain and Huck delve into the heart of 19th-century America, exploring themes of freedom, friendship, and societal norms. They paint...