Best Texthelp Podcasts (2024)

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#403 How can tech revolutionize workplace inclusion for the better? 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

With emerging technologies, and the rising role of Artificial Intelligence in business, it's not surprising that 42% of business leaders expect that over the next 2-4 years, technology will help drive better organizational outcomes. In this podcast, we explore how to harness these technologies to empower your people and teams to become the best ver…

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#402 The digitization of math | Part 2 24:30

1y ago24:30

24:30

At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving solutions. In our latest season of Texthelp Talks, we'll be exploring this topic in depth. Starting with a two par…

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#401 The digitization of math | Part 1 28:02

1y ago28:02

28:02

At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving solutions. In our latest season of Texthelp Talks, we'll be exploring this topic in depth. Starting with a two par…

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#304 Global Accessibility Awareness - Supporting 1 billion 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

Everyone has the right to understand and be understood. By 2030, we want to have advanced the literacy and understanding of one billion people around the world. At Texthelp, we see a world where accessibility doesn’t have to get in the way of everybody leading more satisfying, productive lives and a world where nobody’s held back by age, language, …

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#303 Creating accessible remote and online meetings 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

We're all very well accustomed to online and remote meetings in 2023. "Oh sorry I was on mute" - is this still happening to anyone else? Beyond these unique challenges presented by online and remote working, could lie both visible and invisible accessibility barriers. In particular, for people with disabilities and additional needs. In this episode…

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#302 The impact of disabling content explored 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

24:21

1 in 6 people live with some form of disability. Yet, only 4% of businesses are focused on making offerings inclusive of disability. This means that people with disabilities are often met with online experiences where they feel disregarded as customers, potential employees, and members of the community. By taking action to make our digital content …

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#301 Accessibility: how far have we come, and where do we go next? 16:57

1+ y ago16:57

16:57

Welcome to Season 3 of the Texthelp Talks podcast. This season, we’re focusing on a topic that is right at the heart of what we do here at Texthelp, and that’s accessibility. In this episode, host Rachel Kruzel is joined by Texthelp's Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Graham. Last time Ryan was on the podcast he took us on a journey through the histor…

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#203 Why does Universal Design matter? 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

What impact can Universal Design have on the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent talent? In this podcast episode, we explore this through the eyes of Cory Quigley - a neurodivergent person working in the Human Services field. As Cory shares his experiences of growing up and working with ADHD and Dyslexia, he also highlights how he feels educ…

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#202 UDL in Higher Education: Can tech help create belonging? 1:07:03

1+ y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

If we want all learners to succeed - we need to ensure that we are continuing their supports into higher education as well as K through 12. I this episode, uur host Joni Degner will be recapping a discussion on Can Tech help create belonging? That took place over on Think UDL (hosted by Lillian Nave) with Rachel Kruzel, Higher Education Specialist …

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#201 The origins of Universal Design 43:53

2y ago43:53

43:53

Universal Design is all around us. It makes sure that products and environments are usable to all people, by design. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the origin of the concept and how the principles have evolved to all parts of society. We’ll be hearing from different perspectives how inclusivity by design can be applied in different sett…

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#106 Exploring Dyslexia beyond reading and writing 36:50

2y ago36:50

36:50

Our host, Donna Thomson, is joined by Adam Spencer, Content Creator at Classic Marble. Adam has Dyslexia, and today we’ll be exploring dyslexia beyond reading and writing challenges. Don't forget to listen out for Donna's one thing to know, one thing to do, and one thing to think about at the end of the episode.…

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#105 Inclusive technology: Supporting dyslexia from education to the workplace 34:27

2y ago34:27

34:27

As many as 15% of people globally are dyslexic. Dyslexic individuals will thrive in environments that support different ways of thinking and doing. In this podcast episode, we’ll be taking a look at how inclusive technology can support Dyslexic individuals from university right through to the workplace. Joining us is Crystal Rose, a Public Sector e…

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#104 Dyslexia - the competitive advantage in business 57:08

2y ago57:08

57:08

A panel discussion featuring EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Alumni Anyone who has dyslexia is typically very good at problem-solving and focusing on the wider picture – so it’s no wonder they make great business leaders. 10 percent or 450,000 Irish people are said to have Dyslexia. Young people with Dyslexia are often given international examples of…

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#103 Finding a love for writing 42:37

