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The Edtech Podcast

The Edtech Podcast
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Edtech
Digital Literacy
Education Technology
AI Learning Tools
Risk Assessments
Safeguarding
Global Perspective
School Improvement
Philippa Wraithmell
Bangalore
Sophie
Curriculum Development
Equity
Teacher Empowerment
AI In Education
Professional Development
Social Media
Policy Making

The mission of The Edtech Podcast is to improve the dialogue between 'ed' and 'tech' through storytelling, for better innovation and impact. The Edtech Podcast audience consists of education leaders from around the world, plus startups, learning and development specialists, bluechips, investors, Government and media. The Edtech Podcast is downloaded 2000+ each week from 145 countries in total, wit... more

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In this conversation, Cerys Griffiths, head of BBC Bitesize, discusses the evolution of the platform, its role in supporting students, teachers, and parents, and the integration of AI in education. She emphasizes the importance of media lit... more

The Future of AI in Education: Ethical Innovation and Leadership with Rita Bateson - A Hachette Learning sponsored Episode.

Join us as Dublin-based expert Rita Bateson shares insights on how educators and school leaders can harness AI's potential ... more

Unlocking the Power of Data in Education: Insights from the EdTech Podcast Explore how innovative data collection and analysis are transforming school leadership, student engagement, and outcomes. This episode highlights practical examples of how sc... more

Summary This conversation delves into the critical topic of online safety for children, featuring insights from experts in the field. The discussion covers the impetus behind the Online Safety Act, the roles of organizations like Ofcom and LGfL, and ... more

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Rita Bateson
Dublin-based educator, author, and founder of Ablama Learning; author for Hachette Learning and John Catt
Ablama Learning; Hachette Learning; John Catt
Episode: #320 AI in Education: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Dr. Chris Wilson
Co-founder and director at the Engagement Platform
Engagement Platform
Episode: #319: The Future of Education Data: Trends and Tools which Empower
Dan O'Reilly
Campus principal from Viz el Tawin in Sharjah, UAE
Viz el Tawin
Episode: #319: The Future of Education Data: Trends and Tools which Empower
John Jerem
Professor of Education and Social Statistics at UCL
UCL
Episode: #319: The Future of Education Data: Trends and Tools which Empower
Almedina Lara
Director responsible for Child Online Safety at Ofcom
Ofcom
Episode: #318 The Future of Child Online Safety: Insights from Ofcom & LGfL
Mabina Asari
Member of Safeguarding Team at LGFL
LGFL (Local Government Family Liaison)
Episode: #318 The Future of Child Online Safety: Insights from Ofcom & LGfL
Catherine O'Farrell
Psychologist and founder at Inclusion (UAE)
Inclusion, UAE
Episode: #317 Agility in Action: Schools Responding Across the Middle East
Julia Knight
School Improvement Advisor
School in Bahrain
Episode: #317 Agility in Action: Schools Responding Across the Middle East
Louise Dawson
Inclusion Specialist
Independent, Middle East
Episode: #317 Agility in Action: Schools Responding Across the Middle East

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Philippa Wraithmell
Host of The Edtech Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Great Perspective!

    The host offers a truly unique perspective on the edtech space today…wish this podcast published more frequently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wakey1971
    United Statesa year ago
  • High-quality podcast, high quality guests

    A great listen with high-quality experts! For those in edtech, this is an important listen. Thank you, Sophie and Rose.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glooch22
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast for Educators

    Nothing like a good dose of EdTech to get your mind working. Impact your students, and start here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Addiction-Overcoming It
    United States5 years ago
  • Great show

    I download every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryc1283
    United States5 years ago
  • Essential

    I’ve been a listener for years and have recommended this podcast to a great many people. Sophie has a knack of choosing high quality interviewees and teasing out the most exciting topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie in London
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The show covers a broad range of edtech topics with depth and actionable ideas.
Audience notes the episodes are well-researched and globally relevant.
Guests are consistently high-quality and practitioners bring real-world insight.
Listeners praise the host's ability to tease out practical takeaways from complex topics.

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#320 AI in Education: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Q: Tell us about your book and a favorite scenario that helps leaders imagine AI in their schools.
The book consolidates case studies and ideas; a favorite scenario explores sentiment analysis to surface hidden ideas and power dynamics, with emphasis on empowering underserved students and giving voice to introverts.
#320 AI in Education: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Q: What top advice would you give a school leader about AI now, beyond governance?
Invest time to develop personal understanding, acknowledge leadership loneliness, and adopt a cautious optimism that balances opportunity with clear boundaries and ethics.
#320 AI in Education: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Q: Why is AI governance essential in schools, and how has your view evolved?
She explains moving from bottom-up to more top-down guardrails, the demand for clear guidelines from vendors, and balancing experimentation with reassurance for staff through structured governance.
#320 AI in Education: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Q: Tell our international listeners a little bit about who you are and what you do.
Rita Bateson describes her base in Dublin, her work with Ablama Learning, and her roles as an author and educator shaping AI governance, pedagogy, and sustainable technology use in schools.
#317 Agility in Action: Schools Responding Across the Middle East
Q: What would your advice to anyone who's within the Middle East at the moment and trying to navigate this situation?
Lead with pragmatism, prepare thoroughly with updated plans, keep communication open, and focus on staff and student wellbeing while staying flexible about live teaching versus asynchronous options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edtech Podcast

What is The Edtech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently centers on how education technology can improve learning outcomes while keeping students safe, inclusive, and digitally literate. Across episodes, topics like AI in education, governance, data privacy, teacher workload, assessment reform, and parental/media literacy involvement recur as guests from leading edtech firms, universities, and policy groups share practical insights, case studies, and forward-looking strategies. A notable strength is bringing high-profile practitioners and researchers together at major events (e.g., Bett) to explore real-world applications, implementation challenges, and ethical considerations in modern classrooms. This mix makes it a valuable resource for education leaders, product teams, and ... more

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1. Rita Bateson
2. Dr. Chris Wilson
3. Dan O'Reilly
4. John Jerem
5. Almedina Lara
6. Mabina Asari
7. Catherine O'Farrell
8. Julia Knight

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