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Education Technology Society

Neil Selwyn
Education Technology
Higher Education
Edtech
Facial Recognition Technology
Education
Surveillance Systems
Digital Education
AI and Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence
Student Surveillance
UNESCO
OECD
Generative AI
Educational Computing
Neoliberal Institutions
AI In Education
Sweden
Control and Coercion In Schools
Early Childhood Education
Digital Technologies

Casting a critical eye over the world of digital education, education futures and EdTech.

Join Neil Selwyn as he talks to experts from around the world committed to new ways of thinking about digital technology and education

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Philosopher Gene Flenady (Monash University) has strong reservations about the current push for GenAI into university teaching and learning. 

If we accept that ChatGPT is an ‘irresponsible bullshitter’ then why is it being welcomed into universities... more

Niels Kerssens (Utrecht University) joins us to talk about the concept of 'platformisation' that came out of Utecht led by Jose Van Dijck in the 2010 and how this is now coming to bear on the classrooms and schools of 2025. 

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AI tools are now being sold with the promise of doing all sorts of routine tasks for teachers.

We talk to Brad Robinson (Texas State University) about one such tool – MagicSchool AI – and the growing temptation for teachers to let GenAI do their wor... more

Why does education keep falling for techno-solutionism, despite the fact that technology does not seem to drastically improve education? 

Ezechiel Thibaud (The Education University of Hong Kong) guides us through the underpinning causes of techno-so... more

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Recent Guests

Magda Pischetola
Researcher from the University of Copenhagen with expertise in digital transformation in education.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: AI and the digital future(s) of universities
Jina Ro
Researcher based in Seoul, author of a paper on South Korea's digital education policies
Episode: Korea is pushing AI into schools … where might this end up?
Emilie Groth
Researcher at Aarhus University, focuses on digital technology's impact in education
Aarhus University
Episode: Getting Google out of Danish schools?
Cathrine Tømte
Academic and editor of the book Digital Transformations in Nordic Higher Education
University of Agder
Episode: The digital transformation of higher education … for better and for worse
Felicitas Macgilchrist
One of the leading voices in Critical Studies of EdTech and editor of Learning, Media and Technology.
Episode: What is ‘critical’ in critical studies of edtech?
Marte Blikstad-Balas
Researcher at the University of Oslo focusing on digital reading
University of Oslo
Episode: Reading in the digital age
Mathias Decuypere
Co-author of the paper 'Edu Nudge'
Learning, Media and Technology
Episode: ‘Nudging’ students to do the right thing
Joe Noteboom
Researcher focused on the intersection of education and digital platforms.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: The challenges of studying in the ‘platformised’ university
Dan Krutka
Educator and one of the founders of the Civics of Technology Network.
University of North Texas
Episode: Raising a generation of techno-skeptical students

Host

Neil Selwyn
Host with a critical focus on education technology and digital learning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Worth every minute

    This podcast is as the author admits a chance to chat with and hear directly from people and papers that he has followed for over a decade or 2. The podcast indirectly serves to summarize a history of EdTech with a cautious yet balanced tone. For any educator wondering why the new digital tools bring so much hesitation and do not actually feel that new at all this podcast is for you.

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Experts featured bring unique insights that resonate with educators and policymakers alike.
The podcast provides a balanced examination of the benefits and challenges of digital tools in education.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful engagement with complex issues in EdTech.

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#152
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#113
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#164
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#191
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#202
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#221
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Fostering autonomy in the platformised classroom
Q: How is the current push for AI in schools exacerbating these issues?
The integration of AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, deepens existing dependencies on tech companies and reduces the control schools have over educational tools.
Fostering autonomy in the platformised classroom
Q: How are you making sense of that? How do you think public values are at risk from platformization?
Public values, particularly autonomy and equity in education, are at risk as platforms dictate the digital landscape, limiting schools' ability to operate independently from corporate influences.
Korea is pushing AI into schools … where might this end up?
Q: How do current policies address the issue of rote learning and exam-oriented education?
The discussion indicates that policies may not effectively change underlying structural issues, as they focus more on technological solutions rather than addressing the core problems in education.
Korea is pushing AI into schools … where might this end up?
Q: What are the key pillars of the government’s AI Digital Textbook policy?
Jina outlines that the key pillars include self-directed learning for students, teachers acting as learning mentors, and transforming teaching through learner-centered approaches.
Getting Google out of Danish schools?
Q: Has there been a response from the local Danish EdTech sector?
While some movements towards local solutions are emerging, competition with big tech remains challenging.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Education Technology Society

What is Education Technology Society about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A critical exploration of digital education and the future of EdTech unfolds through discussions with a diverse range of experts in technology and education. Topics cover the intersection of technology with traditional educational practices, examining how new tools are reshaping learning environments, policies, and the role of educators. Episodes tackle pressing issues such as data privacy, the implications of generative AI, platformization of education, and the challenges of navigating misinformation in the digital age. Unique insights are offered into various educational systems worldwide, particularly in the context of digital transformation and technological integration in classrooms, making this content particularly relevant for educat... more

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2. Jina Ro
3. Emilie Groth
4. Cathrine Tømte
5. Felicitas Macgilchrist
6. Marte Blikstad-Balas
7. Mathias Decuypere
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