Best The Learning Future Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating ADHD, Personal Growth, and the Power of Mobile Learning 29:04

13d ago29:04

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Send us a text What happens when the challenges of mental health and adult ADHD collide with the drive for personal and professional growth? Find out through an inspiring personal story, as I recount my journey from immigrating from Puerto Rico, overcoming significant language barriers, and grappling with the hardships that led to my dropping out o…

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Mastering Mobile Learning for Organizational Success 30:57

1M ago30:57

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Send us a text Can the omnipresence of mobile devices be turned into a strategic advantage for corporate learning and development? Join me, Reggie Padin, on the Future of Learning Podcast as we explore this transformative idea. In this episode, we dissect the necessity of mobile learning solutions in our rapidly evolving technological world. Discov…

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Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley: Assembling Tomorrow with Future Visions 42:37

1M ago42:37

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How can educators and designers cultivate learning experiences that prepare us for a future that is constantly unfolding? In a world where the pace of technological change accelerates, what roles do emotion and creativity play in shaping our educational paradigms? Carissa Carter is a designer geoscientist and the Academic Director at the Stanford D…

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Leslie-Ann Noel: Design for Change 43:30

2M ago43:30

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How can educators balance the need for structure in the classroom with the importance of fostering student agency and creativity? In what ways can design thinking be leveraged to challenge and dismantle oppressive systems within our education systems? Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel is an esteemed educator and designer known for her work on equity, social just…

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Leticia Britos Cavagnaro: Power of Reflection 37:01

2M ago37:01

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How can we, as educators, better harness the power of reflection to shape the future of our students and our world? In a system that often prioritizes the "right answer," how can we cultivate a culture of divergent thinking and curiosity in our classrooms? Leticia Britos Cavagnaro is an innovative educator, designer, and scientist, currently co-dir…

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Grace Hawthorne: Creative Agency 47:01

2M ago47:01

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How can we harness our infinite creative potential in everyday life? What role does failure play in building creative capacity? Grace Hawthorne is an entrepreneur, designer, educator, author, and artist. She's the founder and CEO of Paperpunk, an award-winning origami and Lego mashup. Grace is also an adjunct professor at the Stanford D School, whe…

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Mette Miriam: Compassionate Systems 41:05

2M ago41:05

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What are the impacts of integrating contemplative social emotional learning and systems thinking in education? How can we transform our educational structures to better serve the well-being of students and educators? Mette Miriam Boell is a biologist specialized in the evolution of complex social systems, mammalian play behavior, and philosophy of …

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Charles Fadel: Future Proofing Education 47:02

3M ago47:02

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How can we effectively integrate AI into education to prepare students for the future? What key competencies and character traits must education systems prioritize in a rapidly evolving technological landscape? This episode features Charles Fadel, founder of the Nonprofit Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of "Education for the Age of AI." C…

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Rebecca Winthrop: Learner Engagement is Key to Transformation 48:58

3M ago48:58

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What if the success of our education system was measured by how well it engages students in their passions rather than standardised test scores? How might the dynamics of a classroom change if students, parents, and teachers all had an equal say in designing the curriculum? In this episode of the Learning Future podcast, Louka Parry talks with Rebe…

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Welcome to Season 8: Louka Parry 24:16

3M ago24:16

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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…

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The New Era of Tailored Professional Development 52:45

9M ago52:45

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of personal growth with Learn Infinity, the AI-driven ally in your professional development journey. This episode peels back the curtain on traditional corporate training, offering a glimpse into a future where learning is as unique as you are. We're not just talking about any old e-learning platform; we're talking…

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Compassion in Learning: Ryder Delaloye 42:23

10M ago42:23

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In an environment of rapid academic and technological achievement; what are the potential long-term impacts on individual well-being and societal development should social-emotional learning no be effectively incorporated into our educational systems? What can we do to balance and serve broad diverse requirements of young learners? Ryder Delaloye i…

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The L&D Startup Saga: Risks, Rewards, and Realities! 17:55

11M ago17:55

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Send us a text This episode is more than just a podcast; it’s a heart-to-heart chat where I open up about my experiences, hoping to guide and inspire you on your journey. Whether you’re seriously considering starting your own L&D business or are just curious about what it entails, you’re in the right place. Let’s embark on this journey together and…

