Edufuturists

Mar 30 2025 344 ep. 44 mins 58
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We are led to believe that the education system will continually evolve to meet the needs of learners and society. This has not happened. We need a revolution!

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Edufuturists #286 The Big Review Part 8

Mar 30 2025 48 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we reflect on our recent experiences and interviews, discussing the evolving landscape of education. We explore themes of hope for the future of education, the importance of inclusion and equity, and the role of technology in bridging gaps. The conversation emphasises the need for a collective vision and the importance of listening to student voices

Edufuturists #285 The Digital Ecosystem with Philippa Wraithmell

Mar 24 2025 53 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Philippa Wraithmell to discuss the transformative role of technology in education through Philippa's company, Edruption. We explore her journey from teaching to leading educational change, emphasising the importance of understanding the unique needs of each school. The conversation delves into the four pillars of digital education: governance, safe

Edufuturists #284 Empowering Students Through Technology with Tara Jones

Mar 17 2025 59 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the lovely Tara Jones from Clever to discuss the evolving landscape of education technology. We explore the importance of cybersecurity, the disparities in student experiences with technology, and the need for personalised learning. The conversation emphasises the significance of creating a supportive digital environment for students

Edufuturists #283 Addressing the Global Teacher Crisis with Charlie Radman

Mar 10 2025 46 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Charlie Radman, the Global Head of Education at HP. We discuss the critical role of technology in education, the importance of partnerships, and the pressing global teacher crisis.Charlie shares insights on HP's commitment to sustainability and digital equity, emphasising the need for critical thinking and digital literacy in today&#

Edufuturists #282 Equity Centred Design with SL Rao

Mar 03 2025 59 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we engage with SL Rao, a design consultant from Optimistic Design. They explore the concept of equity-centred design, emphasising the importance of community involvement in the design process. SL shares their journey from engineering to design, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach in technology and education.The conversation dives into

Edufuturists #281 Beyond the Classroom - Our Interviews from BETT Day 2

Feb 23 2025 92 mins  
In this episode, we have a collection of the interviews from across Day 2 of BETT 2025. There is an incredible amount of content here from our conversations, including discussions around sustainability, collaboration, mental health & wellbeing, creativity and gamification, as well as hopes for the future of education. And it's double Ben Whitaker at one point - another person w

Edufuturists #280 BETTer Together - Our Interviews from BETT Day 1 and the BETT Awards

Feb 16 2025 116 mins  
In this episode, we have a collection of the interviews from across Day 1 of BETT 2025, including some of the conversations we had in our tuxedos at BETT Awards! There is a treasure trove of content here from our conversations, including discussions around inclusion, enabling technology, mental health and wellbeing, as well as hopes for the future of education.Chapters00:00 Morgan

Edufuturists #279 The Big Review Part 7

Feb 09 2025 39 mins  
In this episode, Ben and Steve reflect on their experiences at the BETT conference, discussing the importance of community, creativity, and collaboration in education. They also review their guests over the last few weeks, including the episode around Ben's book, exploring the concept of schools as ideas factories rather than exam factories. The conversation emphasises the nee

Edufuturists #278 The Wolfpack @ BETT

Feb 02 2025 30 mins  
In this special episode, you can see and hear the presentation that we did at Canva HQ for our Wolfpack Community event in partnership with Clever the night before BETT. It was an incredible gathering of people from all around the UK and beyond, including Germany, India, Poland, Indonesia and the US! We presented around the Trends as well as casting a net out around the 2024-2025

Edufuturists #277 Bringing Play Back with Sophie Pickles

Jan 26 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Sophie Pickles, who Ben met out in Dubai at a gathering curated by the awesome, Simon Blower. Sophie is an educational consultant and author and discusses her journey in education, focusing on child-led learning and the importance of play in early years education. Sophie shares her experiences transitioning from traditional teaching me