EdIS eXchange

EdIS eXchange
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A podcast for teachers and education professionals that is focused on digital improvements, innovations and best practices within the education sector in Northern Ireland.

Episodes

  1. 28 May

    EdIS eXchange | Michael Fegan and Anna Carr

    Associate Senior Teacher of Digital Learning and Teaching, Michael Fegan, and Digital Skills teacher, Anna Carr, from St Colman's College, Newry, discuss the school's approach to digital technology. Topics covered include planning for long-term innovation, empowering pupils through technology, and using AI in an ethical way. St. Colman’s College is a Catholic voluntary grammar school for boys. In 2025, the College was the winner of the NI Schools ICT Excellence Award in the Post Primary category.

    30 min

  2. 27 Mar

    EdIS eXchange | Cathy Humphrey and Evie Hunter

    Groggan Primary School Principal, Cathy Humphrey, and ICT Coordinator, Evie Hunter, discuss the school's approach to digital technology. Topics covered include computational thinking, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and measuring impact. Groggan Primary School is a country primary school with a smaller average enrolment but has featured in the ICT Excellence Awards in two consecutive years.

    28 min

  3. 23 Jan

    EdIS eXchange | Brenda Mullan and Don Passey

    Clifton School Vice-Principal Brenda Mullan and Professor Emeritus Don Passey discuss the school's award-winning approach to digital innovation in the classroom, framed within the findings of the IFIP report on digital inclusion. This episode follows on from the previous EdIS eXchange podcast where Professor Passey highlighted Northern Ireland's continuing success in sustaining relevant digital education for young people. Clifton School, Bangor, provides education for pupils aged three to nineteen who experience a range of difficulties which impact upon their learning and development. The school was a winner at the ICT Excellence Awards 2025 and is highly regarded for its approach to inclusive technology use.

    31 min

  4. 27/11/2025

    EdIS eXchange | Don Passey

    Professor Emeritus Don Passey discusses International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) case studies into sustaining relevant digital education for young people, with particular focus on computational thinking and success in Northern Ireland.

    31 min

  5. 02/05/2025

    EdIS eXchange | Clare Evans

    Clare Evans, Principal of St. Teresa's Nursery School, discusses the use of digital technology in early years settings. Clare is a leading innovator of technology in early years and is currently undertaking a qualification in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

    36 min

  6. 04/02/2025

    EdIS eXchange | Liz Hartmann and Chynel McCrink

    Professor Elizabeth Hartmann and Chynel McCrink discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Elizabeth Hartmann is a Professor of Education at Lasell University and Chynel McCrink is a primary school teacher currently on secondment as a C2k eLearning Consultant. UDL is an educational framework that aims to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people by providing flexible ways in which content is presented, how students engage with it, and how they demonstrate their knowledge

    31 min

  7. 04/12/2024

    EdIS eXchange | John Anderson

    Independent Chair of the Innovation Forum John Anderson discusses innovations, technologies and developing practices within the education sector. Topics include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the impact of technology in nursery schools.

    31 min
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About

A podcast for teachers and education professionals that is focused on digital improvements, innovations and best practices within the education sector in Northern Ireland.

Information

  • Creator
    EdIS eXchange
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © EdIS eXchange
  • Show Website
    EdIS eXchange