In this episode of the podcast, we discuss our recent podcast listening experiences and the importance of diverse perspectives in education. We highlight the need for interdisciplinary skills and personalised learning, as well as the role of culture in education. We also mention the upcoming Edufuturists Trends Book and the Uprising event, where we will explore the future of education and the challenges faced by teachers. Have your say by 14th June Grab your tickets: uprising.edufuturists.com It...
Jun 10, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 245
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 programmi...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 244
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 ...
May 20, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 241
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 o...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 242
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Carl Gombrich, Dean of London Interdisciplinary School. Carl is the Lead Academic at LIS and oversees curriculum design, teaching, and learning. He was previously a Professorial Teaching Fellow of Interdisciplinary Education at UCL and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Before moving into higher education leadership, Carl studied and taught maths, physics and philosophy. He has also studied and taught music and was a professional op...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 241
In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by Priten Shah. Priten Shah, M. ED and B.A, Harvard, is the CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of the Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - https://prtn.me/book Pedagogy.Cloud has worked with over 200 different educational organizations to adapt ...
Apr 29, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 239
Well, this time it is Steve being the fan boy with our guest, Action Jackson! Action had a profound impact on Steve and it is an honour to have him on the podcast. Jackson Ogunyemi better known as ACTION JACKSON is a motivational speaker and has been changing the lives of young people across the UK and the world for 25 years. He is a passionate individual who has been using his skills and expertise to spread the message of happiness across schools and colleges, building positive rapport with you...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 239
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 psychother...
Apr 15, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 238
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 ...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 237
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Jordan who is the UK Education Engagement Advocate for the wonderful Canva. We love this tool and we know so many educators and students use it religiously! It's been a while trying to get these guys on so we are grateful that Matt made it on. The best bit is that Canva Pro is FREE for educators! Get yourself verified at Canva Education and they will set you up with all the premium tools, including the AI features which will change your life! We talk all ab...
Apr 01, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 236
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 b...
Mar 25, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 232
In this episode, we are on location at Haberdashers Academy Trust PD Day in Dartford, Kent. We are joined by 5 special guests to discuss their conference theme: Together Stronger - Culture, Community & Collaboration. We discuss equity, social mobility & justice, the role of technology and how we prepare young people for the future. *This was an audio only recording. Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are ma...
Mar 18, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 234
In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by authors Andy Griffith and Matt Bromley to discuss their newest book, The Working Classroom. We talk all about: - Classism and is prevalence in the education system - Why social mobility might not be the solution - How teachers and school leaders can address the classism on the ground - Cultural capital and what this means in the 21st Century - Disadvantage in education & how we address it - Their hopes for the future of education Book website...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 231
This week, we look back on the second month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined for 4 cracking episodes: - Lawrence Tijjani - Kevin Sherman - Ed Kirwan & Helen Demetriou - Will Goldsmith We have loved talking about empathy, DEI, authenticity, coaching, what matters in education, and technology - all focused on the future of education. We announced that there will be some exciting news incoming VERY SOON about The Uprising 2024. Watch this space for that. Tha...
Mar 04, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 231
In this episode, we are joined by Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales School. This was fascinating. We covered: Removing unnecessary hierarchies Promoting student agency and responsibility Co-curating a community WITH students Developing value to the wider educational system Preparing students in school for specific academic curricula Bringing your authentic self to your work Will and his team announced last year about scaling down GCSEs in their school. It won’t take a rocket science to realise tha...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 231
In this episode, we are joined by a returning guest in the form of Ed Kirwan, Founder @EmpathyWeek who brought with him a powerhouse in Empathy Education, Dr Helen Demetriou from the University of Cambridge. We talk about how empathy is a skill that can be developed, the difference between empathy and sympathy and also how it is the foundation for all other skill development. As usual, it's a whirlwind through lots of iconoclasm - exams, prescribed curricula, teacher workload - all in the name o...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 230
In this episode, we are joined by the evergreen Kevin Sherman, COO from CloudEDU and organiser of the InnovateEDU Conference. We talk about a whole range of stuff from the purpose of exams, the role of technology in helping teachers become better, equity, leadership - allsorts. If you fancy a trip to Cape Town in May 2024 (and Ben will be there too!), find out more and book tickets here: https://www.innovateedu.co.za/ Also, check out the work that Kevin and the CloudEDU team are doing across Afr...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we have another returning legend, Lawrence Tijjani, talking about how important it is to champion others. As the director of multiple businesses, not-for-profits and a serial entrepreneur, Lawrence is someone worth listening to. We talk: - Lawrence's documentary 'From Pain to Purpose', which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI-opXgD99w - What EDI really means - How important championing others is in all areas of life - Speaking people's names in rooms they aren...
