Welcome to a VERY special two-part edition of EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders, where we pause to reflect on the standout themes and powerful ideas shaping the future of education technology.

This week’s EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders is the conclusion of the two-part episode, highlighting some of the leading ideas from the series so far.

We turn attention to students’ learning, exploring how their understanding of tech & AI plays into EdTech strategies, and the role of students’ voices in shaping it.

This episode covers

• The rapid adoption of AI and digital tools among students, outpacing many educators
• The essential role of critical thinking and digital literacy in helping students safely use new technologies
• Streamlining digital ecosystems in schools, with a focus on single sign-on and minimising cognitive load
• The significance of understanding digital economies such as influencer culture, and how these trends are shaping students’ lives
• Building effective digital strategies by fostering collaboration between educators and students

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Duncan Verry

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Alice Whitby

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John Jones

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Dr Alexandra Read

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Reasat Chowdhury

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David Olinger

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Praveen Raju

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Sushma Bharath

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sushma-bharath-5776341/

James Browning

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