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Welcome to SuccessvilleTasha Bailey loves (some of) the things she thought she hatedYour friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Tasha Bailey, AKA Real Talk Therapist, to talk about her journey from childhood as a Golden Child, to becoming a therapist.Useful links:Tasha on InstagramTasha’s bookThe Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.Sophie’s InstagramSophie’s Social Action InstagramYearly CompassChapters00:00 - Introduction to Tasha Bailey and Her Work03:08 - Young relationship to success2025-03-261h 03
Talent HuntersHow to Increase the Gains of Remote Work Without Sacrificing Team Connection w/ Sophie BaileyFor businesses everywhere, covid completely disrupted how we show up to work and whether we have to show up to an office at all. The world of work today is incredibly complex - we are far from the traditional 9 to 5 Dolly Parton sang about. Remote and distributed work has unlocked both personal benefits for employees and financial wins for employers. But this has created a new challenge. How do we maintain the gains of remote work without sacrificing human connection and the need for teams to achieve together? In order to sustain a dis...2024-10-2232 min
Sophie Alcorn Podcast162: From Earth to Orbit: A Dialogue on Startups, Export Control, and Space Law with Bailey ReicheltPrepare for a voyage across the galaxies as we journey into the heart of space tech and export control regulations with our special guest, Bailey Reichelt. Bailey is a renowned space lawyer and founding partner at Aegis Space Law. She expertly guides us through the labyrinth of legislation surrounding commercial space technologies, revealing the intricate interplay between various government agencies. Promise to be enlightened on the importance of export controls, the crucial licensing prerequisites, and the fundamental role of regulatory bodies in this process. As we chart a course through controlled technologies, we'll equip you with a...2023-12-1943 min
The Art of SmallEp. 13 The Art of Copying with Audrey Bailey Part 2Audrey Bailey is an author, artist, advocate, and incredible human that we had the privilege of interviewing! Audrey’s episode was so good we had to split it into two parts! In this episode, we dive into Part 2 of our time with Audrey to discuss copying, how it impacts creators and the difference between inspiration and copying. We hope you enjoy this episode! Where to Find Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushandbarley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audreybailey2342/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brushandbarley Website: http...2023-03-2036 minThe Art of SmallEp. 12 The Art of Building a Business with Procreate with Audrey Bailey Part 1Audrey Bailey is an author, artist, advocate, and incredible human that we had the privilege of interviewing! Audrey’s episode was so good we had to split it into two parts! In this episode we dive into Mental Health & Jesus, how Audrey built her brand, and how she uses her own knowledge to educate other creators and business owners. Audrey is a powerhouse and we are just honored to have her on The Art of Small with us. If you need to be encouraged, this episode is for you. Audrey Bailey is the artist behind Brush and Bar...2023-03-1346 min
The Not So Simple Life96.) Bailey Brown: Kicking Off The New Year, Building Balance Around Wellness & Connecting Fitness To Hormone Health.In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by Bailey Brown. Bailey is the amazingly talented founder of the fitness platform Align App. Align is here to help you create an aligned and balanced body through Pilates-based workouts, balanced nutrition and restorative self-care. Their range of class styles and programs are designed specifically for women's bodies and hormones, helping you to connect with your body in new and transformative ways.
Some topics that will be covered in this New Year episode with Bailey include:
Kylie and Sophie’s goals for 2023
How to pull yourself out of a sl...2023-01-0357 min
The ClockA Baby on Your Own w Sophie BaileyAfter watching most of her friends meet their partners and settle down in their 30s, Sophie Bailey began to panic. Despite always wanting the traditional life of having a partner, children and the white picket fence home, Sophie wasn't as close to that dream as she thought she would be at this stage in her life. After suffering from poor mental health Sophie looked at her options pragmatically and decided to look into sperm donors. Sophie's son is now three years old and she's never been happier. The Clock is founded and hosted by journalist Charlotte...2022-04-0647 min
ASM ConnectedS02 EP12 Sophie Bailey, Founder of The EdTech PodcastIn this episode Sales Director Iain Tomkinson and Account Director Stephen Dale talk through the education sector with Sophie Bailey. Sophie is the founder of the Ed Tech podcast, whose mission is to improve the dialogue between ‘ed’ and ‘tech’ through storytelling, for better innovation and impact. Sophie discusses how the education sector copes with digital innovation, the opportunities for tech companies and the technologies that the education sector will rely on in the future.Topics discussed in this episode: 6:14 – How agile has the education sector been when adopting technology?13.41 – Hybrid learn...2022-03-0944 min
Thinking Out LoudThinking Out Loud 009 Feat. Sophie Bailey: Shy vs. Cowardly; Is Bicycle a Machine?This week on the show, we're pleased to host our first (ever) guest: Sophie Bailey. Sophie is the author of the famous Edtech podcast, and - most importantly - a really clever thinker. Masha lets her muse on the concepts of cowardice and shyness, and knowing that Sophie is an avid cyclist, Jedrek asks her whether a bicycle is a machine. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you, if you never look at your fridge the same way again :) By the way, during the show, Sophie reveals her cool idea for a new start-up! Also, don't forget that we a...2022-01-2645 min
Succeed Through SpeakingHow To Make More Impact With Purpose Led Marketing - With Sophie TurtonTom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Sophie Turton.
Sophie Turton is a communications expert and the co-founder of The Joyful, a brand and marketing agency for movers, shakers and change makers. She’s passionate about the power of business to make the world a better place and believes in purpose-led marketing.
