With 42% of high school students engaging with TikTok daily to learn new skills (McCrindle), it's clear that the classroom is no longer the only place young people go to learn, and the teacher is no longer their only source of knowledge. As students turn to creators, online platforms, and bite-sized content to fuel their curiosity, what does this mean for the role of the teacher, the textbook, and the school itself?

In this panel, we’ll unpack how learning is shifting in a world of infinite access and ever-shorter attention spans, and what educators can do to stay relevant, credible, and connected. Are we competing with the algorithm, or can we co-exist with it? How do we meet students where they are, without compromising on the depth, rigour, and meaning of their learning?

Meet Your Speakers

Milly Bannister | Chief Executive Officer At ALLKND: Milly is an award-winning founder, Gen Z specialist and creative director currently thriving in the social impact space with her charity, ALLKND. Dedicated to really good content and mental health education for young Aussies, she’s on a mission to inspire compassion, smash the stigma and teach people how to be ‘Good Mates’.

Meet Milly On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millyrosebannister/

Nathan Hill | Primary School Teacher & TikTok Creator: A dedicated educator with five years of classroom experience, including four years in the UK and a current venture learning new skills in Queensland, Australia. Two years ago, I began sharing my teaching journey publicly, significantly enhancing team cohesion and fostering a positive community among staff and parents. My work has led to exciting collaborations with leading EdTech brands like Adobe Express and Google, where I participated in their Future of Education Summit in Madrid. I was also thrilled to be part of the social media campaign for Bett UK's 2024, the premier EdTech event. This active sharing has not only enriched my professional development but has also connected me with a fantastic global community of teachers and education professionals.

Meet Nathan On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrhill5h?lang=en

Luke Callier | Co-Founder Of EdLeaders: Luke is a senior leader at a K-12 school, and has also co-founded EdLeaders to help upskill and empower aspiring, middle and senior school leaders across the country and PrincipalsHQ - a community and services platform for principals.

Meet Luke On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier