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Today in AI is a daily recap of the latest news and developments in the AI industry. See your story and want to be featured in an upcoming episode? Reach out at tonyphoang.com Basingstoke College of Technology is incorporating artificial intelligence into both its curriculum and administrative operations. This effort is geared towards preparing students and educators for a world where AI technologies are prevalent. The college is also addressing ethical issues and ensuring inclusivity in its approach, aiming to equip everyone with the skills needed to effectively utilize AI. President Joe Biden, in his farewell address, highlighted the threats posed by unregulated artificial intelligence, particularly warning about the emergence of an American oligarchy dominated by tech billionaires. Biden focused on the spread of misinformation on social media and the substantial economic and political influence of tech moguls. He called for robust AI regulations to ensure that these technologies are deployed ethically and equitably, emphasizing the need for a regulatory framework to mitigate AI's societal impacts. Netradyne's AI-enabled dashcams are being implemented by commercial fleets to reduce distracted driving, which is a leading cause of accidents. The dashcams offer real-time feedback and promote safe driving habits, thereby enhancing overall driver safety and operational efficiency. Addressing privacy concerns, Netradyne utilizes data anonymization and robust security measures, demonstrating how AI technologies can be leveraged to improve road safety while maintaining privacy standards. Insight Partners has successfully raised $12.5 billion for its latest flagship fund and second Opportunity Fund, with a focus on sectors such as AI and data resilience. This substantial increase in capital brings their total assets under management to $90 billion, facilitating strategic investments and successful exits. Insight Partners' commitment to AI underscores the importance of this sector in driving future innovation and economic growth, highlighting the firm's strategic investment approach. Microsoft is enhancing its Microsoft 365 suite by integrating Copilot AI features, which offer advanced capabilities powered by OpenAI. These updates aim to automate routine tasks and provide intelligent suggestions in tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook, although they raise concerns around privacy, security, and accuracy. Reflecting a broader trend of incorporating AI into everyday software, the integration comes with a price increase in subscription fees, illustrating the costs associated with AI advancements.
In our second episode on AI in UK schools, Professor Rose Luckin explores AI integration further with three very special guests helping to lead the way with AI in their institutions. Talking points and questions may include: What is the extent of AI penetration in your schools, including teacher usage, classes avoiding it, student use, and any strategies or evaluation plans in place regarding reactive or proactive AI adoption? No AI is risk-free, so concerns around impacts on learning, creativity, authorship, assessment, and whether students genuinely understand AI-generated content are critical issues Safeguarding measures must address the risks of AI providing misleading, biased, or explicit content without consent as these technologies proliferate in classrooms Comprehensive AI training is needed for educators at all levels to ensure smooth technology transitions while maintaining human-centric learning approaches as new tools and understanding are required Guests: Adam Webster, Deputy Head (Innovation), Caterham School & CEO of Sphinx AI Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust
In this episode of Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn, we tackle whether traditional assessments still hold up in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. Our guest, Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital at Basingstoke College of Technology, shares his expertise in transforming educational practices through innovative assessments. Together, we explore the limitations of old methods, the impact of AI on student evaluation, and what the future could hold. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on what true, authentic assessment in education can be, along with real stories of impact.
In this special episode of Beyond the Technology, recorded live at Digifest 2024, Tom Moule, senior AI specialist in Jisc's AI team is joined by David Pike, head of digital learning at the Academy for Learning and Teaching Excellence at the University of Bedfordshire, Alina Bajgrowicz, digital learning officer from the University of Bedfordshire, and Scott Hayden, head of teaching and learning and digital at Basingstoke College of Technology to discuss AI and empathy. The panel begins by looking at the ethical questions that have been raised around using AI at their institutions, and how frequent empathy mapping with students and staff ensures their needs are met. Next, they highlight the benefits and pitfalls of AI for both students and staff, and the need for the sector to define best practice for using AI in education. David and Alina share examples of ethical dilemmas around generative AI from their session at Digifest and Scott discusses his approach to deepfakes at Basingstoke. Finally, the group predict where assessment might be heading in the age of AI. Show notes Learn more about Jisc's work on AI. Be the first to hear our developing plans for Digifest 2025 by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you Get in touch with us at podcast@jisc.ac.uk if you'd like to come on the show or know someone who might suit the series.
