Welcome to the next episode of our #voctechpodcast series!

First up in this week's episode, our intrepid further education podcast whizz Ian Hurd is out chatting to sector colleagues at Bridgend College, all about getting on that digital starting-line and beyond. Think cyber-security, 3d printing, and jam boards.

Our second chat is with the team at How Do I? Taryl and Tom talk to us about accessibility, instruction and learning technology in the workplace as we throw back to an interview from the tail end of last year.

Thank you Ufi Voctech Trust for supporting this series and vocational skills development in the UK, through their investments and grants in vocational technology. You can check out their work here.

You can follow the series conversation using #voctechpodcast and #voctech

Happy listening!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Taryl Law, Co-Founder and CEO, How Do I? | Twitter: @TarylLaw
• Tom Casson, Co-Founder and CPO, How Do I? | Twitter: @TomCassonTweets
• Ian Hurd, Reporter and Presenter, The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @Ian_R_Hurd
• Claire George, 'Innovation Superhero' & Sector Champion for IT & Enterprise for Wales, Bridgend College | Twitter: @mrsgrocks1
• Carl Bickle, Robotics Engineering Lecturer, Bridgend College | Twitter: @BridgendCollege

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Hello everyone and welcome to the sixth episode of our "The Edge" series, supported by Salesforce.Org. This series is all about new ways of doing things in Higher Education leadership.

In this episode we pick apart University and Industry, exploring learning economics in an age of perpetual upskilling, the unique strengths of University and Industry respectively, and to what extent established Universities are limited on how they can evolve through regulation and red tape.

You can follow the conversation using #EdtechEdge and #edtechpodcast

Happy listening!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Graham Brown-Martin, Founder, Learning Without Frontiers (LWF) | Twitter: @GrahamBM
• Marielle van der Meer, Executive Director of Partnerships and Global Networks at LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School | Twitter: @MYvdM
• Rachel Romer Carlson, CEO, Guild Education | Twitter: @RachelRCarlson
• Anthony Tattersall, Senior Director of Enterprise, EMEA at Coursera | Twitter: @AnthonyNT
• Henrik Friman, CEO of IHM Business School in Sweden

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Welcome to the newest episode of our #voctechpodcast series!

This week's episode is all about lessons from a lifelong learner. You'll hear from the exuberant Cath Brown, the Open University Students Association President and a prolific learner both online and offline. Listen in to be inspired about using technology in learning, the importance of good mentors, and flexible learning from 3 am to much later in our adult lives.

Our reporter, Ian Hurd also features and is in conversation with Emma Ball, Head of Learning Technologies and Tom Davies, Learning Technologist at Solihull College and University Centre. In this chat, you'll hear all about their work in virtual reality and skills development.

Thank you to Ufi Voctech Trust for supporting this series and vocational skills development in the UK, through their investments and grants in vocational technology. You can check out their work here.

You can follow the series conversation using #voctechpodcast and #voctech

ENJOY, SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW!!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Cath Brown, President, OU Students Association & Lifelong Learner | Twitter: @NotoriousCath
• Ian Hurd, Reporter and Presenter at The Edtech Podcast
• Emma Ball, Head of Learning Technologies and Tom Davies, Learning Technologist, Solihull College and University Centre | Twitter: @SolihullCollege

Show Notes and References

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Welcome to the sixth and final episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help.

Thank you to Pearson for sponsoring this week's episode.

This episode was recorded LIVE at #Bett2020 and is all about skills. We take a top-level view of the skills agenda both here and internationally, looking into why there is a disconnect between education and skills requirements and where the UK stands on solving this issue compared to the rest of the world. We then drill into some of the vocational learning experiences which are attempting to take on the skills gap.

You can follow the conversation using #edtechpodcast and #Bett2020

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Cindy Rampersaud, Senior Vice President, BTEC and Apprenticeships, Pearson UK | Twitter: @RampersaudCindy
• Ben Blackledge, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, WorldSkills UK | Twitter: @BenBlackledge1
• Sarah Taunton, Acting Head of Pathways and Enrichment, Ark | Twitter: @SERTaunton
• Helen Hall, UK Recruitment & Partnerships Director, Oxford Brookes University (University Alliance member) | Twitter: @HelenLHall

Show Notes and References

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Welcome to the fifth episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help.

Thank you to pi-top for sponsoring this week's episode.

This episode is all about Innovation.

What is innovation? How can it be measured and sustained? How can a culture of innovation be developed, and what examples of pedagogical and technological innovation have come to the fore in recent years? We speak to entrepreneurs, ecosystem developers, academics and educators about the role of innovation and hear about how innovation is evolving in virtual reality in Singapore, career technical education in the US, STEAM education in Belgium, and real-world problem-solving in Bhutan. Plus, why educators are inherent innovators and more about the edtech innovation testbed here in the U.K. Phew!

You can follow the conversation using #edtechpodcast and #Bett2020

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Nancy Wilkinson, Senior Programme Manager - Education, Nesta | Twitter: @NancyWilko
• Dr Peter David Looker, formerly Head, Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, now Chief Learning Officer, Eon Reality | Twitter: @peterloo51
• Niko Lindholm, Program Director, Eduspaze (formerly XEdu) | Twitter: @nikolindholm
• Jesse Lozano, Co-founder and CEO, pi-top | Twitter: @GetPiTop
• Thomas Thoss, M.Ed., Enterprise Networks Instructor, Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus | Twitter: @ocpsotc
• Garland Green, IT Director at International School of Brussels (ISB) | Twitter: @ggreenaz
• Karma Lhakyi, Director, Fablab Bhutan
• Tsewang Lhundup, Research & Development Engineer, Fablab Bhutan

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Welcome to the next episode of our #voctechpodcast series!

