The parallels that sport shares with much of life are often worth exploring, as we learn principles that we can take into our own field - such is true of the transformation we’ve seen in English Cricket.From capitalising on emerging technologies to using the latest in AI to create more tailored experiences, we put a sporting spin on the EdTech Unwrapped podcast this week with Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket.Rob joins hosts Mary Lloyd and Mel Gomes to discuss the intersection between his sporting success and how that may translate into the EdTech space.This episode coversThe power of positivity in creating a mindset shiftImparting wisdom and experience while allowing people to take their own pathOther forms of success than purely academic prowessNurturing a culture of continuous improvementHow to communicate a high-level vision across a large teamMel Gomeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-gomes-16a62420/Follow Ahead by Bett on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aheadbybett/Connect with Mary Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryflloyd/

There are nuances to AI which most might miss, but those little details are what make it so powerful in the hands of leading AI Strategist, Katie King.Katie is a Top 10 AI Influencer for 2023; a voice of reason in a world where higher and further education is catching up to other sectors in its use of AI, for both staff and students…Join us on EdTech Unwrapped, as we break down how educators and learners can begin to harness the power that artificial intelligence continues to bestow in education.This episode coversAI’s varied subtypes and how their application differsThe current trajectory of AI in EdTechWhat education can learn from the implementation of AI into other sectorsBalancing new tools with safe and ethical practicesHow jobs of the future will change as a result of AI, and how education should adaptKatie Kinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katieeking/https://www.aiinbusiness.co.uk/Follow Ahead by Bett on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aheadbybett/Connect with Mary Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryflloyd/

Welcome to this special episode of EdTech Unwrapped, recorded live at our first Ahead by Bett Tour at Bournemouth University - the first of many!We brought the conversation around AI in education to three incredible experts - Paddy Sheppard (Senior AI Specialist, Jisc), Darryll Colthrust (Co-Founder & CTO, CHAPTR) and Kaouther Kooli (Associate Professor in Marketing, Bournemouth University).Join us to relive the event, where we looked at the ethics & safety of using AI in universities, how assessments might need to adapt to our future use of AI, and the tech gap that currently exists between business and higher education.This episode coversHow to define AI and its proper use in educationDiffering strategies to implement new technologiesThe current lack of ethical frameworks surrounding AI’s useWhich AI skills students should actually be learningUnderstanding the future in which AI creates all-new careersDarryll Colthrust: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryll-colthrust/Kaouther Kooli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaouther-kooli/Paddy Shepperd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-shepperd-61a0a211a/Follow Ahead by Bett on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aheadbybett/Connect with Mary Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryflloyd/

Welcome to the series premiere of EdTech Unwrapped - we’re kicking off this brand new podcast with a look at AI’s impact on educators’ lives.Who better to join us for a look at the tangible effects of these new technologies than Cambridge Scholar and TEDx speaker, Dr Philippa Hardman.In this first episode, we break down the adoption of artificial intelligence in higher education, who should lead the uptake, and the biggest opportunities and threats to the education sector.This episode coversDr Philippa’s initial interest and research into AIWho should lead the adoption of new technologiesEducating ourselves and others about AIDangers associated with the speed of procuring new solutionsHow we might need to change our default pedagogy for the futureFollow Ahead by Bett on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aheadbybett/Connect with Mary Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryflloyd/

Have you been wondering what the future of Higher Education will look like? What role does technology play in that future? And of course, we can’t forget about AI. How much is AI really going to affect our working lives as educators?I'm Mary Lloyd, Brand and Insight Manager at Ahead by Bett, and I’m your host of 'EdTech Unwrapped' - the game-changing new podcast peeling back the layers of education and technology to answers some of the BIG questions in higher education.We’ve got a great line-up of guests who are super keen to share their wisdom – Higher Education leaders and innovative thinkers who are shaping the future of learning.Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey through the dynamic landscape of EdTech. We'll dive into discussions that explore the very essence of education.Whether you're an educator, work in professional services, a student, or someone just passionate about the transformative potential of EdTech, 'EdTech Unwrapped' is your compass in the ever-changing landscape of education. Follow Ahead by Bett on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aheadbybett/Connect with Mary Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryflloyd/