In this episode I speak to Web 3.0 guru and LinkedIn Influencer John Kraski.

John is author of the upcoming book the Future of Community. In this fascinating episode we explore:

I learnt a lot - I hope you do too.

Justin is founder of Germinotion. He is an insatiable generalist who weaves solutions using strands from learning design, behavioural design, data analytics, AI and more. He has a particular interest in using AI to supplement and enhance human reasoning. Between projects, you will find him reading P.G. Wodehouse and eating chocolate biscuits.

This fascinating episode covers so much:

It's the most in depth discussion I've had to date, and Justin was a joy to listen to.

For more information on Justin's prompting techniques you can check out his videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrwOhkDQ6tVGdD_Zuob72ZiabM2ojFy9x

Chris is an experienced school leader, education consultant, IT strategist and project manager with over 20 years’ experience. As the Head of Digital Education at a multi-academy trust, he is delving into the practical applications of AI in education.

In this episode we dig deep into the practicalities of transitioning schools into an AI augmented future. As well as exploring his journey to implementing AI so widely at Epsom and Ewell High School, Chris talks in depth about what he has learnt along the way. For anyone about to begin their journey into AI implementation, this is worth listening to. 

David Harkin is the CEO of the award-winning education company 8billionideas which exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world.

David has recently been ranked 8th in the world by ISC as a positive global disruptor in the education sector and won the EduFuturist Award in 2022. 8billionideas has been recognised by TES and COBIS for its work and has strategic partnerships in every part of the sector.

David is also proudly a 2x TED speaker and author of the book 'The Ripple Effect : How surprisingly small changes in mindset make big things happen.'

Recently David has formed a partnership with Sir Clive Woodward to launch a world-class programme for students called Perform Better which launched in the summer of 2022.

Sophia High School is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking schools in the world. Held entirely online, it leverages the power of VR and the metaverse to create some truly unique learning experiences for its exceptional students.

"From the Three Rs to the Three Ms: a New Compulsory Curriculum for the 21st Century" is a compelling article that challenges the traditional educational paradigm. Darren Coxon argues that while the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic remain crucial, the advent of artificial intelligence and the digital age necessitates a shift in focus. He proposes the introduction of the Three Ms - Mindfulness, Movement, and Music - as compulsory elements in education. These elements, he argues, not only foster calm, control, and creativity in students but also help regulate dopamine levels, thereby enhancing mental health. This shift, Coxon believes, is key to preparing our children for a rapidly evolving world.

The full blog article can be found here: From the Three Rs to the Three Ms: a New Compulsory Curriculum for the 21st Century (substack.com)

I was thrilled this week to have a truly disruptive leader in the world of education join me. Russell John Cailey is Managing Director of THINK Learning Studio (TLS) in Dubai. TLS prides itself on stirring the pot, on creating what he fondly calls "inspired chaos" in the realm of education.

Named among the top 100 Global Visionaries in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning in 2021, Russell not only aims for THINK Learning Studio to disrupt traditional educational models but also aspires to be an inspiration for educators globally.

He has helped foster a dynamic partnerships with governmental education authorities like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Australia.

In addition to his work with TLS, Russell is a co-founder of the Hakuba Forum and foresightLab.org, platforms aimed at promoting progressive dialogues in education. He also plays an active role in nurturing young educational startups through the TLS Incubator, TLS-X lab.

Russell was for many years Head of THINK Global School, the world's first travelling high school.

With his co-hosting duties on the 'Wonder and Wander Podcast' and as a featured expert on CNN Brazil's Projeto Upload, Russell consistently strives to inspire and educate others about the future of learning.

It was a fascinating conversation, covering the history and philosophy of THINK Global School and how they shifted their model from IB towards a portfolio based learning, where students work towards a mastery project with real world significance. He spoke about how they mould the curriculum around the country in which the school is located for that quarter of the year (what he calls 'place-based learning') and how he is now training a new generation of project-based learning experts through THINK Learning Studio.

For anyone who wants to genuinely glimpse into the future of education, join me for this episode.

Jason Gulya is Professor of English at Berkeley College, located in New Jersey and New York. Jason incorporates AI into all of his courses, and at the moment is working on how to reimagine what, how, and why he teaches "writing." He believes that universities can be outrageously innovative spaces for higher-level critical thinking and creativity, but that we need to push them to become those spaces. 

In this fascinating one hour conversation we touch on how he is using AI in his teaching and research work, the death of the five paragraph essay, how AI is already changing the notion and nature of research, the increasing importance of process over end product, and his frustration at the slow rate of of innovation in the US college system.

We hypothesise on how this system will need to change in the coming years in order to remain relevant as AI and other immersive technologies further find their way into students' lives.

Jason is an inspiring and entertaining speaker, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening conversation.

John Kelly is the proud owner and general director of a boutique Kinder and Primary school in Mexico City, at the forefront of educational innovation. In addition to his role in the school, he also works as a Metaverse and VR consultant, collaborating with schools and educational companies worldwide. Colegio Ikigai has earned the distinction of being recognized as the first school in Mexico to embrace the Metaverse, and their teaching methodology draws inspiration from the Phenomenon Based Learning principles pioneered in Finland.

Dr Nick Jackson is Leader of Digital Technologies at Scotch College Adelaide. Nick has worked for over 20 years in education at universities and in schools in the UK, US, India and Australia. He has a passion for pushing boundaries and disrupting educational norms. He focuses on learners being empowered to access education in the ways that they choose and have doors open to create new pathways into learning enhanced by technology. His specialities include pedagogy, educational technology, AI in education, e-learning, coaching, empowering learners, communities of practice, ICT, computing, digital technologies, design thinking, critical & creative thinking and all manner of digital innovation.

In this wide-ranging episode we cover the already profound impact of the AI innovations he's brought into his school, the importance of student voice in navigating these seismic changes, the simple power of ChatGPT and why to him it still the most useful tool in his arsenal, and his thoughts on the future of education. Nick is a great thinker, practitioner and a thoroughly decent guy. It was a real pleasure to talk to him.

To access Nick's excellent free course on integrating AI, chatbots and ChatGPT into your school, visit his site here.