#8 – Steven Allan: How One School’s Makerspace Is Challenging EdTech Assumptions

Walk into award-winning school makerspace, The Shed, and you’ll see everything from robots and sock puppets to model volcanoes and sewing projects. Most importantly, you’ll see students who are happy, curious and deeply engaged in what they are doing.In this episode, Steven Allan, Educational Technologies Lead Teacher at ESF Bradbury School, reflects on the vision behind The Shed - the space he created to ensure fun, hands-on learning stays at the heart of the curriculum.He talks about the personalised learning experiences technology can support, the strong sense of belonging fostered by The Shed, the remarkable response from parents, and how teachers are learning alongside their students as they explore new ideas and ways of thinking.The conversation also challenges common assumptions about educational technology. As Steven explains, technology in education is a tool - not a goal in itself. The real goal is equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. The learning happening in The Shed shows what is possible when this commitment comes to life.#HouseCaptains #ESFPodcasts