Resources / Links
https://wearethejoyful.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wearethejoyful/ 2022-01-2513 min
The Mountain Pass250 Interviews in EdTech with Sophie BaileySophie Bailey is the founder and host of the EdTech podcast. Sophie has interviewed over 250 people in the Edtech industry and is about to get started on a new venture. So naturally I wanted to chat with her about all of those topics: how to interview, what she’s learned and what’s up next.You can find Sophie: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/soph_baileyThe EdTech podcast: https://theedtechpodcast.com/Courses on podcasting: https://theedtechpodcast.com/product-category/courses/If you're curious about learning with Alpe...2021-12-2743 min
The Not So Simple Life71.) Bailey Stanworth: Navigating The Influencer And Podcast Space While Prioritizing Mental Health.In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by business owner & fellow podcaster, Bailey Stanworth. Bailey Stanworth is the founder and owner of leading digital marketing agency, PLAY Digital. Mentored by Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential and working with public figures like The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe & The Birds Papaya, Bailey is an expert in all things influencer. She is passionate about mental health & uses her platforms to speak on this important topic. We dive into reality TV, health & wellness hacks, beauty tips & more in this interview.
Some topics that will be covered in this episode with Ba...2021-11-2356 min
The Edtech PodcastStudent Social Linked DataThis episode is the last of Season Two of our podcast series 'The Edge: Accelerating Higher Education', supported by Salesforce.org. The Edge takes a fresh look at higher education and digital transformation and this episode is all about recruitment and admissions. What's in this episode? In this episode, Sophie Bailey is in conversation with Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer, Director of Educational Development and Technology at ETH Zurich - one of the world’s most prestigious science and technology universities - talking about the concept of Social Linked Data otherwise known as SOLID. In the context of...2021-04-2336 minThe Edtech PodcastStudent Social Linked DataThis episode is the last of Season Two of our podcast series 'The Edge: Accelerating Higher Education', supported by Salesforce.org. The Edge takes a fresh look at higher education and digital transformation and this episode is all about recruitment and admissions. What's in this episode? In this episode, Sophie Bailey is in conversation with Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer, Director of Educational Development and Technology at ETH Zurich - one of the world’s most prestigious science and technology universities - talking about the concept of Social Linked Data otherwise known as SOLID. In the context of...2021-04-2336 min
The Edtech Podcast#107 - Future Talent - Educators, Employers & EntrepreneursThis week we welcome our first guest episode which is being released as part of National Apprenticeship Week!
This week's podcast talks about how work and career prospects have changed over the last 10 years, delving into appropriate skills development, the views of educators and employers, and various tech and strategic solutions. This episode also looks at how edtech is being used to "supercharge" Apprenticeships, fast-track skills development and anticipate future demand.2018-03-041h 00The Edtech Podcast#106 - Investment, Procurement & InnovationInvestment, procurement and innovation are the themes of this week’s podcast episode - the first of many recorded at Bett 2018.
Find out more about Cool Initiatives, IMAILE and Edvinca.
What investment is available? How are buyers groups influencing what edtech is developed? How can you access £10k of cash for your education idea? What companies are Edvinca looking to support and why?2018-02-2133 minThe Edtech Podcast#105 - What Maketh a Maker?This week we are in takeover mode with Lego Education exploring the maker movement with educators from pre-school to University. Listen to these recordings taken at the atmospheric Institute of Imagination in Lambeth, London during Bett week 2018. You’ll hear from MakerClub, Tufts University, Imperial College London’s Innovation Room, GeekMum and Happy Hours Pre-School. Plus hear about Lego Education's recent maker launch and how you can tap into their resources or enter their teacher prize.2018-02-1548 minThe Edtech Podcast#104 - Supporting Female Leadership in Ed and EdtechThis week we are throwing back to a WomenEd event in November where we discussed the importance of female digital leadership both within the education and edtech sector alike.
