Best St Thomas More Academy Podcasts (2025)

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#47 Discerning Fit for Families and Students 1:17:16

11h ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Deacon Brad, Kelly Jackson, and Charles McCants discuss the types of families and students who see the best outcomes from the formation that STMA offers, as well as those families/students who may not find the school to be the best fit.By St. Thomas More Academy

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Alex More: Preserving Humanity in an AI-Enhanced Education 25:44

4d ago25:44

25:44

Summary: Alex was genuinely fascinated when reviewing transcripts from his research interviews and noticed that students consistently referred to AI as "they," while adults, including teachers, used "it." This small but meaningful linguistic difference revealed a fundamental variation in how different generations perceive artificial intelligence. A…

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#46 Best School? 40:46

8d ago40:46

40:46

After a year hiatus, the STMA Podcast is back and will (pray God) be much more consistent this year. In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mr. Charles McCants, and Mrs. Kelly Jackson, think through how people could objectively discern "the best school" and make the argument that STMA is that school. Perhaps not the best school for …

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You Cannot Do That Here 52:50

11d ago52:50

52:50

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Something is Not Quite Right 53:39

18d ago53:39

53:39

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If the Foundations Are Destroyed 55:40

25d ago55:40

55:40

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Trying to Unknow What You Know 53:16

1M ago53:16

53:16

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From Peril to Promise 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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What To Do When Time is Running Out 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

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Jesus Take the Wheel 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

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Pressured to Be KIng 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

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Daily Bread 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

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Dave Leonard, Steve Lancaster: Approaching AI with cautious optimism at Watergrove Trust 26:34

3M ago26:34

26:34

Summary This podcast episode was recorded during the Watergrove Trust AI professional development workshop, delivered by Good Future Foundation and Educate Ventures. Dave Leonard, the Strategic IT Director, and Steve Lancaster, a member of their AI Steering Group, shared how they led the Trust's exploration and discussion of AI with a thoughtful, c…

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Man of the House 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

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I Don't Know How He Does It 49:35

3M ago49:35

49:35

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Thomas Sparrow: Navigating AI and the Disinformation Landscape 33:25

3M ago33:25

33:25

Summary This episode features Thomas Sparrow, a correspondent and fact checker, who helps us differentiate misinformation and disinformation, and understand the evolving landscape of information dissemination, particularly through social media and the challenges posed by generative AI. He is also very passionate about equipping teachers and student…

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In Case You Get Beside Yourself 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

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Bukky Yusuf: Responsible technology integration in educational settings 28:45

4M ago28:45

28:45

Summary With her extensive teaching experience in both mainstream and special schools, Bukky Yusuf shares how purposeful and strategic use of technology can unlock learning opportunities for students. She also equally emphasises the ethical dimensions of AI adoption, raising important concerns about data representation, societal inequalities, and t…

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It's Your Move 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

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Anonymous Protector 45:42

4M ago45:42

45:42

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Dr. Lulu Shi: A Sociological Lens on Educational Technology 25:03

4M ago25:03

25:03

Summary In this enlightening episode, Dr Lulu Shi from the University of Oxford, shares technology’s role in education and society through a sociological lens. She examines how edtech companies shape learning environments and policy, while challenging the notion that technological progress is predetermined. Instead, Dr. Shi argues that our collecti…

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Problems in the Neighborhood 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

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Trying to Find My Way 48:38

4M ago48:38

48:38

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AI Implementation at Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy 19:15

4M ago19:15

19:15

In this podcast episode, Daniel, George, and Ricky discuss the integration of AI and technology in education, particularly at Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy. They explore the local context of the school, the impact of technology on teaching and learning, and how AI is being utilised to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. The conver…

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Hope in an Unexpected Place 58:32

5M ago58:32

58:32

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He is Not Who You Think He is 43:53

5M ago43:53

43:53

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In Case You Get Amnesia 53:35

5M ago53:35

53:35

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Becci Peters and Ben Davies: AI Teaching Support from Computing at School 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

