Edufuturists #269 Make The Most Out of BETT with Duncan Verry & Neelam Parmar

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Neelam Parmar and Duncan Verry to discuss the upcoming BETT UK event, its significance in the education technology landscape, and the importance of community engagement. Duncan Verry is the Portfolio Director for BETT and Dr Neelam Parmar is Director of Professional Learning and Online Education at AISL Harrow Schools, as well as being a judge for the BETT Awards. Neelam shares her extensive experience attending BETT, emphasising the value of learning and networking. Duncan discusses his new role and the global perspective of education technology, highlighting the common challenges faced by educators worldwide. The conversation also touches on the importance of including teacher voices in discussions about educational policy and practice, as well as the launch of the EdTech Buyers Guide to help educators make informed decisions about technology investments. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of having a clear digital strategy in education, the challenges of digital transformation, and the role of EdTech tools in enhancing educational outcomes. We focus on the need for accessibility and inclusion in technology, as well as the significance of networking and collaboration among educators to ensure successful tech adoption. Grab your copy of the EdTech Buyers Guide Get your tickets for BETT 2025 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to BETT 02:09 Neelam's Journey and Experience at BETT 05:14 Duncan's Role and Insights on BETT 08:03 Global Perspectives on Education and Technology 11:15 The Importance of Community in Education 14:01 Bringing Teacher Voices to the Forefront 15:02 Understanding Practical Applications in Education 18:25 The EdTech Buyers Guide and Strategic Planning 22:35 Understanding Digital Strategy in Education 25:20 Navigating Digital Transformation Challenges 30:50 Leveraging EdTech Tools for Effective Implementation 37:31 Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusion in EdTech 40:55 Building a Network for Successful Tech Adoption Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Check out all about Edufuturists Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025 Nominate someone for an award NOW