You'll hear a live discussion looking at:
a) Why digital leadership is important for female leaders (all leaders!) within schools
b) Why we think more female involvement in edtech funding, design and development is important for edtech being developed for schools2018-02-0655 minThe Edtech Podcast#103 - Games-based learning from “content” to “creation”What initiatives are supporting teachers and students to co-create games together? Hear from educators, gaming companies, and researchers on the evolution of games-based learning from “content” to “creation”.2018-02-0545 minThe Edtech Podcast#102 - Student, software and teacher in "personalised learning"What is personalized learning? What is it not? Is there an evidence base yet for personalised learning and what does the research evidence show us about the contexts where personalized learning works best? What is the role of student, software and teacher in a personalised learning context? What questions should we be asking?2018-01-2834 minThe Edtech Podcast#101 - Imagine (a world of assessment without tests)How do we get beyond the tick-box or bubble filling exercise of exams and tests, whilst also measuring 'progress'? We delve into ideas around 'invisible assessment' and question who benefits from ‘traditional’ and re-imagined forms of assessment, including games-based assessment. Can ‘tests’ be fun and should they be? How do we measure collaboration?2018-01-2037 minThe Edtech Podcast#100 - What can VR, AR & Simulation offer Teaching & Learning?We dip into the world of VR and mixed reality to uncover what high-cost, high-risk learning opportunities are being made more accessible to all by this technology. How are academics measuring the learning outcomes of VR and simulation and what are the quantifiable cost savings and impacts for various learning and training environments? When is VR right for education, and when is it superfluous? We also end our first five episodes with practical suggestions for educators2018-01-1439 minThe Edtech Podcast#99 - Language learning as the test-bunny for educational future techThis week we are looking at language learning and tech. How we learn languages is changing. Apps, MOOCs, Chatbots and online tutoring services have all worked to reduce the time and investment needed to pick up and master a language. At the more extreme end some advanced technologies have even brought into question whether learning a language in the traditional sense will be needed in the future. And, should it be humans or machines testing second language acquisition?2018-01-0434 minThe Edtech Podcast#98 - Demystifying Investment in Edtech. Plus, Gratitude...This week we’ve got a throw back to a meet up in October of this year where we looked at demystifying investment in edtech. This episode is one for the start ups listening in, though educators may find it interesting to hear about where money is being spent and how start ups are going about building their innovations around the world.2017-12-171h 14The Edtech Podcast#97 - The rise in Online Education: Benefits and ChallengesIn this podcast, we hear from Jim Cooper, the President and CEO, of Maplesoft and Nicola Wilkin, Director of Education College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, at the University of Birmingham to explore benefits, challenges and a few best practice tips for online education (including co-creating edtech materials with students).2017-12-0739 minThe Edtech Podcast#96 - What About Play-Based Learning?In a paper by N V Scarfe in 1962 entitled “Play is Education” Einstein is quoted as saying “The Desire to arrive finally at logically connected concepts is the emotional basis of a vague play with basic ideas. This combinatory or associative play seems to be the essential feature in productive thought.” In this episode we explore what play-based learning means to one of the world’s biggest brands in play, an award-winning primary school leader and a human-centred design thinker.2017-11-2948 minThe Edtech Podcast#95 - Developing responsible and calm digital citizenship. (Plus, the future of work)Melvin Kranzberg, a past Professor of the History of Technology at Georgia Tech, famously said:
“Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral.”
In this episode we look at how to maintain responsible and calm digital citizenship at a time of screaming headlines, whilst also looking at the necessary ethical and philosophical questions which come with advanced technology.2017-11-2029 minThe Edtech Podcast#94 - What is AI & what has it got to do with me and my students?With global leaders tweeting about artificial intelligence or AI as the next arms race, and forecasts predicting the near-term decimation of existing jobs markets due to artificial intelligence and automation, episode 2 is a great time to explore the question: What is AI and what has it got to do with me and my students?2017-11-1625 minThe Edtech Podcast#93 - Nicole Engelbert Director of Research & Analysis, Ovum on Higher Ed TrendsThis week I’m in conversation with Nicole Engelbert, Director of Research & Analysis at Ovum Technology.
Nicole used to work as a Director of Admissions, so is well placed to understand the HigherEd perspective, as well as the latest industry research on innovation within the HE sector. We talk about what’s up and what’s down and the pace of change in HE.
For full show notes and references go to theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast2017-11-1625 minThe Edtech Podcast#92 - What does future tech for education look like?Welcome to this first episode of the Pearson Future Tech for Education Series on The Edtech Podcast.
What's in this episode?
Setting the stage for the series, we put "future-forecasting" in perspective through a few useful but simple models. We talk about the history of the future, and mindful skepticism. We also delve into the four foci of edtech technologies, mixed reality, data science (AI), biosynching, and human-machine relations, and how these affect education, teaching and learning.2017-11-1521 minThe Edtech Podcast#91 - Award-Winning Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Director of Information Services, University of YorkThis week i'm in conversation with Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Director of Information Services at the University of York, to talk about moving to the cloud, changes in management techniques, and resource recommendations to stay motivated in tech and education. Heidi is the recent winner of CIO of the Year at Computing's Women in IT Excellence Awards, so do tune in to hear what she's got to say!
For full show notes and references, go to www.theedtechpodcast.com2017-11-1024 minThe Edtech PodcastTEASER TRAILER - Pearson Future Tech for Education SeriesSomething exciting is coming!
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Or, check out www.theedtechpodcast.com2017-11-0603 minThe Edtech Podcast#90 - Olivier Crouzet, Director of Pedagogy at Ecole 42This week, we throwback to June in the UK speaking to Olivier Crouzet, the Director of Pedagogy at Ecole 42. For anyone who doesn’t know Ecole 42, 42 is a private, nonprofit and tuition-free computer programming school created and funded by French billionaire Xavier Niel.
For full show notes and references go to https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast/2017-11-0323 minThe Edtech Podcast#89 - Design Thinking in Ed with Sandy Speicher, Ideo EducationI’m in conversation with the wonderful Sandy Speicher, Managing Director at Ideo Education Practice talking about design thinking in education.2017-10-2728 minThe Edtech Podcast#88 - Erik Harrell, CEO, at Kahoot!I’m in conversation with the CEO of Kahoot, Erik Harrell. We talk British education in Thailand, sailing around the Nordic Fjords & bringing Kahoot! to corporate learning. Plus, David Levin announces he is leaving McGrawHill Education.
For full show notes and references go to: https://theedtechpodcast.com2017-10-2223 minThe Edtech Podcast#87 - Australia & EdTechThis week, We’re yabbering on about Australia and Edtech. Crikey! I speak to Summer Howarth, Learning Director, Education Changemakers, John Angley, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner at AusTrade & Riley Batchelor, CEO, Edugrowth and start up founder, Isuru Wanasinghe, of Life is Yellow.2017-10-1542 minThe Edtech Podcast#86 - Betsy Corcoran, Editor, EdsurgeThis week I’m in conversation with Edsurge CEO and Co-Founder Betsy Corcoran.
