Welcome to EdTech Perspectives! We're bringing together voices from throughout education to get their views on the role technology plays in modern day teaching, learning and school management. We know the effective use of technology can have a profound impact in the classroom - it can engage students and save teachers time, as well as helping improve sustainability and much more. But it also comes with its own unique challenges which we aim to address, sharing perspectives to help you use technology to deliver better education.
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In this powerful episode, we speak to Jo Stone, PedTech lead from the Discovery Trust, exploring her EdTech journey. This episode beings a powerful mix of classroom insight and strategic leadership to the conversation, not just the EdTech , but also the PedTech. This in depth conversation explores her experiences, what has worked, what hasn't worked so well, the Why, and what is next, all to help you shape and develop your own EdTech journey.
12 May 2025
Diving into Portsmouth: The Digital City Project
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In this powerful episode, we dive into Portsmouth: The Digital City Project - a city-wide digital transformation built not just on strategy, but on relationships. Co-hosted by project lead Gemma Gwilliam and featuring the full team behind the initiative, the episode explores how effective collaboration between Technology Advisors and teachers has been central to its success. At its core is a shared belief: choosing the right tool, for the right child, at the right time - and ensuring no child is left behind. This is an honest, practical, and inspiring look at how digital change really happens when people work together with purpose.
7 Apr 2025
Exploring the Synergy Between Values and Technology
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In today's episode, we start season 2 joined by Craig Nicholson from Lift Schools - exploring the synergy between values and technology - how do your school and trust values impact the wider adoption of tech in the classroom?
28 Nov 2024
Episode 6: Delivering Digital Transformation
Rob Hunter, Headteacher at Keelham Primary School, shares their pioneering approach to digital transformation, streamlining processes and fostering collaboration while improving student outcomes.
31 Oct 2024
Episode 5: The Rise of AI
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
Not only is it one of the hottest topics in EdTech right now, it's transforming the way we work and play - helping us be more efficient, more creative and think differently.
That's right, we're talking about AI!
Whether you're a sceptic or fully behind it, we're going to delve into how one college is using AI to transform how they operate.
24 Oct 2024
Episode 4: The Power of Talk
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
Joining us in the studio today is Ros Wilson, a true character and friend of Elementary Technology.
This week we're exploring oracy... and the theme of change and development.
This is only part one and we're already looking forward to having Ros back on EdTech Perspectives where we'll explore the impact technology is having on oracy development.
18 Oct 2024
Episode 3: Making Learning Accessible
Welcome to the next episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
Following on from our joint webinar exploring the biochemistry of learning for inclusive classrooms, we're joined on the podcast by Kris Astle from SMART.
Technology plays a vital role in ensuring learning is accessible for all. Have a listen to what Kris had to say when she sat down with us in the studio.
11 Oct 2024
Episode 2: A Global Perspective
Welcome to the second episode of EdTech Perspectives, where we will bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In this episode Ed Fairfield is joined by Katie Novak from SMART Technologies to take a global perspective on the challenges faced by educators and find common solutions to address these no matter where in the world you are.
Follow us for more episodes of EdTech Perspectives or contact us at enquiries@elementaryuk.com with any questions about our content.
1 Oct 2024
Episode 1: IT & SLT Sharing the Stage
Welcome to this first episode of EdTech Perspectives where we will bring different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In this episode, we bring Dave Leonard from ANME up to the stage live at BETT 2024 along with Lucy and Jonathan from HeadteacherChat to discuss the bridge between SLT and IT and how it can be managed. We fielded questions from the audience of headteachers, SLT and IT team members, helping them to understand the other side of the coin on key issues.
Follow us for more episodes of EdTech Perspectives or contact us at enquiries@elementaryuk.com with any questions about our content.
9 Apr 2024
IT & SLT: Sharing the Stage
Welcome to this first episode of EdTech Perspectives where we intend to bring the different voices surrounding EdTech together. Unifying them under a collective desire to improve outcomes for students.
In this episode, we bring Dave Leonard from ANME up to the stage live at BETT 2024 along with Lucy and Jonathan from HeadteacherChat to discuss the bridge between SLT and IT and how it can be managed. We fielded questions from the audience of headteachers, SLT and IT team members, helping them to understand the other side of the coin on key issues.
Follow us for more episodes of EdTech Perspectives or contact us at enquiries@elementaryuk.com with any questions about our content.
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