The Future of EdTech Podcast

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  Why Human Judgement Still Matters In The Age Of AI | Johanna Pellenin, VouLearning 11.09.2026 35dk

  What if AI’s biggest opportunity isn’t improving the way we already work, but making entirely new ways of working possible?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Johanna Pellenin, co-founder of VouLearning, about the difference between incremental innovation and genuine transformation, and why AI is fundamentally changing what organisations can do.Johanna explores how AI could reinvent competency mapping, dynamically uncover employee skills, analyse development conversations and turn qualitative information into meaningful business insight. She also explains why she prefers the concept of “augmented intelligence”, with AI enhancing human thinking and decision-making rather than simply replacing it.Find out more about Johanna and VouLearning:VouLearning: https://www.vuolearning.com/en/Johanna Pellenin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pellinenjohanna/Chapters00:00 Meet Johanna Pellenin01:01 From Philosophy to EdTech Founder02:11 What Was Broken With eLearning?02:43 Building Mobile-First Learning04:18 Incremental vs Transformational Innovation07:40 How AI Enables Transformational Change08:31 Reinventing Competency Mapping With AI10:38 Where Human Judgement Still Matters10:54 Why AI Is Really Augmented Intelligence12:43 Combining Employee and Company Data13:46 Turning Conversations Into Business Insights15:57 AI, Data Security and Ethics18:16 Why Traditional Competency Mapping Fails20:18 Can AI Evaluate Employees?21:04 Why Employees May Prefer AI Assessment23:20 Is HR Ready for AI?24:11 The Shift From Content to Skills25:29 Personalisation vs Organisational Consistency27:53 How Philosophy Influences EdTech30:56 Bringing L&D Into One Platform32:20 What EdTech Needs to Change33:01 Where to Find Johanna Pellenin
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  The L&D Industry Is About To Get A Wake-Up Call | Derek Mitchell, Gallus Insight 11.09.2026 45dk

  What happens when the C-suite realises AI can create learning faster and cheaper than traditional L&D teams?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Derek Mitchell, founder of Gallus Insight, about one of the biggest problems facing Learning and Development: proving that it actually delivers business value.Derek argues that completions, enrolments and engagement metrics tell us very little about whether training worked. Instead, L&D needs to measure behavioural change and connect learning directly to real business outcomes.They explore why AI could fundamentally change the role of L&D, how to calculate genuine learning ROI, the five data points that matter, why traditional LMS analytics fall short and how organisations can finally connect training to performance.Find out more about Derek Mitchell:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmitchelluk/Gallus Insight: https://www.gallusinsight.com/#FutureOfEdTech #LearningAndDevelopment #LND #ArtificialIntelligence #EdTech #LearningAnalytics #LearningROI #AI #Elearning #lms
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  AI Will Change How We Learn Forever | George Hanshaw, Los Angeles Pacific University 01.09.2026 32dk

  What if getting things wrong was actually essential to better learning?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with George Hanshaw, Digital Learning and AI Innovation Leader at Los Angeles Pacific University, about psychological safety, active learning and how AI can give learners the confidence to question, challenge and experiment.They explore Socratic AI, conversations with historical figures, data-informed course design, the changing role of subject matter experts, augmented reality and why real-time, problem-based AI learning could eventually cut learning time in half.George also explains why EdTech needs to move beyond AI hype and focus on what genuinely improves learning.Find out more about George:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghanshaw/Hanshaw's Horizon: https://hanshawshorizon.com/#FutureOfEdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #EdTech #LearningTechnology #HigherEducation #AIinEducation #LearningAndDevelopment #Elearning
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  AI Isn't The Limit. Our Imagination Is | Josh Penzell, Imagination Applied 14.08.2026 53dk

  Are we thinking big enough about what AI can actually do?In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil Reisser-Weston is joined by Josh Penzell, Founder and CEO of Imagination Applied to explore why the biggest limitation on AI might not be the technology, but our own imagination.From using AI to simply create PowerPoints and courses faster to building personalised learning experiences, simulations and entirely new approaches to workplace learning, Josh argues that we need to stop using revolutionary technology to recreate what already exists.AI isn't the limit. Our imagination is.Josh Penzell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-penzell/https://www.joshpenzell.com/Emil Reisser-Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/www.openelms.comwww.openelms.ai#FutureOfEdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #EdTech #ImaginationApplied #LearningTechnology #Elearning #LearningAndDevelopment #LMS #WorkplaceLearning
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  Small AI Companies Will Beat The LMS Giants | Dan Murphy, PwC 07.08.2026 44dk

