Spotlight

GEG England

Spotlight is the official podcast of GEG England - the Google Educator Group for England. Spotlights aim is to showcase educators from across the world through inspirational stories and conversations!

Episodes

  1. May 14

    Ep. 6: Post-16 Leaders

    🎙️ Spotlight: Post-16 & FE Futures with Aleks House & Roddy Peters Get ready to bridge the gap to the future! 🎓 In our sixth episode, we’re joined by the expert duo Aleks House and Roddy Peters to dive into the world of Post-16 education and Further Education. From preparing students for the modern workforce to leveraging Google Workspace for advanced collaboration, Aleks and Roddy share how to tailor digital strategy for the unique needs of college learners and adult education. 🚀🏢 Key highlights: The Post-16 Pivot: Adapting digital tools for mature and independent learners. Workforce Ready: Using EdTech to build professional employability skills. Beyond the Classroom: Streamlining workflows for Post-16 educators. Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀 #GEGEngland #Post16 #FECollege #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast #FutureOfWork

    55 min
  2. Ep. 5: Secondary Leaders

    Apr 9

    Ep. 5: Secondary Leaders

    Featuring Charlotte Bleakley, Emma Ferris, Madeliene Champagnie & Tom Wade Spotlight: Secondary Leadership & The Digital Journey Following on from the primary focused epsiode, sitting st the roundtable now are a fantastic range of secondary leadera 🤝 In our fifth episode, we’re joined by secondary education experts - Charlotte Bleakley, Emma Ferris, Madeline Champagnie & Tom Wade - to discuss how they lead tech integration in the secondary sector. 🎒✨ #GEGEngland #PrimaryEducation #SecondaryLeaders #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

    47 min
  3. Episode 4: Primary Leaders

    Mar 26

    Episode 4: Primary Leaders

    Featuring Cheryl Shirley, Emine Sabri, Ernest Pawlowski, James Lewry, Rachel Orwell & Ruth Peacock 🎙️ Spotlight: Primary Leadership & The Digital Journey Get ready for a power-packed roundtable! 🤝 In our fourth episode, we’re joined by a stellar lineup of primary education experts to discuss the unique joys and challenges of leading tech in the primary sector. From managing tiny fingers on touchscreens to building a sustainable "digital first" culture for staff, our panel shares the secret sauce for making EdTech meaningful for our youngest learners. 🎒✨ Key highlights: Primary-First Pedagogy: Adapting digital tools for EYFS and Primary stages. Leading the Change: How to get your whole staff team on board. The "Little Wins": Practical Google Workspace tips for busy primary teachers. Future-Proofing: Balancing screen time with hands-on learning. Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀 #GEGEngland #PrimaryEducation #PrimaryLeaders #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

    40 min
  4. Episode 3 - ft. Dr. Shahinaz Osman

    Jan 30

    Episode 3 - ft. Dr. Shahinaz Osman

    Get ready for an inspiring journey of resilience! 🇸🇩 In our third episode, we’re joined by the formidable Dr. Shahinaz Osman to discuss the critical state of education in Sudan and the power of digital solutions in times of crisis.From navigating learning during conflict to the role of community-led "emergency education," Shahinaz shares a powerful look at how tech becomes a lifeline when the school gates close. 🕊️💻Key highlights:Education in Crisis: The current landscape of schooling in Sudan.The Digital Lifeline: How Google tools facilitate remote learning in displacement.Teacher Resilience: Empowering educators to lead under extreme pressure.A Vision for Rebuilding: Using PedTech to bridge the gap for Sudan’s future.Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀#GEGEngland #EducationInSudan #KeepSudanLearning #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

    31 min
  5. Episode 2: Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan

    Jan 16

    Episode 2: Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan

    The second episode of Spotlight features the fantastic duo of Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan from Everway. 🎙️ Spotlight: Digital Inclusion with Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan Get ready to break down barriers! 🔓 In our second episode, we’re joined by the incredible Paddy McGrath and Danielle McKernan from Everway to dive deep into digital inclusion and accessibility. A fascinating conversation with Paddy and Danielle in which they discuss how to ensure every student—regardless of their starting point—can thrive in a digital world. 🌟💻 Key highlights: The Inclusion Mindset: Moving beyond "add-on" accessibility. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): What good UDL looks like. The Everway Approach: Human-centered tech strategies. Practical Wins: Simple tweaks for immediate classroom impact. Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀 #GEGEngland #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

    50 min
  6. Episode 1: Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

    Jan 2

    Episode 1: Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

    The inaugural episode of Spotlight featuring the one & only Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith. 🎙️ Spotlight: PedTech with Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith. Get ready to flip the script on EdTech! 🔄 In our premiere episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith to explore PedTech—putting pedagogy, not just tools, at the heart of the classroom.From Google Workspace wins to the "Earl Grey" of digital strategy, Fiona shares how to make tech more inclusive and intentional. ☕️✨ Key highlights:EdTech vs. PedTech: What’s the difference?High-impact Google tools 💻The ethics of AI in schoolsStep into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀 #GEGEngland #PedTech #EdTech #GoogleEdu #EducationPodcast

    51 min
  7. Prelude to Spotlight: the GEG England Podcast

    12/24/2025

    Prelude to Spotlight: the GEG England Podcast

    The wait is almost over. 🎙️Get ready for Spotlight: The GEG England Podcast. In this special prelude, hosts Matthew Harrison & Peter Reeves set the stage for a series dedicated to the educators, innovators, and Google Workspace experts making waves across England & beyond. Take a sneak preview into our first couple of episodes!Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss our first full episode!

    8 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Spotlight is the official podcast of GEG England - the Google Educator Group for England. Spotlights aim is to showcase educators from across the world through inspirational stories and conversations!

Information

  • Creator
    GEG England
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © GEG England
  • Show Website
    Spotlight