
The Unique Perspective on AI Through the Girls’ Lens with Head of Learning Technology at The Girls’ Day School Trust, Dr Alexandra Read - S2E6
EdTech UnwrappedShow Notes
New technologies are a chance to ignite a love of STEM subjects in the next generation of students, and at the Girls’ School Day Trust, Dr Alexandra Read is doing exactly that. Coordinating technical strategy and innovation across 25 schools, Alexandra gives us a fascinating insight into the power of teacher-to-teacher collaboration, how AI is seen differently through a girl’s lens, and the GDST’s pioneering work in empowering young women in STEM. This episode covers Alexandra's journey from ...
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