  What happens when AI completely changes the way learning platforms are built?In Episode 10, Emil is joined by Daniel Murphy, Head of Site Reliability at PwC and creator of the Talk Tech To Me YouTube channel, to explore how AI is transforming learning technology, software development and the future of workplace learning.If you're interested in AI, learning technology, workplace learning or the future of software development, this conversation is packed with practical insights from someone building enterprise AI every day.Dan Murphy:Website: https://danmurphy.life/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murphy-254a2046/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkTechToMe-DanEmil Reisser-Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Explore Open eLMS:https://www.openelms.com
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  Adobe's Warning: Stop Building AI Courses | Dr WandaJean Jones, Adobe 24.07.2026 43dk

  What if AI isn't actually changing how people learn?In Episode 9, Emil is joined by Dr WandaJean Jones, AI Learning Strategy & Curriculum Leader at Adobe, to explore why the future of learning isn't about creating better courses, but creating better experiences.If you've been using AI to generate courses, this conversation may completely change the way you think about learning design.Watch now and discover why the future of learning is built around people, not just technology.Explore Open eLMS: https://www.openelms.com#FutureOfEdTech #Adobe #ArtificialIntelligence #LearningTechnology #EdTech #InstructionalDesign #WorkplaceLearning #AI
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  Why Cyber Square Thinks We're Teaching AI Wrong | Haris NP, Cyber Square 20.07.2026 35dk

  In Episode 8, Emil is joined by Haris NP, Founder and CEO of Cyber Square, to explore one of the biggest questions facing education today.Should schools simply teach students how to use AI, or should they be teaching them how to build with it?If every student has access to AI, what skills will really make them stand out?Learn more about Open eLMS:https://www.openelms.com
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  AI Shouldn't Be Easy | Patrick Bentley, Google Cloud 12.07.2026 55dk

  In Episode 7, Emil is joined by Patrick Bentley from Google Cloud to explore one of the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence.As AI becomes increasingly capable, the temptation is to remove effort from learning altogether. But Patrick argues that genuine learning still requires challenge. The struggle isn't a flaw in the process, it's what helps us develop judgement, creativity and lasting understanding.If AI makes everything effortless, what do we lose along the way?Patrick Bentley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bentley/Emil Reisser-Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Discover more:https://www.openelms.comhttps://openelms.com/ai
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  AI Is Making Learning Easier. That's The Problem | Dimitris Tolis, Human Asset 11.07.2026 43dk

  Episode 5 of The Future of Edtech Podcast, Emil speaks with Dimitris Tolis, learning designer, researcher and AI specialist, about one of the biggest challenges facing education today: the illusion of learning.As AI tools become increasingly capable, learners can generate answers, pass assessments and produce assignments faster than ever before, but are they actually learning?Dimitris Tolis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitristolis/Emil Reisser Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Learn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate learning with AI: www.openelms.ai
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  The Human Skills AI Can't Replace | Andy Ayim MBE, Ayim Limited 10.07.2026 42dk

  Join us on the Future of EdTech Podcast as we welcome Andy Ayim, MBE, an entrepreneur, investor, and educator. Discover how EdTech and AI are reshaping the future of learning and the human skills essential for thriving in an evolving economy.Andy Ayim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyayim/Emil Reisser Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Learn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate learning with AI: www.openelms.ai
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  From AI Experimentation To Meaningful Transformation | Andy Howie, Open eLMS 09.07.2026 42dk

  In this episode of the Future of EdTech Podcast, Emil is joined by Andy Howie to explore one of the biggest questions facing learning and development today: how do we move from AI experimentation to meaningful transformation? Drawing on conversations from the Future of Learning podcast and his experience working closely with organisations navigating change, Andy shares what leaders, learning teams and employees are really thinking about AI—and why adoption is often more about people than technology.Andy Howie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-howie-63644232/Emil Reisser-Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Learn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate learning with AI: www.openelms.ai
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  AI Agents Are Becoming Your Next Colleagues | Julian Musson, RevGeni 07.07.2026 51dk

  In Episode 2 of the Future of EdTech Podcast, hosted by Emil Reisser-Weston, Emil is joined by Julian Musson to explore one of the most important shifts happening in technology today: the rise of AI agents. From digital colleagues and agentic workflows to AI-native businesses, Julian shares how organisations are beginning to move beyond chatbots and towards autonomous systems capable of researching, analysing, creating content and supporting decision-making.Julian Musson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianmusson/Emil Reisser-Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/#FutureOfEdTechLearn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate learning with AI: www.openelms.ai
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  Why AI Learning Must Become 'Edutainment' | Derek Bruce, Easy Generator 07.07.2026 50dk

  Welcome to The Future of Edtech Podcast - The new series exploring AI, Technology and Innovation in the Education Sector.In this episode, Emil Reisser-Weston speaks with Derek Bruce, Chief Learning and Knowledge Officer at Easy Generator, about how AI is reshaping workplace learning, coaching, skills development, and the future of the LMS.Emil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrw/Derek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbruce/Learn more about Open eLMS: www.openelms.comCreate learning with AI: www.openelms.ai