At Texthelp it's our mission to help unlock everyone's full potential through technology. We love hearing from other like minded people who are passionate about education, accessibility and technology. That's why we invited Sky Caves, a Senior Learning Technologist at Basingstoke College of Technology onto the podcast. Sky shares why she's so passionate about integrating technology into the classroom and how her and the digital team at BCoT drive digital adoption across the college.----------------------------------------To find out more about the EdTech Demonstrator Programme and to sign up to get help and support from schools and colleges like BCoT, visit edtechdemo.ucst.uk
What's in this episode? The next in our mini-series on the edtech demonstrator programme in England, this time with a focus on back to school and college. Lots of tips on continuity of learning, plus peer to peer and wellbeing support. Also in this episode, Fergus Bruce of Sublime talking us through this week’s guest blog and Caroline Wright of BESA with some events news. And finally, Charlie James of edtech demonstrator college, Basingstoke College of Technology, on from learner to learning technologist and blasted resits. Bonne Chance listeners! People Sophie Bailey, Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech David Maguire, Headteacher, Coupals Primary Academy, Suffolk | Twitter: @CoupalsAcademy Scott Hayden, Digital Innovation Specialist/ Lecturer of Creative Media Production, Basingstoke College of Technology | Twitter: @scottdhayden Paul Edge, Deputy Head Teacher, Ribblesdale High School | Twitter: @Paul_A_Edge Faye Saadieh, Policy and Communications Advisor: EdTech Demonstrator Schools and Colleges, STEM, Digital & EdTech Unit | Twitter: @edtechdemo Listener Contributors: Fergus Bruce, Director of Customer Experience: Education, Sublime | Twitter: @fergusambruce Caroline Wright, Director General, BESA | Twitter: @CJPWright Bonus Audio: Charlie James, Learning Technologist, Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) | Twitter: @CharlieJamess9 Callum Rochester, Student, BCoT | Twitter: @FolksyCash04 Show Notes and References Check out https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via. twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.
In this podcast we'll hear from members about how they are implementing Education 4.0 technologies including their challenges, successes, and where they had to re-assess. For the first few weeks we will be focusing on the impact of coronavirus, sharing how further and higher education institutions have responded to the crises and asking how this pandemic could impact learning in the future. In this week's episode we were joined by Scott Hayden, digital innovation specialist at Basingstoke College of Technology, who shared insight into how they are supporting staff to continue their teaching online and how they have embedded digital learning during this time.
In this podcast we'll hear from members about how they are implementing Education 4.0 technologies including their challenges, successes, and where they had to re-assess. For the first few weeks we will be focusing on the impact of coronavirus, sharing how further and higher education institutions have responded to the crises and asking how this pandemic could impact learning in the future. In this week's episode we were joined by Scott Hayden, digital innovation specialist at Basingstoke College of Technology, who shared insight into how they are supporting staff to continue their teaching online and how they have embedded digital learning during this time.
Our guest today is Charlie James. Charlie is a Learning Technologist at Basingstoke College of Technology, a Google Reference College in the South East of England. A strong believer in student-centered learning, Charlie has an affinity for technologies and approaches which empower and accommodate all learners. Charlie also has a keen interest in AI and machine learning, social media and the uses of data within education, and is proud to be a Level 1 Google Educator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message
This week Ben and Dan chat to a digital innovator who is living the Google for Education dream at Basingstoke College of Technology in the UK. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message
In this week's Tes FE Podcast, columnist Sarah Simons is joined Basingstoke College of Technology's Scott Hayden, whose team won the Outstanding use of technology for improving teaching, learning and assessment category at this year's Tes FE Awards.In this episode Sarah and Scott, a teacher and digital innovation specialist, discuss criticism of the Institute for Apprenticeships, how T levels could be fast-tracked to credibility, and the importance of speaking the language of business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sky Caves is a Learning Technology Apprentice at Basingstoke College of Technology working as a part of their in-house digital team, BCoT Digital, to curate, research, train and assist with the implementation of digital tools throughout the college. She also works closely with Specialist Provision and, as of this year, has been curating self-directed learning … Continue reading Sky Caves – She Tech knows what it’s all about – PP186 →
This episode explores the most taught area of FE: Visual arts, performing arts and media. Sarah Simons talks to three former college students who have gone on to work in this area. Shane Meadows is a multi-award winning director and screenwriter best known for This Is England, Dead Man’s Shoes and Twenty Four Seven. In today's podcast he talks about how his time as an FE student changed his life. John Kay is creative director of Linney Design, part of Linney Group, one of the largest design businesses in the UK and a major employer. John explains what he looks for in potential candidates and how FE and employers can work together to offer the students the best learning experience. Sarah's final guest is Scott Hayden, a lecturer in Creative Media Production and a specialist practitioner in social media and educational technology. He teaches at Basingstoke College of Technology and is well known for the innovative methods he uses to engage his students to offer a thoroughly authentic further education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.