This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the use of technology in the classroom.

How responsible is teachers' use of technology?

How can AI have a responsible impact on teaching and learning?

In part 2 they discuss the news that tuition fees are to rise and the impact that will have on education.

Join Dani as we dive into the biggest teaching trends of the past decade! Dani unpacks which classroom innovations made a real impact and which ones fizzled out, sharing stories, insights, and honest reflections from educators. Listen in for a fresh perspective of how trends such as cooperative learning and Direct Instruction have shaped today's classrooms and where education might head next!

Tom is joined by special guest Phil Naylor (Author of 'Some Schools are harder than others' - published via John Catt Educational) to discuss what makes some schools tougher to teach in than others and what could entice a teacher to go and teach in one of these schools. Phil reflects on his experience teaching in schools in Blackpool for 25 years, Bernie calls in to share her insights too. 

Toria explores the concept of teaching without any technology with special guest Darren Leslie. 

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lucy Neuburger.

This week's stories:

Shows Reviewed:

• What are International Schools for? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

Bonus recommendation this week:

• OnlyTeaching: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

Will talks with educator Jason Bentley about why and how children can direct and reflect their own learning. They talk about how teachers can create the conditions to encourage children agency, and Jason argues that this is an essential part of what education should be. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of teaching children for an unpredictable and changing future. 

Darren talks about the history of reasoning and why it's an important skill to develop in our classes.

In this conversation, Dr. Neela Choudhury, head of the senior school at the British International School of Washington, DC, shares her insights on international education, discussing the cultural differences in educational values, the flexibility of curricula, and the importance of parental involvement. She highlights the unique challenges and rewards of teaching in an international context, including the emphasis on global citizenship and the need for educators to adapt to diverse student backgrounds. Dr. Choudhury also reflects on her personal journey in education, the significance of work-life balance for teachers, and the strengths of the British education system in a global context.

Would you do reality tv as a teacher?

Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about side hustles for teachers and there are some quite unusual ways of making money discussed.

Not to be missed.