🎙️ Podcast: The AI Works Podcast
Hosted by Richard Foster-Fletcher
Co-hosted today by Kurt Hintz
🔍 Episode Overview
How can artificial intelligence help further education colleges prepare learners practically, ethically, and sustainably for the future workforce? Danny Metters, Principal and CEO of Bishop Burton and Riseholme Colleges, joins us to share real-world insights and strategic reflections on integrating AI and emerging technologies in land-based education.
Danny openly discusses:
- The evolution of land-based education, including cutting-edge applications of AI, robotics, and precision farming technologies.
- Collaborating with employers to ensure educational programmes align with future industry needs.
- Practical examples of how robotics and AI are improving productivity, sustainability, and ethical practices in agriculture.
- Encouraging college-wide adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to enhance productivity, creativity, and innovation.
- Overcoming barriers and resistance through role modelling, experimentation, and embedding a culture of psychological safety.
- Strategic considerations for making impactful investments in AI tools without being distracted by hype or transient trends.
🧭 What We Cover
✔️ The changing landscape of agriculture education, embracing AI, robotics, and precision farming
✔️ Practical strategies for integrating AI and automation into land-based curriculums
✔️ Using generative AI to enhance staff productivity, creativity, and student experience
✔️ Real-world examples of collaboration with industry partners to access advanced technologies affordably
✔️ Ethical considerations and governance when embedding AI across educational processes
✔️ Addressing potential skills gaps and maintaining continuous professional development for staff in rapidly changing environments
👤 About Our Guest
Danny Metters is Principal and CEO of Bishop Burton College and Riseholme College, specialist land-based institutions in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, UK. Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices in education, Danny’s leadership approach emphasises collaboration, continuous learning, and the responsible use of technology to enhance student outcomes and institutional productivity.
🔗 Links & Mentions
Bishop Burton College: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk
Danny Metters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-metters
Richard Foster-Fletcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfosterfletcher
Kurt Hintz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-hintz
📬 Stay Connected
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