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Coaching, Listening, and the Human Core of Education
Reflections from an EdTALK Coffee Conversation with Mohammad Chatila In a time where education is overwhelmed with tools, frameworks, and rapid technological change, one essential element is often overlooked: the human conversation. In this EdTALK Coffee session, I sat down with Mohammad Chatila for a deeply honest, reflective discussion about education, coaching, emotional intelligence, and what schools truly need in order to thrive today. This was not a conversation about t
Hatem Radwan
Feb 24 min read


Education in the Age of AI: Human Empowerment, Inner Peace, and Using Technology Wisely
Inspired by EdTALK Coffee with Dr. Sakshi Vermani Rishi In this moment of profound technological transformation, education finds itself at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools surround us, evolving at a pace that sometimes feels dizzying. Yet beneath the surface of this rapid change lies a question far more fundamental than any algorithm: Are we building systems, or are we empowering humans? A Deeper Question Technology Evolves Faster Than Emot
Hatem Radwan
Jan 124 min read


Design Thinking for Educators: An Inside-Out Journey of Creativity, Courage & Human-Centered Transformation
Inspired by EdTALK Coffee with Nisreen Al Moghraby In a world where education is evolving faster than ever—reshaped by AI, shifting student needs, and the pressure to innovate—teachers are being asked to do more than instruct. They are being asked to design , adapt , lead , and reimagine learning on a human level. During my EdTALK Coffee conversation with Nisreen Al Moghraby , founder of The Art of Orientation , one message stood out powerfully: Design Thinking is not a tool
Hatem Radwan
Dec 9, 20253 min read


What Teachers Really Need in the Age of AI
A Human-Centered Blueprint for Modern EducationInspired by EdTALK Conversations with Educators & School Leaders Around the World "AI can accelerate the how, but only teachers can define the why." AI is rapidly evolving—but teachers remain the heart of learning. Across EdTALK sessions spanning continents and contexts, one message emerges with remarkable clarity: teachers don't need more tools, they need better partners. The educational landscape is transforming at an unprecede
Hatem Radwan
Dec 8, 20258 min read


Human Connection in the Age of AI — Why Primary Classrooms Need Emotional Intelligence More Than Ever
Inspired by EdTALK Tea with Vineet Varghese: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Era In a world where artificial intelligence is accelerating faster than school systems can adapt, a quiet truth echoes from every thriving classroom: children still learn through people before they learn through technology . This is the heart of the conversation between Hatem and Vineet in EdTALK Tea , where a primary teacher of 15 years shared a powerful message: 👉 AI can support learning, but only
Hatem Radwan
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Designing the Future of Schooling: Lessons from Dr. Ryan Persaud on Rethinking Learning for a Rapidly Changing World
Inspired by EdTALK Coffee with Dr. Ryan Persaud, Head of School at VERSO International School (Bangkok) Introduction — A Leader Who Has Lived the World Through Schools When Dr. Ryan Persaud speaks about school transformation, he speaks from experience — not theory.His career has unfolded across continents: South Korea → Canada → Korea again → Brazil → now Thailand. This global journey has shaped his leadership philosophy in a profound way: schools must be built around people,
Hatem Radwan
Dec 4, 20255 min read


A Systems Approach to AI in Schools: Rethinking Leadership, Culture, and Change in the Age of Intelligence
Inspired by EdTALK Coffee with Ghulam Shabbir Written for school leaders, policymakers, digital transformation teams, and global education innovators Introduction: AI Is Not a Tool — It’s a System Disruptor Schools around the world are racing to adopt AI tools: automated marking, adaptive learning apps, dashboards, generators, copilots, and learning assistants. But as Ghulam Shabbir emphasized in his EdTALK Coffee conversation, the challenge facing education today is not whic
Hatem Radwan
Dec 4, 20256 min read


Beyond Bloom: Rethinking Cognitive Pathways and Sustainable Knowledge in an AI-Powered Classroom
Inspired by Dr. Saleem Hamady’s EdTALK Coffee session Written for school leaders, educators, policymakers, and EdTech innovators Introduction: A New Cognitive Reality For decades, Bloom’s Taxonomy has guided educators in designing learning outcomes, structuring thinking skills, and planning instruction. It provided a clear pathway: remember → understand → apply → analyze → evaluate → create. A progression.A hierarchy.A journey that made sense. But today’s classrooms are enter
Hatem Radwan
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Hatem Radwan
Jul 10, 20250 min read


EdTALK 3 Recap: AI Policy & Leadership in Education
NDX “AI in education: a solution, a challenge, or a turning point?” This was the question behind EdTALK 3, a dynamic and reflective...
Hatem Radwan
Jul 2, 20254 min read


EdTALK 2 AI for Care: Rethinking Wellbeing, SEL, and SEND in Schools
Artificial Intelligence has become the defining buzzword of our time — a force that promises to reshape how we live, work, and learn. But...
Hatem Radwan
Jun 26, 20253 min read


EdTALK 1 Recap: Real Voices, Real Questions — Starting the AI in Education Conversation
✨ Intro: On March 20, 2025, we launched EdTALK , a global conversation series by NDX, designed to bring educators, school leaders, and...
Hatem Radwan
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Advancing Responsible AI Integration in Education: EdTALK Series
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the responsible integration of AI has become a crucial topic of discussion. To...
Hatem Radwan
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Innovations in Education: 15 Minutes With Thought Leaders
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of AI has become a significant focus for educators, policymakers, and...
Hatem Radwan
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Global Think Tank on AI in Education: EdTALK Insights
In the realm of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a topic of significant interest and discussion....
Hatem Radwan
Jun 24, 20252 min read
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