POD-CACHE

About POD-CACHE

Interviews, discussions and best practice sharing in Health, Social and Early Years care and Education. Join the CACHE Alumni team, as they interview interesting people from across the caring sector. Find out about the highs and lows of nannying, how to organise your workload in social care and about the importance of self-care when working in community engagement. A podcast for everyone, from the sector experts in Care, Health, Education and Childcare.

Publisher

CACHE Alumni | NCFE

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2019

Latest episode

4 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2024

   S6E10 - Exploring AI in Education: Enhancements, Ethics, and Future Directions with NCFE

   In this episode, James Lane, the Digital Sector Manager at NCFE, and Dr Gray Mytton, from the NCFE Innovation Team, discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence within education and its broader implications. Join the team as they discuss how AI, particularly generative AI, is currently being used by colleagues, and the wider education sector, primarily for routine tasks and as a creative brainstorming tool. The conversation touches on the ethical considerations of AI, including security concerns and bias in AI training data.  James and Gray also explore the potential future of AI in assessments, emphasising the importance of changing assessment models to integrate AI ethically and effectively. The discussion concludes with insights into NCFE's innovative projects, including a generative AI exam builder and efforts to develop locally hosted large language models, presenting a forward-thinking approach to AI in education. 00:00 Introduction to AI at NCFE 01:50 Conversational AI and its applications 05:53 Exploring free AI tools and their evolution 07:37 Prompt engineering and AI tool comparisons 09:39 Ethical considerations in AI usage 16:19 AI in exam and assessment creation 21:27 Generating and using AI data sets 24:26 Security concerns and open source LLMs 26:31 Exploring user interfaces for local LLMs 28:01 Creating an internal document library 29:34 DIY vs. buying AI solutions 33:33 Training data and quality control 36:45 Using AI in exams and assessments: challenges and opportunities 42:11 Future of AI in Education 47:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts New here? You've joined us in season 6 and, if you've enjoyed this conversation, you might want to visit our episode feed and subscribe to POD-CACHE for more. New episodes are published once a fortnight and there are lots of great conversations to catch up on. Want to hear more from this week's guests? You can find information about the Assessment Innovation Fund, discussed during the episode, on the NCFE website, and can read the OU Research report on developing robuse assessments using generative AI on the OU's law school website. In addition, you might want to join Gray for this useful recorded session which explores current AI writing detectors, showing why their accuracy measures are hard to understand, the tools available to disguise AI outputs, and practical suggestions for the use of AI writing detectors in education. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your colleagues and remember to like, subscribe and leave us a review. Visit cachealumni.org.uk to join 25,000+ members from across care, health, early years and education. Membership starts at free, and you'll gain access to our member magazine, events, resources and a member discount and benefits scheme.

2. 

   21 Aug 2024

   S6E09 - The Brain-SET formula for calmer brains and safer classrooms w/ Dr Kathryn Murray

   Join us this week as we chat to Dr Kathryn Murray, founder of Future Strong Education and creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula. In the episode, Kathryn shares how her personal experiences, combined with her research into brain development, led to the creation of the Brain-SET formula, which focuses on designing educational environments that make children feel safe and secure. Reflecting on the principle that "a calm brain is a thinking brain", we explore how these feelings of safety directly impact brain functions like memory, communication, and decision making, and how simple adjustments, such as arranging furniture or creating small, defined spaces can enhance children's learning and wellbeing. We also discuss the adaptability of the Brain-SET formula for children of all ages and how it translates to settings outside of the classroom. We'll be back with our final episode of the season on 4 September. Chapters 0:00- Intro 2:30-Kathryn’s interest in brain development and how Brain-SET was born 7:50-What is Brain-SET, how does it work? 15:35-Ad break 16:32-The child’s journey as they move across the classroom environment 21:45-How educators can start their journey with brain development and environment planning 24:05-The educator’s feedback on applying the Brain-SET formula 27:50-Starting with the small changes to avoid being overwhelmed 31:46-Ad break 32:05-How does the formula adapt to the needs of older children 37:47-Observing the success and trusting in your own skillset 41:45-How the Brain-SET formula translates to environments outside the classroom 44:30-The future of brain development 45:35-Final notes and signposting New here? You've joined us in season 6 and, if you've enjoyed this conversation, you might want to visit our episode feed and subscribe to POD-CACHE for more. New episodes are published once a fortnight and there are lots of great conversations to catch up on. Want to hear more from our guest? You can learn more about Kathryn and her work by visiting her websites: https://futurestrongeducation.com/ https://brainsetformula.com/ You can also find Kathryn on her social media channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathryn-murray-25299314/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurestrongeducation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestrongeducation X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrKathryn4 If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your colleagues and remember to like, subscribe and leave us a review. Visit cachealumni.org.uk to join 25,000+ members from across care, health, early years and education. Membership starts at free, and you'll gain access to our member magazine, events, resources and a member discount and benefits scheme.

