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#31 ‘Neutered tech’ in education

As the saying goes… if you do what you always did, you’ll get what you’ve always got. ‘Neutered tech’, as Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator [theAIeducator.io], likes to call it, is when we follow the above approach when we apply technology to our traditional ways of working, and then expecting a different outcome. Dan enables schools to innovate in an AI world. He wrote the bestselling book  "The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. In this episode of TechToTransform, he speaks to Rebecca Paddick about what the future holds for AI in our schools, and how disruptive edtech leaders can empower educators and learners to embrace AI's potential. Dan talks about the strategy needed for change in an ever-evolving AI world. Take a listen. Dan’s upcoming book,  Infinite Education [infiniteeducation.ai], provides the four step strategy for leading change in the age of AI. Packed with strategies, case studies, and insights, it empowers educators to lead with purpose and build institutions that are dynamic, resilient, and ready for the future.

#30 Can TikTok help the NHS reach new heights?

In this episode, Rebecca Paddick spoke to Holly Felstead, Social Media Manager at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.  TikTok and other social media sites have helped Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [https://www.tiktok.com/@berkshealthnhs?lang=en] to target new audiences of all ages, and to generate meaningful engagement.  Holly and Rebecca discussed why some NHS Trusts may have shied away from TikTok in the past and how the attitude towards the platform has now shifted, and how else the NHS could leverage TikTok to effectively communicate important health information to different audiences.  Take a listen.

#29 – How can Labour change the NHS for the better?

In this episode, Rebecca Paddick spoke to Dr Ian Jackson, IT Lead and webmaster at International Association for Ambulatory Surgery, to discuss how the Labour Government could leverage technology to improve patient care. Ian became Clinical Safety Officer for York Teaching Hospital NHSFT in 2011. His extensive experience in the CSO role has been gained both in development and deployment of healthtech software. The two largest projects being the implementation of York Trust Electronic Patient Record into Scarborough Hospital which had no EPR and creating the Safety Case for an in house developed Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system. Both projects were successful and were well received by clinicians and nursing staff in the Trust. Today, Ian continues to provide the CSO role for the Trust and several other health IT firms. During the discussion, Ian highlighted some of the digital health tools helping to make healthcare more accessible and equitable, and the metrics the government could use to evaluate the success of tech-driven healthcare initiatives.   Take a listen.

#28 – What’s next for tech in schools?

In this episode, Rebecca Paddick spoke to Mark Anderson, known as the ICT Evangelist, to find out what’s next for tech in schools.   Mark is a former school leader with more than twenty years of experience in the classroom, and is now one of the UK’s most in-demand consultants and trainers, who advocates for the purposeful use of technology.   Mark talked about the future potential of generative AI, and the ethical considerations educators and edtech developers prioritise when implementing AI-driven solutions. He also discussed tech’s role in aiding schools to streamline their data on crucial areas like attendance, and what the results of the upcoming election could mean for edtech. Take a listen.   Additional resources: Global EdTech Awards https://edtechawardsglobal.com [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedtechawardsglobal.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.paddick%40ruderfinn.com%7Cd1b3da6bdde243b8cf0b08dc53dbbfc6%7C782c7f7b9da44a708f71e4350d47d565%7C0%7C0%7C638477450484479833%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L93ig3bgZ4FDIrKm5s8K9QFnIpBks1urFE62jWpchOg%3D&reserved=0] EdTech Playbook https://edtechplaybook.co.uk [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedtechplaybook.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.paddick%40ruderfinn.com%7Cd1b3da6bdde243b8cf0b08dc53dbbfc6%7C782c7f7b9da44a708f71e4350d47d565%7C0%7C0%7C638477450484490543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=leydXYOHrGTxdS345YrZuP88HwxOz%2BG9oHhulxjZeiw%3D&reserved=0] Mobile phone guidance  https://ictevangelist.com/ten-takeaways-from-the-dfes-mobile-phones-in-schools-guidance/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fictevangelist.com%2Ften-takeaways-from-the-dfes-mobile-phones-in-schools-guidance%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.paddick%40ruderfinn.com%7Cd1b3da6bdde243b8cf0b08dc53dbbfc6%7C782c7f7b9da44a708f71e4350d47d565%7C0%7C0%7C638477450484499378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZHOf0zBUNxsUUyoYiLKKT04zkrZ6k55Oof5%2B0jJ5rSw%3D&reserved=0] Little Book of Gen AI prompts  https://ictevangelist.com/free-resource-the-little-book-of-generative-ai-prompts-for-teachers/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fictevangelist.com%2Ffree-resource-the-little-book-of-generative-ai-prompts-for-teachers%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.paddick%40ruderfinn.com%7Cd1b3da6bdde243b8cf0b08dc53dbbfc6%7C782c7f7b9da44a708f71e4350d47d565%7C0%7C0%7C638477450484509877%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=81dON8qT%2FrwnVNdC8OjdVkezoe91BtUScuCBaazx5vE%3D&reserved=0] AI policy template for schools https://ictevangelist.com/free-resource-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education-school-policy-template/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fictevangelist.com%2Ffree-resource-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education-school-policy-template%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.paddick%40ruderfinn.com%7Cd1b3da6bdde243b8cf0b08dc53dbbfc6%7C782c7f7b9da44a708f71e4350d47d565%7C0%7C0%7C638477450484520158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ll2XzUISFkTrNeIoNVsyGqzlY3FkYTi4Lg7C5kIbo9w%3D&reserved=0]

#27 What’s on the horizon in tech reporting?

In this episode, Rebecca Paddick [https://mantispr.co.uk/team/rebecca-paddick-senior-account-manager/] spoke to Infotec.NEWS [https://testing.infotec.news/] journalist Simon Guerrier, to find out what’s on the horizon in technology reporting over the coming months.    With an imminent election, the potential impact of AI-generated content, and the continuous evolution of digital, how do reporters select their stories? And what role do technology providers play in that?    They also discussed the ways journalism is evolving in response to advancements in big data analytics and visualisation tools.    Looking at public sector tech, Simon explains how the growing importance of privacy and cybersecurity issues could impact the focus and approach of tech journalism in the near future.    As sustainability becomes a more prominent concern, particularly in the tech industry, the pair discuss how journalists can raise awareness and foster dialogue around environmentally friendly practices and innovations.    They also covered a few other topics, like the way technology can connect us all, how news should add light not noise, and… the science of teddy bears…     Take a listen to find out more.       Links and resources:    eVTOL (the air taxis of the future) [https://infotec.news/2024/02/28/smart-charging-for-evtol-at-snowdonia-aerospace-centre/]     Science of teddy bears [https://infotec.news/2023/09/01/interview-hug-by-laugh-the-science-of-teddy-bears-for-people-living-with-dementia/]     Dorothy app for people living with dementia [https://infotec.news/2023/06/23/ar-app-dorothy-helps-people-living-with-dementia/]    Well-being app for social care staff [https://infotec.news/2023/11/23/well-being-app-helps-retain-staff-in-social-care/]     Guide to 'second-life' lithium batteries [https://infotec.news/2023/11/14/what-to-know-about-second-life-ev-batteries/]      Can AI swing an election? [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wq3g]    Since we spoke to Simon, the British Library has posted a detailed, 18-page report on the cyber-attack it suffered [https://infotec.news/2024/03/12/british-library-lessons-learned-from-ransomware-attack/], laying out what happened, how it responded and recommending ways we can all learn from its experience.