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Spotlight

Spotlight

By: GEG England
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Spotlight is the official podcast of GEG England - the Google Educator Group for England. Spotlights aim is to showcase educators from across the world through inspirational stories and conversations!GEG England
Episodes
  • Episode 3 - ft. Dr. Shahinaz Osman
    Jan 30 2026

    Get ready for an inspiring journey of resilience! 🇸🇩 In our third episode, we’re joined by the formidable Dr. Shahinaz Osman to discuss the critical state of education in Sudan and the power of digital solutions in times of crisis.From navigating learning during conflict to the role of community-led "emergency education," Shahinaz shares a powerful look at how tech becomes a lifeline when the school gates close. 🕊️💻Key highlights:Education in Crisis: The current landscape of schooling in Sudan.The Digital Lifeline: How Google tools facilitate remote learning in displacement.Teacher Resilience: Empowering educators to lead under extreme pressure.A Vision for Rebuilding: Using PedTech to bridge the gap for Sudan’s future.Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀#GEGEngland #EducationInSudan #KeepSudanLearning #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

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    31 mins
  • Episode 2: Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan
    Jan 16 2026

    The second episode of Spotlight features the fantastic duo of Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan from Everway.


    🎙️ Spotlight: Digital Inclusion with Paddy McGrath & Danielle McKernan

    Get ready to break down barriers! 🔓 In our second episode, we’re joined by the incredible Paddy McGrath and Danielle McKernan from Everway to dive deep into digital inclusion and accessibility.

    A fascinating conversation with Paddy and Danielle in which they discuss how to ensure every student—regardless of their starting point—can thrive in a digital world. 🌟💻

    Key highlights:

    • The Inclusion Mindset: Moving beyond "add-on" accessibility.

    • Universal Design for Learning (UDL): What good UDL looks like.

    • The Everway Approach: Human-centered tech strategies.

    • Practical Wins: Simple tweaks for immediate classroom impact.

    Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀

    #GEGEngland #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #GoogleEdu #EdTech #EducationPodcast

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    50 mins
  • Episode 1: Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith
    Jan 2 2026

    The inaugural episode of Spotlight featuring the one & only Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith.


    🎙️ Spotlight: PedTech with Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith.

    Get ready to flip the script on EdTech! 🔄 In our premiere episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith to explore PedTech—putting pedagogy, not just tools, at the heart of the classroom.From Google Workspace wins to the "Earl Grey" of digital strategy, Fiona shares how to make tech more inclusive and intentional. ☕️✨

    Key highlights:EdTech vs. PedTech:

    • What’s the difference?
    • High-impact Google tools 💻
    • The ethics of AI in schools

    Step into the Spotlight and level up your teaching! 🚀

    #GEGEngland #PedTech #EdTech #GoogleEdu #EducationPodcast

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    51 mins
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