RangaEDU
My goal is to help people find creative solutions to big challenges, in fun and engaging ways.
Daren
Daren White | @Ranga_EDU
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An award-winning teacher and Senior Leader with a passion for integrating technology into education. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and over 10 years in leadership roles, Daren is now Academic Technologies Lead for one of the UK's largest Multi-Academy Trusts.
Testimonials
AI Exploration School Workshop
AI Exploration School Workshop
AI Exploration School Workshop
"On behalf of the staff, thank you so much for today. Your session was inspirational and has opened a box of possibilities. I'll be in touch soon about following up"
HMC AI Conference Keynote
AI Exploration School Workshop
AI Exploration School Workshop
"The range of ideas in AI that were covered and the depth in which each was explained showed that lots of prep and thought went into the session which we appreciate. The session was thought-provoking and a definite for others at this stage of awareness in their AI journey "
MAT AI Conference Workshops
AI Exploration School Workshop
MAT Leadership Keynote - London
"The positive feedback from attendees highlights the impact of your workshops, and we are truly grateful for your dedication and time in helping us deliver a fantastic conference. Attendees said they found your sessions particularly valuable"
MAT Leadership Keynote - London
Design Sprint workshop - Business
MAT Leadership Keynote - London
"It was great to hear the about the AI journey at another MAT and see how AI has been introduced and integrated into so many key areas. Loved the relaxed and comforting approach to a conversation that has a lot of people feeling concerned. "
AI in MFL Workshop - MAT
Design Sprint workshop - Business
Design Sprint workshop - Business
“Your presentation was incredibly positive, engaging, and exceptionally well organized. You clearly demonstrated a strong understanding of the tools and their potential applications in MFL teaching. The way you presented the information made it accessible and exciting for everyone.”
Design Sprint workshop - Business
Design Sprint workshop - Business
Design Sprint workshop - Business
"Thanks so much for arranging and facilitating this morning. The feedback from attendees was really positive and they are feeling motivated at having had the chance to be open about problems and contribute to solutions"
Primary School Leadership Workshop
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
"Thank you Daren for your wonderful AI workshop with my SLT today! You were really inspiring and we are excited to see where this is going to take us! WATCH THIS SPACE…"
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
"Thank you Daren for a fantastic session, the staff loved it!l. Will be recommending to other Principals!!
MAT Network Design Sprint Workshop
Primary School Power of AI in your classroom INSET Workshop
MAT Network Design Sprint Workshop
The Design Sprint was a brilliant piece of work. Kudos to you Daren, and the team ⭐️
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Upcoming engagements
28/05/2025
The Freelancers' Club - Workshop
London
28/05/2025
The Freelancers' Club - Workshop
London
05/06/2025
Park federation Trust - Keynote
London
05/06/2025
Park federation Trust - Keynote
London
30/06/2025
Prestolee Trust - AI conference Workshop
Manchester
30/06/2025
Prestolee Trust - AI conference Workshop
Manchester
DATE TBC
Bedes School - Full DAY Pupil, Staff & Parent workshops
Sussex
DATE TBC
Bedes School - Full DAY Pupil, Staff & Parent workshops
Sussex
07/10/2025
Hillingdon Learning Partnership
London
07/10/2025
Hillingdon Learning Partnership
London
recent engagements
- AI Keynote - Gateway Learning Community Leadership
- AI Keynote - Newham Community Learning Leadership
- AI in the MFL classroom - Regional Workshop
- BETT 2024 - Viewsonic Keynote
- BETT 2024 - Canva Showcase
- AI Keynote - Regional Conference
- AI and your side hustle - The Freelancers Club
- HMC 2024 - National AI Conference Keynote
- Park Federation Trust - AI Keynote
- NILA, Walsall - Google Training
- Canva Labs, Lightning Talk and Panel
- Solihull School - AI Panel
- Woodland Academies Trust - AI workshops
More About me
A Google Champion, certified Trainer, Innovator, and Coach, Daren is also a Microsoft Innovative Educator and an Apple Teacher with a passion for pragmatic and effective use of AI in education.
Daren is a dynamic and engaging presenter who delivers keynotes, coaching, training, workshops and events both in the UK and internationally.
He is dedicated to helping teachers integrate effective pedagogy, with the aid of technology in the classroom, in order to remove barriers to learning.
Daren was named in the #edtech50 2021 and in 2023 proudly won the Skills Development Champion Award at The Edufuturists Awards and was a Silver Winner for Digital Innovator of the Year in the 2023 National Teaching Awards.
He is a member of the AI in Education Initiative Practitioners' Advisory Panel and of the Digital Futures Group, a not-for-profit group of educationalists offering support and guidance through system generosity.
Daren has also published What’s Their Why? Exploring Motivation and Engagement in Learning. Writing this book was instrumental in helping Daren understand his own thought processes and ultimately, led to securing a resulting diagnosis of ADHD.
BETT 2025
The AI Revolution: A chance to rewrite the script.