School Podcast Revolutionising Education: How AI and Technology are Shaping the Future of Schools
Oct 30, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Simon Baines, Managing Director of Access Education, Laura Tressler, Director of Client Management, and Emma Slater, Head of Learning, share their insights on AI's transformative role in education. They explore how AI can automate school operations, enhance personalized learning, and support student interventions. The trio addresses fears surrounding AI's impact on teaching jobs and data security while offering practical steps for schools to adopt AI. They envision a future where AI, along with VR, shapes a more equitable education landscape.
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Operations Drive Educational Impact
- Access Education focuses on operational software (HR, payroll, finance) that frees budget for teaching.
- Improving organisational efficiency indirectly improves educational outcomes by releasing resources for classrooms.
Feedback Loops Power Product Relevance
- Access Education organises product, customer success, engineering and sales teams to create a feedback loop between schools and development.
- Continuous investment and school feedback drive product relevance and long-term growth.
Align Tech With Real School Problems
- Combine deep customer insight with engineering expertise when introducing new tech to schools.
- Always align technology projects to specific school problems rather than deploying attractive but irrelevant tools.