Feb 05, 2024•58 min
This week, we look back on the first month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined by three heavyweights and are grateful we got to talk about community, authenticity, coaching, all focused on the future of education. We have been at #BETT2024 this week too. 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 Subscribe on YouTube Want to spon...
Jan 29, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 227
This week we are joined by Liz Sproat. From being the Head of Education for EMEA at Google, to the Global Head of Learning at Lego Education, to creating learning programs in the UAE and Africa whilst at Pearson Education, Liz is now dedicating her time and passion to supporting others through coaching. Liz's website can be found here: https://www.lizsproat.com/ Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the fut...
Jan 22, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 226
In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Esethu Stofile, all the way from the Eastern Cape in South Africa. With a PhD in mathematics, a love for technology and a real commitment to his community, Esethu is a brilliant addition to the podcast. He talks about: - Knowing your self and where you come from - Finding a passion even when your voice is quieted - Digital transformation as a cultural liberation - How political, economic and racial struggle can help build resilience - How failure...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In our first episode back after our short 2023 hiatus, we are delighted to be joined by the legend that is Jon Neale, who has just started in his role as Head of Growth (UK) for Quizizz. We talk all about: - Building authentic community - Right tool, right job - Collaboration as an essential component of every classroom - Social media for good - Genuine empathy in education - Storytelling as a future-ready skill Also, we launch our new quick-fire questions section to Jon. Join the Quizizz UK Fac...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 224
For this week's episode we were joined by Ana Fábrega. Ana is an entrepreneur, writer, and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 200,000 readers about the promise of alternative education. Her new book, The Learning Game, has just been released ...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 223
For this week's episode we were joined by many guests to discuss all things community. The guests include friends and supporters of the Edufuturists who have vast experience and knowledge in developing and championing communities globally in different guises. We were joined by Al Kingsley, Louise Jones, Ian Phillips, Lawrence Tijjani, Abid Patel and Georgina Dean. The episode explores themes from the power and importance of communities to how to ensure we create spaces which are diverse and allo...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 222
Melissa is leading from the front as a female educator, startup founder, EdTech CEO and Metaverse builder an explorer. Believing that the future will be built by the brave, Melissa is passionate about shaping education in the Metaverse and building a future for NextGenEd learning in a truly global classroom which is better, more equitable, sustainable and accessible for all.
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 221
Have you ever considered how to future-proof the technology in your classroom? In this roundtable , we are joined by Toni Moss, MD at Strive AV, Lisa Yates, Head of Channel Sales at BenQ UK and Andrew Strachan, CIO of Emmanuel Schools Foundation, where we chat about how schools and colleges can ensure they have cutting-edge technology despite financial difficulties that the sector is facing. Find out more about the leasing solutions that are discussed at www.striveav.com and the BenQ range of AV...
Jun 14, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 221
Leslie McBeth has 15 years of experience in design and education. She started her career with an international NGO at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and then moved to New York City to work with the Design Trust for Public Space. Leslie then moved back to Canada to pursue a career in teaching design. In 2016, Leslie joined Future Design School to build and expand professional development programs across North America. She has worked with thousands of educators around the world and is ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 220
In this episode Dan, Ben and Steve discuss the publication of their new Trends booklet which outlines the areas of education that are shifting for the better. #aiineducation #FutureofEducation 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
May 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 219
Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Design Officer at the Insights, Design + Development Studio, Substantial, and a multi-disciplinary design strategist with more than two decades of experience. She is focused on reinventing the approaches of learning and collaboration in today’s educational environment to help equity-centred research affirm and advance relationships between institutions, educators, and students. Sheryl has worked extensively in human-centred design within the social impact space. She sp...
May 16, 2023•56 min
Brian’s first word was money and he’s always been fascinated with the world of investing. He developed Rapunzl as a financial literacy, EdTech tool to revolutionize how we teach students about investing and to provide equitable access to high-quality, project-based learning tools for students across the country. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors. In response, Rapunzl helps everyone climb to financial success with free, simulated investing competiti...
Apr 18, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 215
