Hello team and welcome back to the Learning Future Podcast! It's been quite a while since our last release, but we're excited to bring you a special episode today. We’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of Season 7, aptly titled "Education Transformed," and offering a glimpse into the exciting content we have lined up for Season 8.

Season 7 Retrospective:

Season 7 was an extraordinary collaboration with the international think tank, Salzburg Global Seminar. As a multiple-time fellow, I’ve witnessed firsthand their efforts to bridge divides and foster leadership globally. We kicked off the season with Dominic Regester, Director of the Center for Education Transformation at Salzburg Global Seminar. Dominic set the stage for our discussions on transforming education, moving beyond merely improving the old model to creating something fundamentally new and impactful.

Throughout the season, we engaged with 20 remarkable educators, designers, innovators, and thought leaders. Highlights include:

Dr. Anantha Duraiappah from the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, who discussed the power of cognition and social-emotional learning.

John Goodwin and Chris Purifoy from the Learning Economy Foundation, who explored the concept of a learning economy and transferable credentials.

Gavin Dykes from the Education World Forum, who emphasized the importance of global collaboration in education.

Professor Frank Oberklaid, a pediatrician and public health expert, who spoke on centering child well-being in education systems.

Tom Vander Ark from Getting Smart, who shared insights on AI in education and the role of passion and purpose in learning.

We also had enlightening conversations with educators like Franco Mosso from Enseña Perú, who dreams of a nation of young changemakers, and Romana Shaikh, who underscored the need for self-transformation for systemic change.

Our discussions touched on various themes, from humanizing technology in education to fostering curiosity and resilience. The season concluded with profound reflections from Professor Stephanie Jones from Harvard's EASEL Lab and Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate.

Season 8 Preview:

As we look forward to Season 8, I'm thrilled to share that we have already recorded eight episodes featuring some of the world’s most insightful educators and thinkers.

Rebecca Winthrop from the Brookings Institution will discuss agency and relationships in student engagement.

Charles Fadel, author of "Education for the Age of AI," will delve into the implications of AI on learning.

Mette Miriam Boell from MIT will share insights on building compassionate, living system-based educational models.

We also have an exciting series featuring colleagues from the Stanford D School, who will present innovative approaches to creative education.

Closing:

Thank you so much for joining us on this journey. Your support and engagement are what make this podcast possible. If you have any suggestions or want to share your thoughts, reach out to us at [email protected] or connect with us on LinkedIn at Louka Parry or The Learning Future. We’d love to hear from you and learn about your work as an educator, innovator, or leader.

Until next time, thanks for listening and stay tuned for an incredible Season 8!

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