EdTech Unwrapped

New York City went from banning AI in schools, to leading its usage through innovative, proprietary new tools, and at its cutting edge in NYC is Reasat Chowdhury.

Reasat shares the fascinating journey behind how the district has navigated the complexities of emerging technologies, how the educational experience is enhanced for educators & students, and future ambitions for a tech-enabled education.

This episode covers

• Leveraging data and predictive analytics to improve student outcomes and enable early intervention
• Proprietary AI-powered tools to address specific needs of the NYC public school system
• Balancing the use of external AI technologies with building in-house solutions that bring more data privacy
• The pedagogical applications of AI to support teachers and students, combined with operational efficiency improvements

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. 

After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!

Duncan Verry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/

Reasat Chowdhury: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rchowdhury/

NYC Department of Education: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-department-of-education/

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Students with special educational needs are an essential group to consider when tailoring learning experiences, so how is technology making that process more effective than ever?

Abingdon House School is a wonderful example of a school empowering learners and teachers alike through technology, and Headteacher Rory Vokes-Dudgeon joins us on EdTech Unwrapped to talk us through their forward-thinking approach to technology in a diverse learning environment.

This episode covers

• How we can leverage technology to increase accessibility and personalise learning for students with diverse needs
• The importance of evidence-based practice and staff development when implementing new digital tools
• Taking a cautious, exploratory approach to integrating AI technologies
• Using technology to enhance staff impact rather than replace teachers
• Challenges around incorporating student voice into the school's AI strategy, particularly in a specialist school such as Rory’s

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. 

After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!

Duncan Verry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/

Rory Vokes-Dudgeon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-vokes-dudgeon-41936a164/

Abingdon House School: https://www.abingdonhouseschool.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/abingdon-house-school/

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When it comes to technology being integrated in education, India is a real powerhouse, and Dr Arunabh Singh has a wealth of experience with the Ministries of Education and Standards in India.

That’s why it’s a privilege to explore Dr Singh’s work as a Director at the Nehru World School and the Healthy Planet Schools, to discover how best to teach educators new technologies, the student voice in digital strategy, and the challenges faced in creating a multigenerational campus.

This episode covers

• The challenges that accompany the creation of a multigenerational campus
• Taking a smart approach to embracing devices in the classroom
• Using student voice in shaping digital strategy
• How to build and maintain teachers’ confidence in new technologies

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time.

After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!

Duncan Verry
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/
Dr Arunabh Singh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/singharunabh/

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In a classroom of the future, real-time technologies look set to enhance the teaching experience for educators and learners alike.

Leading the way towards the digital future of our classroom environments, LEO Academy Trust’s Cheryl Shirley is an expert in building digital confidence in teachers - an essential step in bringing schools into the next digital age.

Cheryl joins us on EdTech Unwrapped this week to share her insight into how technology can be best implemented, the importance of AI strategies, and why we need to bring students and teachers together on the journey of tech evolution.

This episode covers

• Building digital confidence among teachers without implementing ‘technology for technology's sake’
• How real-time data insights and casting technology can make lessons more efficient and dynamic
• Developing a culture of innovation, and collaboration around technology integration
• Evolving the physical classroom environment to better reflect modern workspaces
• Students’ involvement in technology strategies

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time.

After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!

Duncan Verry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/
Cheryl Shirley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-shirley/
LEO Academy Trust: https://www.leoacademytrust.co.uk/

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Welcome to EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons From Leaders - the new series bringing you the insights and experiences of 40 leading global educators.

The series premiere features the fantastic James Browning, whose commitment to forward-thinking learning experiences is evident in his role as COO of Lift Schools.

We delve into James’ journey into education, his vision for a classroom of the future, digital strategy at scale, and how technology only works with the right support.

This episode covers

• How digitally mature schools show what’s possible for other educators
• The areas of teaching most strongly changed by technology
• School policies and student voices around AI
• The critical importance of proper tech implementation in schools

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time.

After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy.
Get started aligning your digital strategy here!

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Welcome to a new series of EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders - brought to you by Bett, supported by SMART.

