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DR. RICK CHROMEY is a best-selling author, international speaker, cultural historian, professor, and pastor. His mission is to help people interpret history, navigate culture and explore faith to create trusted and transformative change. He’s authored over a dozen books, including his most recent work titled GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are (2020).Get your free DIGITAL copy of Rick's book (GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are): https://dl.bookfunnel.com/37oz433xx9The 6 needs and environments of learning : G.R.O.W.L.SGraceRelationshipOwnershipWorthLaughterSecurityWebsitewww.rickchromey.comSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/rickchromeyspeakerwww.instagram.com/drrickchromey/twitter.com/Dr_Rick_Chromeywww.youtube.com/channel/UCoXjDFeB-2ZcQmsOeISJq-AShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Al describes himself as a man of two hats, with one he the is CEO of the EdTech company, NetSupport, with almost 30 years' experience in corporate and educational technology.With his other, and with a passion for education and, in particular edtech, governance and raising organisational performance, Al has undertaken numerous roles in education, including being Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust and of an Alternative Provision Academy. He is chair of his regions Governors' Leadership Group and chairs the regional SEND Board. With 20+ years of governance experience, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioner's Advisory Board for the East of England and North London, is an FED Council member, Chair of the BESA EdTech Group and chairs his regional Employment and Skills Board.A well-known face in EdTech around the world, Al is also the author of "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and co-author of “A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education”. Al writes and speaks internationally on the effective use of Educational Technology and is a Forbes Technology Council Member.Websitewww.netsupportsoftware.comwww.alkingsley.comSocial Media InformationTwitter - https://twitter.com/AlKingsley_EduLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkingsley1/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edtechdiary/Website – https://www.alkingsley.comAuthory - https://authory.com/AlKingsleyShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Narrowing the attainment gap remains the key challenge for the education system, especially as we steer our way out of the pandemic.In February 2022, Tassomai hosted a round table discussion, bringing together some of the leading thinkers and innovators in the education world to consider the role that edtech software could, and should, play in tackling this challenge.The participants felt edtech had the potential to support but it wasn’t a magic wand, it needed to be considered with care:Data from edtech software needs to be easy to analyse so it can effectively inform teaching and learning decisions and support disadvantaged learners.Connecting data with demographics is essential for schools to understand how disadvantaged learners are progressing.Designing for disadvantaged children from the start can ensure their needs are prioritised.Following the round table a short report has been produced to capture the wide ranging and insightful discussion. You can download the report here.James Stradling is Head of Science at All Saints Academy in Weymouth and has been at the school for around 15 Years.Tassomai was founded by learning and revision expert Murray Morrison, who built the program to help his own students learn more effectively. Using techniques from sports and music coaching, Murray created a program to test and teach through continuous practice and adapted repetition.Since 2012, Murray has focused fully on developing Tassomai as a software and a business. Tassomai has established itself as an edtech tool able to transform teaching and learning, helping over 250,000 students get their best possible grades. Its essential power is to be able to identify where students need more support and direct them (along with their teachers and parents) to practice and resources that can help. Websitewww.tassomai.comSocial Media Information@Tassomai@MurrayTassomaiShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Decoteau creates teaching and learning experiences, music and stories, and opportunities for people to be in community. Be it through music, encouraging the use of urban green spaces, or creating opportunities for Black people to generate wealth and wellness, his priorities are grounded in “going at it” together and creating space for people to shine.Throughout his life, he has created all sorts of things, spaces, and experiences. These include businesses, such Derute Consulting Cooperative, a firm he co-founded in 2013; Visioning Black Spaces LLC, a collective of families that pool and invest our resources to improve Chicago’s Black neighborhoods; and Deaky Bug Creative Works LLC, a firm he uses to curate and finance his personal creative endeavors and collaborations.Decoteau is a professor at University of Illinois at Chicago and author or co-editor of several books, including Stuck Improving: Racial Equity and School Leadership (Harvard Education Press) and a children’s book Magical Black Tears: A Protest Story (Derute Consulting Cooperative).Through all of his work, he is committed to creating spaces that bring people together in community. He is active in his neighborhood community garden and serves as treasurer for his local park advisory council. Finally, a self-taught guitarist, songwriter, performer, and recording artist; with two albums released and available on his website.Websitewww.decoteauirby.comSocial Media InformationTwitter: @decoteauirbyIG: decoteaublackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/decoteau-irbyShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Jerry Kolber is the Emmy-nominated co-creator and showrunner of Nat Geo's biggest hit series BRAIN GAMES, and Netflix's BRAINCHILD with Pharrell Williams.  