2y ago42:37

42:37

We've dedicated an entire season to raising awareness about dyslexia in the classroom, the workplace and beyond, in light of Dyslexia Awareness Month. Throughout season 1 you'll hear from our presenter, Donna Thomson, from Texthelp. In this episode, Donna introduces an insightful conversation between her colleague, Chelsie Spencer and Sierra Goodfe…

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#102 Are words holding you back? 56:00

2y ago56:00

56:00

In this episode we hear from Texthelpers Donna Thomson and Greg O'Connor. Donna introduces the discussion before passing over to Greg who is our host for the day. Greg was joined by Aussie educators Jacinta Keenan and Brett Salakas and also by El'ise Bothe, a reality TV star and dyslexia ambassador. Finally, Donna closes out the session and gives u…

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#101 Changing the narrative: unlocking potential through Dyslexic thinking 28:28

2y ago28:28

28:28

Research from leading charity, Made by Dyslexia and ManPower Group found that by 2025 humans & machines will split work 50:50. The 50% that are ‘human’ skills are also Dyslexic Thinking Skills. This means that if at school and work we’re not all able to succeed, that’s a problem for everyone. We need to redefine dyslexia for the 21st century by edu…

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#43 Post-ISTE Catch-up with Inclusive 365 50:44

2y ago50:44

50:44

During this episode, you’ll be hearing from Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer at Texthelp who is joined by the authors of Inclusive learning 365 again. This time, we’ll be finding out what the guests have been getting up to since their last time on Texthelp Talks a few weeks ago, as well as getting all the details from their roadtrip to ISTE and…

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It takes a village: Perspectives on EdTech with South Lanarkshire Council 50:50

2+ y ago50:50

50:50

Getting funds to invest in technology is really only the first hurdle for schools and local authorities. Driving adoption of these tools also presents challenges. That's because there are a lot of stakeholders and voices within education. To be able to select the right tools and drive usage there needs to be engagement with the whole school communi…

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#42 Accessibility by design at the Dyson Institute 44:21

2+ y ago44:21

44:21

To innovate and create our own future, we need to think differently. And to unlock the potential of all students, we need to create more inclusive learning experiences. In this episode of Texthelp Talks, we’re joined by Rachel Nowicki to discuss all things accessibility by design. Rae is the Disability Support Advisor at the Dyson Institute of Engi…

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#41 Inclusive Learning 365 - Roadtrip to ISTE 53:47

2+ y ago53:47

53:47

Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer at Texthelp is joined (for the second time) by the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: Chris Bugaj, Karen Janowski, Mike Marotta and Beth Poss - who all come from a variety of backgrounds in education. In this episode, we find out a bit more about the authors, delve into some of the topics they are passionate abo…

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#40 Redefining inclusion beyond exams 42:07

2+ y ago42:07

42:07

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) recommends that access arrangements for exams are part of a student's "normal way of working". But what does this mean and what does this look like in a busy classroom environment? In this episode, we're putting these questions and more to Simon Tanner from Bohunt Education Trust. Simon shares his experien…

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#39 What makes a good maths lesson? 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

45:49

In this episode we are joined by 2 experts in maths education in Australia. The host for the podcast is Allan Dougan, Allan is CEO of the Australian Association of Maths Teachers (AAMT). The AAMT are partnering with Texthelp to further maths education in Australia, so Allan is in a great position to host this session. Allan started his career as a …

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#38 Driving education through collaboration and community 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

25:30

In this episode of the Texthelp Talks podcast, we caught up with Caroline Wright, live from Bett 2022. Caroline is the Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association. BESA is the UK’s national industry association for educational products and services. Caroline talked to us about the work BESA do to support schools and educators.…

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The future directions for UDL 1:06:29

2+ y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In our latest #TexthelpTalks podcast episode, we hear Steve Nordmark and James Basham discuss the future directions of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and unpack what an ‘expert learner’ really is…By Texthelp

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#36 BETTer Together Day 3 1:30:27

2+ y ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Our third and final day at Bett 2022 has arrived and with it is our final BETTer Together podcast. To wrap up an exciting three days at the show we are joined by leading Bett speakers Abid Patel and Graham Macaulay, as well as some Texthelp friends. Listen along to hear why our key takeaway from Bett this year is 'momentum'.…

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#35 BETTer Together Day 2 1:35:42

2+ y ago1:35:42

1:35:42

We are back with day 2 of our BETTer Together podcast series live from Bett 2022! Today we were joined by a host of different speakers and even some special VIPs (Very Important Pupils). What we love about Bett is the community of educators that we can learn from and share different experiences with. In this episode we asked our guests the same 3 q…

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#34 BETTer Together Day 1 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

