Welcome to the European Schoolnet podcast series, where we explore the intersection of innovation and technology in education. Join us as guest experts share insights and expertise on key issues on education policies in Europe and beyond. Each episode explores a specific topic, referencing events, publications, or policy changes driving the conversation forward. Designed for education stakeholders worldwide, our series aims to capture the nuanced debates within the education community and broader society. Stay tuned for empowerment and innovation in the evolving educational landscape.
Episode 19: Teaching and learning mathematics with meaning
In this episode of the European Schoolnet Podcast, weexplore how to teach and learn mathematics with meaning, drawing on the latestevidence from the International Association for the Evaluation of EducationalAchievement (IEA) and its Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS), as well as the OECD’s latest Programme for International StudentAssessment (PISA) 2025 Results.
We are joined by Jennie Golding and Rachel Marks, professorsof mathematics at University College London and authors of Teaching andLearning Mathematics with Meaning, the latest volume in the IEA Research forEducators series. Together, they discuss what international research can tellus about mathematics education today, the challenges facing learners, and howto translate evidence into practical strategies that teachers can apply in theclassroom.
Listen to the podcast to discover why mathematics mattersfor students’ future opportunities—and how we can better support teachers inmaking mathematics more meaningful and engaging.
17 Jun 2026
Episode 18: Experiencing democracy in classroom
School is one of the first places where young people experience life beyond their families, build relationships, and learn how to engage with others. But schools are more than spaces for academic learning—they are also places where democracy can be lived and experienced every day.
In this episode of the European Schoolnet Podcast, we explore the relationship between schools and democracy through the latest research from the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). We are joined by Valeria Damiani and Gabriella Agrusti, professors of education at LUMSA University (Rome) and co-authors of the new book: Enhancing students' civic learning through the development of democratic learning environments. Together, they share insights from their work on civic education and the IEA International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) and offer an exclusive look at their new book, which is available to read now.
Watch or listen to the podcast to discover how democratic learning environments help students become engaged citizens and the crucial role that teachers and education systems play in fostering participation, responsibility, and democratic values in the classroom.
2 Jun 2026
Episode 17: Formal recognition of teacher learning
How are European countries approaching the recognition of teacher learning? What challenges are emerging as professional development becomes more digital?
Drawing on insights from the ContinueUP project, this episode explores how recognition systems are adapting to new forms of teacher learning and what this means for the future of professional development across Europe.
16 Mar 2026
The Future Classroom Lab in Greece
This episode explores how the Future Classroom Lab model is beginning to take shape in Greece’s education system. Professor Zacharoula Smyrnaiou and teacher-researcher ZoisAsimakopoulos discuss how the country is promoting innovation in schools through digital tools, teacher collaboration and new innovative learning centres.
19 Jan 2026
Episode 15: Estonia’s “teachers first” roadmap for AI in schools
How do you introduce AI in classrooms without losing sight of learning? In our latest podcast, Estonia’s Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, explains a phased approach that begins with teacher training, school-level support, and careful experimentation.
Hear the Minister’s perspective in our 15thpodcast episode.
15 Dec 2025
Episode 14: Educational data for school improvement
In this episode of the European Schoolnet Podcast, we delve into how schools can cultivate meaningful and ethical data use to drive improvement and informed decision-making. We are joined by Prof. Dr. Kim Schildkamp (University of Twente) and Professor Jan Vanhoof (University of Antwerp) to discuss how data can support school development, the importance of data literacy, and how professional learning and inspection feedback can serve as powerful entry points for reflective practice. Together, they unpack the misconceptions around data use and highlight how a culture of curiosity and collaboration can make data truly work for schools.
17 Nov 2025
Episode 13: AI in EdTech. An Audit on Children’s Rights and Learning
In this episode of the European Schoolnet Podcast, we delve into how artificial intelligence is transforming education and its implications for children’s rights.We speak with Sonia Livingstone and Dr. Ayça Atabey from the Digital Futures for Children Centre (a collaboration between the London School of Economics and the Five Rights Foundation) about their recent report, 'A Child Rights Audit on Gen-AI in EdTech'. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI tools into schools.
