Ethical Technology Use in Classrooms: A Global Perspective with a Focus on Kazakhstan
Ethical Technology Use in Classrooms: A Global Perspective with a Focus on Kazakhstan
Podcast Description
We’ll hear insights from voices like Sonia Livingstone, who highlights how digital media is reshaping how young people grow, learn, and connect, and Sebastian Bortnik, who brings attention to the hidden dangers of digital child abuse and the importance of proactive digital safeguarding.Alongside global examples, we’ll also take a look at how countries are addressing these challenges—like the Inspire Learning initiative in the Scottish Borders and the Digital Kazakhstan program, which is driving digital transformation in schools across Kazakhstan. These efforts remind us how essential it is to bridge the digital divide and make sure every student, no matter where they are, has equal access to quality education and digital resources.
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Focuses on the intersection of technology and education, covering topics such as digital media impact on youth, student privacy, and digital citizenship, with episodes featuring case studies like the Inspire Learning initiative in Scotland and the Digital Kazakhstan program aimed at enhancing school technology.
We’ll hear insights from voices like Sonia Livingstone, who highlights how digital media is reshaping how young people grow, learn, and connect, and Sebastian Bortnik, who brings attention to the hidden dangers of digital child abuse and the importance of proactive digital safeguarding.
Alongside global examples, we’ll also take a look at how countries are addressing these challenges—like the Inspire Learning initiative in the Scottish Borders and the Digital Kazakhstan program, which is driving digital transformation in schools across Kazakhstan. These efforts remind us how essential it is to bridge the digital divide and make sure every student, no matter where they are, has equal access to quality education and digital resources.
So, in today’s episode, Gulzhaina Kassymova from QMU, a master’s degree student is going to look deeper into these issues: student privacy, child safeguarding, digital citizenship, and equitable access to technology. We’ll discuss the ethical responsibilities we face as educators and how we can create a safe, inclusive, and responsible digital environment for our learners. There’s a lot to consider, but it’s something we must all take seriously if we want to make the most of technology in education. Let’s dive in!”
References for further reading!
Bortnik, S. (2017). The Conversation We’re Not Having About Digital Child Abuse [TED Talk]. TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_bortnik_the_conversation_we_re_not_having_about_digital_child_abuse
Livingstone, S. (2016). Parenting in the Digital Age [TED Talk]. TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/sonia_livingstone_parenting_in_the_digital_age
Ribble, M. (2015). Digital Citizenship in Schools: Nine Elements All Students Should Know (3rd ed.). International Society for Technology in Education.
Scottish Borders Council. (2023). Inspire Learning FAQs. Scottish Borders Council. https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20009/schools_and_learning/914/inspire_learning_faqs
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