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Education is a serious business, but talking about it doesn’t always have to be… There’s nothing better than chewing over edutopics with people who really know their stuff. In every episode of Teachwire Talks, host Helen Mulley chats to experts from inside and outside education about everything from pedagogical trends to playground rhymes. Smart, open and creative, each conversation is full of practical ideas for your classroom.

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  1. If technology is so clever, why are teachers so busy?

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    If technology is so clever, why are teachers so busy?

    Are today’s classroom technologies really making teachers’ lives easier? In this episode of Teachwire Talks, Helen Mulley is joined by Ashleigh Kennedy from Dell Technologies and product marketing consultant Richi Fontaine to explore whether edtech is living up to its promise. Together, they discuss how technology has transformed schools, from interactive whiteboards to AI, and examine why workload remains such a challenge, even as new tools continue to emerge. Finally, they share practical insights into using digital tools more strategically, helping you save time while improving teaching and learning. About ED360 Teachers are under growing pressure to manage heavier workloads, respond to diverse student needs, close learning gaps, and confidently adopt new digital and AI-enabled approaches in the classroom. To support them effectively, schools need practical tools and accessible professional learning that can make an immediate difference. A clear next step is to register to join ED360 – Dell’s hub for smarter teaching – where educators can explore practical ideas, tackle common challenges, and see how modern technology and AI can support teaching and learning. The platform includes webinars, podcasts, classroom-ready resources, and expert-led content designed to help schools embrace future-ready IT and bring AI-driven learning into the classroom. Alongside ED360, educators can also benefit from other valuable resources such as Microsoft Learning Zone and Intel Skills for Innovation. Intel Skills for Innovation helps educators integrate technology into everyday learning through ready-to-use lesson plans, professional development, and real-world projects that build digital, problem-solving, and innovation skills. Microsoft Learning Zone is an AI-powered education app from Microsoft designed to help teachers create interactive lessons and learning activities more quickly. Register to join ED360 here. By encouraging teachers and school leaders to engage with ED360 and these wider resources, we can help reduce pressure, build confidence, and give educators practical support to create more engaging, inclusive, and future-ready learning experiences.

    41 min

  2. May 18

    Are you smarter than a Stone Age engineer?

    Are your pupils smarter than a Stone Age engineer? Helen Mulley investigates in this episode of Teachwire Talks, alongside Jennifer Wexler from English Heritage and maths communicator Thomas K Briggs. Together, they unpack how Stonehenge was constructed and precisely aligned to the solstices, revealing extraordinary ancient engineering and maths. They also chat about how these prehistoric problems can spark powerful STEM learning in today’s classrooms. Find out how you can bring prehistory to life with a school visit to Stonehenge. About the guests Jennifer Wexler is the historian of prehistoric sites at English Heritage, and former project curator on the Grave Goods Project and World of Stonehenge Exhibition at the British Museum. Her research interests include archaeological and mortuary landscapes, digital heritage, forgotten histories, and the public presentation of archaeology. Thomas K Briggs is a learning and education consultant for museums, galleries, libraries and archives, in the heritage sector and beyond. He is the author of The Mathematicians' Library about the books that unlocked the power of number, and has also set up the History and Mathematics in Education Network (HaMiEN) to encourage and facilitate connections between people interested in history and maths.

    43 min
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Education is a serious business, but talking about it doesn’t always have to be… There’s nothing better than chewing over edutopics with people who really know their stuff. In every episode of Teachwire Talks, host Helen Mulley chats to experts from inside and outside education about everything from pedagogical trends to playground rhymes. Smart, open and creative, each conversation is full of practical ideas for your classroom.

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