Texthelp Talks

One year on from COVID, schools are finally beginning to look forward to some normality after periods of remote learning. Of course, the impact on teaching and learning has been well reported but what are the next steps for education?

In this episode, we hear from Texthelpers Martin, Paddy and Greg as they discuss what they think the positive lessons learned from the past year are. Including how we can support students and teachers moving forward. 

Later this month will mark the tenth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. To mark the occasion, we're hosting our first ever Festival of Accessibility. In the run up, we're celebrating the achievements that have been made in the digital inclusion space so far. And reveling over what's about to come.

In this podcast episode, hear from Ryan Graham, Texthelp's CTO. He'll take you on a journey through time. Delving into the past, present and future of the digital space.

What does being a teacher really mean in the current climate? In this podcast we break down the statistics surrounding teacher workloads. Listen along as we join Bukky Yusuf, a teacher and Senior Leader at Edith Kay School, for a day in her life.

We explore what teacher workload really looks like, from effectively managing admin tasks to navigating that all important work life balance. As well as what tools and strategies Bukky uses to reduce her workload. Including how she supports her fellow teachers in her role as a Senior Leader.

What are the elements that affect accessible and inclusive communication? In this podcast we answer that very question. Join us to hear from Jodie Greer, Founder of Be People Smart. And Erica Wong, Senior Brand Consultant at Radley Yeldar.

Together, we take a deep dive into what it means for content to be accessible and inclusive. We explore what you can do to create content that can not only be accessed. But makes your internal and external audiences feel connected and included. Gain advice that’ll help you to reach your whole audience more effectively.

In partnership with Belfast Met, we are celebrating this year’s NI Apprenticeships Week with a podcast exploring all things apprenticeships! Listen along as we hear the experiences of our HR Officer Andrew and Belfast Met's Trainer Assessor, Neil Whiteside. Alongside getting first hand insight from our three apprentices Shay, Laura and Stephen. As they explain how apprenticeships can create  opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, background, education or career path. 

In this special episode of Texthelp Talks, our AsiaPac EdTech Manager Greg O'Connor, is joined by Michelle Van Puyvelde, a School Leader  at the ACT Education Directorate, Australia. Hear Michelle's story of using Read&Write for Google Chrome with 43,000 students across their 39 schools and the impact this is having on teaching and learning.

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Koonin, Web Engineering Lead at Monzo. Sophie is passionate about web accessibility and keeping the web a fun and inclusive place for everyone. And today, with Sophie’s expert knowledge about web development, we’ll be debunking six common myths designers and marketers believe about web accessibility.

In this episode we're joined by Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum. Listen as we talk about the opportunities arising from our evolving workspace. And uncover how businesses can maximise these opportunities to 'build back better'. You'll gain advice to help you improve disability inclusion, and reshape the future world of work.

In this episode of Texthelp Talks, our host Patrick McGrath is joined by Robert Quigley and Tania Mackie from Highland Council in Scotland. They discuss their journey of rolling out and implementing over 30,000 Chromebook devices to students in their local authority, as part of their commitment to digital learning and inclusion. Including their original vision, the planning process and how this has helped them keep all students engaged in learning during lockdown and beyond.

In this episode of Texthelp Talks, we are joined by Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet. Robin shares with us his experiences as a blind professional working in the digital inclusion space. He talks to us about the impact of digital inaccessibility on himself as a blind user but also more broadly on companies and businesses and their customers, services and employees. He also explores solutions to common challenges that organisations face when striving for inclusivity.