Paddy McGrath
Education Technology Strategist
Keynote Speaker & Change Maker
International keynote conference speaker, workshop leader, panelist, podcaster, blogger and change maker. Passionate and enthusiastic about the impact technology and AI can make on teaching and learning.I focus on inclusion, equity, accessibility and Universal Design.
Bio
Paddy is currently Head of Education Strategy (EMEA) at Texthelp - the worlds largest accessibility and assistive technology company. He's well known as an experienced and passionate educator, and a self-confessed ‘change-maker’ with the Education Technology space. Leading the Texthelp team across EMEA, Paddy constantly shares actionable and impactful thought leadership on how technology delivers change to teaching and learning across primary, secondary and third level education. His particular focus and specialism stretches across inclusion, accessibility and equity for all.Paddy has worked with education ministries delivering country scale projects and thousands of schools and colleges globally across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa by providing strategic guidance on technology integration with pedagogy at its core. Paddy has designed both practical and curriculum focused programmes from small-scale pilots to many global large-scale accessibility, inclusion, and device programmes. From the wider vision, through culture and capacity in leadership, Paddys thrives on empowering teachers and enabling inclusive learning for every pupil. His specialism is in presenting engaging and dynamic workshops and seminars that deliver meaningful and practical advice to educators - all underpinned with sound teaching and learning approaches and evidenced by good practice.Paddy is an accomplished and sought-after keynote speaker, experienced in delivery to audiences of one to several thousand across the globe. His experience extends to podcast presenting, writing regular blogs and columns on key education websites and publications and is a skilled panel chair and contributor. Paddy enjoys a dedicated, engaged and enthusiastic social media following.An Apple Education Mentor and Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Paddy has received the UK Digital Leader 100 and an Honorary Fellowship of the University of Ulster (School of Education).Reference articles and a list of recent seminars are available on request.
What people say
_ "One of the most engaging speakers I've ever heard. A perfect mix of passion, comedy and theory"_"I'd sum Patricks talks up in three words. Powerful, Passionate and Infectious. He has the ability to hold and enthuse an entire room.""Thank you so much for an amazing workshop. I am not very computer savvy and you made thing look easy, this and the fact what you were able to do was amazing. I am so excited to share this with the department! Thank you again for your time and this amazing hour of teaching and learning.""Wow, changed my perspective/understanding and will influence my teaching""Patrick's session was a total game changer for me. Eyes now wide open to how I can change""Patrick's Iceberg session stood out as the best and most useful delivery on the day by far"
About Texthelp
Founded in 1996, Texthelp is a global technology company helping people to understand and be understood. It has led the way in creating inclusive technology for schools, colleges and universities.With over 200 million users worldwide, our tools Read&Write, Equatio® and OrbitNote® help students to read, write and understand. Working together to create inclusive learning environments where students have the consistent support they need to understand more and achieve more.Texthelp products have already helped millions of students. And we’re ready to help millions more.The Texthelp family now extends to offices across the globe with Claro, The Lingit Group, Wizkids and Don Johnston Inc products supported by over 350 Texthelpers every day across 11 regional offices.By 2030, Texthelp will have advanced the literacy and understanding of 1 billion peopleFind out more at www.texthelp.com