In this episode we talk about how Betsy left her secure role at Forbes (at the height of the economic recession). Betsy then embarked on some educational volunteering, dust-bunny collection and finally set up Edsurge in a bid to better understand why the future technologies of learning were not making it into the everyday schools of California.
Go to www.theedtechpodcast.com for full show notes and references2017-10-0436 minThe Edtech Podcast#85 - The Ed Innovation LandscapeThis week we’re getting into the ed innovation landscape, with extensive research conducted by Navitas Ventures with their Global Edtech Census. I've also been listening to podcasts about the Shift Commission and their insight into the Future of Work and how our mortgage and insurance structures are currently too tied up with past models of long-term employment, rather than self-directed gig economy stuff (which I can relate to!) Go to www.theedtechpodcast.com for full show notes and references.2017-10-0154 minThe Edtech Podcast#84 - on Educational ReformWelcome everyone to this fifth episode from the ASU GSV Summit series on The Edtech Podcast. This week we’re getting into the many-headed beast of educational reform.2017-09-2241 minThe Edtech Podcast#83 - China and EdtechWelcome everyone to this fourth episode from the ASU GSV Summit series on The Edtech Podcast. This week we hear about China and Edtech featuring a whole raft of entrepreneurs talking about the internationalisation of Edtech and the part China is playing in investment, innovation and change at a state and consumer level. Includes contributions from GSV Cap, VIPKid, Liulishuo, 17zuoye.com, TAL Education Group, JMDEdu, and Edstars2017-09-151h 47The Edtech Podcast#82 - On Efficacy & ImpactThe third episode from the ASU GSV Summit series on The Edtech Podcast. This week we hear about efficacy and impact touching upon evidence-based education, the definition of edtech, and invisible curriculums along the way! Featuring: Bart Epstein, Founding CEO, Jefferson Education Accelerator and Tom Bennett, Director and founder of researchED2017-09-1054 minThe Edtech Podcast#81 - How can Edtech Drive School Improvement?From apps that are aspiring to be the Uber of supply teaching, to cutting-edge platforms and assessment tools allowing school data to be analysed in innovative new ways, many EdTech companies are aiming to enhance teaching and learning experiences across the UK and in doing so, transform the way that schools operate – saving them both time and money. This week's episode is a panel discussion run by the British Educational Suppliers Association during London Edtech Week 2016, recorded for The Edtech Podca2017-08-311h 23The Edtech Podcast#80 - User-centred design: co-creating best of breed edtech with teachers for teachersHello and welcome everyone. This week we are in ‘takeover’ mode with Harness, talking about user-centred design and creating edtech with teachers for teachers. We look at everything from how investment and growth plans influence edtech design to the good and the bad, to how teachers share information on practical edtech, and we also hear from Harness on their own personal edtech start-up story and why they believe 'a teacher a day keeps the EdTech in play'.2017-08-2144 minThe Edtech PodcastBonus Episode: The Edtech Podcast Website LaunchA short podcast announcing the launch of The Edtech Podcast website and some cool features you might like to know about.2017-08-1703 minThe Edtech Podcast#79 - on HRtechWelcome everyone to this week's episode on The Edtech Podcast. This week we hear about HRTech, listening to CareerCake.com, Founder and CEO, on growing up in Wales, working in recruitment, the impact of the economic recession, launching a YouTube channel and pivoting into an HRtech business. All of this, with the backdrop of portfolio careers and side-hustles as a theme in skills development and employment.2017-08-1623 minThe Edtech Podcast#78 - Educating for 21st Century SkillsWelcome everyone to this second episode from the ASU GSV Summit series on The Edtech Podcast. This week we hear about 21st century skills touching upon accreditation, funding, project based learning, higher education and alternative education, such as bootcamps, along the way!2017-08-1258 minThe Edtech Podcast#77 - Play It Smart: Games and Neuroscience Making an Impact (Finally) in Education and TalentPart One of the ASU GSV Summit Series on The Edtech Podcast
Welcome to this first episode from the ASU GSV Summit series on The Edtech Podcast. This week we hear about gaming and neuroscience touching upon efficacy, curriculum, standardisation, engagement, access and more along the way!2017-08-0652 minThe Edtech Podcast#76 - StarTrek, Open Education & ALT with Maren DeepwellA special episode where I interview Maren Deepwell, the CEO of the Association for Learning Technology, or more commonly known as ALT. We talk Sherlock Holmes, Equality, Government Policy and Open Education.2017-07-2738 minThe Edtech Podcast#75 - LIVE podcast from London Edtech WeekThank you to this week's sponsor ClassCentral! Check out our Patreon campaign and our Listener Survey. What's in this episode? Intro: trends from London Edtech Week LIVE podcast: This week’s recording is our LIVE podcast on Is Edtech a Thing? exploring the value of edtech from a financial, educational and opportunity cost point of view. Thrashing out the various nuances in the debate, you’ll hear from Lucy Heady - Impact Director, Investments Team -2017-06-231h 04The Edtech Podcast#74 - on motivation, relationships, & tools for the classroomThank you to this week's sponsor ClassCentral! The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register for our LIVE podcast on Monday 19th June, in collaboration with Nesta on Is Edtech a Thing Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. W2017-06-1849 minThe Edtech Podcast#73 - Funding for education. With Oliver Beach, Rocketfund, School Leadership & many moreThank you to this week's sponsor ClassCentral! The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register