Teachers Talk Radio

AI & Imagination: Crafting Creativity in the Digital Age. The Late Show with James Radburn

Is AI a creative tool or a creativity killer? As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into education, how does it fit into hands-on, design-led subjects like D&T? Can AI spark original ideas, or does it risk making students passive designers?
 
In this episode of Teachers Talk Radio, we explore these big questions with award-winning Design & Technology educator Trudi Barrow. Winner of the 2022 James Dyson Association Excellence Award, Trudi is a consultant, advisor, and passionate advocate for sustainability and AI in design education.
 
Join us as we discuss:
🎨 What AI means for creativity in education
🛠️ Balancing AI-driven design with craftsmanship and making
🤖 The role of AI in early years education
🌱 AI’s potential for sustainable design
⚖️ The ethics of AI in teaching & learning
 
Whether you’re an educator, designer, or just curious about the future of creativity, this episode is packed with insights on how AI is shaping the next generation of innovators. Tune in now! 🎧✨

The Ethics of Generative AI: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

In today's show, Darren talks about the ethics of using generative AI in the classroom and why the onus is on us as teachers to make sure we are aware of the data sets AI models are being trained on.

Old School Rules: How Much of Victorian Education Remains Today?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds takes you on a fascinating journey through time, exploring how education has evolved since the Victorian era. Are we still living with the ghosts of a bygone schooling system? What traditions have stood the test of time, and which values have faded into history? From rigid discipline to modern-day innovation, this episode uncovers the surprising ways the past still shapes today’s classrooms. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion—and don’t forget to share your thoughts!

The Future of Ofsted: old wine in a new bottle? The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith

Carl Smith talks to former inspector and ASCL General Secretary, Brian Lightman about the latest proposals to reform Ofsted. Brian has some brilliant insights and really helpful suggestions for a way forward after the consultation.

Beyond the Classroom - A Teacher’s Journey: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Join Famida Choudhary as she delves into the heart of teaching with Jinal Savla, exploring the challenges, joys, and lessons that shape educators. From fostering inclusion to creating impactful learning experiences, this episode is filled with real stories and insights to inspire teachers everywhere.

Engaging Parents: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

How can teachers best engage parents and guardians? Graham first spoke to Angelica Ugo Macdestiny about this topic, and finished by sharing suggestions for teachers inviting parents to observe an open class.

How worried should we be about the future of the English School Curriculum?: The Late Show with David Brown

Dave is joined by Dr Joanna Williams for a wide ranging conversation on the Philosophy of Education, the purpose of teaching and the role of knowledge in the curriculum. 

Classroom Chronicles: The Late Show with Ben White

In this episode Ben White, school leader, research enthusiast and education writer is joined by Dan Boorman in his TTR series ‘Classroom Chronicles' which explores this theme with teachers and school leaders from across our schools.

Munger’s Mental Models & Gen Z Teachers- A Leadership Debate: The Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan

Morgan and Tod dive into Charlie Munger's Mental Models and the concept of latticework with guest Andrew Wilkinson, exploring how these principles apply to educational leadership. With an intriguing twist, they analyze the role of incentives and engage in a lively debate on how to help Gen Z teachers thrive within traditional school structures. Insightful, thought-provoking, and packed with leadership wisdom- this episode looks at how we can take lessons learned from other sectors and apply them to education.

Motorcycling and the Art of Teaching: The Wednesday Late, Late Show With Toby Doncaster

Toby and Max, both avid bikers and motorcycle instructors chat about their riding experiences, training young people to ride and the implications for further education and learning.