Edufuturists

Samson, a Yiya co-founder and 2019 Obama Africa Leader is a physics teacher with a Bachelor of Science in education from Makerere University and a veteran of Uganda's education system. He grew up in a rural area with limited resources. Yiya's mission has been shaped by his childhood experiences. He has a genius talent for educational design and a deep passion to leverage the power of experiential learning to end cycles of poverty endemic in Uganda. Samson's passion drives him to create learning experiences full of educational games that demonstrate difficult topics in a student-friendly way.    Erin, a Yiya co-founder, holds a Bachelor of Science from MIT as well as a Masters of Education from Marquette University. Her educational career began as a teacher for America fellow teaching high school math in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has over a decade of experience in secondary STEM education, teacher training, and curriculum development, and has worked with educators in the United States, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Sudan. Erin is interested in science and technology knowledge and ideas, as well as assisting young people in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.   #Yiya #Education #Innovation  Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

Yaacov Hecht, is an Israeli educator and worldwide pioneer of democratic education. In 1987, he founded the first school in the world called a democratic school. Following that, he helped founding around 30 democratic schools in Israel.   #cityschool #Education    Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Andy Cope and Will Hussey from The Art of Brilliance. They talk about how understanding positive psychology is crucial for students and teachers in the current climate and beyond. Schools where children are happy, well and curious is the dream!   Check out their work at: https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/  Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880  Sign up for our weekly newsletter: newsletter.edufuturists.com  Buy tickets and merch for our event: uprising.edufuturists.com

In this episode the 3 of us discuss the new AI tool which is trending everywhere ChatGTP, but also AI as a whole and the art of the possible with it for education. Get your tickets for The Uprising on 4th May 2023: uprising.edufuturists.com  Sign up for our weekly newsletter: newsletter.edufuturists.com   Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com

In this episode, we are joined by CEO of the Institute of Imagination. Martin helped launch iTunes Europe from a start-up and ran iTunes’ Pan European business before heading up Disney’s EMEA regional arm managing several major brands and music talent, as well as becoming an award-winning chef for kicks!   Find out more about the IOI: https://ioi.london/  Get your tickets for The Uprising on 4th May 2023: uprising.edufuturists.com  Sign up for our weekly newsletter: newsletter.edufuturists.com   Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

In this episode, Ben, Dan & Steve look back at some of their favourite episodes of the last 12 months and discuss some of the themes of where we are going in 2023 and beyond. We have seen curiosity, Web3, personalisation, decentralisation and online schools come up again and again.   Check out this episode too for the first announcement of the Uprising 2023, a gathering of the Edufuturists Community in Leeds, UK on 4th May 2023. For more details and to book your tickets, go to uprising.edufuturists.com   #futureofeducation #education #podcast #edtech    Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists  Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com  Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

Gavin McCormack is a trained Montessori teacher, children’s author, teacher trainer, philanthropist and school principal. While working in the teaching profession for over twenty years, he has used his experience and training to understand what it means to truly educate with true intention. Initially trained as a mainstream primary school teacher, Gavin re-trained as a Montessori teacher where he found the understanding and experience that has inspired him to build several schools and teacher training centres in the Himalayan regions of Nepal. Gavin has trained teachers, parents and educational leaders across the world. His passion for educational reform, with a strong emphasis on Montessori within the home, has driven him to attempt to put these thoughts into words. He believes that for a child to reach their full potential, the school and home environment must work in harmony.   https://gavinmccormack.com.au/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinmccormack/?originalSubdomain=au   https://upschool.co/   TEDx Talk - How Education Can Save The World   

Advisor, Coach and Friend to Leaders and Business Owners, Stefan has spent over 20 years honing his coaching craft alongside leading change, sales and leadership development initiatives for some of the largest names in the world.   With senior leadership experience, an award winning coffee house, his own art gallery as well as being an award winning musician he grew up in Wolverhampton with wonderfully working class parents, developing a mission to help GOOD people lead GREAT things.   He also home educates Willoughby (10) and Vera (4) on the beautiful Isle of Wight.   One of his favourite quotes is from optimus prime - “autobots, transform and roll out”   Website: www.stefanpowell.co.uk    Coaching profile including a useful reflection tool: https://bit.ly/3VblTwH   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanpowell   Twitter: @stefanpowell   This episode is brought to you by Wacom - A New Mix of Teaching, Learning & Tech     With the world constantly changing, educators are rethinking and redesigning how teachers teach and students engage to learn and thrive. The right mix of technology, tools and teachers leads to more creativity, deeper comprehension, meaningful feedback and empowered students who innovate and excel.     Equip your classroom with technology developed to make teaching and learning easier.  Wacom products work with the top learning apps, and across operating systems, including Chromebook.     To find out more at https://www.wacom.com/en-gb/education    #education #coaching #leadership   Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

Maneesh Juneja is a Digital Health Futurist who explores the convergence of emerging technologies to see how they can make the world a healthier and happier place. He looks at these technologies in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic trends, helping organisations around the world to think differently about the future. This episode is brought to you by Wacom - A New Mix of Teaching, Learning & Tech   With the world constantly changing, educators are rethinking and redesigning how teachers teach and students engage to learn and thrive. The right mix of technology, tools and teachers leads to more creativity, deeper comprehension, meaningful feedback and empowered students who innovate and excel.   Equip your classroom with technology developed to make teaching and learning easier. Wacom products work with the top learning apps, and across operating systems, including Chromebook.   To find out more at https://www.wacom.com/en-gb/education  #education #futureofeducation #futureofhealth

Iarina is an architect based in Bucharest. She studied Architecture at Ion Mincu and has had her own practice for two years.  She is a volunteer for the My School Can Be Cool program. Last year she did it at the middle school where she was a student, because she wanted to help the local community.    My School Can Be Cool is all about participatory design and learning through games and play, giving kids the power to change their learning environment.  This year she has entered the program in Bucharest.  https://hundred.org/en/innovations/my-school-can-be-cool   This episode is brought to you by Wacom - A New Mix of Teaching, Learning & Tech  With the world constantly changing, educators are rethinking and redesigning how teachers teach and students engage to learn and thrive.  The right mix of technology, tools and teachers leads to more creativity, deeper comprehension, meaningful feedback and empowered students who innovate and excel.  Equip your classroom with technology developed to make teaching and learning easier.  Wacom products work with the top learning apps, and across operating systems, including Chromebook.   To find out more at https://www.wacom.com/en-gb/education   #education #futureofeducation #architecture