for our LIVE podcast on Monday 19th June, in collaboration with Nesta on Is Edtech a Thing Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. W2017-06-111h 07The Edtech Podcast#72 - literacy, language, culture and innovation This episode was recorded at SXSWedu. Thank you to this week's sponsors Qatar Foundation International and ClassCentral! The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register for our LIVE podcast on Monday 19th June, in collaboration with Nesta on Is Edtech a Thing Please check out our Patreon campaign lau2017-06-041h 16The Edtech Podcast#71 - What have Chatbots got to do with Higher Education? This episode was recorded at SXSWedu. Thank you to this week's sponsors ClassCentral! The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register for our LIVE podcast on Monday 19th June, in collaboration with Nesta on Is Edtech a Thing Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our 2017-05-2634 minThe Edtech Podcast#70 - K-12 Edtech Trends from SXSWedu '17 This episode was recorded at SXSWedu. Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Qatar Foundation International and ClassCentral! The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register for our LIVE podcast on Monday 19th June, in collaboration with Nesta on Is Edtech a Thing 2017-05-191h 10The Edtech Podcast#69 - Relationships, Relevance, Rigour in School Reform Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register2017-05-1447 minThe Edtech Podcast#68 - Investment, start ups and accelerators Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. The Edtech Podcast is an official co-chair of London Edtech Week. Register2017-05-071h 11The Edtech Podcast#67 - SXSWedu 17 Edtech trends: Higher Education & MOOCs Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! Big shout out to Dhawal Shah of Class Central in the US, Chantal Schoenbaechler and the team at Pi-Top and Rachel Doyle of Crazy Fig Marketing for signing up as our first Patrons. Please check out our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. 2017-04-301h 05The Edtech Podcast#66 - The Edtech Podcast 1st Birthday Listener SpecialThanks everyone for a great year of edtech podcast-ing! We are ONE this week - this is our listener special episode, featuring you the listeners, our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. What's in this episode? Message from Bukky Yusuf Science Teacher, Coach, Consultant, Ed Tech Leader. Leadership Matters Associate https://twitter.com/rondelle10_b Message from Kirsty Tonks Principal Designate at Shireland Technology Primary School 2017-04-2312 minThe Edtech Podcast#65 - SXSWEdu special with David Bray, Chief Information Officer, Federal Communications Commission Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! We are ONE this week - check out our listener special episode out also this week, as well as our Patreon campaign launch and our Listener Survey. What's in this episode? Introduction and recording with the Japan Prize 1-9.00. 2017-04-2354 minThe Edtech Podcast#64 - Is there such a thing as a traditional publisher?Who owns innovation? And why is the word publisher naughty? Thank you to this week's sponsors Japan Prize 2017 Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! VOTE for The Edtech Podcast in the British Podcasting Awards! RECORD a special message for The Edtech Podcast listeners episode by simply clicking here. What's in this episode? Introduction and recording with the Japan Prize 1-9.00. Enter The Japan Prize Edu Resources - it2017-04-1652 minThe Edtech Podcast#63 - Bett Edtech Trends 4: Gaming, apps, coding, AR, & audioOn gaming, apps, coding, AR, & audio Thank you to this week's sponsors Glisser Edu and ClassCentral! VOTE for The Edtech Podcast in the British Podcasting Awards! RECORD a special message for The Edtech Podcast listeners episode by simply clicking here. What's in this episode? Introduction 0-4.15 Jaz Ampaw-Farr TED Talk Message from Glisser Edu Message from 2017-04-0957 minThe Edtech Podcast#62 - on language learning and gaming (WIBBU/RUBY REI Takeover)On language learning and gaming (WIBBU/RUBY REI Takeover) Checkout Ruby Rei for ioS/Android - find out more here! Teacher resources here What's in this episode? Introduction 0-3:00 (UFI Charitable Trust Edtech Funding, Reviews and Ratings) Jo Sayers, Hea2017-04-0231 minThe Edtech Podcast#61 - Bett Edtech Trends 3: the state of UK & international Edtech in 2017On the state of UK & international Edtech in 2017 VOTE for The Edtech Podcast in the British Podcasting Awards! What's in this episode? Introduction 0-2.30 1:1 interviews with Caroline Wright, Director General, BESA Patrick Hayes, Director, BESA 2.30 - 14.30 Mark Chambers, CEO, NAACE 14.30-22.00 Drew Buddie, ICT co-ordinator, Royal Masonic School 22.00-27:00 The Dutch School with Lieke Conijn, Senior Commercial A2017-03-261h 01The Edtech Podcast#60 - with award winning musician & innovator Imogen HeapOn creativity and learning VOTE for The Edtech Podcast in the British Podcasting Awards! What's in this episode? Introduction, Emerge Education Cohort 8 open, Edtech Podcast 1st Birthday Party (come!), Naace and more 1:1 interview with award winning musician and innovator Imogen Heap Developing the technology of the MiMu gesture glove over the last seven years Stepping outside of expected musical forms, influenced by the open movements2017-03-1915 minThe Edtech Podcast#59 - with Eric Sheninger on Digital LeadershipWith thanks to this week's sponsors Wambiz (check them out below) VOTE for The Edtech Podcast in the British Podcasting Awards! What's in this episode? Introduction, British Podcasting Awards and Wambiz 1:1 interview with Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Exploration of turnaround story & Eric's time as 2017-03-1121 minThe Edtech Podcast#58 - Edtech Trends at Bett 2017 (2/3) With thanks to this week's sponsors Full Fabric (check them out below) You can now leave a voicemail for inclusion in