This week's episode throws back to our LIVE recording at Dare to Learn 2019 in Helsinki, Finland, recorded during the same week as HEL we can!, an event on Boosting Skills & Continuous Learning in Europe. With a panel of adult education and corporate training providers, teachers, and eco-system supporters we asked questions such as 'Whose responsibility is upskilling workers?', and 'Are learning economics fit for purpose in corporate learning?'. Listen in for more!

Big thank you to Ufi Voctech Trust for supporting this series and vocational skills development in the UK, through their investments and grants in vocational technology. You can check out their work here.

You can follow the series conversation using #voctechpodcast and #voctech

Happy listening!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Janne Hietala, Chief Visionary Officer, Valamis | Twitter: @janne_hietala
• Antti Korhonen, CEO, xEdu | Twitter: @anttikorhonen
• Reidar Wasenius, Executive Director, Soprano Plc | Twitter: @ReidarWasenius
• Jenni Huopainen, Pedagogic Teacher, Omnia | Twitter: @Omniasome

Show Notes and References

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Hello everyone and welcome to the fifth episode of our "The Edge" series, supported by Salesforce.Org. This series is all about new ways of doing things in Higher Education leadership.

This week, we are talking about all things student experience. In an effort to dispel the myth of the "traditional student' we talk to a range of guests about how Universities are adapting to diverse student needs, what support systems should not be taken for granted, and the dual role of tutor and technology in helping students to achieve.

You can follow the conversation using #EdtechEdge and #edtechpodcast

Happy listening and have a fantastic week!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Warren Stanislaus, PHD Student at Oxford University | Twitter: @warren_desu
• Seeta Bhardwa, Student Content Editor, Times Higher Ed | Twitter: @THEUniAdvice
• Dr Emily McIntosh, Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience, Centre for Academic Practice Enhancement, Middlesex University, Co-Author, Effective Personal Tutoring in Higher Education| Twitter: @emilythemac
• Mukund Desibhatla, Agents of Change Student Leadership Podcast, University of Connecticut
• Sarah Knight, Head of Change, Student Experience, Jisc| Twitter: @sarahknight

Show Notes and References

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Welcome to the fourth episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help.

Hello and Happy New Year everyone!!

Our first episode of 2020 is all about Empowering Teachers and Learners. Thank you to Promethean for sponsoring this week's episode.

In this episode, you'll hear from a range of school leaders, professional development specialists, and techie teachers, about the conditions to empower teachers and learners. We talk teacher time, flexibility and trust, evidence-based practice relevant to particular school context and how to best implement tech that supports T & L.

You can follow the conversation using #edtechpodcast and #Bett2020

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Deirdre Hodson, Policy Officer, European Commission, Across Education, Youth, Sport and Culture | Twitter: @deirdrehodson
• Sarah Horrocks, Director, London Connected Learning Centre | Twitter: @s_horrox Cat Scutt, Director of Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching and Learning | Twitter: @CatScutt
• Rachel Ashmore, Head, Promethean Academy, Senior Education Consultant, Promethean | Twitter: @PrometheanUKI
• Stephen Holden, Head Teacher, Tottington Primary School | Twitter: @tps_pri

Show Notes and References

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Welcome to the third episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help.

This week's episode is all about Wellbeing. Released this year, the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019 highlighted stress and rising mental health issues across the sector. According to the index, 78% of all education professionals have experienced either behavioural, psychological or physical symptoms due to their work, with 60% not feeling confident that they could talk about mental health issues with their colleagues.

In this episode, you will hear from a range of school leaders and teachers, wellbeing experts and coaches about what can and is being done to support an everyday approach to self, student and staff care.

You can follow the conversation using #edtechpodcast and #Bett2020

If you feel overwhelmed the Education Support helpline is free and offers confidential emotional support on 08 triple 000 562561, or go to www.educationsupport.org.uk/

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Ben Commins, Headteacher, Queens Park Primary School | Twitter: @commins_ben
• Maria Brosnan, Co-Founder, Striver | Twitter: @mariabrosnan
• Hannah Wilson, Head of Secondary School Teacher Training, University of Buckingham | Twitter: @ethical_leader
• Dan Roberts, Headteacher, Devonport High School for Boys | Twitter: @Danjjroberts
• Dawn Hallybone, Previously, Wellbeing Connected, Educational Consultant, 2SimpleSoftware | Twitter: @dawnhallybone

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Welcome to the next episode of our #voctechpodcast series!

This week I'm in conversation with David Shull, Head of Handshake UK and Europe. Handshake work to make the student employability space or "bridge to work" better. In this episode, recorded earlier in the year, David and I chat about starting Handshake, the pain points for employers aiming to recruit students, and creating more opportunities for students no matter where they are located.

We also have some snippets from Ian Hurd, who was out and about at the recent Ufi Voctech Showcase, chatting to MegaNexus, Nissan and Pembrokeshire College.

Thank you to Ufi Voctech Trust for supporting this series and vocational skills development in the UK, through their investments and grants in vocational technology. You can check out their work here.

You can follow the series conversation using #voctechpodcast and #voctech

Happy listening!

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• David Shull, Head, Handshake UK and Europe | Twitter: @dsshull
• Ian Hurd, Reporter and Presenter at The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @Ian_R_Hurd
• Richard West, Meganexus @meganexusltd
• Dr Geoff Elliott, Learning and Technology Development Manager, Pembrokeshire College @PembsCollege
• Nissan Manufacturing UK @NissanUK

Show Notes and References

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