The Collaboration Behind a Pioneering EdTech Strategy with Director of IT and EdTech at Creative Education Trust, Ash Mudaliar - S2E32
The Creative Education Trust is pioneering technology adoption across 17 schools, and it’s the collaboration between each which drives EdTech forward for all.Ash Mudaliar, Director of IT and EdTech at the trust, joins us for a dive into their strategies for empowering countless students and educators across the country.We’ll explore frameworks for tech adoption, how to inspire teachers’ confidence, and how individual schools sharing their experiences can filter through to an entire trust.This episode coversStrategic development of EdTech in line with educational prioritiesBuilding teacher confidence and competence for meaningful technology integrationSafe and policy-driven adoption of AIDigital accessibility & inclusion for students with SEND and EAL needsCollaboration & knowledge sharing throughout schools within a trustLooking 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/Ash Mudaliarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-mudaliar/Creative Education Trusthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-education-trust/https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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Future Readiness: The Tech That’s Worth Teaching with Director of Digital Strategy at O’Dea High School, David Olinger - S2E31
What does it mean to truly prepare students and teachers for a world shaped by digital innovation and AI?O’Dea High School is building digital literacy from the ground up, training educators to thrive alongside their students, fluent in the tech that matters most.David Olinger, Director of Digital Strategy, joins us on EdTech Unwrapped with his candid insights on the challenges and opportunities of AI in the classroom, leaders’ roles in tech adoption, and why wellbeing remains at the heart of every decision!This episode coversThe importance of preparing students for future readiness, including both digital and life skillsChallenges and strategies for training teachers to keep pace with rapidly evolving EdTechStreamlined, consistent digital ecosystems in schools to reduce cognitive load for studentsHow leaders create a positive environment for AI adoptionSecurity, student wellbeing, and the risks of over-dependence on AILooking 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/David Olingerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidolinger/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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Unifying Schools in a Futureproof EdTech Approach with The 3-18 Education Trust’s Director of IT, Tim Goodman - S2E30
The 3-18 Education Trust has a huge role in unifying their schools’ approach to EdTech, and heading up that mammoth task is Director of IT, Tim Goodman!Harnessing data to create a better environment for teachers and learners has never been more possible, but only when schools are empowered as they are within the trust…So join Tim, chatting with Duncan Verry, and explore what turns data points into progress, and how collaboration and passion transforms classrooms across the trust’s schools!This episode coversIntegrating technology across a growing multi-academy trustThe challenges and benefits of migrating schools onto a single technology stackLeveraging AI and data intelligence platforms to improve decision-making across diverse school systemsThe importance of professional development and ongoing training for educatorsCollaboration, shared learning, and open communication both within the trust and with external partners Balancing centralisation with respect for individual schools’ autonomyLooking 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/Tim Goodmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/itme/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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From Principal to Pioneer: The Making of a Tech Leader with School District of Wisconsin Dells’ Hugh Gaston - S2E29
The Wisconsin Dells is a rural district with a unique draw for tourists, so how does a small school district use technology to make a splash?Hugh Gaston is the fantastic Director of Digital Learning and Technology, and with his unique journey from Principal to tech leader, he’s able to bridge the gap between the sceptics and the innovators!Join us to explore how the School District of Wisconsin Dells has set its sights on a horizon of innovation in this week’s EdTech Unwrapped…This episode coversTechnology challenges in a rural district, with limited internet service providers and a diverse student populationOvercoming friction towards AI integration How Wisconsin Dell handles challenges around funding and upgrading technology infrastructureHugh’s experience as a former principal, giving him a unique perspective on technology implementation, bridging the gap between administrators, teachers, and tech staffHow EdTech unlocks professional development opportunitiesLooking 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/Hugh Gastonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-gaston-09700447/Discover Bett: https://uk.bettshow.com/ Discover SMART: https://www.smarttech.com/education https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-technologies/
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Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia's Education Revolution with Dr Nasser Aluwaishiq - S2E28
Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s bold educational outlook for the territory, but how does an entire country coordinate its efforts to revolutionise education?Dr Nasser Aluwaishiq is on the cutting edge of how EdTech integrates with the human-driven schooling that’s core to a balanced curriculum.He brings us an inside look at how students are being prepared for a broad, diverse future, and how teachers can be best equipped to deliver that vision…This episode coversVision 2030 at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s balanced approach to educational reformStrategically implemented technology to support teachers, reduce workload, and enhance learningAI’s careful integration, while encouraging students to learn critical thinking skills as they evaluate AI-generated informationTeachers’ professional development in emerging technologies 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/Dr Nasser Aluwaishiqhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nasser-aluwaishiq/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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