Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools
Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future.
While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. New technology and the environments where we learn are beginning to look different both in and out of the classroom. I hope you are seeing this first hand and are excited about what you can share with your pupils. We are having conversations, sharing organisations and communities that are supporting education in a way that you may have not experienced.
Educational change will come from us all working in way that supports the best interests of each of our pupils, personalised learning. Governments and policy makers will follow when they see fully how it can be different. So let us teach, coach, mentor and create an environment that fuels every child with feedback, inspiration, resilience and empowerment. The Education on Fire community is shining the torch, so no matter where you are in the world or how you are supporting children this podcast is here for you.
‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 462
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
041: Our primary music project with Andy Williams – Head of Music at Elizabeth Woodville School
Andy Williams is Head of Music at the Elizabeth Woodville School in Northamptonshire. Together we are creating a primary music project for local cluster schools to help improve transition at age 11 a…
040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools
As a professional percussionist, instrumental teacher, educator and National Association for Primary Education council member I am very excited to share my expertise with you in season 4 ‘Music and t…
039 : My education expert Peter Cansell shares his thoughts in the Season 3 Finale
My resident education expert Peter Cansell joins me in the season 3 finale ‘What do children think about their schooling?’
We talk about the themes and ideas that have come from the children and some…
038 : How understanding homeschooling can help you in your classroom with Dr. Maelisa Hall
037 : Flipped Lifestyle hosts Shane and Jocelyn Sams discuss schooling with their children
Welcome to season 3 of the Education On Fire Podcast . We are continuing to explore the thoughts of children and examine what school looks like to them. Today Shane and Jocelyn Sams from the Flipped …
036: Men of Abundance podcaster Wally Carmichael and his son talk schooling
Today Men of Abundance podcaster Wally Carmichael and his son Dalton talk to me as I continue to ask ‘What do children think about their schooling?
We get some great insights from Dalton about sellin…
035 : What do children think about their schooling? – with Katie and Jodi
This week on the Education on Fire podcast I chat to my daughter and her friend as they both give us their thoughts about learning in a village school.
Jodi (11) has just finished her last year of pr…
034 : What do children think about their schooling? – with Anderson and Addison
As we continue our exploration of what children think about their schooling, today I welcome Anderson and Addison who are the children of Ramona Rice from Podcast Websites .
Anderson (5th Grade) and …
033 : Season 3 Launch Show. What do children think about their schooling? – Overstone Primary
Welcome to Season 3. I am asking 10 questions to students from around the world to find out ‘what children think about their schooling?’
Today I chat with pupils from Overstone Primary School, Northa…
032 Bonus Episode : Bruce Langford interviews Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor has the tables turned when Bruce Langford, host of the Mindfulness Mode Podcast, interviews Mark about music, education and podcasting.
Get an inside look on why the Education on Fire pod…
031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3
You can be involved with season 3 by talking to the children in your class about the 10 questions listed below.
If you teach children aged 5-13 anywhere in the world this is for you!
I’m looking for …
030 : Season 2 Finale
Round up of the computing and Edtech season. Plus how to get your school involved in season 3.
028 : Bonus SATs Special
The week before SATs – Mark talks about how to make each child feel special and understand what they have achieved.
What are the 2 things you can do today to make a difference for a lifetime?
027 : Improve communication, engagement and feedback with a branded app for your school.
026 : At 9 years old Arnav Sharma won the Tech4Good People’s Award 2016.
• Finalist, BT Young Pioneers Award 2016
• Winner, Tech4Good People’s Award 2016
• Winner, Tech4Good Winner of Winners Award 2016
Aged just nine years old, Arnav Sharma studied the cause, diagnosis…
025 : AbilityNet – Tech4Good Awards with Mark Walker
Now in its 6th year, the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards recognise organisations and individuals who use digital technology to improve the lives of others.
The awards were created by AbilityNet with t…
024 : ICT with Mr.P – Pt 2
Part 2 of my interview with Lee Parkinson – how we can use technology to raise standards in schools.
Lee Parkinson has been a Primary Teacher for 8 years where he has built a wealth of ideas for how …
023 : ICT with Mr.P – Using technology to raise standards
Mr Parkinson is a primary school teacher who specialises in the use of technology to raise standards across the curriculum. His training and INSET provides teachers with a wealth of knowledge on the …
022 : Mid Season Catch Up with Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor gives his thoughts on the season so far and offers your pupils the chance to be on the Education on Fire Podcast for Season 3.