Join Alex on this captivating episode of The International Classroom Podcast, as he reconnects with Simon Blower, the inspiring co-founder of Pobble. Simon, a former classroom teacher and deputy head, shares his journey from educator to EdTech innovator, driven by his passion for making writing accessible and exciting for every child.Episode Highlights:Simon's Journey: Hear Simon discuss his transition from the classroom to becoming an EdTech founder, motivated by the desire to tackle the challenges of teaching writing and reduce the overwhelming paperwork that distracts from meaningful learning.Exploring Pobble: Simon walks us through Pobble’s innovative platform designed to inspire creativity and support writing development through visually captivating prompts, ready-made writing activities, and interactive features to help both teachers and students.AI and EdTech Integration: Discover how Pobble is embracing AI technology to further enhance image quality, differentiate activities instantly, and ensure that content is adaptive, accessible, and engaging for all learners.Practical Classroom Implementation: Simon offers practical tips on seamlessly integrating Pobble into various educational contexts, whether in primary classrooms or secondary schools, highlighting its flexibility, ease of use, and strong alignment with English National Curriculum objectives.Impact and Evidence: Gain insight into the measurable impact Pobble has demonstrated, from saving teacher planning time to significantly boosting student engagement and writing output, supported by collaborations with prestigious institutions like Innovate UK, Microsoft Accelerator, and the BBC's 500 Words competition.Future Plans: Simon shares exciting updates about Pobble’s future, including language translation, deeper platform integration with Google Classroom, and enhancements to user experience, ensuring it remains accessible and beneficial to educators globally.Key Takeaway:Simon emphasises Pobble’s core mission—to inspire every child, especially reluctant writers, by providing engaging visual prompts and structured activities that transform their writing experience and confidence.Connect with Simon and Pobble:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonblowerpobble/Website: https://www.pobble.com/Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The International Classroom Podcast. Subscribe to stay updated with inspiring conversations and innovative educational strategies from around the globe!