Episode 4 with John Sibbald

Empowering Digital Skills & Agency in Education with John Sibbald🎙️

In this episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley sit down with John Sibbald to explore the transformative work happening in Greater Manchester around digital skills, project-based learning, and industry engagement in schools. John shares insights on the MBAC initiative, which bridges the gap between education and employment, ensuring young people gain relevant digital skills and a line of sight to good jobs.

We discuss:

✅ The digital agency approach – integrating digital skills across the curriculum
✅ How employers are collaborating with schools to bring learning to life
✅ The shift towards project-based and problem-based learning
✅ The importance of teacher support and professional development in digital literacy
✅ Why digital skills aren't just for students – parents and communities need them too!

John also shares his thoughts on AI in education, the need for honest conversations about edtech, and why giving teachers permission to innovate could be the key to real change. 🚀

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
👉 MBAC Initiative & Digital Agency Model
👉 TeachMate AI’s Free AI Progression Tool for Schools

Listen now for an insightful discussion on the future of education, digital skills, and real-world learning! 🎧

Our apologies; the audio wasn't brilliant on this episode, as all of the guests were remote, but it's well worth a listen.

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