He is the co-creator and narrator of the hit children's podcast WHO SMARTED? (Apple & NY Times Pick for Kids), which has over 3 million downloads in its first year.The Atomic team behind WHO SMARTED? includes educators, STEM consultants, writers and producers with a passion for improving the lives of children, parents, and teachers. The Atomic team has spent tens of thousands of hours creating the best educational content in the world; we will stop at nothing to make learning fun and easier for you and your family.Jerry Kolber's other credits as showrunner or producer include A&E's INKED, QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY, CONFESSIONS OF A MATCHMAKER (A&E), 14 MINUTES FROM EARTH (space documentary), DARK WEB (Discovery), THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUE CRIME WITH AMANDA KNOX (AMC Digital). THE INTERNET RUINED MY LIFE (SyFy), and the upcoming Spotify original DEEP BLUE SEA. Jerry is co-founder and CEO of the edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group. He is also a certified meditation instructor. Websitewhosmarted.comSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/WhoSmarted/www.instagram.com/whosmarted/?hl=entwitter.com/whosmartedResource MentionedMath with Bad DrawingsPsych Experiments Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Jon Severs explains the journey of taking the traditional Tes magazine, which was established in 1910, to their new online delivery which can be more reactive in our modern age.Tes is a global education business. It started out in print more than 100 years ago as The Times Educational Supplement. Fast forward to today and it has grown in partnership with teachers and schools around the world to become one of the largest, professional digital communities, connecting and supporting more than 13 million educators globally.Then and now, their commitment to supporting schools and teachers is at the heart of everything they do.They work with 25,000 schools in more than 100 countries. Whether you’re newly-qualified, an experienced teacher or a school leader, they want to simplify your working life by freeing up your time so you can focus on what matters most – changing lives.Jon Severs is editor of Tes. He was previously commissioning editor at Tes, responsible for the teaching and learning content, as well as policy, leadership and pastoral articles. Before that, he wrote and edited for both trade and consumer titles. If you want to contribute to Tes in the way mentioned in the show here are the 2 contacts.dan.worth@tes.comhelen.amass@tes.comwww.tes.comShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Jason Szeftel talks about his learning experiences across multiple continents and settings. We discuss mindset, knowledge and how understanding geography is so important to how any village, town or city has developed through history.We talk about the influence of mentors and how the people around you can be your biggest supporters. With such a global view of the world and learning, don't be afraid to see what is close by.Jason is an author who hosts the China Unraveled Podcast. On his podcast he covers what is really happening in China and what it means for the world. He makes use of his background in law and development to help people make sense of what changes in the world mean for their business. Websitewww.jasonszeftel.netSocial Media InformationTwitter: @jasonszeftelInstagram: @jasonszeftelTikok: @jsonchefYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dagrungerResource MentionedGuns, Germs and Steel - Jared DiamondShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Tim Woosley is the founder of Enjoy Playing Guitar. He believes that there is a repressed rock star in every one of us. His work helping people unleash their inner rock star helped hundreds of people live their dreams of making music, becoming more confident, and loving life. Tim Woosley is a dad, husband, and founder of Enjoy Playing Guitar, one of the best sites for beginner guitarists.He ​​strives to share his vision and encourage folks to unleash their inner rock star themselves.For more than 15 years, Tim has taught over 32,000 guitar lessons to hundreds of folks in person and online.There's a lot of confusing information about learning guitar. Tim created an online course that demystifies learning so that anyone can play their favourite songs, become more confident, and enjoy making music.He is happiest with his wife Emily raising their three 3 little rock stars, Ruby, Simon, and Oliver. They live in Lincoln, Nebraska. We discuss how we teach and the process of inspiration to mastery with the commitment required to achieve any pupils goals.Websiteenjoyplayingguitar.comSocial Media Informationwww.youtube.com/channel/UCOJyjqwgYzNFK1CyhGRnUcQwww.instagram.com/enjoy.playing.guitar/www.facebook.com/enjoyplayingguitarwww.linkedin.com/in/tim-woosley/twitter.com/tim_woosleyResource MentionedWild at Heart - John EldredgeHow to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale CarnegieShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalAre you looking for a FUN activity to do with your children this summer?  Would you love to make your own delicious ice cream? Now you can learn exactly how by taking part in an exciting and engaging ice cream experience during the summer holiday.  