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Why Micro Learning is not so Micro 21:02

11M ago21:02

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Send us a text Welcome back to another exciting episode of The L&D Ninja Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of microlearning and explore why this seemingly "micro" approach to learning is anything but small in impact. Join us as we unravel the myriad benefits of microlearning for busy professionals, its cost-effectiveness, its ro…

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AI and the Future of L&D: Grading, LMS Evolution, and Real-Time Learning 20:04

12M ago20:04

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Send us a text In this riveting episode of The L&D Ninja Podcast, we delve deep into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence in Learning and Development. Discover the groundbreaking benefits of AI-driven grading systems, the anticipated evolution of Learning Management Systems, and the power of real-time learning experiences. Don't miss…

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The State of Tech and My New Home 19:14

1y ago19:14

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Send us a text In this episode of The L&D Ninja Podcast, I'm back on the mic after a ten-month break! Coming at you from a new place, I’ve got some cool updates and fresh takes on what’s been happening in the Learning and Development (L&D) world. There's a lot that's changed in the instructional tech scene, and I'm excited to dive into all of it. I…

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Defusing and Decoding AI for Maximum Fulfillment: Dylan Wiliam 40:00

1y ago40:00

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How do you safely define 'peak humanity' and what would you consider its main characteristics? What ingredients make the education, reasoning, rationality, and creativity for an era of fulfilment for humanity; particularly when faced with dramatic and powerful tools such as AI? Dylan Wiliam is one of the best known educationalists in the world. He’…

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Nomad Learning to Nautical Teaching: Sal Gordon 37:33

1y ago37:33

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How does one become the realisation that much of what might be learned over 15 years of schooling was mostly meaningless influence over a person's life trajectory? How might free and untethered gaps help one find personal growth, resilience, and navigation in their life? Sal Gordon dives into the details of his Peaceful Pirate Principle. After Sal'…

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Facilitating Joyful Adaption: Dr Cathrine Floyd 38:00

1y ago38:00

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What conditions in our current learning systems may be hindering our young people's ability to thrive, and how might we address these barriers to foster better learning environments? See some of Cathrine’s projects at www.trustforlearning.org and her nature-based learning report published in April 2023, found here. This conversation features a long…

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Redefining Good-Behaviour and Engagement: Professor Stephanie Jones 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

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Are we truly promoting self-control or just compliance to adult demands? How can we engage students in deep, effortless, and meaningful learning experiences? Stephanie M. Jones is the Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Child Development and Education and Director of the EASEL Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her research, anchored in pre…

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Meaningful & Memorable Public Work: Olli-Pekka Heinonen 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

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How might a background in politics, including as Minister of Education, shape an approach to public education? What significant initiatives or reforms from Government might spearhead successful and positive education reform in the public sector? Mr Olli-Pekka Heinonen became the 8th Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization o…

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Curiosity is a Superpower: Jigyasa Labroo 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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Have you ever considered how curiosity is a powerful state of mind and being? What feel-good trends are there in modern humanity? Jigyasa says her name means curiosity, and in this conversation, she doesn't shy away from delving into deep explorations of creativity, holism, beautiful futures, and even meeting our dreams. These two deep-thinking cha…

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In Conversation with Ann Scoular – The power of effective coaching 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

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Access the podcast transcript here. Ann Scoular, co-founder of Myla Campbell, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about coaching, leadership development and the application of psychology and neuroscience in the workplace. She outlines criteria for effective coaching and emphasises the importance of leaders modeling a culture of coaching i…

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In Conversation with John Amaechi OBE – Being an ethical leader 42:32

1+ y ago42:32

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Access the podcast transcript here. Psychologist John Amaechi, a former NBA basketball player, shares his his journey to sporting success and his decision to pursue a career in psychology. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, he also discusses ethics in business and his personal principles, stressing the importance of creating cultur…

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In Conversation with Bruce Daisley – How to be happier in the modern world of work 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