In this series we’re bringing you the insights and experiences of 40 leading educators from around the world.

I’m your host Duncan Verry, Portfolio Director at Bett. With over 17 years experience in education and education technology both in schools and as a solution provider, I am excited to hear more from frontrunning voices. 

On each episode, you’ll hear from pioneers in education and EdTech - we’ll explore the growing, evolving impact of technology on students, educators, and learning experiences.

Technology is helping us to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the education sector, and throughout this series you’ll discover how digital transformation and AI-powered tools are helping to deliver a better, bolder future for the next generation.

We’re proud to share that the series is supported by SMART, the world leader in interactive technology whose mission is deeply aligned with the challenges and innovations shaping education today.

Whether you’re an educator, decision-maker, tech-enthusiast, or you’re fascinated by the future of education, this series of EdTech Unwrapped is for you.

You can catch new episodes of EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders weekly, so follow the show wherever you access your podcasts to be the first to hear from our forward-thinking guests.

Join us for the new series of EdTech Unwrapped - Unwrapping the big tech questions in education.

Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here! 

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We’re at a perfect time of year for educators to use the latest in technology to level up, where the new academic year brings a chance to start anew!

Google and Microsoft continue to announce huge features perfect for teachers and learners alike, and highlighting some of the most innovative on this episode of EdTech Unwrapped, we’re joined by Wavenet’s Sally Hodgson and Karen Oliver.

Join us as we learn of the top tools for educators, how teachers can better acclimatise to new systems, and the transformative tech starting vital conversations among students.

This episode covers

• An end-of-term checklist perfect for any teacher to prepare for the new year
• The top recent EdTech innovations worthy of note for all educators
• Resources for teachers trying to familiarise themselves with new systems
• The value of lifelong learning and personal development

Sally Hodgson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-hodgson/
Karen Oliver: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-oliver-52bb59279/
Wavenet: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wavenet_2/

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Is a student born creative, or can creativity be taught? 

It’s a challenging question, but the right tools in the classroom to unlock the creative spark could make all the difference, and that’s where Petia Maximova and Canva come in…

Petia is bringing Canva to Higher Education in a way that promises to unlock the innate creativity in all of us - she joins us on EdTech Unwrapped to share how it’ll change education for future generations.

This episode covers

• Whether creativity is innate or can be taught and nurtured
• The positive impact that Canva has had on the schools and universities its affected so far
• The value of Higher Education being in the quality of the broader skills you learn

Petia Maximova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petia-maximova/
Canva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canva/

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It’s no secret that students use AI, and it’s sometimes encouraged - but does it mean they’re losing the power of critical thinking?

AI’s use in education on both sides of the coin is an evolving beast, and through her work and research, Dr Chahna Gonsalves has had her finger on the pulse for years.

Dr Chahna’s insights on the technological future of education are hugely eye-opening, and she shares her uniquely detailed take on the impact of AI on critical thinking skills in this episode of EdTech Unwrapped!

This episode covers

• Dr Chahna’s path into education, and first interest in AI
• A vision of what successful AI integration looks like
• Which skills are in highest demand for today’s students going forward
• Whether students’ critical thinking is switched on or off when using AI tools
• How the use of AI will change marking rubrics based on what academics are trying to assess and teach

Dr Chahna Gonsalves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chahna-gonsalves/

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The parallels that sport shares with much of life are often worth exploring, as we learn principles that we can take into our own field - such is true of the transformation we’ve seen in English Cricket.

From capitalising on emerging technologies to using the latest in AI to create more tailored experiences, we put a sporting spin on the EdTech Unwrapped podcast this week with Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket.

Rob joins hosts Mary Lloyd and Mel Gomes to discuss the intersection between his sporting success and how that may translate into the EdTech space.

This episode covers

• The power of positivity in creating a mindset shift
• Imparting wisdom and experience while allowing people to take their own path
• Other forms of success than purely academic prowess
• Nurturing a culture of continuous improvement
• How to communicate a high-level vision across a large team

Mel Gomes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-gomes-16a62420/

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