Full details at: www.educationonfire.com/icecreamMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Stephen's "eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground" approach, coupled with a vast portfolio of effective large scale projects over three decades, have established him internationally as a widely and fondly recognized leader in the fields of learning, new media and technology.He was a school teacher for more than a decade, and has beena professor since 1989. Stephen has worked, and is working, with learner led projects, with governments around the world, with international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, with schools and communities, with his PhD students and with many influential trusts and organizations.Professor The Felipe Segovia Chair of Learning Innovation at Universidad Camilo José Cela, Madrid, from 2011 - continuesProfessor. Chair in New Media Environments, Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University, Prof from from 2008 - 2017,Emeritus Professor Chair in New Learning Environments, Anglia Ruskin University, from 1989 - continuesExecutive chairman Learning Possibilities+ from 2010 - continuesIn June 2006 Stephen was awarded the Royal Television Society's Judges Award for Lifelong Services to Educational Broadcasting. In 2008 he received the prestigious BETT Award for Outstanding Achievement in ICT Education. In 2014 he was honoured to receive the UK's NAACE Award for Lifetime Achievement in educational technology.Stephen is, and has been, a regular face on TV all around the world - in the UK this ranges from Newsnight, the BBC Breakfast sofa and Sky News, to Channel 4's Things to Come. On radio too: from BBC Radio 4's You and Yours to the Steve Wright Show - or even right back to Phil Miles on Australia's Island Sound radio in 1992! In Australia radio regular appearances range from national ABC to statewide Mix Radio in WA.Websitewww.heppell.netSocial Media InformationTwitter @stephenheppellFacebook stephenheppellResource MentionedThe Role of Podcasts in Education Marketing and Education Technology | BETT 2022 EdTech TalksIt’s More Complex than Just CO2 | Professor Stephen Heppell | BETT 2022 EdTech TalksShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalAre you looking for a FUN activity to do with your children this summer?  Would you love to make your own delicious ice cream? Now you can learn exactly how by taking part in an exciting and engaging ice cream experience during the summer holiday.  Full details at: www.educationonfire.com/icecreamMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

Damian Mitchelmore, was a history teacher and deputy head for 12 years. Damian believes that swooping in and solving problems for staff isn’t the answer to help schools tackle both current and future challenges.Educators are predisposed to want to help people achieve their best. It goes with the territory. But school leaders that try to give colleagues all the answers are not providing their team with the tools to succeed.In the same way that we understand that tying the shoelaces of a year 2 pupil before break will get them out to play faster but will not help them in the long term, we need to adopt a similar approach to overcoming other issues in a school. If we can empower people to solve more issues themselves, staff – and the pupils they teach – are happier, more motivated and ready to face even the most complex challenges.Damian believes that developing a coaching culture helps school leaders put aside their natural ‘I want to fix everything’ tendencies so both staff and pupils develop their own problem-solving skills.OLEVI has been at the forefront on innovation in Teaching and Learning for over 20 years, leading the development of Leadership in Teaching and Learning to become a driving force for change.Late 1990s: A vision for the FutureDuring the late 1990s, Professor Sir George Berwick and Richard Lockyer explored how school leaders could create a learning community which retained and valued excellent practitioners and facilitated them being able to share their skills and knowledge; with the aim of raising teaching standards and improving learning outcomes for all. This “Teaching School” concept encouraged Richard to design and develop various Teaching and Learning programmes to raise standards and create partnerships with other schools.This formed the foundation of the Thinking & Learning Schools’ Alliance – later to become known as OLEVI.“Raising teaching standards through innovation and challenge and improving the learning outcomes of all children, is at the heart of all we do.Central to the success of students is the quality of teaching and learning provided by the school.”The 2004-2006 London and City Challenges: “Turning Schools Around”OLEVI’s Improving Teacher Programme (ITP) and Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP) became the driving power behind the London Challenge and City Challenge project, which helped raise previously struggling schools to levels of outstanding achievement. The OLEVI Teaching and Learning Syllabus became part of the strategy of the government’s drive to transform under-performing schools in some of the most challenging catchment areas in the country.2007-2019: Sustainable Whole School ImprovementBuilding on the success of the ITP and OTP, Richard Lockyer, designed the Outstanding Facilitator Programme (OFP) and various (TTT) programmes. The programmes provided schools with how they themselves could drive forward improvements as part of the OLEVI Alliance. The rigour and challenge of the OFP has been recognised by the DfE and National College as being key to the success of sustainable whole school improvement.Over recent years, OLEVI has grown dramatically:• 1,500 schools and trusts are facilitating OLEVI programmes as part of the OLEVI alliance.• Over 20,000 coaches and facilitators have been accredited by the OLEVI Institute, including over 300 Professional Facilitators and Coaches.• OLEVI Bespoke continues to design high quality programmes, delivered by our team of OLEVI Professional Facilitators, to thousands of educational professionals every year.OLEVI Connect has been established.Websitewww.olevi.comSocial Media Information@OLEVItalkResource MentionedEmpire of the Sun - FilmShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalAre you looking for a FUN activity to do with your children this summer?  Would you love to make your own delicious ice cream? Now you can learn exactly how by taking part in an exciting and engaging ice cream experience during the summer holiday.  Full details at: www.educationonfire.com/icecreamMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/