The episode features two pioneering educators who are using technology to foster student empowerment and engagement. The first guest is Matt Warne, Head of Computing and Digital Learning at RGS The Grange, who shares about the Digital Leaders Program he initiated in his school. Through this program, students become teachers and share their knowledge about technology with their peers and teachers, fostering a culture of ownership, independence, and passion for learning. The second guest, James Tilden, a Year 4 teacher at Greenside Primary School, discusses how he introduced podcasting in his school, which has allowed students to practice a range of curricular skills, share their ideas, and improve their oral language skills. The podcast, which is listened to worldwide, has also facilitated better communication between the school and parents.

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02:52 Matt's Story from the Stage

05:28 The Start of the Digital Leaders Program

06:52 The Digital Leaders Program Application Process

08:40 The Role of Digital Leaders in the School

11:28 Training and Support for Digital Leaders

19:07 The Impact of the Digital Leaders Program

21:12 The Future of the Digital Leaders Program

22:17 Reflection on the Showcase Presentation

26:46 Introducing James Tilden and His Podcasting Initiative

28:06 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast

31:18 The Curricular Skills Developed Through Podcasting

32:18 The Time Investment in Podcasting

35:15 The Global Reach of the Podcast

37:19 The Influence of Podcasting on Classroom Learning

39:25 The Importance of Professionalism in Podcasting

42:02 Promoting and Distributing the Podcast

44:34 The Impact of the Podcast on School Communication

46:54 Future Plans for the Podcast