This week the Texthelp Talks podcast is on tour at BETT 2022! Join us for a behind the scenes look at day 1. In this special episode we are joined by Siddiqui Education's Baasit Siddiqui as he shares insights on closing the achievement gap.By Texthelp

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Designing the future to be accessible 52:31

2+ y ago52:31

52:31

At Texthelp it’s our mission to help unlock everyone's full potential through technology. We love hearing from other like minded people who are passionate about education, accessibility and technology. That's why we have invited Luis Pérez, Technical Assistance Specialist at CAST, and Mindy Johnson, Director of Digital Communications & Outreach at…

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#32 Assistive Technology in Practice 38:20

3y ago38:20

38:20

In this episode of Texthelp Talks Ben Dyer, our Customer Relationship Champion, chats to student Shelly Zheng. Shelly is studying for a Bachelor of Business, Human Resources Management at Western Sydney University. Shelly shares her experiences of student life and accessing the tools and support she needs to complete her studies. Through this podca…

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#31 - Lessons from a Senior Learning Technologist 34:54

3y ago34:54

34:54

At Texthelp it’s our mission to help unlock everyone's full potential through technology. We love hearing from other like minded people who are passionate about education, accessibility and technology. That's why we invited Sky Caves, a Senior Learning Technologist at Basingstoke College of Technology onto the podcast. Sky shares why she's so passi…

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#30 - Future building in education - the role of EdTech 44:06

3y ago44:06

44:06

In this episode Brett Salakas speaks to Texthelp's Greg O'Connor about future building in education. Brett is a teacher, leader, poet and the founder of aussieED (the largest online network of teachers in Australia) and the co-founder of both the ED Poets Society and TheWalkingED. Greg and Brett discuss: -Preparing children for the future - Access …

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#29 - Redefining inclusion, redesigning learning 42:28

3y ago42:28

42:28

At Texthelp our core purpose is help everyone understand and be understood. That's why we're hosting the Festival of Inclusive Education. To celebrate inclusion and how it can make learning better for everyone. In this special episode of Texthelp Talks our two in house experts, Paddy and Jason, delve into what inclusion means to them. As they expla…

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#28 - Texthelp Talks - Future Proofing the Math Classroom 40:13

3y ago40:13

40:13

In this episode we take a look at the biggest challenges facing mathematics educators in Australia today. This podcast features our special guest Allan Dougan from the Australian Association of Maths Teachers. Allan shares his thoughts with Greg O'Connor who heads up the Texthelp team in Australia.By Texthelp

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#27 - Challenging stigma: A look at Dyslexia from a Dyslexic mind (or two!) 53:09

3y ago53:09

53:09

At least 10% of the UK population is dyslexic, yet many dyslexic’s still experience a lack of understanding and support for Dyslexia in the world of work. Everyone deserves to feel understood, accepted and like they belong. In this podcast episode, we’ll be taking a look at Dyslexia through the eyes of Sam, aka Sam the Dyslexic, and Andy Nickolls, …

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Technology for Learning: a CEO's perspective 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

36:23

We are continuing our mini podcast series with the LEO Academy Trust, and in this episode we're joined by CEO, Philip Hedger. Our host Patrick McGrath builds on his chat with the Trust's Digital Learning Team, to understand how their Senior Leadership Team makes sure that technology fits with their mission, values and aims. Philip gives us his pers…

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Technology for Learning: a Trust's experience 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

38:00

Digital transformation is only growing faster and the same must be applied to our education sector. That's why we're hosting a mini series with the LEO Academy Trust to explore their model of learning, excellence and opportunity. That has led them to successfully embed technology across all their Academies. First up is members of their Digital Lear…

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#24 - Making Maths Accessible with Sammy White and Lilian Soon 46:10

3+ y ago46:10

46:10

We believe everyone deserves the chance to find joy in maths. That's why we've invited two expert industry voices to join us for a special 'Making maths accessible' episode of Texthelp Talks. Sammy White is an FE maths lecturer & consultant, and Lilian Soon is an education adviser at the University of York. Listen along as they discuss the challeng…

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#23 Accessibility is more than code and colours, with Clare Reucroft 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

35:57

As organisations we rely on our digital content to spread our messages far and wide. And for it to serve its purpose it must be able to be accessed, and used. But what does this really mean? In this podcast episode, hear from Clare Reucroft, Content Designer at Content Design London. Clare will share what lies beyond accessible code and colours. An…

