This episode explores the evolving role of digital technology in education, focusing on critical issues such as student privacy, child safeguarding, digital citizenship, and equitable access to learning resources. The discussion highlights how technology has reshaped the modern classroom, while raising ethical concerns about data security and responsible digital engagement. Drawing on insights from Hubris and Hybrids: A Cultural History of Technology and Science (Hård & Jamison, 2005), the episode reflects on the historical impact of technological innovation, underscoring its dual nature—both empowering and disruptive. Additionally, Sir Ken Robinson’s Changing Education Paradigms (Robinson, 2010) emphasizes the urgent need for an education system that fosters creativity and adaptability, reinforcing the importance of digital literacy for educators and learners alike. The episode ultimately argues that digital literacy is not merely about technical proficiency but about cultivating critical thinking, ethical awareness, and inclusivity in the digital age.

References

Hård, M. and Jamison, A., 2005. Hubris and Hybrids: A Cultural History of Technology and Science. New York: Routledge.

Robinson, K., 2010. RSA ANIMATE: Changing Education Paradigms. [Online] Available at: <https://www.thersa.org/video/animates/ken-robinson-changing-education-paradigms> [Accessed 15 April 2025].