Unfiltered by EmpowerED: Educators’ Voices Uncut
Welcome to ”Unfiltered by EmpowerED,” the podcast series where education meets conversation, unscripted and unrestrained. In every episode, we dive deep into the heart of teaching and learning, bringing you raw, honest discussions with educators, innovators, and thinkers from across the educational spectrum. Our mission? To illuminate the most effective strategies, the most innovative approaches, and the most inspiring stories in education today.
Episodes
What does it really mean to work in digital education? In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we sit down with Adele and Pip from Birkbeck, University of London, to hear their stories of moving into and thriving in the evolving world of edtech.
From career pivots and pedagogy to curiosity, humour, and HyFlex learning, we explore how digital education roles are shaped by people—not just platforms. Adele brings two decades of ri...
Can kindness be taught? Can it be a form of activism? In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we explore how kindness is being used not just as a value, but as a radical educational tool to help students thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
Vic shares how Kaplan Pathways' Kindness Curriculum is supporting international students in liminal spaces—between home and study, college and university, education and employment. We expl...
In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, Caroline talks with Kim and Patrick from Activate Learning about how they’re using AI to transform education. From creating custom AI tools like tutors and feedback assistants to ensuring ethical and secure practices, they share the steps they’ve taken to enhance both teaching and learning.
Kim and Patrick discuss striking the right balance between AI automation and human interaction, emp...
In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we speak with two dynamic alumni from the University of Dundee, Lily Meller and Hedda Scharffenberger. Together, they share their transformative experiences participating in a Human Rights Advocacy Internship module that combined academic rigour with real-world activism.
Lily and Hedda discuss the power of student activism as a pedagogical tool, offering insights into how the module not o...
In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we sit down with Daniel Pigou from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China. Daniel, a lecturer in English for Academic Purposes shares his innovative work with H5P interactive videos. Designed to engage students and improve learning outcomes, these videos are part of a blended learning model that allows students to interact with content through gamified, quiz-like features.
Daniel di...
Welcome to a new episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED! In today’s episode, we had a chat with Edzia Carvalho, a passionate lecturer in politics and international relations at the University of Dundee. Edzia shares her groundbreaking work in integrating student activism with human rights education, offering a unique approach that empowers students to engage with human rights issues in real, impactful ways.
This episode delves into Edz...
Welcome to "About EmpowerED, Your Community | Unfiltered by EmpowerED", the very first episode of our podcast series. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the EmpowerED community, introducing the passionate minds driving this initiative. You'll hear from Anshul, May, and Caroline, as we share our journeys, inspirations, and the vision that brought EmpowerED to life. Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation t...
Welcome to a new episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Geeta Hitch from the University of Sunderland in London. Geeta serves as a Lecturer in Public Health and brings a wealth of experience in academic pharmacy and educational development.
Geeta shares her journey through various universities, her passion for teaching, and her innovative approach to setting clear expectations for student...
In today's episode, Caroline will share insights into her role, the innovative projects she's leading and her experiences with implementing digital tools and instructional design principles. A major highlight of this episode is the discussion on the "Star to Legend" programme, which aims to empower educators by enhancing their digital skills and transforming their teaching practices.
Join us as John shares his insights on the evolution of digital learning environments, the unique approach of Hibernia College in delivering blended learning programmes, and the role of technology in shaping the future of education. We'll discuss how Hibernia College uses online tools and feedback systems to enhance student learning experiences and the challenges they face in supporting users with digital platforms like Moodle.
Join us as we discuss with experts from the University of Westminster - Ioannis Glinavos - the critical skills that graduates need to develop to stand out in an AI-driven job market. We'll uncover how AI is influencing job availability across fields, the evolution of job search mechanisms with AI tools, and the ethical implications of this digital transformation.
Teaching a subject area to those who are not specialists can be a challenge. In this episode, we explore the art and science of making your subject accessible to all. From activity-based learning to the integration of technology enhanced learning approaches, we uncover the strategies that empower learning and teaching beyond traditional boundaries.
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