the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEdtechPodcast Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) What's in this episode? ICT Connect 21 and The Japanese association for the promotion of education technology on why Britain is helping with the renewal of their curriculum after ten years, coding and cramming schools. The Bloodhound Project on inspiring the next generation of engineers, thrust, and Tainted Love. Digital leader students from Is2017-03-031h 01The Edtech Podcast#57 - Edtech Trends at Bett 2017 (1/3) With thanks to this week's sponsors Disney Circle and Full Fabric (check them out below)! You can now leave a voicemail for inclusion in the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEdtechPodcast Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) Enjoy a $50 discount at SXSWedu® with the code: reg-edu-etp_c5173c53f9 What's in this episode? Hear from a variety of attendees, speakers and exhibitors at Bett on edtech trends including data, financial squeeze, & class sizes Hear from Global Teacher Prize Winner '16 Hanan Al Hroub on why teachers should be given more space and time to be creative and fo...2017-02-2650 minThe Edtech Podcast#56 - EXTRA with Ron Reed, Exec Director, SXSWedu You can now leave a voicemail for inclusion in the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEdtechPodcast Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) Enjoy a $50 discount at SXSWedu® with the code: reg-edu-etp_c5173c53f9 What's in this episode? Quick catch up with Ron Reed at EWF on tips for SXSWedu Longer skype interview with Ron Reed about: Leading and exiting with an early edtech content business Liaising with the major content publishers Dealing with initial hostile audiences for edtech Changing state law and leading a new wider definition of 'textbooks', more inclusive of digital content & opening up access fun...2017-02-1948 minThe Edtech Podcast#55 - on Higher Education, Skills & The 4th Industrial Revolution You can now leave a voicemail for inclusion in the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEdtechPodcast Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) Enjoy a $50 discount at SXSWedu® with the code: reg-edu-etp_c5173c53f9 Check out an Edtech Podcast EXTRA with SXSWedu exec director Ron Reed about his background in edtech content, publishing and launching the show on the podcast channel What's in this episode? How does higher education address the fourth digital revolution - is it adapting fast enough? How can technology address some of the challenges around teacher student ratios? How can we use practica...2017-02-191h 26The Edtech Podcast#54 - 'Edtech for Publishers' recorded at Futurebook You can now leave a voicemail for inclusion in the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEdtechPodcast Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) Enjoy a $50 discount at SXSWedu® with the code: reg-edu-etp_c5173c53f9 What's in this episode? This week we have we’re in conversation with everyone from Pearson, The Bookseller, Edtech Exchange, Oxford University Press, Assembly, the Audio Book Publishers Association, Kortext, recorded at ‘Edtech for publishers’ at FutureBook '16, asking questions such as: What can edtech and publishers offer one another? Can two distinct business cultures meet in the middle o...2017-02-121h 18The Edtech Podcast#53 - an angel investor take on edtech Don't forget to Sign up to the newsletter :) Enjoy a $50 discount at SXSWedu® with the code: reg-edu-etp_c5173c53f9 What's in this episode? Announcing an official media partnership with the SXSWedu® Conference & Festival In conversation with Richard Taylor, UK-based angel-investor in c.12 edtech start ups Recorded at Bett, you’ll hear what Taylor believes are: The 3 lessons for edtech success What he thinks of accelerators, distributors and teacher pension schemes And why he thinks part of our latest obsession with coding is a red herring. Sample Quotes (@dick_taylor) Investing in early stage...2017-02-0444 minThe Edtech Podcast#52 - STEAM, STEM and Makerspaces (on cross-curricular learning)Recorded LIVE at Bett 2017 with Sophie Deen, Detective Dot (@detectivedot), Dr Jess Wade, Imperial College (@jesswade), and Jennifer Gratton, Make:Do (@make_do_space) Sign up to the newsletter: What's in this episode? Resources, funding and inspiration for teachers looking to do more cross curricular work on science and creativity Career paths for young people looking to engage in science and creativity Broadening mainstream media depictions or lack of them re: lab technicians, engineers and coders. Quotes: Sophie Deen, Detective Dot (@detectivedot) ‘I’m a commitment phone so I hate d...2017-01-2941 minThe Edtech Podcast#51 - How can tech save teachers time? Innovation & efficiencyWhat's in this week's episode? Content: BYOD vs 1 to 1 initiatives with Surface Using technology to do the heavy lifting and save time on resources, feedback and data Using a flipped approach for staff, students, governors and parents – Plus more on Leadership, planning and serving your students Alan Crawford, Vice Principal, Shireland Collegiate Academy Reading about emotional intelligence is something I find really interesting Our whole academy is built on Office 365 2017-01-2344 minThe Edtech Podcast#50 - with Hannah Wilson on Equality & Leadership in EducationThank you to this week's sponsors KUBO Robot and Cubetto from Primo Toys. Don't forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What's in this episode? Content: This week, we’ve got a fascinating chat with Hannah Wilson - a powerhouse in the UK education scene. Hannah has just kicked off her new role as Headteacher Designate of Aureus School, part of the GLF multi academy trust network of over 21 schools in the south of England. Aureus is a brand new school in Oxfordshire which starts in September this...2017-01-151h 00The Edtech Podcast#49 - Full interview with Mike Tholfsen, Microsoft EducationWhat's in this episode? 