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Phil Birchinall

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Episode 1: AI, immersive content and skills for the future

Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the world at lightning speed, so how do we prepare young people for a future that’s constantly evolving? What skills will matter most? And what role will immersive content and AI play in children’s learning in the classroom and beyond?

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Phil Birchnall, Senior Director of Immersive Content at Discovery Education, who brings a front-row perspective on the rapidly changing digital landscape.

Together, they explore the opportunities ahead and practical steps educators and families can take to help young people build essential future-ready skills.

 

Phil Birchinall

Phil leads the multi award-winning immersive content team at Discovery Education, developing ground-breaking apps and content used in classrooms around the world. Alongside creating award winning content, Phil has been an educator and EdTech innovation leader for over 30 years, managing real world innovation regionally, nationally, and globally. In 2022 he was named as one of the pioneers of immersive learning.

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