Decoding Digital Truths in the Age of AI with Oasis Community Learning’s Alice Whitby - S2E17

EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders

In a jungle of misinformation and AI mistakes, how are we preparing the next generation to dodge the deceit and use technology for good?

Alice Whitby’s razor-sharp insight into the real-world impact of EdTech comes from her stellar career, which now sees her responsible for teacher development at Oasis Community Learning!

From smashing stereotypes around girls in tech roles, to bringing critical thinking to the forefront of education, see the EdTech world through Alice’s eyes on EdTech Unwrapped…

This episode covers

• How digital tools are integrated across Oasis Community Learning schools
• The importance of teaching students to critically evaluate online information, particularly around AI and misinformation
• Gathering student perspectives on technology, particularly focusing on safeguarding girls and addressing equity gaps in tech access
• The decline in computing hours in schools and the ongoing struggle to engage students in tech-related subjects
• How technology can support responsive teaching through real-time feedback

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Duncan Verry

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Alice Whitby

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