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Access the podcast transcript here. Bruce Daisley, (then) head of Twitter's EMEA business and host of the podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat shares his insights around the changing world of work with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton. They discuss Daisley's views on work culture, his role at Twitter and his mission to help people be happier …

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In Conversation with Lord Chris Holmes – Overcoming the odds to achieve our goals 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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Access the podcast transcript here. Lord Chris Holmes, Great Britain's most successful Paralympic swimmer, explains how he has achieved his goals despite losing his sight as a teenager. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton, he highlights the importance of self-determination and self-belief and emphasises the potential of the …

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In Conversation with Adam Kingl – Exploring the future of leadership 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

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Access the podcast transcript here. Adam Kingl, managing director for Europe at Duke Corporate Education, discusses societal trends and changes in the workplace. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Kingl talks about the evolution of capitalism, the perspectives of younger employees and why businesses must adapt to meet the ch…

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In Conversation with Emma Birchall – Adapting to the 100-year life 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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Access the podcast transcript here. Emma Birchall, head of insight and forecasting at Hotspots Movement, explores the implications of longer lives for society and business. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, she explains why we need to reskill and reinvent ourselves continuallly to stay valuable in the workforce and why o…

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In Conversation with Hashi Mohamed – Exploring inequality, social mobility and workplace diversity 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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Access the podcast transcript here. Barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about inequality and barriers to social mobility in context to his own upbringing. Mohamed shares his experiences of growing up in deprived areas of the UK, going through the education system and beating the odds to become a bar…

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In Conversation with Tim Campbell – Diversity, apprenticeships and working for Lord Sugar 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, we chat with Tim Campbell, head of global citizenship at AMS and winner of the first series of TV show The Apprentice. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Campbell describes his own entrepreneurial journey, his passion for future talent initiatives and his belief in apprenticeships a…

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In Conversation with Tracey Groves – Purpose, trust and the #MeToo movement 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

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Access the podcast transcript here. Tracy Groves, CEO and founder of Intelligent Ethics, shares her expertise in corporate conduct and ethics with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie. Groves emphasises the importance of trustworthiness in leadership and the need for leaders to be authentic and engage at a transformational level. She also addresses…

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In Conversation with EY's David Brewin – Managing mental health in a high-pressure role 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, David Brewin, a partner at EY, shares his experiences of struggling with detachment and depression for most of his adult life – and suffering a breakdown in 2010. He talks to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan about the importance of seeking help and the value of self-reflection, and provide…

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In Conversation with EY's Harvey Lewis – Managing talent and disruptive technology 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, EY's Harvey Lewis, a data scientist (and real-life rocket scientist), urges leaders to look at talent in conjunction with technology. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, he outlines how EY uses AI in its tax practice to help people to their jobs more efficiently and effecti…

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In Conversation with Unilever's Geoff McDonald – Removing stigma around mental ill health 22:44

1+ y ago22:44

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Access the podcast transcript here. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie, Geoff McDonald, former global vice president of HR at Unilever, shares his personal struggles with mental ill health. He talks about stigma and suggests practical steps organisations can take to support employee wellbeing – including investing in education…

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In Conversation with Alistair Campbell – Combining winning and wellbeing 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

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Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and strategist Alistair Campbell talks to Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell about leadership and the showmanship of winning. He shares his own journey towards openness around mental health, and emphasises the role employers play in supporting wellbeing and embracing different perspectives. …

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In Conversation with Dr Alan Watkins – The future of leadership in an age of technology 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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Access the podcast transcript here. We talk to physician and neuroscientist Dr Alan Watkins, founder of leadership consultancy Complete, about the impact of digital transformation on leaders. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell, Watkins explores the implications of AI on jobs, the need for 'polymath integrators' i…

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Cultivating Fitness, Flow and Learning: Dido Balla 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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How can a basic understanding of neuroscience empower children to take control of their reactions and behaviors? How can schools cultivate conditions that promote flow in their students and why is this important for optimal learning and fulfillment? This conversation is a goosebump inducer, an optimistic and can-do showcase of the practicality of p…

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Approaches for Flourishing: Alex Battison 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

