The Edtech Podcast

What's in this episode? This week we’re back with our VocTech Podcast, this time looking at skills development in the new world of work.  As we move towards ever more atomised modes of work, is there a risk we don't develop our skills properly, just going from one gig to another? If we are going to prevent that from happening, what do we need our freelance, flexible or gig economy platforms to look like and to build in? Is this ever likely? This week we’re back with our VocTech Podcast, exploring these questions with special guests.  Sophie Smallwood, RoleShare - which helps people keep up with work and life healthily. Helen Gironi, Ufi Ventures - the UK’s specialist investor in EdTech for adults  Christina Palmou, formerly of the Tony Blair Institute - which was set up to help make globalisation work for the many, not the few This episode is part of our VocTech Podcast series produced in collaboration with Ufi VocTech Trust.  Check out the full episode show notes and references here: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via Twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode.  In this episode, I’m in conversation with: Felix Atkin, the Founder & CEO at Sharesy, on dealing with cost pressures in schools Dr Maureen Dunne, neurodiversity advisor to Lego Foundation and the President and CEO of Autism Community Ventures, on supporting innovation in the area of neurodiversity We talk about:  How to help schools raise extra funds by easily supporting their community needs   What funds are available for innovation around neurodiverse needs – including USD 20 million to catalyse innovation supporting neurodivergent children Why this matters and can strengthen the education, products, services and business we build and use   Plus, some updates on edtech events, reports, and other news.  Show Notes and References   You can find links to any references from the episode in our show notes: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via Twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

In this bonus episode of The Edtech Podcast, we are in collaboration with Teacher’s Voices, with guest host Nina Alonso, and in partnership with Bold, the digital platform on learning and development. In this episode, Nina speaks to:  Jason Yip, assistant professor of digital youth at The Information School at the University of Washington and, Koen Timmers, a lecturer, author and founder of several global educational projects. Plus, some updates on edtech events, reports, and other news.  Show Notes and References   You can find links to any references from the episode in our show notes: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via Twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

Thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode.  In this episode, I’m in conversation with: Laura Warnier, the Chief Growth Officer at online tutoring platform GoStudent We talk about:  The factors involved in GoStudent’s rapid expansion – investment, team, zeitgeist.  Laura’s view on network effects and membership models  Near to peer tutoring, support and engagement  Plus, some updates on edtech events, reports, and other news. 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Edtech Podcast, where we aim to improve the dialogue between “ed” and “tech” for better innovation and impact. This week’s episode is part of our series collaboration with Bett, supported by Pearson. In this episode we are focused on The Future of Work, exploring:  Significant trends and drivers for The Future of Work, including push and pull factors for employers and young people in new employment  Demands and expectations in the workplace and how this is changing how we prepare young people for the world of work Interesting sector-specific case studies in real-world learning and reskilling.  Attributes for success, and the role of technology and humans in the new world of work, including emotional state and learner motivation I'm in conversation with: Miriam Partington, a future of work reporter at Sifted, a publication covering European startups and technology Cheri Ashby, Deputy Chief Executive, Activate Learning Richard George, VP at Faethm, Data analyst, and author of the report Robot-Proof Work Capabilities Show Notes and References   You can find links to any references from the episode in our show notes: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

Thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode.  In this episode, I’m in conversation with: Nathalie Lesselin, Founder and CEO, Kokorolingua, from Switzerland Marie Mérouze, CEO Marbotic, from France Sari Hurme-Mehtälä, Founder CEO, Kide Science, from Finland Dominika Gyanyi , Head of Education, BookrKids, from Hungary  We talk about:  The challenge and opportunity of technology in early years, and how to bring it back to hands-on learning  The opportunity to leverage popular culture and storytelling in early years learning  Developing an inherent love of learning without reliance on gamification This is episode four from our new series with the Female Edtech Fellowship, a collaboration between the European Edtech Alliance and Supercharger Ventures to support the growth of the most promising female founders in Europe.

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Edtech Podcast, where we aim to improve the dialogue between “ed” and “tech” for better innovation and impact. This week’s episode is part of our series collaboration with Bett, supported by Pearson. In this episode we are focused on Education and Esports, exploring:  What is Esports and why does it matter? The scale of the Esports industry.  How students are engaging with business, design, and communication through Esports How colleges are bringing Esports into their curriculum with an Esports BTEC Esports, diversity, student engagement and pathways to work and careers  How to communicate Esports to parents, Governance boards and students  How to change thinking around investment and kit requirements towards learning outcomes and practical approaches  I'm in conversation with three incredibly passionate individuals: Tom Dore, Education Director, British Esports, Shubbs Naika-Taylor, Curriculum Manager for Digital, Coventry College and Camilla Maurice, Curriculum Manager, MidKent College.    A quick hello from Kaan who's interested in working in the EdTech industry as well.  Show Notes and References   You can find links to any references from the episode in our show notes: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

What's in this episode? This week we’re back with our VocTech Podcast, this time looking at assessment and skills and thinking about what is skill and how should we measure it? This episode is part of our VocTech Podcast series produced in collaboration with Ufi VocTech Trust.  I'm in conversation with: Sharath Jeeven OBE, Intrinsic Labs, Abby Gilbert, Institute for the Future of Work, Amelia Peterson, The London Interdisciplinary School,  
 Christopher Mallet, Bodyswaps and Jessica Blakey, Head of Assessment Innovation, NCFE We talk about: What we don't want from assessment and the more nefarious applications of assessment in the workplace  How we can think more broadly about skills and motivation What new approaches are out there  How new innovation is being funded and supported  You'll also hear about event and grant funding updates.  Check out the full episode show notes and references here: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via Twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Our thanks to Learnosity and WorkTripp for sponsoring this episode.  In this episode, I’m in conversation with the amazing Madeleine Wolf, Founder and CEO, VisionYOU, Germany and Kadri Tuisk, Founder and CEO Clanbeat, Estonia.  We talk about:  What insights you uncover speaking to 300 headteachers in Germany How to think about the "wicked (complex) problem" of student wellbeing   Plus, listener discounts for upcoming events, accerator deadlines and more...  This is episode three from our new series with the Female Edtech Fellowship, a collaboration between the European Edtech Alliance and Supercharger Ventures to support the growth of the most promising female founders in Europe. Follow along @EuropeanEdtech #femaleedtechfellowship

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Edtech Podcast, where we aim to improve the dialogue between “ed” and “tech” for better innovation and impact. This week’s episode is part of our series collaboration with Bett, supported by Pearson. Recorded LIVE at Bett 2022, you’ll hear from; David Price, OBE and author of Power of Us @DavidPriceOBE Valerie Hannon, Systems rethinker, and author of Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World, @valeriehannon and Siân Gresswell, Senior Adviser for Careers and Employability, at GreenWood Academies. Sophie Bailey, Founder and Host, The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech, Founder, WorkTripp We’re talking about Schools, Employability and Skills. Namely; How to continually develop and connect a careers programme to real-world opportunities. Connecting students and school teams to the "outside world", and, Helping students find their why in a local and global context.  Show Notes and References   You can find links to any references from the episode in our show notes: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.