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Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastThe Future of Education, AI, Assessment and Vibe Coding with Simon BaldersonWhat happens when Artificial Intelligence can write essays, generate code, provide feedback, and create learning resources in seconds?
In this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn Taylor is joined by Simon Balderson, Director of Innovation at Wishford Education, to explore the future of education in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
Together they discuss the impact of AI on teaching, learning, assessment, creativity, and the skills young people will need to thrive in the future. Simon shares insights from the AIxEI Conference, explores the rise of "vibe coding", and explains why creativity, critical thinking, and e...
2026-06-1420 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastAI, Education & Industry: Building the Future Together | Martyn Collins, Brilliant Festival DirectorIn this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn Taylor speaks with Martyn Collins, Festival Director of the rapidly growing Brilliant Festival, about the future of education, EdTech, AI, and industry collaboration.
Together, they explore why schools, educators, technology providers, and employers must work more closely to prepare young people for the future world of work — and why traditional education conferences and EdTech events are no longer enough.
Martyn shares the vision behind Brilliant Festival, why Liverpool and the North West are central to that vision, and how Brilliant is creating a unique space where education, ind...
2026-06-0515 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastAI, Sport, Trust & the Future of Learning with Professor Andy MiahIn this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn Taylor is joined by Andy Miah — Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at University of Salford — for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on sport, media, education, trust, and the future of learning.
As the world prepares for a major summer of global sport, Andy explains how AI is already reshaping sports broadcasting, audience engagement, and digital media experiences. From AI-generated content and automated highlights to drone footage controversies and viral misinformation, the discussion examines how technology is changing the way people consume and interact with...
2026-05-3021 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastAI Bias, Pedagogy and the Future of Learning with Victoria HedlundIn this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn is joined by Victoria Hedlund, also known as The AI Bias Girl, for a powerful conversation about bias, fairness and the growing role of generative AI in education.
Victoria shares how her background in physics, teaching, research and STEM education led her to investigate how AI systems respond differently to learners based on gender and other assumptions. Together, Dawn and Victoria explore why AI bias is not just a technical issue, but a pedagogical, ethical and safeguarding concern for schools.
The conversation examines what happens when AI tools b...
2026-05-2526 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastThe Future of EdTech: AI, Innovation and Literacy with ExplAinEDThe Future of EdTech: AI, Innovation and Literacy
Guests: Shaun Langevin, Renee Langevin & Michael Berry (Hosts of the ExplAInED Podcast)
In this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn Taylor is joined by the hosts of the Explained podcast: Shaun Langevin, Renee Langevin, and Michael Berry. Together, they explore the evolving relationship between AI, EdTech, digital literacy, curriculum design, and the future of learning.
The conversation dives into the realities schools are facing as AI rapidly reshapes teaching and learning. From concerns about screen time and AI literacy to the importance of bias, reliability, and...
2026-05-2426 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastAI, Algorithmic Influence, and Learning in a Digital World | with Laura KnightAI is changing how knowledge is accessed, shaped, and trusted—but it isn’t neutral.
In this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn speaks with Laura Knight—former teacher, strategist, and advisor—about the growing influence of algorithms on learning, behaviour, and decision-making.
They explore what sits beneath the surface of AI systems, why they don’t “find truth,” and how attention, data, and engagement are shaping the digital environments young people are growing up in.
This conversation moves beyond hype and fear to focus on what actually matters:
understanding how AI works
recognisi...
2026-05-1532 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastAI, Assessment and the Future of Learning with Al Kingsley MBEIn this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn speaks with Al Kingsley MBE about AI, education, assessment, digital strategy, and the future of learning.
Together, they explore why AI should not be seen as a shortcut or threat, but as part of a wider conversation about curriculum, assessment, equity, skills, and human connection.
Al shares his perspective on government policy, exam reform, digital access, neurodiversity, data, bias, and the importance of co-production in shaping the future of education.
This conversation is about moving beyond hype and fear, and focusing instead on how AI...
2026-05-0239 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastFrom Tools to Thinking: The Real Work of AI Literacy
What does it actually mean to be “AI literate”—and are we teaching the right things?
In this first episode of Beyond the Algorithm, Dawn Taylor is joined by Ben Garside, Senior Learning Manager for AI Literacy at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, to explore one of the most urgent questions in education today.
Together, they unpack:
What AI literacy really is (and what it isn’t)
Why understanding AI matters more than simply using it
The risks of cognitive offloading—and how to respond
How AI is already reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment
...
2026-04-0825 min
Beyond The Algorithm - The PodcastBeyond the Algorithm – Official Podcast TrailerBeyond the Algorithm is a podcast made by humans, for humans.
In this series, we speak with educators, school leaders, edtech teams, and others working with AI day to day — to understand what’s really happening in education.
We explore how AI is showing up in classrooms, leadership, systems, and assessment, how it’s evolving, and what that means for teaching and learning now and in the future.
This podcast isn’t about hype, fear, or pushing an agenda.
It’s about clarity.
Each episode is designed to help you make sense...
2026-01-2800 min