itsEducation

The Finns learn from the Norwegian education system

What happens when a Finnish teacher spends time in Norwegian classrooms? ✈️ In this episode from our archive, we meet Laura Karlsson, a vocational teacher from Helsinki, who visited Norway as part of her Erasmus project, and came back buzzing with inspiration. Laura shares what she saw, what surprised her, and why crossing borders to learn from each other is so important. 🎧 Originally published in 2022 on our podcast Skoletid, and just as relevant today. Hit play and get inspired. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Women in Tech: Equality, Culture and Career Paths

To mark International Women’s Day, we bring together women working in tech roles at itslearning. They talk about professional identity, hybrid work culture, community and the importance of feeling safe and valued at work. This episode highlights why healthy work environments benefit both individuals and organisations. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Leading schools with clarity and care

In this episode, we talk with Philip Wharton on, former headteacher and international education leader, about leadership, well-being, and meaningful learning. Drawing on nearly two decades in education, Philip reflects on cultural diversity, transparent communication, and leading change in schools, as well as how to balance digital tools with traditional pedagogy. A reflective conversation for teachers and school leaders on why valuing people is essential for strong learning outcomes. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Behind the mask: Neurodiversity and the classroom experience

How does neurodiversity affect learning, attention, and emotional regulation? Steven Flett Monsen joins us to share his late ADHD and autism diagnosis and what it reveals about supporting students, reducing overwhelm, and building healthier classroom environments.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beyond the scroll: Making sense of screens in education

From gaming to social media, screens shape our kids’ world. But are we in control, or is the screen controlling us? Hear Beatge and Ole weigh in on itsEducation. Available in your favourite podcast app! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.