Edufuturists

In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, Ben and Steve interview Johnny Wathen from TransforMATive about digital transformation in the education sector. We discuss the meaning of digital transformation and its importance in creating value for individuals and organisations. We also explore the current state of digital transformation in the education sector, with some organisations still in the...

In this episode, Ben and Steve celebrate the 250th episode of the podcast and discuss their recent activities, including speaking engagements and workshops. They express gratitude to their partners, judges, and the community for their support. They also announce the renaming of the Outstanding Achievement Award in honour of David Price. The main themes discussed in the Trends booklet are holistic...

In this episode, Ben and Steve are joined by Claire Tamplin, The Mindful Movement Coach. Claire shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming an innovator in holistic education. She talks about the importance of emotional health and fitness in schools and the need to move beyond a narrow focus on academic subjects. Claire introduces the concept of mindful movement, which is about ge...

In this episode, Ben and Steve discuss the impact of AI on education with guest Donald Clark. They explore the rapid progress of AI in education, the shift from text-based learning to multimodal learning, and the potential for AI to revolutionise assessment. They also discuss the role of teachers in the age of AI and the need for a shift in teaching methods. The conversation highlights the growing...

In this episode, Darren Coxon from Coxon.ai discusses his background in education and his work in helping schools integrate AI. He emphasises the importance of creating a positive and purposeful use of AI tools in education. Darren breaks down AI in schools into three categories: AI that replaces what humans can do, AI thats data, and AI that enables new possibilities. He also shares his strategic...

In this conversation, we invited Alex Gray on to discuss the education system in the Middle East, specifically in Dubai. We talk about the high expectations and demands placed on teachers in international schools, as well as the importance of continuous professional development and collaboration. Alex shares his personal journey from teaching in the UK to working in Dubai, highlighting the benefit...

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss our recent podcast listening experiences and the importance of diverse perspectives in education. We highlight the need for interdisciplinary skills and personalised learning, as well as the role of culture in education. We also mention the upcoming Edufuturists Trends Book and the Uprising event, where we will explore the future of education and the chal...

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Aspinall & Daphne McMenemy from CodebreakerEDU, who have recently agreed to publish Ben's book! Code Breaker Inc. has become a consulting and publishing powerhouse in the education space. Offering professional development from an array of backgrounds, experiences, cultures and climates, and providing quality leadership, consulting, keynotes, and work...

In this episode, we are joined by Alan Tang who talks about his journey from an Economics degree to a city chef, through venture capitalist into founding Collaboration Laboratory. Collaboration Laboratory was founded by a team of parents, educators and engineers who wanted more from the modern education system. Their mission is to teach skills that aren't taught in schools: they nurture childr...

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Edmonds and Aaron Patching from The Inventor Club. Ben used to work for Dyson and Aaron is a D&T teacher & digital lead - together they are doing incredible things to inspire innovation, making and invention. Check out their work Watch this space for some collaboration between Edufuturists and The Inventor Club! Thanks so much for joining us again for...

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Carl Gombrich, Dean of London Interdisciplinary School. Carl is the Lead Academic at LIS and oversees curriculum design, teaching, and learning. He was previously a Professorial Teaching Fellow of Interdisciplinary Education at UCL and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Before moving into higher education leadership, Carl studied and...

In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by Priten Shah. Priten Shah, M. ED and B.A, Harvard, is the CEO of Pedagogy. Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of the Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - https...

Well, this time it is Steve being the fan boy with our guest, Action Jackson! Action had a profound impact on Steve and it is an honour to have him on the podcast. Jackson Ogunyemi better known as ACTION JACKSON is a motivational speaker and has been changing the lives of young people across the UK and the world for 25 years. He is a passionate individual who has been using his skills and expertis...

In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Petra Velzeboer, after a recommendation from good friend of the podcast, Ed Kirwan. Petra is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Her passion for creating psychologically safe spaces can be traced back to her unique background, having been raised in a notorious cult and struggling to find...

In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Neil Mullarkey. Ben met Neil at the Google Champions Symposium in November 2023, got his book and it has had a huge impact on him. This episode is another fan boy moment for him! Neil transforms the creative and collaborative capabilities of teams and leaders with his unique improv and communication expertise, having be...

In this episode, we are joined by Matt Jordan who is the UK Education Engagement Advocate for the wonderful Canva. We love this tool and we know so many educators and students use it religiously! It's been a while trying to get these guys on so we are grateful that Matt made it on. The best bit is that Canva Pro is FREE for educators! Get yourself verified at Canva Education and they will set...

In this episode, we are joined by Johannes Knabe all the way from Cologne, Germany. He is the CTO from Mentafy and discusses his background in cognitive science and how the brain works, as well as how we can consider the role of the digital tutor as a partner in the age of AI. We discussed: - The transformative role of AI in education and its potential future trajectory. - How technological innova...

In this episode, we are on location at Haberdashers Academy Trust PD Day in Dartford, Kent. We are joined by 5 special guests to discuss their conference theme: Together Stronger - Culture, Community & Collaboration. We discuss equity, social mobility & justice, the role of technology and how we prepare young people for the future. *This was an audio only recording. Thanks so much for join...

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by authors Andy Griffith and Matt Bromley to discuss their newest book, The Working Classroom. We talk all about: - Classism and is prevalence in the education system - Why social mobility might not be the solution - How teachers and school leaders can address the classism on the ground - Cultural capital and what this means in the 21st Century - Disa...

This week, we look back on the second month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined for 4 cracking episodes: - Lawrence Tijjani - Kevin Sherman - Ed Kirwan & Helen Demetriou - Will Goldsmith We have loved talking about empathy, DEI, authenticity, coaching, what matters in education, and technology - all focused on the future of education. We announced that there w...

In this episode, we are joined by Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales School. This was fascinating. We covered: Removing unnecessary hierarchies Promoting student agency and responsibility Co-curating a community WITH students Developing value to the wider educational system Preparing students in school for specific academic curricula Bringing your authentic self to your work Will and his team announc...

In this episode, we are joined by a returning guest in the form of Ed Kirwan, Founder  @EmpathyWeek  who brought with him a powerhouse in Empathy Education, Dr Helen Demetriou from the University of Cambridge. We talk about how empathy is a skill that can be developed, the difference between empathy and sympathy and also how it is the foundation for all other skill development. As usual, it's...

In this episode, we are joined by the evergreen Kevin Sherman, COO from CloudEDU and organiser of the InnovateEDU Conference. We talk about a whole range of stuff from the purpose of exams, the role of technology in helping teachers become better, equity, leadership - allsorts. If you fancy a trip to Cape Town in May 2024 (and Ben will be there too!), find out more and book tickets here: https://w...

In this episode we have another returning legend, Lawrence Tijjani, talking about how important it is to champion others. As the director of multiple businesses, not-for-profits and a serial entrepreneur, Lawrence is someone worth listening to. We talk: - Lawrence's documentary 'From Pain to Purpose', which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI-opXgD99w - What EDI real...

This week, we look back on the first month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined by three heavyweights and are grateful we got to talk about community, authenticity, coaching, all focused on the future of education. We have been at #BETT2024 this week too. Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing thos...