Mythbusting Digital Transformation Misconceptions with Tech Integration Specialist, Sonia Wadwha - S2E12
AI can be a teacher’s secret weapon, and schools needn’t break the bank to implement it…Sonia Wadwha is a Technology Integration Specialist at the forefront of a school trust in Delhi, where innovation is core to the education system in India.Join us to explore how AI tools are empowering teachers and learners, and the art of creating a digital transformation strategy that encourages teachers to embrace the future of education.This episode coversTechnology empowering educators and creating personalised learning experiences across schoolsHow generative AI and digital tools can support teachers in lesson planning, assessment, and creating contentA digital transformation strategy focusing on single sign-on platforms, and teacher trainingEncouraging students to create digital content, use AI responsibly, and develop relevant skillsUsing AI to generate educational content that promotes understanding of global issues Looking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!Duncan Verryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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How AI is Giving Teachers’ Time Back with The Challenge Academy Trust’s Chris Hillidge - S2E11
A teacher’s value is in stoking the fire that burns within a student, so how will EdTEch evolve to minimise the mundane marking and give us our quality time back…Chris Hillidge is Director of STEM at The Challenge Academy Trust, and the transformation he’s leading is taking the boring burdens away, giving teachers time to inspire.Join us on EdTech Unwrapped as we explore collaborative development, student voice, and tech’s integration into students’ lives.This episode coversTechnology's role in reducing teacher workload, giving them more time to inspire and engage studentsCollaborative development of EdTech to address the specific needs of educators and studentsThe critical need to protect student data and use AI responsiblyTech champions, practice time, and flexible professional development for teachers new to these technologiesA view of technology as an integrated part of students' livesLooking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!Chris Hillidgehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hillidge-stem-director/Duncan Verryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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The Democratisation of Technology in Schools with Sushma Bharath, The Association of International Schools of India - S2E10
When Covid forced technology upon us all, and the democratisation of tech has equalised our access to cutting edge tools, what do the best schools do to set themselves apart?In a school system as vast and advanced as India’s, it’s fascinating to see how emerging technologies continue to impact both academic and operational aspects of education.Who better to explore this with than Sushma Bharath from The Association of International Schools of India - join us for this in-depth exploration of EdTech in Bangalore and beyond, on episode 10 of EdTech Unwrapped.This episode coversThe impact of technology on both the operational and the academic aspects of education in IndiaUnderstanding content creation and the influencer economy as a viable futureThe gap between teachers’ understanding of digital platforms and students’ tech-first learning stylesThe growing democratisation of technology in IndiaLooking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!Sushma Bharathhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sushma-bharath-5776341/Duncan Verryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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Enriching SEN Students’ Experiences with Outcomes First Group’s Dr Rebecca Lawton - S2E9
SEN students need their own approach to learning, and EdTech has never been better for delivering an individualised experience that resonates with them.At the core of Outcomes First Group is the need to design a learning environment tailored to students’ success, and our guest this week Dr Rebecca Lawton draws on a wealth of experience as a regional advisor, inspector, and leader.Join us on EdTech Unwrapped to explore how technology can immerse students in real world scenarios, resonate with their needs, and reframe its weaknesses as creative strengths.This episode coversTechnology as an enabler for SEN students, helping them experience and navigate real-world scenariosThe importance of adapting technology to specific school and student needs, with ‘champions’ to drive and support tech implementationCautious and strategic uses of AI, and reframing its drawbacks as featuresPrioritising student voice and feedback in technology selectionThe need for EdTech that resonates with students' interests and learning stylesLooking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!Duncan Verryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-verry-aa44175/Dr Rebecca Lawtonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalawton/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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Embracing Technology Together: Collaborative Approaches to EdTech with Dr Hector Montenegro - S2E8
When we work together, we may find success takes longer, but we go further - this is how the implementation of new technology stands the test of time.Collaboration is a key tenet for Dr Hector Montenegro, whose vast amount of expertise is distilled into his new role advising school systems across North and South America.Join us on EdTech Unwrapped as we explore effective tech implementation, disparities between school districts in tech access, and how a collaborative approach is essential to EdTech’s successful implementation.This episode coversThe critical gap between acquiring educational technology and effectively implementing it in classroomsMaintaining human connection and relationship-building while incorporating new technologiesDisparities in technology access between school districts, which were exposed and exacerbated by the pandemicIntroducing a more collaborative, collective approach to learning and technology adoptionThe growing disconnect between current educational practices and the skills required in the modern workplaceLooking at your school’s digital strategy? SMART’s free EdTech assessment tool is designed to help you ask the right questions and have the right conversations for an aligned, cohesive digital strategy that will stand the test of time. After answering the questions in the quiz, you will receive an immediate, individual comprehensive report filled with precise recommendations designed to enhance and refine your school’s digital strategy. Get started aligning your digital strategy here!Dr Hector Montenegrohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-montenegro-ed-d-a1818a19/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
Welcome to a new series of EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders - brought to you by Bett, supported by SMART.In this series we’re bringing you the insights and experiences of 40 leading educators from around the world.I’m your host Duncan Verry, Portfolio Director at Bett. With over 17 years experience in education and education technology both in schools and as a solution provider, I am excited to hear more from frontrunning voices. On each episode, you’ll hear from pioneers in education and EdTech - we’ll explore the growing, evolving impact of technology on students, educators, and learning experiences.Technology is helping us to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the education sector, and throughout this series you’ll discover how digital transformation and AI-powered tools are helping to deliver a better, bolder future for the next generation.We’re proud to share that the series is supported by SMART, the world leader in interactive technology whose mission is deeply aligned with the challenges and innovations shaping education today.Whether you’re an educator, decision-maker, tech-enthusiast, or you’re fascinated by the future of education, this series of EdTech Unwrapped is for you.You can catch new episodes of EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders weekly, so follow the show wherever you access your podcasts to be the first to hear from our forward-thinking guests.Join us for the new series of EdTech Unwrapped - Unwrapping the big tech questions in education.
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