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AI in Education: Conversations That Shape Tomorrow
Weekly conversations with educators, leaders, and innovators exploring how AI transforms education. Real insights, practical solutions, and diverse perspectives.
Claire Archibald: Creating Effective AI Governance Structures in Schools
Is having an AI policy enough to protect your school? In this episode, Daniel Emmerson speaks with Claire Archibald, Legal Director at Brown Jacobson and former Data Protection Officer, about what effective AI governance in schools looks like.
Their conversation covers essential topics including what makes a good Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), the importance of vendor due diligence, and why schools need robust governance structures beyond just having an AI policy. Claire emphasises the critical role of incident reporting, creating transparent cultures around AI use, and the need for collaborative approaches involving all stakeholders. She also shares a six-step governance framework and practical advice for schools starting their AI journey.
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Setting Visible Boundaries to Safeguard our Students in an AI-infused World
Daniel's conversation with Gemma Gwilliam, Portsmouth's Head of Digital Learning, Education and Innovation, explores transparency, privacy and safeguarding in AI education. The discussion takes a dramatic turn when Gemma puts on a pair of AI-enabled glasses which she purchased easily for under £10 right in the middle of the recording, bringing theoretical concerns into stark reality.
Hult Prize Accelerator Startups: How the Next Generation is Solving Global Problems with AI
What skills will our students genuinely need to thrive in a future driven by AI? To find the answer, Daniel Emmerson goes straight to the source and sits down with brilliant young minds behind seven teams from the Hult Prize Global Accelerator, one of the final stages of the world’s largest student startup competition.
Stick’Em: Hult Prize Winner Building Critical Thinkers for an AI World
In this episode, we spotlight Adam, the co-founder of Stick’Em, the innovative startup that just won the prestigious $1 million Hult Prize. He explains how his team develops a robot
Muireann Hendriksen: Adapting AI Tools Based on Learning Science
In this episode, Daniel speaks with Muireann Hendriksen, the Principal Research Scientist at Pearson, about her team's recent research study called "Asking to Learn" The study analysed 128,000 AI queries from 9,000 student users to gain deeper insights into how students learn when they interact with AI study tools. Their key finding revealed that approximately one-third of student queries demonstrated higher-order thinking skills.
Leena, Alicia and Swati: Embracing AI in GEMS Winchester School Dubai
Leena, Alicia and Swati from GEMS Winchester School Dubai, share their remarkable journey to achieving AI Quality Mark gold status. Over 12 months, they developed a school-wide AI strategy by establishing an AI core team, working party, and champions across both primary and secondary divisions.
Matthew Pullen: Purposeful Technology and AI Deployment in Education
This episode features Matthew Pullen from Jamf, who talks about what thoughtful integration of technology and AI looks like in educational settings. Drawing from his experience working in the education division of a company that serves more than 40,000 schools globally, Mat has seen numerous use cases.
Matt King: Creating a Culture of AI Literacy Through Conversation at Brentwood School
Many schools begin their AI journey by formulating AI policies. However, Matt King, Director of Innovative Learning at Brentwood School, reveals their preference for establishing guiding principles over rigid policies considering AI’s rapidly evolving nature.
Alex More: Preserving Humanity in an AI-Enhanced Education
Alex was genuinely fascinated when reviewing transcripts from his research interviews and noticed that students consistently referred to AI as "they," while adults, including teachers, used "it." This small but meaningful linguistic difference revealed a fundamental variation in how different generations perceive artificial intelligence.
David Leonard, Steve Lancaster: Approaching AI with cautious optimism at Watergrove Trust
This podcast episode was recorded during the Watergrove Trust AI professional development workshop, delivered by Good Future Foundation and Educate Ventures. Dave Leonard, the Strategic IT Director, and Steve Lancaster, a member of their AI Steering Group, shared how they led the Trust's exploration and discussion of AI with a thoughtful, cautious optimism.
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