Laura Hutton, Subject Specialist in Accessibility at Jisc, is joined by Vicki Penny from Hartpury University and Colin Smith from Cornwall College. 

Vicki and Colin are part of a co-creation project at Jisc, led by Laura, called the FE Accessibility Training Matrix. The aim of the project is to create a shared resource for FE that curates training and resources relating to Accessibility and maps it to job roles and levels of knowledge required for all FE staff. This project is ongoing and more information can be found via the Jisc website: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/events/fe-accessibility-matrix#event-resources

This episode focuses on the motivations behind the project, reflections on the work so far and some general chat about the themes and sessions from Digifest.

Podcast transcript: https://repository.jisc.ac.uk/10029/1/accessibility-training-matrix-with-laura-hutton-vicki-penny-and-colin-smith-transcript.docx

Digifest community hub 2025: the FE Accessibility Training Matrix project

What are the enablers and barriers to high performance working? What factors should individuals and teams consider to improve and achieve better performance outcomes? In the first of two episodes exploring these questions, CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza investigates with best-selling author and broadcaster Matthew Syed the type of mindset that needs to be embraced and the kind of culture that supports people on that journey.

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In this episode, Carl speaks with Tony Vincent, an independent consultant, speaker, and AI Coordinator at Council Bluffs Community School District.

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In this episode, Carl sits down with Erika Sandstrom, a Digital Learning Coach and Digital Media Teacher specializing in Green Screen and Video Production.

Live from ISTE+ASCD with Erika Sandstrom

What are the persistent teaching dilemmas you find yourself thinking about in your spare time and circling back to time and again? Professor Brianna Kennedy from the University of Glasgow joins the podcast to talk about a 2-stage process for cracking persistent challenges in the classroom, how teachers can use it in practice, and the impact it has on student learning and engagement. 
Host: Rebecca Vukovic
Guest: Professor Brianna Kennedy
Find out more about Brianna’s work on Instagram and Facebook: @solveteachingdilemmas and her websites: briannalkennedy.com & www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/staff/briannalkennedy/

Cracking persistent classroom dilemmas with Professor Brianna Kennedy


Carl Hooker brings us a live podcast from the ISTE+ASCD conference in San Antonio, Texas. He connects with conference attendees, friends old and new, asking each to share a problem they're working to solve in their corner of the education world — or, as Carl puts it: “Tell me your idea spark."

In this episode, Carl sits down with Barbara Bray, an author, speaker, podcaster, coach, story weaver, and difference-maker who is passionate about transforming teaching and learning. 

This episode of The Idea Spark is brought to you by EdSurge Solutions Studio.


Live from ISTE+ASCD with Barbara Bray

Carl Hooker brings us a live podcast from the ISTE+ASCD conference in San Antonio, Texas. He connects with conference attendees, friends old and new, asking each to share a problem they're working to solve in their corner of the education world — or, as Carl puts it: “Tell me your idea spark."

In this episode, Carl sits down with Peggy Hammond. She teaches technical theater at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.She has an innovative idea for a live podcast of her own! 

This episode of The Idea Spark is brought to you by EdSurge Solutions Studio.


Live from ISTE+ASCD with Peggy Hammond

For students, a sizeable chunk of their school day is spent at lunch and recess, in the playground and recreation spaces, and outdoor learning areas. So, on this episode we're joined by Dr Fatemeh Aminpour, who is a Research Fellow at the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales (that’s UNSW Sydney). We’ll be looking at this from the students’ perspective – talking about what works well for children in different situations and how schools can look at those small incremental changes to make better use of what they’ve got. 
Host: Jo Earp
Guest: Dr Fatemeh Aminpour

Play spaces with Dr Fatemeh Aminpour

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