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Foundational Impact
Welcome to Foundational Impact, a podcast series that focuses on education and artificial intelligence from a nonprofit perspective. Hosted by Daniel Emmerson, the Executive Director of Good Future Foundation, a non profit whose mission is to equip educators to confidently prepare all students, regardless of their background, to benefit from and succeed in an AI infused world. This podcast series sets out to explore the trials and tribulations of building a non profit from the ground up, while…
Episodes
Foundational ImpactHow Teacher Training Change When AI Enters the Picture with Prof Miles Berry
In this episode from the Festival of Education 2026, host Daniel Emmerson speaks with Professor Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University…
Foundational ImpactAI Trends in Schools Revealed by Teacher Tapp Data with Grainne Hallahan
In this episode live from the Festival of Education at Wellington College 2026, host Daniel Emmerson speaks with Grainne Hallahan, Head of Community at Teacher…
Foundational ImpactNavigating AI Friction and Future Work Anxiety in Schools with Dr. Iro Konstantinou
In this episode from the Festival of Education at Wellington College 2026, host Daniel Emmerson speaks with Dr Iro Konstantinou, Head of Research and Impact at…
Foundational ImpactEquity versus Productivity in the Age of AI Education
Episode Overview In this episode from the Festival of Education at Wellington College 2026, host Daniel Emmerson speaks with Victoria Hedlund, founder of GenEd…
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Foundational Impact | Official Trailer
Foundational Impact is a Good Future Foundation podcast exploring how artificial intelligence is changing education. Through conversations with people whose…
Foundational ImpactThe Role of AI in Student Feedback with Daisy Christodoulou
Episode Overview In this episode from the Festival of Education at Wellington College 2026, host Daniel Emmerson speaks with Daisy Christodoulou, Director of…
Foundational ImpactStop buying tools before you’ve answered this
Our guest in this episode is Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith, an independent researcher who studies the relationship between pedagogy and digital tools, and the lived…
Foundational ImpactAre Young People Forming Relationships with AI?
What does AI mean for the way young people relate to each other and to technology itself? That's the focus of the conversation in this episode when Daniel…
Foundational ImpactEducation on the Front Line
What does great education look like when the classroom is a refugee camp? When the teacher is under-resourced, under-supported, and still showing up? We are…
Foundational ImpactPhilanthropy Filling the AI Education Gap
The conversation between Elizabeth Moore and Daniel in this episode provides a window into how the Gates Foundation is navigating the evolving landscape of AI…
Foundational ImpactWhen Your Students Trusts AI Over You
Our guest for this episode is Calvin Eden, the founder of LoudSpeaker who works with students across the UK through high-energy and interactive workshops on…
Foundational ImpactThe AI Research to Classroom Gap No One is Talking About
In this episode, Daniel sits down with Erin Mote of InnovateEDU about how education systems are responding to AI and where current approaches are falling…
Foundational ImpactDr. Biljana Scott: Language as Our Defining Asset
What makes human communication unique in an age of increasingly sophisticated AI? Daniel Emmerson invites Dr. Biljana Scott, a linguist with expertise in…
Foundational ImpactClaire Archibald: Creating Effective AI Governance Structures in Schools
Is having an AI policy enough to protect your school? In this episode, Daniel Emmerson speaks with Claire Archibald, Legal Director at Brown Jacobson and…
Foundational ImpactSetting Visible Boundaries to Safeguard our Students in an AI-infused World
Daniel's conversation with Gemma Gwilliam, Portsmouth's Head of Digital Learning, Education and Innovation, explores transparency, privacy and safeguarding in…
Foundational ImpactHult Prize Accelerator Startups: How the Next Generation is Solving Global Problems with AI
What skills will our students genuinely need to thrive in a future driven by AI? To find the answer, Daniel Emmerson goes straight to the source and sits down…
Foundational ImpactStick’Em: Hult Prize Winner Building Critical Thinkers for an AI World
In this episode, we spotlight Adam, the co-founder of Stick’Em, the innovative startup that just won the prestigious $1 million Hult Prize. He explains how his…
Foundational ImpactMuireann Hendriksen: Adapting AI Tools Based on Learning Science
In this episode, Daniel speaks with Muireann Hendriksen, the Principal Research Scientist at Pearson, about her team's recent research study called "Asking to…
Foundational ImpactEmbracing AI in Education with GEMS Winchester
Summary This conversation explores the integration of AI in education, focusing on how a school has embraced AI technology to enhance learning outcomes. The…
Foundational ImpactMatthew Pullen: Purposeful Technology and AI Deployment in Education
Summary This episode features Matthew Pullen from Jamf, who talks about what thoughtful integration of technology and AI looks like in educational settings…