10% of the population are estimated to be dyslexic. That means that for every ten of your colleagues, or ten of your students, or ten of your relatives or friends, on average, 1 has dyslexia. In the work place, the law stipulates that you must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to accommodate the needs of dyslexics. That might mean managing overloading environments such as open plan offices, adjusting intranets or screens so that they are less stimulating, allowing for longer time periods for organisation or kicking off a dyslexia mentoring scheme within your place of work. But what...2017-01-1131 minThe Edtech Podcast#48 - Full interview with Dr Kate Saunders, CEO, British Dyslexia AssociationWhat's in this episode? 10% of the population are estimated to be dyslexic. That means that for every ten of your colleagues, or ten of your students, or ten of your relatives or friends, on average, 1 has dyslexia. In the work place, the law stipulates that you must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to accommodate the needs of dyslexics. That might mean managing overloading environments such as open plan offices, adjusting intranets or screens so that they are less stimulating, allowing for longer time periods for organisation or kicking off a dyslexia mentoring scheme within your place of work. But what...2017-01-101h 05The Edtech Podcast#47 Dyslexia & Technology with Dr Kate Saunders of the British Dyslexia Association and Mike Tholfsen, MicrosoftWhat's in this episode? 10% of the population are estimated to be dyslexic. That means that for every ten of your colleagues, or ten of your students, or ten of your relatives or friends, on average, 1 has dyslexia. In the work place, the law stipulates that you must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to accommodate the needs of dyslexics. That might mean managing overloading environments such as open plan offices, adjusting intranets or screens so that they are less stimulating, allowing for longer time periods for organisation or kicking off a dyslexia mentoring scheme within your place of work. But what...2017-01-0837 minThe Edtech Podcast#46 with Prof. Stephen Heppell on Optimum Learning EnvironmentsProf. Stephen Heppell is speaking at Bett 2017. You can register here. Don't forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What's in this episode? Content: This week’s podcast is with the remarkable Stephen Heppell, teacher, professor, learning and learning technology specialist and sailor extraordinaire. In this episode, we talk about: Why it’s important to let your two year old show off their fish fingers at the dinner table The early days of learning and technology What happens if we neglect the optimum conditions for teac...2017-01-0144 minThe Edtech Podcast#45 - Dom Norrish, Group Tech Director, United Learning - on scepticism, value & procurement Don't forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What's in this episode? Content: This week’s podcast is with Dominic Norrish, the Group Technology Director of United Learning Multi Academy Trust of 60 Schools in the UK. We hear from Dominic on the importance of driving value for money in procurement the importance of scepticism when it comes to edtech the importance of change management when it comes to implementing new projects the top 3 problems in existing education and Dom’s message to edtech startups2016-12-2537 minThe Edtech Podcast#44 - Websummit Edtech Trends 3 - Early Years, Learner Engagement and East vs. West Learning AspirationsThank you to this week's sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot - a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised CIA membership pack in the post - filled with special missions and goodies. Expect farting selfie-sticks, micropigs on hoverboards, and the most high-tech children's spy agency in the world. To celebrate the holidays, Edtech podcast listeners get a 15% discount with the code PODCASTSROCK. Head to www.det...2016-12-1837 minThe Edtech Podcast#43 - Websummit edtech trends - coding, careers, gaming, language learningThank you to this week's sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot - a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised CIA membership pack in the post - filled with special missions and goodies. Expect farting selfie-sticks, micropigs on hoverboards, and the most high-tech children's spy agency in the world. To celebrate the holidays, Edtech podcast listeners get a 15% discount with the code PODCASTSROCK. Head to www.det...2016-12-181h 05The Edtech Podcast#42 - Websummit edtech trends - refugees, chatbots, value, 'phygital' and edThank you to this week's sponsors: Inspire your little ones to be coders and creators with a story worth sharing this Christmas. Meet Detective Dot - a nine-year old coder and agent for the The Children’s Intelligence Agency. A story for kids aged 8+, readers receive a top-secret, personalised CIA membership pack in the post - filled with special missions and goodies. Expect farting selfie-sticks, micropigs on hoverboards, and the most high-tech children's spy agency in the world. To celebrate the holidays, Edtech podcast listeners get a 15% discount with the code PODCASTSROCK. Head to www.det...2016-12-111h 07The Edtech Podcast#41 Maarit Rossi - on Finland and MathsVote on the 2017 schedule: glsr.it/VoteForEpisodes Don't forget to subscribe to The Edtech Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. What's in this episode? Intro: Nordic Edtech Conference: http://nordicedtech.squarespace.com/ Content: Interview with: Maarit Rossi, Global Teacher Prize Nominee & Founder, Paths to Maths Covering: The new Finnish curriculum and what you need to know about it Showcasing why maths is relevant and how maths can solve real world problems Challenging the lack of VC investment in female-led businesses Sample Quotations: The n...2016-12-0436 minThe Edtech Podcast#40 Michelle Thomas, Exec Head, New Wave FederationMichelle Thomas is speaking at the TES Leaders Summit at Bett 2017 and organising TeachMeet Resolution both in January 2017, London. What's in this episode? Intro 0-2.30: Nordic Edtech