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#22 - Inclusive Learning 365 with authors Chris Bugaj, Beth Poss, Mike Marotta, and Karen Janowski. 53:47

3+ y ago53:47

53:47

In this episode we’re joined by 4 educational experts, and friends of Texthelp, who have co-written a fantastic new book about inclusive learning. The book is called Inclusive Learning 365, and is being published by ISTE - the International Society for Technology in Education. If you work in education this book will become your daily companion, wit…

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#21 - 365 Days Later | Part 2 27:17

3+ y ago27:17

27:17

In part 2 of 365 days later, Martin, Paddy and Greg delve deeper into what the future holds for education post COVID-19. From using data to inform instruction to how we can help teachers use technology in a way that complements their existing teaching practices. As Greg puts it, "ICT doesn't stand for information, communication technology. It stand…

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#20 - 365 Days Later | Part 1 28:09

3+ y ago28:09

28:09

One year on from COVID, schools are finally beginning to look forward to some normality after periods of remote learning. Of course, the impact on teaching and learning has been well reported but what are the next steps for education? In this episode, we hear from Texthelpers Martin, Paddy and Greg as they discuss what they think the positive lesso…

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#19 - Digital inclusion: A journey through time 17:16

3+ y ago17:16

17:16

Later this month will mark the tenth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. To mark the occasion, we're hosting our first ever Festival of Accessibility. In the run up, we're celebrating the achievements that have been made in the digital inclusion space so far. And reveling over what's about to come. In this podcast episode, hear from …

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#18 - A day in the life of a... Teacher 41:28

3+ y ago41:28

41:28

What does being a teacher really mean in the current climate? In this podcast we break down the statistics surrounding teacher workloads. Listen along as we join Bukky Yusuf, a teacher and Senior Leader at Edith Kay School, for a day in her life. We explore what teacher workload really looks like, from effectively managing admin tasks to navigating…

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#17 - Inclusive communications: Reaching your audiences with content that connects 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

What are the elements that affect accessible and inclusive communication? In this podcast we answer that very question. Join us to hear from Jodie Greer, Founder of Be People Smart. And Erica Wong, Senior Brand Consultant at Radley Yeldar. Together, we take a deep dive into what it means for content to be accessible and inclusive. We explore what y…

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#16 - Let’s Talk Everything Apprenticeships 28:56

3+ y ago28:56

28:56

In partnership with Belfast Met, we are celebrating this year’s NI Apprenticeships Week with a podcast exploring all things apprenticeships! Listen along as we hear the experiences of our HR Officer Andrew and Belfast Met's Trainer Assessor, Neil Whiteside. Alongside getting first hand insight from our three apprentices Shay, Laura and Stephen. As …

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#15 - Making technology purposeful at the ACT Education Directorate 20:50

3+ y ago20:50

20:50

In this special episode of Texthelp Talks, our AsiaPac EdTech Manager Greg O'Connor, is joined by Michelle Van Puyvelde, a School Leader at the ACT Education Directorate, Australia. Hear Michelle's story of using Read&Write for Google Chrome with 43,000 students across their 39 schools and the impact this is having on teaching and learning.…

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#14 - 6 myths designers and marketers believe about web accessibility 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

21:03

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Koonin, Web Engineering Lead at Monzo. Sophie is passionate about web accessibility and keeping the web a fun and inclusive place for everyone. And today, with Sophie’s expert knowledge about web development, we’ll be debunking six common myths designers and marketers believe about web accessibility.…

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#13 - Building back better: Improving disability inclusion in the workplace, with Diane Lightfoot 30:16

3+ y ago30:16

30:16

In this episode we're joined by Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum. Listen as we talk about the opportunities arising from our evolving workspace. And uncover how businesses can maximise these opportunities to 'build back better'. You'll gain advice to help you improve disability inclusion, and reshape the future world of work.…

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#12 - Creating inclusive learning experiences with Highland Council 44:44

3+ y ago44:44

44:44

In this episode of Texthelp Talks, our host Patrick McGrath is joined by Robert Quigley and Tania Mackie from Highland Council in Scotland. They discuss their journey of rolling out and implementing over 30,000 Chromebook devices to students in their local authority, as part of their commitment to digital learning and inclusion. Including their ori…

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#11 - Why web accessibility matters with Robin Christopherson 56:30

3+ y ago56:30

56:30

In this episode of Texthelp Talks, we are joined by Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet. Robin shares with us his experiences as a blind professional working in the digital inclusion space. He talks to us about the impact of digital inaccessibility on himself as a blind user but also more broadly on companies and businesse…

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