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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Pedagogy Matters is a podcast series from College Development Network (CDN). The episodes shine a light on pedagogy, breaking down the key aspects and how these can be realised in current practice, whether that be online delivery, face-to-face delivery, or a mixture of both. A conversational format with professionals from the college sector across the UK, sharing their views, experiences and insights across different elements of pedagogy, what it means to them and how they can be integrated within daily practice. College Development Network: www.cdn.ac.uk Music provided with permission by The Undecided Brew: http://spoti.fi/3ol5fJW

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Episode 30: Pedagogy Matters with Valerie Innes, Mairi Nisbet, and Jayne Clark - SQA HN NextGen 38:33

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In this episode, we chat with Valerie Innes, Head of Next Generation Qualifications and Standards at SQA, and lecturers Maire Nisbet and Jayne Clark from South Lanarkshire College who have been developing and delivering the NextGen version of the HNC in Childhood Practice. Links to content mentioned in the episode: SQA Next Generation Higher National Qualifications SQA Academy - NextGen: HN…

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Episode 29: Pedagogy Matters with Paddy Shepperd - College AI (Part 2) 29:06

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In this episode, we chat with Paddy Shepperd from Jisc around the emergence of generative AI services such as ChatGPT, and how lecturers and students can respond to opportunities and challenges. Part 2 explores the implications of AI for assessment, and how ethics forms a part of the discussion. Links to content mentioned in the episode: Jisc National Centre for AI Exploring the role of generative AI in assessments: A student perspective A pathway towards responsible, ethical AI Episode 24: Pedagogy Matters with Allan Glen - Project Based Learning CDN AI in College Education (March 2023)…

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Episode 28: Pedagogy Matters with Paddy Shepperd - College AI (Part 1) 24:22

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In this episode, we chat with Paddy Shepperd from Jisc around the emergence of generative AI services such as ChatGPT, and how lecturers and students can respond to opportunities and challenges. Part 1 offers an overview of the technology and what to expect from the new suite of tools coming online. Links to content mentioned in the episode: Jisc National Centre for AI Generative AI Primer TeacherMatic Pilot – Using generative AI to reduce workload Graide Pilot Overview CDN Expo 23: Leveraging ChatGPT for SQA Driven Unit Development…

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Episode 27: Pedagogy Matters with Kenji Lamb - AI in College Education 30:38

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In this episode, we chat with Kenji Lamb from the team here at CDN on how AI (Artificial Intelligence) is playing its part in college education and how it might play out in the future. This is tied to an event ' AI in College Education ' that we're running this week which if you can't make it, will be recorded and available on the CDN website. Links to content mentioned in the episode: Jisc Explore AI ChatGPT Makes History: First AI to Write & Direct Film Stable Diffusion - AI image generator Midjourney - AI image generator (requires Discord account) ChatGPT D-ID Alice Chatbot Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot A new era for AI and Google Workspace…

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Episode 26: Pedagogy Matters with Kellie Mote - Digital Accessibility 28:40

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In this episode, we chat with Kellie Mote from Jisc about digital accessibility and how simple steps using the tools we have to hand can make a significant difference to staff and students accessing digital content. Kellie covers the legal obligations introduced through the Public Sector Body Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR) in 2018, explaining what it means in real terms for college staff. Links to Jisc resources: Getting started with accessibility and inclusion Accessibility and assistive technology communities View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 26 Transcript here…

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Episode 25: Pedagogy Matters with Boyd Stewart - Reflections Over a 25-year Teaching Career 30:17

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In this episode, we talk to Boyd Stewart, lecturer at Edinburgh College. The conversation focusses around Boyd’s experiences of how his practice has evolved over time and how COVID and the cost of living crisis has shaped this more recently. Boyd reflects on the particular challenges of delivering a practical course remotely and with limited access to physical workspaces. The discussion also covers a switch to a focus on meta-skills and readiness to work. View Pedagogy Matters - Episode 25 Transcript here…

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Episode 24: Pedagogy Matters with Allan Glen - Project Based Learning 35:30

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In this episode, we talk to Allan Glen from Edinburgh College and discuss the approach taken in his curriculum area in relation to project based learning. Allan shares his inspiration for reviewing the curriculum offer with his team, which led to a shift in focus across all aspects of the curriculum and significantly reduced the assessment burden on students and staff. Allan shares his advice and approach on all aspects of the process, including some guidance principles as well as considerations relating to quality assurance. View Pedagogy Matters - Episode 24 Transcript here…

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Episode 23: Pedagogy Matters with Hazel Brady - Approaches to Professional Learning 28:40

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In this episode we talk to Hazel Brady, Director at West Lothian College about the approaches taken to Professional Development. The College has introduced West Lothian Wednesdays, protected time for staff development, as part of their offer and Hazel shares what has been learnt along the journey, both in terms of structure and how this is being supported by Learning Champions. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 23 Transcript here…

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Episode 22: Pedagogy Matters with Jonny Kay - Math & English in Colleges 27:36

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In this episode, we talk to Jonny Kay, Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Newcastle College. Jonny is a former English teacher with a wealth of experience across the school/college sector and more recently, the author of Improving Maths and English In Further Education: A Practical Guide . We discuss all things English and maths, with a focus on ideas to improve the delivery of standalone qualifications, as well as the importance of all lecturers/teachers helping to make learners more literate and numerate. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 22 Transcript here…

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Episode 21: Pedagogy Matters with Martin McGuire - WorldSkills 30:21

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In this episode, we talk to Martin McGuire, WorldSkills UK Director, Scotland. Martin describes how regional, national and international competition, can raise standards in vocational education, and by embracing the values and ethos of WorldSkills, we can have a positive impact on students and the development of their skills. WorldSkills UK website WorldSkills Kazan 2019 (YouTube video, 2m 27s) View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 21 Transcript here…

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Episode 20: Pedagogy Matters with Dr. Lee Coutts - Transformative Learning and Teaching 32:50

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Lee Coutts about the topic of Transformative Learning and Teaching. Lee shares his perspective on how education can be socially progressive, making a positive difference to society. He describes a transformative learning pedagogical approach for and with students, and how adopting approaches such as (student-led) professionally authentic assessment can make a real impact on curriculum delivery. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 20 Transcript here…

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Episode 19: Pedagogy Matters with Walter Patterson - Digital Capability Research 30:50

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In this episode, we talk to Walter Patterson, Lead Researcher about the recently published Digital Capability: A Scottish Landscape Review report, which examines how colleges prioritised digital skills over the lockdown period. Walter shares with us the approaches taken to gather the research, key findings and an overview of the outputs. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 19 Transcript here…

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Episode 18: Leadership Matters with Roddy Millar - Emerging Trends 37:08

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The final epside of the Leadership Matters mini-series is with Roddy Millar – Founder and CEO of ideas for leaders, and Co-Founder of the Scottish Leadership Institute. Roddy discusses his work as a writer and publisher in the fields of executive education, management and leadership. Roddy works with international business schools and we will be exploring the emerging trends in leadership practice across the world. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 18 Transcript here…

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Episode 17: Leadership Matters with Janet Whitley - Collective Leadership 22:44

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The third epside of the Leadership Matters mini-series is with Janet Whitley, Collective Leadership Lead at Scottish Government. Janet discusses the work of Collective leadership Scotland, how they support partners and colleagues from across the public sector in the practice of collaboration and collective leadership and how leaders in the FE sector can become involved. View Pedagogy Matters – Episode 17 Transcript here…

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Episode 16: Leadership Matters with Anthony Willoughby - Territory Mapping 28:28

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