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What are the ingredients, components and other big Cs for human flourishing? What tools are available and what are unneeded to achieve our visions? Alex sets out clear and enactable frameworks and approaches to achieve our visions and ultimately create systems in our work and life geared for human flourishing. Alex Battison is Senior Deputy Head at…

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HundrED’s Innovations for Flexible Learning: Lasse Leponiemi 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

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Why do some students have such few hopes for the future where others do, when both have the same potentials and opportunities? What are some revolutionary, brave, and ingenious developments of technology design in education? Lasse Leponiemi is a co-founder and executive director at HundrED, https://hundred.org/ a mission-driven organisation focusin…

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Co-generational Design: Eloïse Haylor & Aliyah Irabor-York 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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What does it mean to empower younger generations? Does it shift power away from others, or does it empower the whole? The concept of sharing and building and renovating our spaces, co-designed intergenerationally, enables more broad outcomes and possibilities. This episode features two guests and contributors to Salzburg Global Seminar, this season…

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In Conversation with Simon Fanshawe OBE – What is the value of a diverse workforce? 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

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Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe OBE, managing director of consultancy Diversity by Design and a co-founder of LGBT charity Stonewall, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie about the importance of workplace D&I. They discuss the role of diversity in answering strategic business questions and the need …

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Self-Transformation for Systemic Change: Romana Shaikh 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

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What does it mean to recognise that education is more than an institution, but a state of being? What are some of the shifts of perspective required for positive systemic transformation? People and their systems are in symbiosis, the relationship between personal and systemic transformations is an inseperable one. Romana Shaikh is the Chief Program…

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Systems of Empowerment: Franco Mosso 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

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How do projects of Agency across broad ranges and portfolios across Peru impact upon the lives in the community? Hear from a Peruvian expert in education about how a system has empowered hundreds of students into role models and doers of admirable public and community good. Franco is CEO and co-founder at Enseña Peru. https://ensenaperu.org/ Franco…

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Complexity Theory: Anne Knock 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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Is there a way to prepare ourselves for complexities that don’t fit standardised approaches or formula? How complicated can pedagogy become before it’s unworkable, and what does it take to increase this threshold? Transcripts available at https://www.thelearningfuture.com This episode features The Learning Future’s Director of Leadership and Cultur…

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Getting Smart: Tom Vander Ark 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

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Is there a chance that in trying to innovate we risk inflating systems in a way that 'misses the mark'? How can we approach innovative and big ideas in a way that is mission focussed? This conversation also features a careful speculations on the impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT and how learning innovators imagine and prepare for it's potential implicatio…

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Centring Child Wellbeing: Frank Oberklaid 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

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Is it possible that reframed early learning can empower otherwise disadvantaged young people? Is there an opportunity to re-define schools as community hubs and social squares? Do teachers need to be an expert in mental health in order to improve wellbeing? In this fifth episode of Education Transformed, Louka speaks with Frank Oberklaid, a pioneer…

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Education World Forum: Gavin Dykes 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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Is education a globally recognised construct, is it universal? What are the environments in which the best transformations occur and which regions have unique and interesting approaches? In this Fourth episode of Education Transformed, Louka speaks with Gavin Dykes, a wealth of knowledge about the unique approaches to education globally with https:…

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Learning Economy: John Goodwin & Chris Purifoy 39:56

2y ago39:56

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What do the innovative architects of education sound like? How might they imagine channels that defy the “trickle-down” model of success by delivering high-tech and advantageous tools of education and employment directly to all? In this Third episode of Education Transformed, Louka speaks with John Goodwin and Chris Purifoy. LEF’s mission to bring …

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Enhanced Potentiality: Dr Anantha Duraiappah 39:08

2y ago39:08

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In this second episode of Education Transformed, Louka speaks with Dr Anantha Duraiappah, Director of the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development. A depthful discussion about the whole brain approach to learning and education, including a confident approach to digital pedagogy, where neuroscience technolog…

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Education Transformation: Dominic Regester 27:30

2y ago27:30

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Find out which countries are embarking on true education transformation and discover why transformation might be the best way to articulate the changes we need in schools and education systems. View the report: https://www.diplomaticourier.com/issue/transformed-the-case-for-education-transformation Today's episode is with educationalist, convenor, …

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