Future Education Podcast

This episode was recorded during the workshop for 6th grade students from Berlin Cosmopolitan School about the podcasting format and how podcasts are used in Media & Communication. We talked about different podcast formats, and the students made their own mini-podcasts on topics they are truly passionate about. They discussed movies, social media and influencers, school life, music and K-pop c...

This episode was recorded at the "AI and Digital Literacy Day" organized for the primary students at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. This parents' initiative started with a simple, yet powerful question from a first grader: “What does AI actually mean?”. To answer this question, fourty AI experts joined our school to share their knowledge, creativity, and curiosity with students from gra...

In this episode we are talking with the 6th grade students from Berlin Cosmopolitan School about their experiences during the forest days in Prenden. 1. How do you feel when you spend a whole day in the forest instead of the classroom? 2. What is the most interesting thing you have discovered during the forest days? 3. What new skills have you developed during forest days? 4. Can you share a story...

1. What in the main idea behind Forest Days? 2. Could you describe your schedule during Forest Days? 3. Do you practice project work? What skills students can develop by learning in nature? 4. How forest days help the sixth graders transition into puberty? 5. How do you discuss topics related to nature protection?

In this episode we talk to Apameh Schönauer. We discuss the following topics: What is the role of "Female empowerment" and how to help young women feel more confident and achieve their goals? “Female empowerment” vs “Male empowerment”? What technological trends can we notice in architecture and design? What role does education play in female empowerment? Why is it important for parents to be activ...

In this episode we talk to Hamza Önal and the Student Council members about the “Anti-Bullying Week” at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. We discuss the following topics: 🎓 What motivates students to join the Student Council, and why its role is significant within the school community? 🎓 How does a typical Student Council meeting look like? What topics do students usually discuss? 🎓 What are the main...

BCS Highlights (Darius Moeini): BCS Career Day 2024

In this episode we talk to BCS students from Biology Class (Grade 12): Sarin Arnreiter, Julina Maria Lara Baum, Aimée Goos, Meri Ellinor Bertram, Annea Goette. We discuss the following questions: Can you describe your overall experience at the POCACITO Summer Academy? What inspired you to join the program (motivation), and what were some memorable moments that you particularly enjoyed? What new kn...

In this episode we talk to BCS students, Keira Heineck and Arthur Wurzel. We discuss the following questions: Can you tell us about the German Championship in Robotics you are preparing for? What are the key objectives or goals for your team? How long have you been working on your project for the championship, and what challenges have you faced so far? How does participation in the BCS Robotics Cl...

In this episode we talk to Dorrie Silver, dance teacher at Berlin Cosmopolitan Kindergarten. We discuss the following questions: Why is dance important for children's education (benefits)? What is the main concept of dance classes? How do you approach dance education in the BCS Kita? How are the classes organised (e.g., the schedule, kinesthetic reading, learning through dancing, kids' reflection,...

In this episode we talk to Gemma Comabella, founder and CEO of COCOLI (Community of Conscious Living). We discuss the following questions: What is the main concept of COCOLI, including its mission, goals and offerings? Green Product Award 2024 and sustainability values: How does COCOLI contribute to sustainability and the circular economy? How does COCOLI connect pre-loved furniture with sustainab...

In this episode we talk to Darius Moeini, founder of Berlin Innovation Agency, ClimateX Hub and Hello Circle Academy. We discuss the following questions: What is the main idea behind the BCS Career Day 2024, including its topics, speakers, participants and outcomes? Sustainability and innovation: What is the "ClimateX Hub", and how does it serve as a gateway to the climate innovation ecosystem, in...

In this episode we talk to Kathrin Röschel, the head of Gymnasium at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. We discuss the following questions: What is the main concept of the BCS Gymnasium? How do students prepare for the bilingual Abitur or the IB Diploma? How is the extracurricular programme organised at BCS, including remedial classes, expert clubs, music, dance, science, sports, art, crafts and differen...

In this episode we talk to Kaya Copeland, the Diversity Sensitive Inclusion Program coordinator at Berlin Cosmopolitan Kindergarten. We discuss the following questions: 1. How the curricular is organised at the BCS Kindergarten? 2. The "Toy Revolution" project: how to encourage children’s creativity, team work and integrate sustainability issues? 3. How the Diversity Sensitive Inclusion (DSI) Prog...

In this episode we talk to Gundula Cöllen-Sorger, founder of BECYCLE and BEYOND. We discuss the following questions: 1. What is the main idea behind BECYCLE and BEYOND, and how do you provide a holistic approach to fitness? 2. What do you think are the main trends that may shape the future of the fitness industry? 3. What are the main offerings of the studio(s)? What classes and activities do you...

In this episode we talk to Rainer Berak, operating partner and managing director at Project A Ventures. We discuss the following questions in Part 2: 4. Sustainability. Is it important to support the projects in sustainable development and related areas (f.e. green tech, AI + climate change, etc.)? What is the role of sustainability education for the future generation (for start-ups, in schools, e...

In this episode we talk to Rainer Berak, operating partner and managing director at Project A Ventures.. We discuss the following questions in Part 1: 1. Project A Knowledge Conference 2023 and the plans for 2024 (main focus, topics and format). 2. Project A Ventures: What is the main concept of an Operational VC? How do you help start-ups to solve their problems? 3. Entrepreneurship education – w...

Episode #2 (Yvonne Wende, Verena Pausder, Rainer Berak, Benedict Kurz, René Mauer): Project A Knowledge Conference 2023, session "Nurturing Innovations: the Dynamic Intersection of Education and Entrepreneurship"

In this episode we talk to Katharina Ehrenfried, CEO and educational trainer at Berlin Cosmopolitan Nature School (Müggelsee Campus). We discuss the following questions: 1. What is the main concept of the Berlin Cosmopolitan Nature School (Müggelsee Campus)? 2. What programs do you offer for families, teachers and (educational) professionals? 3. How do you support the sustainable development goals...

Welcome to “Future Education Podcast”, where we dive into the future of international education. I am Nadezhda Mikova, Doctor of science, sustainability strategist and a parent of 3 kids at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. Our goal is to discuss the innovative educational approach that fosters sustainability and entrepreneurship, sports, culture, dance, music and art, as well as core subjects. We are g...