The Education Innovators Podcast

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Jobs of the Future

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Jobs of the FutureThis is a solo episode from Eric Byron as he rants about the threat of AI replacing humans in the workforce/classroom and makes a case that we are still in control and our greatest weapon is education that advances human intelligence. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments

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57:13

Lisa Pak - Playing for the Planet

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Playing for the Planet – Inspiring Action through GamingLisa Pak is the Head of Operations at Playing for the Planet - an initiative facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme - that unites the global video games industry around a bold mission: to reduce its environmental impact and harness the power of games to inspire meaningful environmental action. With over 3.3 billion people worldwide playing games, this entertainment medium holds a unique power to shift hearts and minds on

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4:10

Teaching Game Design

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Teaching Game DesignThis short solo episode is a follow up to last week’s episode with Jussi Holopainen. Eric shares his thoughts on the impact of teaching game design and the transferable skills that students can gain from the learning experience. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are

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7:59

Google LearnLM

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Google LearnLMThis short solo episode with Eric Byron takes us through his test drive of Google’s LearnLM platform. See how he navigates learning with this AI-powered learning coach. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school

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56:51

Leslie Gruis - Privacy Pirates

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Privacy PiratesBorn a patriot, Dr. Leslie Gruis spent 30 years as a mathematician and intelligence officer at the National Security Agency, where she helped develop technology solutions that balanced national security with civil rights. She later served at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Intelligence Council. Now retired, she writes and speaks on privacy, surveillance, and democracy—making complex topics accessible for everyday Americans. Dr. Gruis is the author of Privacy: Past, Present, and

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47:21

DJ Begbie - Experiential Learning - Teaching Empathy

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Experiential Learning – Teaching EmpathyDavid (DJ) Begbie is a Director and senior spokesman for the Crossroads Foundation, a humanitarian aid and development organization headquartered in Hong Kong. This agency provides direct assistance to those in need, and an online humanitarian platform connecting corporates and NGOs globally. They currently operate out of an 8-acre former army base, and impact almost 1 million people, across 50 nations, per year. DJ is also the Director of Crossroads’

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01:02:42

Stefan Bauschard: Thriving in an AI World

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Thriving in an AI WorldStefan Bauschard is a course instructor (teaching the Introduction to AI) at Union College. He is also an AI literacy curriculum designer for Study Hall in the UK. He is also an AI Education Policy Consultant, and, as featured in his first appearance on the Education Innovators Podcast, Stefan is a debate coach. He has come back on the show to talk about one of his weekly newsletters that struck a chord with me. Honestly, many of his newsletters strike a chord with me, but

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51:55

Sonia Tiwari: AI Characters - Friend or Foe?

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/06/14

AI Characters – Friend or Foe?In this episode I talk with Sonia Tiwari who has a unique expertise in the design and development of characters that enhance learning experiences. Sonia Tiwari holds a PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology from Penn State University where she also was an Adjunct Professor of Learning Experience Design. She has been a children’s media research consultant for almost 9 years and has developed a framework for designing AI-powered characters as facilitators of learning

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01:00:09

Jon Stewart - Beyond AI: Student Centric Education

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Beyond AI: Student Centric EducationThis episode is a follow up to my solo episode about the Alpha School, “A School with no Teachers”. My guest is here to cut through the hype and tell us the real story. Jon Stewart is a creative strategist and leader in the education technology space, currently serving as Head of Engagement at Alpha School in Austin, TX. In this role, he crafts compelling educational narratives that reshape how families engage with Alpha’s innovative K–12 model. He leads

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57:07

Emily Cherkin - Tech-Intentional Education

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Tech-Intentional EducationA former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting, education, and screentime to bring her tech-intentional™ approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work

