The Edtech Podcast #315 Bett: Global AI, Connected Ecosystems, Iterative Strategy
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Feb 20, 2026 Kat (NetSupport), former primary teacher now supporting schools with safeguarding and classroom management tools. Derek Devine, Director of Growth at Clever, focuses on rostering, single sign-on and scaling integrations. Neelam Palmer, digital transformation and AI consultant, builds online PD and leadership pathways. They discuss AI as systemic change, practical classroom integration, data-driven personalization and the cost of login friction.
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Professional Learning As A Scalable Ecosystem
- Neelam built an online professional learning continuum to scale PD across 13 ASL schools.
- The platform offers leadership, digital, AI and career pathways plus accreditation and learning transcripts.
Include Support Staff In PD Plans
- Provide PD for both academic and non-academic staff, including soft skills like time management and parent conversations.
- Encourage staff to contribute content to build a culture of peer learning and recognition.
AI Reveals What To Keep Or Change
- AI acts as a mirror showing which practices are efficient, redundant, or need unlearning.
- Neelam argues PD plus an adaptive mindset is essential to adopt AI systemically in schools.