Edufuturists

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Aspinall & Daphne McMenemy from CodebreakerEDU, who have recently agreed to publish Ben's book! Code Breaker Inc. has become a consulting and publishing powerhouse in the education space. Offering professional development from an array of backgrounds, experiences, cultures and climates, and providing quality leadership, consulting, keynotes, and workshops, the company embodies its mission statement in every way. Breaking code isn’t just about programming, it is about disrupting the status quo. It is about challenging social norms. It is about having critical conversations. It is about challenging systematic beliefs. It is about educating the whole child – mind, body, and soul. Code Breaker is a beautifully dangerous invitation to reflect on education. Check out their work https://www.codebreakeredu.com/https://www.codebreakeredu.com/ Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Get your tickets for Uprising in Leeds on 11th July 2024: Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

In this episode, we are joined by Alan Tang who talks about his journey from an Economics degree to a city chef, through venture capitalist into founding Collaboration Laboratory. Collaboration Laboratory was founded by a team of parents, educators and engineers who wanted more from the modern education system. Their mission is to teach skills that aren't taught in schools: they nurture children's curiosity, foster collaboration, and cultivate their problem-solving abilities. They're creating a community where kids can develop into compassionate and productive global citizens. Ben has recently joined their Advisory Board as he was so impressed with their setup! Check out their work and sign your child up for a free taster session here Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Get your tickets for Uprising in Leeds on 11th July 2024: Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Edmonds and Aaron Patching from The Inventor Club. Ben used to work for Dyson and Aaron is a D&T teacher & digital lead - together they are doing incredible things to inspire innovation, making and invention. Check out their work Watch this space for some collaboration between Edufuturists and The Inventor Club! Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Get your tickets for The Edufuturists Uprising Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

Carl Gombrich, Dean of London Interdisciplinary School, discusses revolutionizing education by offering diverse and interdisciplinary programs. He emphasizes the importance of adaptive skills, critical thinking, and student agency. The podcast delves into AI in education, fostering responsibility in students, problem-solving with diverse perspectives, and speculating on the future of education and society.

Priten Shah, CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud and author of 'AI & The Future of Education', discusses integrating AI in education, personalized learning, and supporting teacher well-being. Exploring the challenges and benefits of AI, the podcast highlights the need for adapting education to technology and maintaining traditional teaching methods alongside AI.

Action Jackson, a motivational speaker, discusses embracing happiness, leadership, gratitude, resilience, and future skills for education. Highlights include the importance of personal development, happiness in tough times, and communication skills for students in 2040.

In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Petra Velzeboer, after a recommendation from good friend of the podcast, Ed Kirwan. Petra is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Her passion for creating psychologically safe spaces can be traced back to her unique background, having been raised in a notorious cult and struggling to find her place in the world. A series of life altering events led her to pursue a career as a psychotherapist so that she could help others. After working in various companies with toxic work environments, she has made it her life’s mission to reinvent the world of work and completely shift the current system, ushering in the future of work. Check out Petra's work Watch her viral TEDx talk that has been viewed over 142k times Buy her bestselling book, Begin with You Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Grab your tickets for the Uprising 2024 Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Neil Mullarkey. Ben met Neil at the Google Champions Symposium in November 2023, got his book and it has had a huge impact on him. This episode is another fan boy moment for him! Neil transforms the creative and collaborative capabilities of teams and leaders with his unique improv and communication expertise, having been an improv comedian for over 35 years, having been inspired by the one and only Mike Myers. He is one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished improv performers and has inspired successful, innovative change in corporations and business worldwide for close on 25 years.His many clients include Google, Deloitte, Vodafone, Accenture, Unilever and top law firms. Check out his work. Get 20% off his latest book (KOGAN20) Buy tickets to see him at the Comedy Store Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Grab your tickets for the Uprising 2024 Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

Join the Edufuturists as they chat with Matt Jordan from Canva about creativity in education, the power of design thinking for educators, empowering student voice, and how Canva is revolutionizing the education sector. Plus, get insights on Canva Pro being free for educators and the importance of creativity as a skill in every subject.

In this episode, we are joined by Johannes Knabe all the way from Cologne, Germany. He is the CTO from Mentafy and discusses his background in cognitive science and how the brain works, as well as how we can consider the role of the digital tutor as a partner in the age of AI. We discussed: - The transformative role of AI in education and its potential future trajectory. - How technological innovations are redefining teaching and learning processes. - The challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies in education. - The Growing Importance of Writing Skills in the Digital Age - Digital Tutoring Check out Mentafy Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Get your tickets for the Edufuturists Uprising 2024 in Leeds on 4th July Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com