In this episode, Becci Peters and Ben Davies discuss their work with Computing at School (CAS), an initiative backed by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which boasts 27,000 dedicated members who support computing teachers. Through their efforts with CAS, they've noticed that many teachers still feel uncomfortable about AI technology, and many s…

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The Secret to My Survival 50:01

5M ago50:01

50:01

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Now What? 50:55

5M ago50:55

50:55

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Student Council: Students Perspective on AI and the Future of Learning 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

Summary When generative AI first appeared on the scene, many educators had concerns about how students might misuse this technology. A lot of discussions focused on plagiarism. However, after hearing from the Good Future Foundation Student Council, you might be pleasantly surprised to discover that some students are actually much more critical and …

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I Suggest You Lean In 48:09

6M ago48:09

48:09

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You Better Give God the Glory 42:03

6M ago42:03

42:03

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Suzy Madigan: AI and Civil Society in the Global South 26:58

6M ago26:58

26:58

AI’s impact spans globally across sectors, yet attention and voices aren’t equally distributed across impacted communities. This week, the Foundational Impact presents a humanitarian perspective as Daniel Emmerson speaks with Suzy Madigan, Responsible AI Lead at CARE International, to shine a light on those often left out of the AI narrative. The h…

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Hold On To Your Hope 55:18

6M ago55:18

55:18

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Strength to Win the Day 48:21

6M ago48:21

48:21

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Liz Robinson: Leading Through the AI Unknown for Our Students 33:33

7M ago33:33

33:33

Summary Think about how overwhelming it could be if you're driving at 70 miles per hour but have to rebuild the car as a whole. This is how Liz Robinson, CEO of Big Education Trust, describes her feeling as she started to realise the impact of AI in every aspect of education while managing daily school operations. In this episode, Liz opens up abou…

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Breaking the Huddle 45:48

7M ago45:48

45:48

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Lori van Dam: Nurturing Students into Social Entrepreneurs 28:25

7M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode, Hult Prize CEO Lori van Dam pulls back the curtain on the global competition empowering student innovators into social entrepreneurs across 100+ countries. She showcases how young minds are tackling world challenges through creative solutions - like turning Hong Kong’s wasted bread into beer, and supporting indigenous Mexican commu…

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Now That I Am Older 46:36

7M ago46:36

46:36

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Laura Knight: A Teacher’s Journey into AI Education 32:50

8M ago32:50

32:50

From decoding languages to decoding the future of education: Laura Knight takes us on her fascinating journey from a linguist to a computer science teacher, then Director of Digital Learning, and now a consultant specialising in digital strategy in education. With two decades of classroom wisdom under her belt, Laura has witnessed firsthand how AI …

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A Living Hope 50:25

8M ago50:25

50:25

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The Man Who Saved Me 49:20

8M ago49:20

49:20

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Navigating AI in Education: Insights from Richard Culatta 25:21

8M ago25:21

25:21

Summary Richard Culatta, former Government advisor, speaks about flying planes as an analogy to explain the perils of taking a haphazard approach to AI in education. Using aviation as an illustration, he highlights the most critical tech skills that teachers need today. The CEO of ISTE and ASCD and author of "Digital for Good" draws a clear paralle…

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Anchor for the Soul 56:12

8M ago56:12

56:12

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Shut the Door Behind You 53:58

9M ago53:58

53:58

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AI in Legal Education and Justice 26:29

9M ago26:29

26:29

Summary Professor Anselmo Reyes, an international arbitrator and legal expert, discusses the potential of AI in making legal services more accessible to underserved communities and identifies the kinds of legal cases where AI could be most beneficial. He notes that while AI works well for standardised legal matters like commercial cases and contrac…

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The God of Hope 50:08

9M ago50:08

50:08

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AI's Role: From Classrooms to Operating Rooms 27:02

9M ago27:02

27:02

Summary Healthcare and technology leader Esen Tümer discusses how AI and emerging trends in technology are transforming medical settings and doctor-patient interactions. She encourages teachers not to shy away from technology, but rather understand how it’s reshaping society and prepare their students for this tech-enabled future. Key takeaways: Es…