I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential
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Night Zookeeper: Turning Reluctant Writers into Confident Storytellers | Joshua Davidson
Joshua Davidson is the creator and co‑founder of Night Zookeeper, an award-winning online learning program that helps children aged 6–12 fall in love with reading, writing, and creativity through games and storytelling.He’s also the author of the Night Zookeeper Adventure book series, which follows Night Zookeeper Will into the magical Night Zoo filled with fantastical…
Read MoreWhy Outdoor Education Beats Nature Deficit Disorder | Nick Hands, Boundless Outdoors
Boundless Outdoors is a Worcestershire-based outdoor learning provider with centres in Malvern and Bell Heath, supporting schools, groups and young people through residentials, activity days, DofE, STEM programmes and tailored outdoor learning experiences. A key part of Boundless Outdoors’ work is helping schools create inclusive, confidence-building experiences for all pupils, including those with SEND or…
Read MoreAI in Education: Why a University With No Lecture Halls Might Be the Future | Boris Walbaum
Boris Walbaum is the founder and president of Forward College, an innovative higher education institution built for the AI era. Students study across Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin over three years, earning a University of London degree while never setting foot in London — all in a university with no lecture halls. Boris is also an…
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Edutech Show 6-7 October 2017 London Olympia
Edutech Show 2017 Curriculum centred exhibition launched for UK Teachers at Olympia, London. NAPE are pleased to support this upcoming conference and the Education on Fire podcast will be there getting all the behind the scenes information for its Life Long Learning listeners. Edutech show is set to launch this autumn at Olympia, London on 6-7…
Read MoreArnav Sharma – 100 Finalists in the 2016-17 Paradigm Challenge
Arnav Sharma my guest from episode 26 has a new project that he would like you to take a look at and support. He is one of 100 Finalists in the 2016-17 Paradigm Challenge If you are inspired and want to help please vote and encourage this remarkable young man to even more greatness. Full…
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What is the secret to Finland’s successful education system?
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