Beyond the Technology: The education 4.0 podcast

Beyond the Technology: The Education 4.0 Podcast, hosted by Jisc.

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74. Empowering digital confidence in FE

74. Empowering digital confidence in FE

In this episode of Beyond the Technology, host Andrew McFadyen chats with Zoe Tierney from Burton and South Derbyshire College to explore how the Jisc discovery tool and the newly launched essential digital skills question set are transforming digital confidence across further education.

Zoe shares her journey from writing a college-wide digital strategy to leading a cultural shift in digital teaching and learning. Discover how targeted CPD, platform champions and inclusive onboarding strategies have helped staff embrace tools like Padlet, Canva, and Canvas, and how these changes are enhancing learner engagement and personalised learning.

Tune in to hear how Zoe and her team are leading the way in digital transformation and what's next for the sector.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ76qP6uD8I

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73. Digital storytelling and assessment

73. Digital storytelling and assessment

This episode explores how digital storytelling enhances learning in UK higher education. Chris Thomson is joined by Teti Dragas from University of Durham, and Richard Beggs from Ulster University, to discuss digital storytelling as a multimedia tool that fosters reflection, engagement, and personal growth across disciplines.

They share examples of integrating storytelling, from student assessments to professional development, emphasising the value of the creative process over polished outcomes.

Challenges like time, technical skills, and emotional sensitivity are discussed, along with the role of AI. The episode ends with advice on seeking support, embracing the community, and using storytelling to transform education.

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Book reference - Gravett, K (2023) Relational Pedagogies; Connections and Mattering in Higher Education, Bloomsbury, London

72. How is generative AI supporting creativity?

72. How is generative AI supporting creativity?

In this episode, Tom Moule speaks with Dr. Rebecca Feasey (Bath Spa University) and Eu Jin See (Manchester School of Architecture and Adobe Brand Ambassador) about how generative AI - particularly Adobe Firefly - is supporting creativity in higher education.

They discuss how tools like Firefly can build creative confidence, encourage collaboration, and support iteration and idea development. From Welcome Week posters to architectural prototypes, the guests share practical examples of how AI is being used to communicate ideas effectively and ethically.

The conversation also touches on creative ownership, authentic assessments, and how AI skills are becoming key to future-ready creative work.

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71. Building a coalition of the willing at City St George's, University of London

71. Building a coalition of the willing at City St George's, University of London

In this episode, Sarah Knight chats to Professor Susannah Quinsee, Professor Baba Sheba and Dr Julie Voce from City St George's, University of London about the latest updates on the university's digital transformation.

The group reflect on the university's digital transformation journey, which has been driven by strategic leadership and supported by foundational IT projects, AI integration, and a commitment to enhancing the student experience through digital tools and analytics.

The discussion covers their participation in Jisc's digital transformation pilot, in which they focused on organisational digital culture and the importance of senior management support to embed 'people focus' into ongoing digital change programmes.

The team also discuss the importance of student engagement, digital upskilling for staff and students, and how to take forward inclusive curriculum design.

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70. Transformational co-design at the University of Chester

70. Transformational co-design at the University of Chester

In this episode, Simon Birkett chats to Jackie Potter, Helen O'Sullivan and Laura Milne from the University of Chester about their digital transformation journey, from beginning to work through Jisc's digital maturity model, to redesigning their VLE.

The guests begin by reflecting on their recent demonstrating digital transformation event held at the university, showcasing their plans for learning development and the use of technology for learners.

The conversation then turns to the importance of culture, people and process for successful digital transformation, with Jackie, Helen and Laura discussing the broad impact digital transformation can have all across the university.

Next, the guests focus on their curriculum redesign project and the redevelopment of their VLE, bringing colleagues together for co-design sessions, daring to dream wild dreams about what was possible, gathering feedback and incorporating it into further rounds.

Finally, the episode concludes with Jackie, Helen and Laura sharing their predictions for what the sector will look like in five years' time.

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69. Digifest 2025 - How are universities enabling a more inclusive digital environment for their international students?

69. Digifest 2025 - How are universities enabling a more inclusive digital environment for their international students?

In this podcast recorded live at Digifest 2025, hear from University of Leeds and University of Northampton on how they are using Jisc's research on international students' digital experience, alongside building digital capability and insights from student survey data. Learn how they've shaped their support systems to better assist international students and foster a more inclusive digital experience for all.

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68. Digifest 2025 - Esports - the digital revolution in education

68. Digifest 2025 - Esports - the digital revolution in education

This podcast, recorded live at Digifest 2025, will support your understanding and implementation of Esports curriculum through British Esports' endorsed programmes and why you should join this digital revolution in education. Guests Tom Dore and Andy Miah explain the growing global phenomenon of the Esports industry, how this coincides with Esports in education and how you can join the hundreds of schools and colleges that are already part of this revolution through qualifications with Leadership Skills Foundation, Pearson and through their participation in the British Esports Student Champs.

How can Esports transform your digital strategy and innovate your pedagogical approach and curriculum design to support the future workforce, to address skills gaps and engage a tech-agile, digital generation of young people that are in our classrooms?

If you haven't developed an Esports curriculum offer yet, why not?

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67. Digifest 2025 - How digital leaders meet tomorrow

67. Digifest 2025 - How digital leaders meet tomorrow

Recorded live at Digifest 2025, this episode features a discussion of previous participants from the digital leaders programme who have demonstrated and implemented their learning within their organisations as they reflect on the Digifest 2025 themes of data-informed education, student success, learning for the future, technology for good, and collaboration for impact.

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66. Digifest 2025 - Generative AI in education – staff voices and real-world lessons

66. Digifest 2025 - Generative AI in education – staff voices and real-world lessons

If you missed the generative AI in education panel at Digifest 2025, here's your chance to hear our interview with panellist Philippa Armstrong, learning technology coach at Nottingham College, recorded live at the event. Philippa discusses the current uses, potential benefits and concerns associated with generative AI in education.

What happens when generative AI moves from buzzword to reality? Philippa explores real-world lessons learned, opportunities and concerns as we cut through the hype to discover what it takes to move from promise to practice.

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Bio of Beyond the Technology: The education 4.0 podcast

Beyond the Technology: The Education 4.0 Podcast, hosted by Jisc, delves into the implementation of Education 4.0 technologies and explores the experiences of educators as they navigate the challenges, successes, and reassessments associated with these innovative approaches.

The podcast showcases real-world examples of Education 4.0 in action, highlighting the transformative impact it can have on education. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to virtual reality and augmented reality, Education 4.0 technologies are reshaping the learning landscape, and this podcast aims to shed light on the implementation process.

Through honest and insightful conversations, Beyond the Technology explores the multifaceted nature of Education 4.0, emphasizing the importance of not only the technology itself but also the pedagogical approaches and institutional strategies necessary for successful implementation.

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