Edufuturists #284 Empowering Students Through Technology with Tara Jones

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the lovely Tara Jones from Clever to discuss the evolving landscape of education technology. We explore the importance of cybersecurity, the disparities in student experiences with technology, and the need for personalised learning. The conversation emphasises the significance of creating a supportive digital environment for students, the challenges of screen time, and the necessity of adapting assessment methods to reflect real-world skills. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of choice and agency in education, advocating for a balanced approach to technology use in classrooms.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting02:17 Exploring Technology in Education04:19 Student Experience and Device Disparity08:34 Cybersecurity and Student Safety12:21 The Role of Technology in Personalisation16:25 Balancing Screen Time and Learning20:30 Agency and Critical Thinking in Digital Spaces24:20 Future of Education and Technology Integration31:56 Navigating Educational Choices and Agency35:13 The Role of Reading in Learning37:58 Assessment and Learning: A Balancing Act42:36 Curriculum Flexibility and Digital Integration49:25 Exploring Creativity in Education52:18 Rethinking Educational Practices and Success MetricsFind out more about what Clever is doing in this space by clicking the links belowClever unveils Classroom MFA Layered Security Solutions from CleverU.K. trust boosts security and learning time for students with Clever BadgesClever’s 2025 Cybersecure ReportThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.Follow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touchGet your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025