Future Learning Design Podcast

Explore the historical importance of context in education and scientific thought, contrasting ancient and modern frameworks. Delve into the impact of Montaigne's philosophy on advocating diverse perspectives. Dive into the complexities of causality, intention in behavior, and cultural influences. Discuss the evolution from rigid essence to contextual understanding and the importance of continuous motion in education.

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, discusses the misconceptions surrounding education, the challenges of translating scientific knowledge into pedagogy, the negative impact of technology on learning, and the importance of nurturing, socializing, and supporting children in education. He also explores different approaches to decision-making and emphasizes the significance of science in education.

Prof. Rachel Lofthouse discusses global teacher challenges and transforming professional learning through coaching and partnerships. They explore the nuances of education vs schooling, mentoring vs coaching, and share narratives of teacher development during COVID-19. The podcast highlights the human-centric nature of coaching, the impact of presence in educational settings, and the importance of continuous learning for a vibrant workforce.

Dr. Gary Stager, founder of Constructing Modern Knowledge, discusses overhyping tech & AI in education, emphasizes teaching computational skills, explores passivity and playfulness in thinking and software, highlights the importance of curiosity and wonder in education, examines the concept of interesting teachers, and discusses the importance of passion and engaged learning in education.

Dr. Mette Miriam Böll, specialized in complex social systems, talks about the importance of compassion in education, integrating systems thinking and social-emotional learning. She discusses the collaborative development process of the compassionate systems framework and the personal dimensions of transformative change. She emphasizes the significance of the space between individuals in compassionate systems change and highlights the positive impact on students' educational experiences.

Dr. Barbara Oakley, author of 'A Mind for Numbers,' discusses the limitations of specialized training, the science of learning, the complexities of studying learning, dangers of molding character traits, contrasting perspectives on human nature, the free rider problem in teaching, and the value of slow thinking in education.

Nicole Dyson is a multi-award-winning educator and entrepreneur, and a global authority on project-based learning and youth entrepreneurship. With an extensive background in school teaching and leadership in the public education system in Australia, she is the founder of Future Anything, an award-winning education provider that works with 15000+ young people (and their educators) each year. Nicole also founded YouthX, Australia’s only startup accelerator program for school-aged entrepreneurs, and Catapult Cards, a design thinking toolkit for classrooms and corporates that donates 50% of its profits back to providing micro-grants for youth-led startups. Future Anything was the winner of the Xero Outstanding Micro-Business Award at the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards and was listed as one of only ten initiatives around the globe realizing the employment and entrepreneurship ambitions of young people in the Prince’s Trust Group’s Report (2021) on The Future of Work. Future Anything was also the winner in the 2023 Business Champion Awards for Oustanding Education Services. Nicole was listed in the inaugural 40 Under 40 for Queensland in 2023, as well as winning the ‘Gamechanger Award’, recognizing a person who has “re-written the rules of business to challenge, inspire and spark significant change.” She was also recognized in The Educator’s “Most Influential” list for 2023, acknowledging 45 educators significantly influencing culture and reform within Australia’s education sector, and was the recipient of SBE’s ‘Unsung Hero’ Award in 2022. Social Links LinkedIn: @nicdyson Instagram: @nicdyso_ / @Future_Anything X: @nicoledyson

Formerly Principal of an award-winning international school in the Middle East, and with a long and varied career in school leadership both in the UK and internationally, Matthew Savage now works closely with premium schools and school groups worldwide, helping them to use data wisely and well. In recent years, he has worked face-to-face or remotely with thousands of educators across hundreds of schools in more than 60 countries, exploring the intersection of wellbeing and DEIJ through the prism of triangulated, "warm" and "street" data. His keynotes and workshops have featured in educational conferences worldwide, including for COBIS, BSME, ECIS, TAISI, 21st Century Learning and Outstanding Schools. He writes regularly for numerous, international magazines and blogs, including for Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine, International School Leader, School Management Plus, International Teacher Magazine, SchoolRubric, the International Schools Network, Diverse Educators, Teach Middle East and CIS. He has been interviewed for numerous podcasts, including Teach Middle East, Flourishing at School, WISEducation, ISC Research, and Noonchi, for which he is a Thought Partner. He is also the host of The Data Conversation and Jack and Me podcasts himself. Matthew is proud to be an Associate Consultant for LSC Education, in which role he coaches senior leaders in the UK and internationally, and also leads governance training with international school boards. He is also fortunate to be one of the Editors of InterACT magazine, in which role he aims to be a lightning rod for the most valuable and least heard voices in the sector. In addition, for the past ten years, he has loved being a trainer for GL Education globally, both face-to-face and online, through which work he continues to make and build connections worldwide. Matthew is a passionate advocate for and ally of DEIJ worldwide, and member of ECIS’ DEIJ team and the Global Equality Collective; a member of the Diverse Educators network, and contributor to their 2022 book. In this work, he helps schools both in the UK and around the world review their intersectional #DEIJ journey through the personal lenses of gender identity and disability. Social Links LinkedIn: @savageeducation Web: https://monalisaeffect.me/ Email: matthew@savageeducation.com

In this podcast, Roger Sutcliffe, a leading authority on Philosophy, discusses the importance of critical thinking and meta-cognition in education. Topics covered include the practice of philosophy for children, the significance of multiple perspectives, the interconnectedness of thinking and feeling, zooming in and out as a thinking technique, and embodied learning with hand gestures.

Odunayo Aliu, an Education Specialist and Development Practitioner, discusses transforming education in marginalized communities in Africa. They explore challenges faced in Nigeria, the benefits of project-based learning, and the introduction of the 'Brand Box' for offline access to online educational content. They also discuss personal journeys in social change and the importance of community and advocacy for change.