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Episode Synopsis
The Future of Tech in Education with Miles Berry
In this thought-provoking episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley sit down with Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton and a leading voice in education, computing, and teacher training. They dive into the evolving role of technology in schools, questioning whether the current teacher training framework is fit for purpose and exploring how AI, computing, and digital skills should shape the future curriculum.
📌 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ The gap in technology training for new teachers and upcoming changes
✅ How curriculum and assessment need to evolve for a digital-first world
✅ The role of computing in education—should it be a core subject?
✅ The impact of high-stakes testing and its effect on curriculum innovation
✅ How Ofsted and policymakers influence (or hinder) tech adoption in schools
🚀 Miles shares his vision for rethinking GCSE computing, making tech education accessible and equitable for all students, and why schools should have more freedom to innovate.
A must-listen for educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the future of learning! 🎧✨
In this thought-provoking episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley sit down with Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton and a leading voice in education, computing, and teacher training. They dive into the evolving role of technology in schools, questioning whether the current teacher training framework is fit for purpose and exploring how AI, computing, and digital skills should shape the future curriculum.
📌 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ The gap in technology training for new teachers and upcoming changes
✅ How curriculum and assessment need to evolve for a digital-first world
✅ The role of computing in education—should it be a core subject?
✅ The impact of high-stakes testing and its effect on curriculum innovation
✅ How Ofsted and policymakers influence (or hinder) tech adoption in schools
🚀 Miles shares his vision for rethinking GCSE computing, making tech education accessible and equitable for all students, and why schools should have more freedom to innovate.
A must-listen for educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the future of learning! 🎧✨
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