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58:53

Nitin Gour - Beyond Academics - Life Skills

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Beyond Academics – Life SkillsNitin Gour is the Founder and CEO of Bloomster. He is passionate about transforming education to focus on holistic student development. Bloomster is a dynamic platform that empowers students by teaching over 25 essential life skills, helping them thrive in five key areas critical to navigating today’s ever-changing world. With nearly two decades of experience in the corporate world, spanning technology and finance, Nitin came to recognize that academic success alone

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59:10

Mila Devenport - A Vision for Digital Wellbeing

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Mila Devenport – A Vision for Digital WellbeingMila is an AI ethicist and the Founder and Chief Education Officer of the Kigumi Group, a social enterprise here in Hong Kong doing digital well-being for digital natives, including teaching them about AI ethics, cybersafety, and metacognitive skills. She is a certified AI ethics assessor by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and a character educator who focuses on integrating ethical reasoning and social emotional learning (SEL)

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01:01:15

Will Goldsmith - Bedales - Head Hand and Heart

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Bedales – Head Hand and HeartThis episode is about a school with over 130 years of history as a progressive and innovative educational institution. An exclusive school with old world charm and new world perspectives on teaching and learning. I am joined by Will Goldsmith who is the Head of Bedales School in Petersfield England. Founded by John Badley in 1893, it is a private school offering an alternative to GCSE courses and assessments. The school has been described as “disciplined but not rule

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58:20

Michelle Ament - Human Intelligence Movement

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/07/16

Dr Michelle Ament is an educational pioneer renowned for creating the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model. She leads educational systems to develop Human Intelligence, the essential human-centered skills needed to be career-ready in an AI world. An architect of the groundbreaking approach to teaching and assessing social-emotional wellness with experiential learning through a build, apply and transfer instructional model. Her commitment to equitable outcomes is unwavering. Dr Michelle Ament

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54:08

Joel Birch - LEGO Serious Play

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Joel Birch is a longtime K-12 educator and instructional coach. He is also a Certified Facilitator and Pro Trainer of LEGO Serious Play. He relies on the power of play, stories, and solving problems by thinking with our hands. Joel works with school leaders to help them conduct the big, important conversations that help them to steer their schools towards their preferred vision of the future.In this episode Joel and Eric talk about Joel’s journey from classroom educator to consultant and how he

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21:46

Brave New Words by Salman Khan

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/06/05

This episode is a book review of Salman Khan’s new book – “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's a Good Thing)”. Sal is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, and his book is a brave and visionary look at the impact of generative AI on education. This is a solo episode, no guests, just me sharing my thoughts about the book.The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for

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58:00

Nolan Bushnell and Dr Leah Hanes - ExoDexa

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/04/16

Nolan Bushnell, the “Father of Video Games”, created the Pong game and founded Atari. An electrical engineer by trade, he was inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame and was named one of Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America”. He has started more than 20 companies, including the Chuck E Cheese’s Pizza Time Theater franchise, and is also known for hiring Steve Jobs.Dr Leah Hanes PhD is the CEO of Two Bit Circus Foundation and co-author of “Shaping the

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57:29

Laurie Forcier - Meaningful Technology Use

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/03/26

This episode is an insightful conversation with Laurie Forcier, recorded shortly after she attended the Bett Conference in London. Laurie is a thought leader in EdTech with over 25 years of experience in education. She shares insights from the conference and her personal take on current trends and the impact of AI on the future of education.Currently an ISTE Consultant, Laurie Forcier, also works with EDT Partners and Educate Ventures Research. She holds a Master in Higher Education from the

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01:04:36

Vince Siu - Press Start Academy

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/03/19

Vince Siu is the Founder and CEO of Press Start Academy, a Hong Kong-based education start-up that designs award-winning educational games and game-based academic curricula for ages 6 and above.He enjoys thinking about gamification, 21st-century skills, design thinking, and generative AI and the future of education, and has spoken and conducted workshops for 1,000+ educators and school leaders in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and the United States. For his work in

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01:21:53

The HiVE

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2024/03/02

The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.This is a special episode to kick off Season Two. I’m joined by a panel of 4 members of the faculty from

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