Edufuturists

In this special episode we bring you the keynote delivered by Sugata Mitra at the 2022 Edufuturists Awards.  Sugata Mitra is a world leading educational innovator.   Professor Emeritus, NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan, India  (Retd. 2019)  Professor of Educational Technology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK  (Former 2012)  Visiting Professor, MIT Media Lab, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA   Winner of the Dewang Mehta Prize for Innovation in IT, 2003   Winner of the first ever USD 1 million TED Prize, 2013   #Education #TED #Exams 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

In this episode, we discuss XR and what this means for education and the world of work. Extended reality technology is used across numerous industries including healthcare, public safety, tourism, marketing, gas, and oil. Over 23 million jobs will be enhanced by extended reality globally by 2023, an increase from the 800,000 in 2019.   https://www.edufuturists.com  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  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  #EdTech #Education #XR #VR

Adam Roney is founder and CEO of Calls9, a company that delivers world-class web3 product design and development.   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  #Web3 #Blockchain #Education

Bill Halal was an aerospace engineer on the Apollo Nasa moon missions, a US Air Force officer, a Silicon Valley manager, a professor of technology & innovation and is founder of TechCast. Edufuturists.com 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 click here

Shaun Jones is Founder of Prototipe.design and is a Board Member of Empathy Week. He is passionate about creativity and is a LEGO Serious Play facilitator.   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   #education #creativity #courage #innovation

Dan and Ben discuss how an effective strategy can continually improve leadership in life, learning and work. edufuturists.com

David Harkin is CEO and Co-Founder of 8billionideas, a digital platform with courses, live sessions, and dedicated mentors to equip students with the entrepreneurial skills for tomorrow. He was 2022 Edufuturist of the Year.  #education #entrepreneurship #careers #innovation Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.comSubscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

Garrett is Co-founder and CEO of Sora Schools.   Sora Schools is the project-based, virtual middle & high school. Their innovative curriculum takes online school from sitting-behind-your-desk school and turns it into an engaging experience for each student’s unique needs.   #innovation #education #virtualschool  Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.comSubscribe on iTunes  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880

In this episode Ben, Dan and Steve are fresh back from the summer holiday and questioning the purpose of 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  #education #lifelonglearning #exams

Gerd Leonhard is a German futurist, speaker and author who specializes in the debate between humanity and technology. Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com #education #futurist #web3