Edalex Podcast
Welcome to the Edalex Podcast – We are an EdTech whose mission is to surface learning outcomes, digital assets, and the power of individual achievement. Each episode features a thought-provoking conversation with global technology leaders and educators, where we discuss how we can deliver better outcomes for 21st century learners. Visit our website: edalex.com to learn more about us and stay tuned by following us via your podcast app, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
Episodes
22 episodes
Navigating AI’s Impact on Education, Workforce, and the Future of Skills Recognition
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dan McFadyen (Edalex & SkillsAware) sits down with
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1:04:18
The Path to Impact at Scale – How TAFE Queensland Achieved a 62% Completion Rate with Microcredentials
This is an audio extract from the webinar where Tracey Singh (TAFE Queensland), Wendy Palmer, and Margo Griffith and Dan McFadyen (Edalex) explore how purpose-driven design, industry collaboration, and technology combined to deliver impact at s...
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1:01:33
Beyond Grades: HSPA’s Innovative Path to Student Success with Collaborative Partners Canvas + Edalex
This is an audio extract from the webinar hosted by Gemma McLean, Regional Director for K–12 at Instructure (APAC), who joined Margo Griffith from Edalex and Darren Ponman of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA) in a spotlight session – ...
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From Validation to Visibility: Building a Connected Skills Ecosystem with XCredit
This is an audio extracted from the webinar co-hosted by Edalex, Education Design Lab and Unicon Inc. where the panelists explore how XCredit created an interoperable ecosystem that validates skills and connects learners to careers.
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59:44
From Badges to Trust: The Future of Learning and Unlocking Potential with Open Recognition
In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant, President of Learning Agents discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition’s...
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Episode 18
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54:22
Skills Emergency – How Community Colleges Can Respond Leveraging Tech
Held on 23 April 2025, this webinar explored how a state government, industry, and learners are impacted by the rise of skills and ways in which Community Colleges can respond to the looming skills emergency leveraging technology.Curren...
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1:03:15
Tackling Systemic Challenges in Education, Supporting the New Majority Learners and Lifelong Skilling
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Bill Hughes, President and CEO of Education Design Lab explore the Lab’s work to create a more inclusive and adaptable learning ecos...
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Episode 16
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54:22
Inside the Quest to Tame Gen AI to Benefit Education and Society
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Julian Ridden, Head of Growth for Australia at Quizizz delve into the role of AI in education. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI, emphasising the need for thoug...
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Episode 15
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1:01:32
Towards a Skills-Based Marketplace: Revolutionising Skill Verification with a Digital Wallet
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex engages with Taylor Kendal, President of Learning Economy Foundation to explore LEF’s initiatives, including LearnCard and the LearnCloud, aiming to revolutionise education and employ...
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Episode 14
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44:05
Future-Proofing Educational Strategies in the Era of CBE, GenAI, and Qualifications Beyond Degrees
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex and Kate Valenti, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Unicon Inc. explore the evolving education landscape as they delve into key aspects of Competency-Based Education (CBE), the integratio...
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Episode 13
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42:46
Empowering Youth for Future Success by Seamless School-to-Work Transitions and Equitable Education
In this podcast episode, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Will Stubley, Co-CEO/Co-Founder of Year13, where they delve into the critical issues surro...
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Episode 12
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33:48
Revolutionising Learning for Lifelong Growth and Success: The Power of Competency-Based Education
Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Dr. Charla Long, President of the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) where they cover various...
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Episode 11
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45:56
How to Get Ahead in Higher Ed - Digital Strategies, Skills-Based Learning and Learner-Centricity Key
Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Ryan O'Hare, CEO and Founder of Keypath Education (Australia and Asia-Pacific) where they discuss ho...
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Episode 10
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43:13
Bridging the Gap Between Digital Skills and Employability for the Future of Work
In this conversation-style interview, Dan McFadyen and Lyndon Blanchard, Chief Operating Officer of the Digital Skills Organisation (DSO), discuss the demand for digital skills supply at both national and global levels and how the DSO is workin...
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Episode 9
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37:54
How Standards and Interoperability Are Enabling Credential Curation, Dynamic Credentials and Learner Agency - Dan McFadyen and Nicholas Robert
In this conversation-style interview, Dan McFadyen and Nicholas Robert, Co-Founder and CEO of Learning Vault, explore how standards and interoperability are enabling credential curation, dynamic credentials and learner agency.Their topi...
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Episode 8
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40:34
The European Approach to Micro-Credentials
In this conversation style interview, Margo Griffith and Professor Mark Brown, Director of the National Institute for Digital Learning at Dublin City University have a wide-ranging discussion on the European approach to micro-credentials. Their...
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Episode 7
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40:41
Using Vision, Collaboration and Technology to Tackle Wicked Skills Challenges
In this conversation style interview, Margo Griffith and Dr. Naomi Boyer, Executive Director, Digital Transformation at Education Design Lab, explore how we can all use vision, collaboration, and technology enablement to tackle wicked challenge...
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Episode 6
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30:12
All Learning Counts - Skills Recognition of Non-Formal Learning and Aligning to Formal Learning Pathways
In this conversation style interview, Margo Griffith and Jeffrey Lehrer, National RTO Compliance Manager from Scouts Australia, discuss the challenges and opportunities around aligning non-formal learning to formal learning pathways for both th...
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Episode 5
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39:32
Authentic Assessment of Critical Skills and Career Readiness - Margo Griffith and Doris Zahner, PhD
In this conversation style interview, Margo Griffith and Doris Zahner, PhD from the Council for Aid to Education (CAE) discuss authentic assessment of essential skills for career success, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and written c...
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Episode 4
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18:37
How Education, Industry, Society and Technology are Converging to Embrace and Empower Alternative Credentials - Dan Mc Fadyen and Martin Bean
In this conversation style interview, Dan McFadyen and Martin Bean, Founder and CEO of the Bean Centre, explore a how education, industry, society and technology are converging to embrace and empower alternative credentials.Their topics...
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Episode 3
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34:54
Thoughts, Insights and Recommendations for Rethinking Employability - Margo Griffith and Emeritus Professor Beverley Oliver
In this conversation style interview, Margo Griffith and Emeritus Professor Beverley Oliver discussed Oliver's research, thoughts and insights on rethinking employability after the release of her Whitepaper in late 2020. She also provides furth...
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Episode 2
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20:32
A Fresh Take on Ethical and Machine Learning Imperatives to Create Truly Learner-Centric Micro-Credentials - Dan McFadyen and Mark Keough
In this Edalex Podcast episode, Dan McFadyen and Mark Keough, Chief Executive Officer of Intrinsic Learning, discuss a fresh take on ethical and machine learning imperatives to create truly learner-centric micro-credentials.Their topics...
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Episode 1
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34:16