Conference: http://nordicedtech.squarespace.com/ Forward schedule - give your vote on which topics should be included or sign up to sponsor: theedtechpodcast@gmail.com Content: Interview with: Michelle Thomas, executive head teacher of the New Wave Federation Neill Melville, CAS master teacher, federated assistant head teacher, New Wave Federation The concept of Federation The role of the Executive Head Teac...2016-11-2757 minThe Edtech Podcast#39 TAKEOVER with Rob Eastment, Firefly Learning - on what schools really want from data Download the YOUGOV School Leaders Benchmark Report discussed in this episode What's in this episode? Interview with former Assistant Headteacher, Rob Eastment, Client Services Manager, Firefly Learning on new YouGov survey findings on senior leaders, schools and data: what do they really want and currently experience? Subjects covered: Parents evenings and reports - can the experience be improved? Looking at data in parallel industries: aviation and healthcare Data, the cloud and security Some example stats: 47% of SLT disagreed that their schools were using their existing technology successfully 80% of SLT s...2016-11-1841 minThe Edtech Podcast#38 with Global Teacher Prize Nominee Kazuya Takahashi - on creating independent learners in Japan What's in this episode? Takahashi was recently nominated for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize, often referred as the Nobel Prize in education, for his work in the classroom and contributions to society. Takahashi, the first candidate from Japan, is among 50 nominees selected from 8,000 candidates representing 148 countries Content: Interview with Takahashi and his students at Kogakuin University Junior High-School, Senior High-school in order to get some insights in his work and teaching methods. Subjects covered: Takahashi’s journey from PHD studies to teacher and his aspiration to ‘pay it forward’ Th...2016-11-1343 minThe Edtech Podcast#37 Teaching to the Text- Textbooks or Technology?Sign up to The EdTech Podcast Weekly 🎧 - Latest Episode Links & News 📢 What's in this episode? Political control on textbook content - yes, no, maybe Best methods for retention of information Can you have a favourite website like you have a favourite book? Intro: Tipping over 20,000 downloads Round-up of the week Opportunity to support #TMresolutions Content: TEACHING TO THE TEXT: TEXTBOOKS OR TECHNOLOGY? #battleofideas debate recorded at the Barbican with Susanna Goldschmidt, Head of Publishing, Discovery Education Colin Hughes, Managing Director, Collins Learning Tim Oates, G...2016-11-061h 36The Edtech Podcast#36 Efficacy in Edtech - with Pearson, BESA, TES, UCL & ClearlySoWhat's in this episode? Opportunities: Details of a new role with Tech City UK on Digital Skills Hackney Learning Trust offer to connect schools to run Edtech pilots Forward The Edtech Podcast content calendar and how you can get involved Content: BESA’s Efficacy in EdTech: What’s the Evidence? debate, recorded at the Houses of Parliament with Professor Rose Luckin, UCL Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education Brigitte Ricou-Bellan, MD Digital, TES Global Ltd Andy Moss, Head of UK, Pearson Mike Mompi, Director of Early Stage Investment, ClearlySo.2016-10-301h 10The Edtech Podcast#35 with The Edtech Podcast LIVE - with ICT Evangelist, Joe Dale, Tolu Oyenola, Alex Flowers and Jen LexmondThis episode was recorded at The Edtech Podcast Launch Party at Loughborough University London. What's in this episode? The Edtech Podcast LIVE podcast panel with: Tolu Oyenola, Computing Co-Ordinator, Lauriston Primary School Mark Anderson a.k.a ICT Evangelist, award-winning blogger and speaker Jen Lexmond, Founder, EasyPeasy Alex Flowers, Team Leader, Digital Programmes, Victoria and Albert Museum Joe Dale, 'a one-stop-Twitter-shop for ideas, inspiration and Modern Foreign Language friends' #MFLtwitterati The panel centres around how to improve the dialogue between 'ed' and 'tech' with a view to better innovation, with some fasc...2016-10-234h 17The Edtech Podcast#34 with Joanna Bersin, Head of Education, KANO20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What's in this episode? Full length rough cut interview with Joanna Bersin, Head of Education, KANO We talk about Joanna's previous 8 years in education innovation, bringing 'tough young teacher's' Oliver Beach onto the Kano education team, working with the Connect Home initia...2016-10-2149 minThe Edtech Podcast#33 with Cory Roush, Literacy Specialist at Muskingum County Library System, Ohio20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What's in this episode? Full length rough cut interview with Cory Roush, Literacy Specialist at Muskingum County Library System, Ohio We talk about the evolution of libraries, serving your patrons, running a coding workshop, pitching for budget, and best reads for inspi...2016-10-201h 12The Edtech Podcast#32 with Michael Luetjen, Computer Sci. & EdTech Lead Learner, Pine Crest School, Florida20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What's in this episode? Full length rough cut interview with Michael Luetjen, Computer Sci. & EdTech Lead Learner, Pine Crest School, Florida We talk about Hurricane Matthew, why computer science is really just the study of logic, and how important it is to pu...2016-10-1941 minThe Edtech Podcast#31 Sam Patterson, Puppet Master & Makerspace Coordinator, Echo Horizon School, San Francisco20% discount on KANO with code EDTECHPODCAST until end October 2016 via https://kano.me/ or education@kano.me Schools can sign up for Kano Explorer workshops held on Thursday afternoons at Kano HQ Kano create cross curricula lesson plans and content for teachers. More info at education@kano.me What's in this episode? Full length rough cut interview with Sam Patterson, Puppet Master & Makerspace Coordinator, Echo Horizon School, San Francisco We talk about the cross over between humanities and computing, engaging students in creative activities and questions, using puppets as avatar...2016-10-1823 min