Digital technologies for education

Let’s talk tech in the classroom—but not just the cool apps and gadgets. In this episode, I dive into the real stuff: the ethics, responsibilities, and tough questions around using digital tools with students. From protecting privacy to making sure everyone gets a fair shot, I reflect on how learning about digital tech has changed the way I see digital literacy—and what that means for me as a teacher, and for the young people I teach.References ISTE (2023) Infographic: I'm a Digital Citizen. Available at: https://iste.org/blog/infographic-im-a-digital-citizen (Accessed: 15 April 2025).Najarro, I. (2024) 'Language barriers keep parents from attending school activities, new data show', Education Week, 4 December. Available at: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/language-barriers-keep-parents-from-attending-school-activities-new-data-show/2024/12#:~:text=Indeed%2C%20newly%20released%20federal%20data,hurdles%20contribute%20to%20the%20gap. (Accessed: 15 April 2025).Langreo, L. (2023) 'Digital equity isn't just about devices and internet access', Education Week, 24 July. Available at: https://www.edweek.org/technology/digital-equity-isnt-just-about-devices-and-internet-access/2023/07 (Accessed: 15 April 2025).Pappas, C. (2022) Ethical Dilemmas In Student Data Privacy: Navigating EdTech Safeguards. eLearning Industry. Available at: https://elearningindustry.com/ethical-dilemmas-in-student-data-privacy-navigating-edtech-safeguards (Accessed: 15 April 2025).SeeUinHistory (2023) The Invention of the Printing Press - Historical Curiosities - See U in History. YouTube video. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhbl0eDGmsA&t=9s (Accessed: 15 April 2025).UNICEF (2023) Child Protection in Digital Education: Technical Note. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/media/134131/file/Child%20Protection%20in%20Digital%20Education%20Technical%20Note.pdf (Accessed: 15 April 2025).