Voices in Education: A Showbie Podcast

Equity in Action through Teaching, Data and Social Mobility | Sally Newton and Paul Tullock

In this episode of Voices in Education, host Abdul Chohan speaks with Sally Newton, CEO of Laidlaw Schools Trust, and Paul Tullock, Director of PedTech and Innovation, about their backgrounds in education, the mission of Laidlaw Schools Trust, and the importance of a tailored curriculum to support social mobility. They discuss the role of digital transformation in education, the challenges of addressing special educational needs, and the significance of measuring impact and outcomes. The conversation emphasises collaboration among schools and the community to create a meaningful educational experience for all students

From Data to Impact: How Research, Technology and Evidence Shape Learning with Marte Blikstad-Balas

In episode two of Voices in Education, Showbie's Director of Learning in the Nordics, Martin Bieber, speaks with Marte Blikstad-Balas, Professor at the University of Oslo, about how research, data, and digitalisation can support better teaching — when they are used with purpose.

Impact at Scale: Why Council-Led Strategies Must Work for Classrooms & Communities with Donnie Macleod

In this episode of Voices in Education, Abdul Chohan speaks with Donnie Macleod, Executive Director of Education for Fife Council, about his extensive background in education and the vision for improving life chances through quality education in Fife. They discuss the importance of scalability, proactive investment in education, defining success through positive student outcomes, and the role of technology in transforming learning experiences. The conversation also touches on the future of education in Scotland, the significance of personalised learning, and the impact of data-driven decision-making in educational strategies. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.