Foundational ImpactMatthew King: Creating a Culture of AI Literacy Through Conversation at Brentwood School
Summary: Many schools begin their AI journey by formulating AI policies. However, Matthew King, Director of Innovative Learning at Brentwood School, reveals…
Foundational ImpactAlex More: Preserving Humanity in an AI-Enhanced Education
Summary: Alex was genuinely fascinated when reviewing transcripts from his research interviews and noticed that students consistently referred to AI as "they,"…
Foundational ImpactDave Leonard, Steve Lancaster: Approaching AI with cautious optimism at Watergrove Trust
Summary This podcast episode was recorded during the Watergrove Trust AI professional development workshop, delivered by Good Future Foundation and Educate…
Foundational ImpactThomas Sparrow: Navigating AI and the Disinformation Landscape
Summary This episode features Thomas Sparrow, a correspondent and fact checker, who helps us differentiate misinformation and disinformation, and understand…
Foundational ImpactBukky Yusuf: Responsible technology integration in educational settings
Summary With her extensive teaching experience in both mainstream and special schools, Bukky Yusuf shares how purposeful and strategic use of technology can…
Foundational ImpactDr. Lulu Shi: A Sociological Lens on Educational Technology
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…
Foundational ImpactAI Implementation at Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy
In this podcast episode, Daniel, George, and Ricky discuss the integration of AI and technology in education, particularly at Belgrave St Bartholomew's…
Foundational ImpactBecci Peters and Ben Davies: AI Teaching Support from Computing at School
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…
Foundational ImpactStudent Council: Students Perspective on AI and the Future of Learning
Summary When generative AI first appeared on the scene, many educators had concerns about how students might misuse this technology. A lot of discussions…
Foundational ImpactSuzy Madigan: AI and Civil Society in the Global South
AI’s impact spans globally across sectors, yet attention and voices aren’t equally distributed across impacted communities. This week, the Foundational Impact…
Foundational ImpactLiz Robinson: Leading Through the AI Unknown for Our Students
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…
Foundational ImpactLori van Dam: Nurturing Students into Social Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Hult Prize CEO Lori van Dam pulls back the curtain on the global competition empowering student innovators into social entrepreneurs across…
Foundational ImpactLaura Knight: A Teacher’s Journey into AI Education
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…
Foundational ImpactNavigating AI in Education: Insights from Richard Culatta
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…
Foundational ImpactAI in Legal Education and Justice
Summary Professor Anselmo Reyes, an international arbitrator and legal expert, discusses the potential of AI in making legal services more accessible to…
Foundational ImpactAI's Role: From Classrooms to Operating Rooms
Summary Healthcare and technology leader Esen Tümer discusses how AI and emerging trends in technology are transforming medical settings and doctor-patient…
Foundational ImpactAI Integration Journey of a UK Academy Trust
Summary A forward-thinking educational trust shows what's possible when AI meets strategic implementation. From personalised learning platforms to innovative…
Foundational ImpactAI Use Cases in Hong Kong Classrooms
Summary In this conversation, Joseph Lin, an education technology consultant, discusses how some Hong Kong schools are exploring artificial intelligence and…
Foundational ImpactTech, Education, and Sustainability: Rethinking Charitable Approaches
Summary Sarah Brook, CEO of Sparkle, discusses the day-to-day operations of running a nonprofit organisation and the challenges they face. She emphasises the…
Foundational ImpactAssurance and Oversight in the Age of AI
Summary The conversation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and ethics, with a focus on the role of AI in education. The Good Future…
Foundational ImpactLeading Schools in an AI-Infused World
Summary In this conversation, Daniel interviews Yom Fox, the high school principal at Georgetown Day School, about the role of technology, equity, and…
Foundational ImpactNAIS Perspectives on AI and Professional Development
Summary Debra Wilson, President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), discusses the role of NAIS in supporting independent schools in the…
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Equality and Ethics in AI
Summary In this episode, Nebahat Arslan discusses equality and ethics in AI and the mission of Women in AI. They also explore the impact of AI on law…
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The Keys to a Successful Nonprofit and Preparing Students for AI and New Technologies
In this conversation, Daniel Emmerson, the Academic Affairs Lead at Goodnotes and the Executive Director of Good Future Foundation, interviews Steven Chan, the…
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Welcome to our new podcast. This is an exciting new venture and we're really looking forward to bringing you engaging content for you to hear. If you have any…