3. 

   7 Aug 2024

   S6E08 - Supporting neurodivergent children and families in a neurotypical world w/ Cheryl Warren

   Join us this week as we chat to Cheryl Warren, an award-winning trainer and consultant from Aperion Training, specialising in neurodiversity in the early years. In the episode, Cheryl discusses her career journey and personal mission, sharing how her lived experience has shaped her professional approach. As a parent, Cheryl offers valuable insights into supporting neurodivergent children and their families, understanding the pressures they face. As an educator, Cheryl understands the importance of applying a neuroaffirming lens in practice, recognising that each child's needs are unique and embracing their differences. She emphasises the role of the curious educator, seeking to understand the 'why' behind every action, and having a strength-based approach that focuses on what children CAN do. We also explore the strategies for creating inclusive and supportive environments, including conducting environmental audits that address sensory distractions and sensitivities, and encouraging movement. We'll be back with a whole new episode on 21 August. Chapters 0:00- Introduction to Cheryl and her career journey 4:35- Cheryl’s personal mission and experience with neurodivergence 7:57- Understanding different individuals’ needs and that it is a spectrum 13:50- How families and educational settings recognise the signs 18:20- Ad break 18:40- How Cheryl’s lived experience informs her professional approach 20:35- Supporting families to navigate a world that doesn’t understand neurodivergence 24:50- Understanding that ALL brains are different 28:05- What is the neuroaffirming lens and why is it important to use it in practice 31:40- Being the curious educator and looking for the ‘why’ 32:40- Letting children be their true authentic selves whilst also providing support 36:16- Practical ways of creating inclusive spaces for all children 40:46- Ad break 41:44- The sensory distractions in the environment and sensory sensitivities 44:55- What motivated Cheryl to start Aperion Training 47:05- Feedback from training 49:20- Making the environment better for everyone 51:48- Advice to anyone starting their career in education and final notes New here? You've joined us in season 6 and, if you've enjoyed this conversation, you might want to visit our episode feed and subscribe to POD-CACHE for more. New episodes are published once a fortnight and there are lots of great conversations to catch up on. Want to hear more from our guest? You can learn more about Cheryl and her work by visiting her website: https://www.aperiontraining.co.uk/ (https://www.aperiontraining.co.uk/) You can check out Cheryl's podcast 'Not Your Typical Podcast' here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheryl-warren7 (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheryl-warren7) You can also find Cheryl on her social media channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-warren-aperion-training-11568b11b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-warren-aperion-training-11568b11b/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperion_training/ (https://www.instagram.com/aperion_training/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077734505075 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077734505075) X/Twitter: https://x.com/cherylJ_warren (https://x.com/cherylJ_warren) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your colleagues and remember to like, subscribe and leave us a review. Visit cachealumni.org.uk  (http://www.cachealumni.org.uk/)to join 25,000+ members from across care, health, early years and education. Membership starts at free, and you'll gain access to our member magazine, events, resources and a member discount and benefits scheme.

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