17 Oct 2025
The Future Classroom Lab approach in Luxembourg
In this episode, we travel to Luxembourg to explore how the Future Classroom Lab model is being brought to life in a national context. Our guests, Sarah Monfils and Chris Krier from the Institut de Formation de l'Éducation Nationale, share how schools are navigating linguistic diversity, supporting teacher development, and integrating digital tools and AI with purpose. Tune in to hear how Luxembourg is turning challenges into opportunities, and what its experience can teach the rest of Europe.
8 May 2025
Podcast Episode 11: The impact of the Future Classroom Labs in Denmark and Finland
How are schools in Finland and Denmark rethinking learning environments to better prepare students for the future?
In this episode, we are joined by Sampo Forsström, educational developer at the University of Eastern Finland, and Martin Thun Klausen, pedagogical IT consultant at University College Copenhagen. Both are national ambassadors for the Future Classroom Lab (FCL), a model that promotes innovation in education across Europe.
Together, they discuss how the FCL approach is being implemented in their countries, from teacher training and educational technologies to the design of flexible, interactive learning spaces. The conversation also explores the importance of national strategies, local autonomy, and teacher engagement in scaling change. As they reflect on successes and challenges, we get a glimpse into what it takes to build future-ready schools in practice.
17 Mar 2025
Podcast Episode 10 - Inclusive Digital Education & Social Robots
In this episode of the European SchoolNet Podcast, we explore how emerging technologies, especially AI-powered social robots, are transforming education and fostering inclusive learning environments. Joined by Eirini Simeonidou, author of the latest Perspective Paper on Inclusive Digital Education, we discuss the role of social robots in supporting students with special needs, how AI tools help teachers adapt learning for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, the digital divide and ways to ensure technology benefits all students, as well as the ethical and privacy concerns surrounding AI in education. We also dive into key policy recommendations to create more inclusive digital classrooms.
Want to learn more? Download the full Perspective Paper: "Inclusive Digital Education – The Role of Social Robots" on the European SchoolNet website: http://www.eun.org/resources/detail?publicationID=2701 (http://www.eun.org/resources/detail?publicationID=2701). 🎧 Listen & Subscribe for more insights on the future of education!
18 Feb 2025
Playful Learning, Data Literacy and Wellbeing
Playful learning is not a new idea. However, it has been on the rise in the recent years, perhaps as one counterbalance to the increasing performativity brought about by digitalisation and datafication in schools. Welcome to today's episode, where Vibeke Schrøder and Niels-Peder Osmundsen Hjøllund, both lecturers and senior consultants at the University College Copenhagen, joined us.University College Copenhagen is one the partners of the EU funded project AgileEDU. A project looking at current practices and challenges in using educational data across Europe and building a knowledge base through a literature review, a set of Learning Stories and case studies that are all reviewed and validated through expert workshops and Dialogue Labs. The resource pack will be made publicly available will also be run as a massive open online course (MOOC) on the European Schoolnet Academy platform (https://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/) in spring 2025. One of the case studies (http://agile-edu.eun.org/case-studies) of this project offers an in-depth explanation of playful learning and data use in education, including its obstacles, enablers and decisions affecting these phenomena. Semi-structured interviews, focus groups and desk research have been conducted to gather data for the development of this and other case studies to be published soon in 2025.Agile EDU is a project coordinated by European Schoolnet and with partners from the University College Copenhagen (Denmark), University of Oslo (Norway), Portuguese Ministry of Education (Portugal), Foundation Empieza por Educar (Spain), and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (Sweden); with the French and Slovenian Ministries of Education are associated partners.Find more about the Agile EDU project: http://agile-edu.eun.org/home Discover our Perspective Paper on Playful Learning in the Age of Datafication and Digitalisation: https://kont.ly/perspective-paper13 *Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
6 Dec 2024
Education in the age of AI
European Schoolnet's Charles Fadel and Olli-Pekka Heinonen reveal how AI is reshaping teaching and learning, and how educators can balance its transformative potential with ethical challenges.
4 Nov 2024
Malta's new Digital Education Strategy
European Schoolnet’s podcast series (http://www.eun.org/podcasts) explores the forefront of educational policy, innovation, and technology across Europe. Each episode brings together experts to discuss significant events, publications, and policy changes that shape the educational landscape.
In this episode (http://www.eun.org/episode-7-european-schoolnet-podcast), we’re joined by Neil Attard and Rose Anne Camilleri from Malta’s Ministry for Education to discuss Malta’s Digital Education Strategy 2024–2030. They share insights on bridging the digital divide, empowering teachers, integrating digital skills into all subjects, and prioritising online safety. Listen in to see how Malta’s strategy is setting new standards for digital readiness and inclusive education across Europe.
26 Sept 2024
Building trust and innovation in EdTech
In this episode, Christina Makarona introduces key themes around trust and evidence in EdTech, with a focus on the EmpowerED project's roadmap. Moderated by Beth Havinga, the discussion highlights a significant trust gap between decision-makers and EdTech solutions. Andreas Klausing from Educa Swiss stresses the challenges in decentralised education systems, while Niko Lindholm from Helsinki Education Hub underscores the importance of collaboration to bridge the trust gap.
3 Sept 2024
Big Tech's Commitment to Online Safety: A Conversation with Meta
Explore the latest episode of the European Schoolnet podcast, where we examine Big Tech's role in online safety and gender-based violence. This fifth episode features an in-depth discussion with Cindy Southworth, Head of Women's Safety at Meta, who reveals the platform's initiatives, including advanced hashing technologies and proactive AI systems. Discover how these measures align with the menABLE project's efforts to promote gender dialogue among youth. For a comprehensive understanding of these crucial issues and how they are addressed, listen to the full episode and read the detailed article on our website.
5 Jul 2024
Learning from Portugal’s digital transition plan in education
Join the European Schoolnet podcast as we
explore Portugal’s Digital Transition Plan for Education. Discover how this pioneering plan is shaping education in Portugal with rapid technological advancements and a focus on digital transformation. Learn about the
complexities of digital education in Europe and the importance of policy learning over policy transfer. Listen now to uncover Portugal’s strategies for integrating digital skills into education and enhancing student success.
25 Jun 2024
The role of Artificial Intelligence in gender-based violence
Welcome to the third episode of the European Schoolnet podcast series, in collaboration with the menABLE project, dedicatedto combating online gender-based violence. In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in addressing gender-based violence. AI stands as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, yet it brings significant ethical concerns, including data privacy, biases, and its potential to worsen existing societal inequalities.
Inna from the Digital Citizenship Department at European Schoolnet is joined by Silvia Semenzin, an international activist and postdoctoral researcher specialising in technology-facilitated gender-based violence, as they navigate these complex issues.
30 May 2024
Upscaling Innovation across European Schools
Step into the forefront of educational innovation with our latest episode, "Upscaling Innovation across European Schools." A journey through Portugal, Spain, and Flanders (Belgium) to discover innovative approaches to modernising education. Join us as we engage with our Future Classroom Lab ambassadors, exploring the important role of innovation in shaping the future of learning. From developing digital skills to fostering inclusive, equitable environments, each country offers unique insights into their innovation journey.
14 May 2024
Screen time and mobiles in schools
European Schoolnet introduces its first episode: "Screen time and mobiles in schools." Join us as we explore digital integration with experts Niamh Ni Bhroin and Anne Mangen, members of the Norwegian Screen Use Committee. Gain valuable insights into Norway's approach, from effects on learners to technology's dual role. Be sure to catch our upcoming episodes for even more valuable insights.
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