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Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?

Are young people who grew up with technology around them truly tech-savvy, or are they just dependent on digital tools without understanding how they work?

In this episode, a panel of educators debate the myth of the "digital native," uncover how it could overlook complex issues of access, skills, and education, and discuss what it really takes to be tech-smart in the modern world.

Meet our guests

James Robinson

James Robinson is a highly experienced computing educator & trainer, with a background in Computer Science and 10 years of classroom experience teaching a range of STEM subjects. James currently works to promote evidence informed and effective practices in computing education Pedagogy.

Anna Lahtinen

Anna is a Senior Researcher at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. She is an internationally recognised scholar, who specialises in the transformative effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on working life, businesses, and careers.

Sway Grantham

Sway is a Senior Learning Manager (Educator Development) at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. She is a specialist in primary computing education, has written curriculums, trained hundreds of teachers and advocated for well-planned, engaging computing lessons.

Nicole O'Connor

Nicole is a a passionate educational activist and creative digital trainer. She is Director and Digital Learning Specialist at Digi Know This. Nicole uses her expertise to enhance teaching and learning through innovative EdTech solutions, digital literacy and accessibility.

Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?

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That's all for our mini-series on digital literacy. The podcast will return in the summer alongside Issue 27. In the meantime, please take a moment to give us some feedback on this episode or what you thought about our mini-series. You can email the team at podcast@helloworld.cc

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