What's Their Why? The Podcast
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What's Their Why? The Podcast
What's Their Why? is a podcast focusing on motivation, engagement and future skills within the world of education and beyond. The podcast accompanies and compliments the highly rated book "What's Their Why? Exploring motivation and engagement in learning" which is available on Amazon Kindle and as...
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What's Their Why? The Podcast..Episode 8 with Erika Sandström
In this episode I finally meet face to face with Erika Sandström. Erika is a Digital Learning Coach & Digital Media Teacher in the US. She is also a M...

What's Their Why? The Podcast: Episode 7 with Action Jackson
In the latest episode of the What's Their Why? Podcast I got to sit down with the UK Ambassador for Happiness, Action Jackson to talk mental health, m...

What's Their Why? The podcast: Episode 6 with Jodie Campbell
In this episode I meet with Jodie Campbell who is a Senior Education Community Manager at Apps for Good, an education technology charity, proud to par...

What's Their Why? The Podcast | Episode 5 with Al Kingsley
In this episode I talk with Al Kingsley, who has many hats as discussed in the episode but has been described as “ a pioneer in transforming school le...

What's Their Why? The podcast | Episode 4 with Rachel Arthur
In this episode I meet and chat with Rachel Arthur.
Rachel is the Head of Computing, Programme Design at Teach First, where she is respon...

What's Their Why? Episode 3 with Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith
In this episode I chat with Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith, a renowned Strategic Education Consultant, Lecturer/Researcher, Award winning Teacher & Leader & D...

What's Their Why? Episode 2 with Nic Ponsford
In this episode I chat with educational thought leader, former teaching award winner and founder & CEO of the Global Equality Collective, Nic Ponsford...

What's Their Why? with Emma Darcy
In this first episode of the new series I speak to Emma Darcy, Director of Technology for Learning at Denbigh High School & Chiltern Learning Trust. E...

#29 Secret Diaries with Al Kingsley, aged 13 3/4ish
In this episode we talk to Al Kingsley (alkingsley.com)
Al is Chair of a number of Multi Academy Trusts, sits on the Regional Schools Commission...

#28 Alpaca lot into this episode with Matthew Jessop
In this episode we meet Matthew Jessop, Headteacher of Crosthwaite C of E Primary in Cumbria as we talk social distancing, Google Reference Schools, u...

#27 It's ok not to be au fait - with Dom Traynor
In this episode we meet #DigiDom Dom Traynor - EduEvangelist for Adobe. We talk all aspects of creativity, developing skills and inspiring others.

#26 6th form and the virtual challenge with Balli Dail
Balli Dail is a Deputy leader of KS5 T&L, Leader of Psychology, examiner, Microsoft Innovator, Literacy leader, coach, careers champion, mindfulness t...

#25 Step Back with Bukky Yusuf
Bukky Yusuf is a Senior Leader, Secondary Science Teacher, Consultant and Qualified DfE Coach from the Edith Kay Independent School in Brent

#24 Connecting with 3 Caffeinated Coaches
In this episode we meet the 3 Caffeinated Coaches, Shannon Moore, Becky Lim & Georgina Dean.
With a wealth of experience these formidable women...

#23 Sprinting with Ben Rouse (no lycra allowed)
In this episode we talk to Ben Rouse, a former Maths teacher and now UK Director of Appsevents (Google PD Partner) as well as being a co-host of his o...

#22 Empathy & Equity with Laura White
In this episode we talk to Laura White @thinkteachtech, a renowned Digital Learning Consultant, Trainer and self-confessed Teaching & Learning geek.

#20 Connecting with Clare Pirie
In this final episode we meet Clare Pirie. Clare is an educator, blogger and Google Certified Innovator, who having changed careers, is passionate abo...

#19 All Inclusive with Ryan Evans
In this episode Daren speaks with Ryan Evans, founder of IncludEDU.online.
Ryan is a former ICT teacher and now Inclusion Technologist from Car...

#18 Pick Your Own PD with Zaitoon Bukhari
In this episode we're joined by Zaitoon Bukhari, SLE in Integrated Technology, Edtech Teaching & Learning Lead at Witton Park Academy, Google Innovato...

#17 #ITjustworks - according to Abid Patel
In this episode we talk to the A-B-I and the D, Abid Patel, IT Director at Leading Learning Trust, Edufuturist Network Manager of the Year 2020, #Edte...

#16 Taking a leap of faith - with Ben Moore
In this episode we meet Ben Moore, the world's youngest Google Certified Trainer and lead member of GEG UK and Global GEG. Even though he is only 20,...

#15 Lightbulb moments with Andy Caffrey
In this episode Daren chats with Andy Caffrey - @MrCaffrey - the highly respected CEO of @CanopyCIC , Google Innovator Program legend and former teach...

#14 Thinglinking about the future with Louise Jones
In this episode Daren talks to Louise Jones, former educator, Googler and current Director of Education, Community & Partnerships At Thinglink about h...

#13 Introducing new approaches with Emma Baker
In this episode we talk to Emma Baker, Principal of Ormiston Rivers Academy in Burnham, Essex, England.
Emma has been a Headteacher for 6 years...

#12 What is education for? with Jon Neale
In this episode we talk with Jon Neale, a highly respected Google Certified Trainer and Innovator and Digital Learning Lead at Halcyon London Internat...

#11 Mote-making with Will Jackson
In this episode we talk to co-founder of Mote, Will Jackson.
Mote is a fantastic voice recording and feedback tool that has taken...

#10 Not Just A Guy featuring Lawrence Tijjani
In this episode we talk to Lawrence Tijjani (@justaguy_LT) about his journey, his challenges and drive, mentoring young people and making a change in...

#9 Feel Better featuring Wendy Peskett
In this episode we speak to Independent Trainer Wendy Peskett about her experience of staff training and balancing that with morale and recognition in...

#8 Coaching & Mentoring in a pandemic featuring Stephanie Howell
In this episode we speak to Stephanie Howell, former Special Education teacher and now Instructional Technology Coordinator for Pickerington School Di...

#7 Getting Creative with Bookcreator featuring Jon Smith
In this episode we meet Jon Smith, Teacher Success Manager at Bookcreator. Jon is a former teacher and self-taught tech enthusiast and the face of th...

#6 Supporting Teachers as a 'Techie'
In this episode, we speak to Dave Leonard @itbadger and Strategic IT Director at the Watergrove Trust. Dave is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovat...

#5 - InnovAETors Assemble
In this episode we meet Richard Sparks, David Draper and Elmaz Soyal, fellow leaders of the InnovAETors team from the Academies Enterprise Trust and t...

#4 There ain't no party like an SJ Part-E with SJ White
In this episode Daren is joined by fellow Trainer and Innovator SJ White (no relation) as they talk Edtech and coaching, FE and Pivoting. SJ is the f...

#3 2019/20 - A great time to join the education world with Daniel Manley
Daniel is IDS and Google Lead at Witton Park Academy. Daniel's background is not in the education world but in September 2019 he took the plunge and c...

#2 Talking Technology and Training with Rachel Coathup
In this episode of #myedtechbuddies Daren speak to Rachel Coathup, Google Certified Trainer & Innovator #SWE19 and Lead Teacher for Technology for Lea...

#1 Say Yes with Dean Stokes
In this episode Daren talks with Dean Stokes, Google's Education Adoption Manager for EMEA, about the his take on teacher training, how to approach ne...