Leading Change – Transformational Leadership in Schools
School leadership is critical, but investment has declined. Our guests on this episode of WISE On Air want to transform education by transforming leadership. Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Dominic Regester, and Anthony Mackay lead WISE ALL-IN, a network reimagining leadership through research, training, and advocacy. Their goal is to modernize education to prepare learners for […]
Beyond The Lab – How AI Breakthroughs Are Changing Industries
How can artificial intelligence breakthroughs be taken out of the lab and positively impact industries worldwide? In this episode, join Elyas and entrepreneur Chibeza Agley, co-founder of education technology company Obrizum, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of AI and its expanding applications. Learn how Chibeza, with a background in stem cell […]
The Edtech Solution That’s Changing the Face of Education in the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, composed of more than 7,000 islands. It has a population of over 110 million people, making it the 13th most populous country in the world. It is also one of the most diverse countries in terms of culture, language, religion, and ethnicity. Education is a […]
Waking Up the Sleeping Giant: Edtech in the MENA Region
In this episode, we talk about a region that is often overlooked in the global edtech landscape: the Middle East and North Africa, or MENA. Subscribe to WISE On Air on your favorite podcast app MENA is home to more than 400 million people, with a young and tech-savvy population, a growing demand […]
Tech in Education – A Tool on Whose Terms?
With the breakneck speed of modern technology’s evolution, differences of opinion on its role in the classroom often turn into bitter divisions. How can we better understand these viewpoints, taking them into consideration while also trying to keep up with the pace of technology? To answer these questions In this episode we speak to […]
Learning Ecosystems – Expanding Education Beyond Classrooms
Listen on your favorite podcast app. In this episode of WISE On Air, we delve into the world of learning ecosystems and explore how they can revolutionize education in the 21st century. As our formal education sector lags behind the rapid advancements of the digital age, we need to reinvent our approach to learning […]
A Conversation with Sam Altman – Education City Speakers Series Special
Listen on your favorite podcast app. This episode is brought to you and produced by the Education City Speaker Series, a Qatar Foundation platform for open knowledge and discussion which invites various speakers from around the world to share key insights about our world for free with the public. Check out more of […]
Accelerating Humans to Solve Global Problems – Nadeem Nathoo
A few weeks ago, some of the top AI leaders in the world representing big names like OpenAI, Deepmind, and Google came together to sign a statement that urged caution to AI development worldwide. While there is plenty to be excited for, there is of course a lot of concern. Time Magazine recently wrote a piece comparing […]
The Future is Now – Young Tunisians on AI’s Impact
In this episode, we talk to four young Tunisians who are making waves in their fields of education, filmmaking, public policy, computer science, and edtech. They share their stories, insights, and perspectives on how AI is shaping the future of education, employment, and technology in Tunisia and the region. We also explore the impact and […]
Building Digital Sanctuaries – Big Tech & Children’s Online Safety
As the metaverse continues to evolve from fiction to reality, with platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, and Meta gaining popularity, should we be concerned about its implications, especially for our children? The Metaverse has had a tumultuous development to say the least – last year following its reveal there was a lot of hype surrounding […]