Hello everyone and welcome back to The Edtech Podcast. Our mission is to improve the dialogue between ed and tech for better innovation and impact and it’s great to be back.

In this episode, I'm joined by guests to talk about all things audio and learning. We look back at the varied history of audio and learning, plus new applications of audio for learning. We talk about the growth of spoken word, its ability to "represent and overcome" barriers to access, and both high and low tech innovations from Whatsapp to Voice-Activated technology. Plus, public and private playlists, searchability and the role of Big Tech, and the role of audio to share best practice and familiarity between learners within varied learning environments. Also in this episode, new cool things for schools, students and startups to get involved in and a book review from Michael Shaw who has been reading "Teaching Machines". Thanks for listening!  

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• Sophie Bolzer, Founder & CEO, Audvice | Twitter: @sophiesticcated
• Nigel Smith, Head of Learning, Apolitical | Twitter: @nigelcsmith
• Ben Schuman-Stoler, Director of Content, Shortcasts, Blinkist | Twitter: @bsto
• Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research | Twitter: @Meg_Laz
• Yehoshua Zlotogorski, Co-founder and CEO, Alpe Audio | Twitter: @yehoshzl