The Future of EdTech Podcast
Welcome to The Future of EdTech Podcast, where we explore the technologies transforming education and workplace learning. From AI and automation to machine learning and emerging digital tools, each episode uncovers the innovations shaping how we teach, train and develop skills in the future!
Episodes
Gamification, AI, and Why Real Learning Needs To Be Messy | Graham Hutchings, Profitability
What if making learning easier to build is actually making learning worse?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Graham Hutchings, CEO of Profitability Business Simulations, about gamification, AI and why effective learning needs to reflect the messy reality of work.Can AI help us create better learning, or is it simply making it easier to create more of i
This is the One Thing AI Can Never Teach | Adam Lacey, Assemble You
If AI can give us almost any piece of knowledge instantly, what is actually left to teach?In Episode 17 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Adam Lacy, co-founder of Assemble You, about the dramatic skills shift taking place as AI changes how we work and learn.Adam argues that knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, but that doesn't make learning and developm
AI Won't Change Your Job. Someone Using It Will | Ross Garner, Mind Tools Kineo
AI won't change your job. But someone using AI might.In Episode 16 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Ross Garner, Chief Learning Officer at Mind Tools Kineo, about what AI adoption really means for employees, managers and L&D teams.Ross argues that the biggest change isn't the technology itself, but how people respond to it. Someone is going to change the way you
Stop Looking For Problems AI Can Solve | Jon Poulter, Data and AI Literacy Academy
AI can do almost anything. But that doesn't mean it should.In Episode 15 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Jon Poulter, Director of AI Transformation at the Data and AI Literacy Academy, about why organisations should stop starting with AI and start with the problem.Jon explains his “task then tool” approach to AI transformation, why qualitative data is becoming
Why Human Judgement Still Matters In The Age Of AI | Johanna Pellenin, VouLearning
What if AI’s biggest opportunity isn’t improving the way we already work, but making entirely new ways of working possible?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Johanna Pellenin, co-founder of VouLearning, about the difference between incremental innovation and genuine transformation, and why AI is fundamentally changing what organisations can do.Johanna
The L&D Industry Is About To Get A Wake-Up Call | Derek Mitchell, Gallus Insight
What happens when the C-suite realises AI can create learning faster and cheaper than traditional L&D teams?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Derek Mitchell, founder of Gallus Insight, about one of the biggest problems facing Learning and Development: proving that it actually delivers business value.Derek argues that completions, enrolments and en
This is the One Thing AI Can Never Teach | Adam Lacey, Assemble You
If AI can give us almost any piece of knowledge instantly, what is actually left to teach?In Episode 17 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Adam Lacy, co-founder of Assemble You, about the dramatic skills shift taking place as AI changes how we work and learn.Adam argues that knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, but that doesn't make learning and developm
AI Will Change How We Learn Forever | George Hanshaw, Los Angeles Pacific University
What if getting things wrong was actually essential to better learning?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with George Hanshaw, Digital Learning and AI Innovation Leader at Los Angeles Pacific University, about psychological safety, active learning and how AI can give learners the confidence to question, challenge and experiment.They explore Socratic AI, con
AI Isn't The Limit. Our Imagination Is | Josh Penzell, Imagination Applied
Are we thinking big enough about what AI can actually do?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston is joined by Josh Penzell, Founder and CEO of Imagination Applied to explore why the biggest limitation on AI might not be the technology, but our own imagination.From using AI to simply create PowerPoints and courses faster to building personalised learning experiences, si
Small AI Companies Will Beat The LMS Giants | Dan Murphy, PwC
What happens when AI completely changes the way learning platforms are built?In Episode 10, Emil is joined by Daniel Murphy, Head of Site Reliability at PwC and creator of the Talk Tech To Me YouTube channel, to explore how AI is transforming learning technology, software development and the future of workplace learning.If you're interested in AI, learning technology, workplace learning or the
Adobe's Warning: Stop Building AI Courses | Dr WandaJean Jones, Adobe
What if AI isn't actually changing how people learn?In Episode 9, Emil is joined by Dr WandaJean Jones, AI Learning Strategy & Curriculum Leader at Adobe, to explore why the future of learning isn't about creating better courses, but creating better experiences.If you've been using AI to generate courses, this conversation may completely change the way you think about learning desi
Why Cyber Square Thinks We're Teaching AI Wrong | Haris NP, Cyber Square
In Episode 8, Emil is joined by Haris NP, Founder and CEO of Cyber Square, to explore one of the biggest questions facing education today.Should schools simply teach students how to use AI, or should they be teaching them how to build with it?If every student has access to AI, what skills will really make them stand out?Learn more about Open eLMS:https://www.openelms.com
AI Shouldn't Be Easy | Patrick Bentley, Google Cloud
In Episode 7, Emil is joined by Patrick Bentley from Google Cloud to explore one of the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence.As AI becomes increasingly capable, the temptation is to remove effort from learning altogether. But Patrick argues that genuine learning still requires challenge. The struggle isn't a flaw in the process, it's what helps us develop judgement, creativ
AI Is Making Learning Easier. That's The Problem | Dimitris Tolis, Human Asset
Episode 5 of The Future of Edtech Podcast, Emil speaks with Dimitris Tolis, learning designer, researcher and AI specialist, about one of the biggest challenges facing education today: the illusion of learning.As AI tools become increasingly capable, learners can generate answers, pass assessments and produce assignments faster than ever before, but are they actually learning?Dimitris Tolis: https
The Human Skills AI Can't Replace | Andy Ayim MBE, Ayim Limited
Join us on the Future of EdTech Podcast as we welcome Andy Ayim, MBE, an entrepreneur, investor, and educator. Discover how EdTech and AI are reshaping the future of learning and the human skills essential for thriving in an evolving economy.Andy Ayim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyayim/Emil Reisser Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Learn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate lea
From AI Experimentation To Meaningful Transformation | Andy Howie, Open eLMS
In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil is joined by Andy Howie to explore one of the biggest questions facing learning and development today: how do we move from AI experimentation to meaningful transformation? Drawing on conversations from the Future of Learning podcast and his experience working closely with organisations navigating change, Andy shares what leaders, learning teams
AI Agents Are Becoming Your Next Colleagues | Julian Musson, RevGeni
In Episode 2 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, hosted by Emil Reisser-Weston, Emil is joined by Julian Musson to explore one of the most important shifts happening in technology today: the rise of AI agents. From digital colleagues and agentic workflows to AI-native businesses, Julian shares how organisations are beginning to move beyond chatbots and towards autonomous systems capable of researchin
Why AI Learning Must Become 'Edutainment' | Derek Bruce, Easy Generator
Welcome to The Future of Edtech Podcast - The new series exploring AI, Technology and Innovation in the Education Sector.In this episode, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Derek Bruce, Chief Learning and Knowledge Officer at Easy Generator, about how AI is reshaping workplace learning, coaching, skills development, and the future of the LMS.Emil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Derek: https://www
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