So What..? Digital Learning

Is AI Overhyped or Transforming Education?

My washing machine scanned my towels with AI and I laughed out loud. Has this gone to the extreme? AI in education: transformative tool or overhyped distraction? In this episode, Andy Perryer and Matt Lovegrove explore what AI means for real classrooms beyond the buzzwords. From China's facial recognition cameras to the UK's first "teacherless classroom," we examine global approaches and ask when AI becomes a bridge too far in education. Key discussions include whether AI feels like "cheating" for teachers, why relationships remain central to education, and the ethical boundaries schools must establish. Plus, practical recommendations for teachers wanting to thoughtfully incorporate AI. So What Digital Learning: Where we ask the questions that matter in EdTech. New episodes every week.

PICRAT: The Tech Integration Framework That Actually Makes Sense

"I'll give $5 to any teacher who can remember all the terms in the TPACK model!" Tech integration frameworks have become so complicated that even digital experts struggle to explain them. In this episode, Andy and Matt break down why the PICRAT model cuts through the complexity with just two simple questions: * What is a student's relationship with technology? (Passive, Interactive, Creative) * How does a teacher's use of technology change traditional methods? (Replace, Amplify, Transform) Discover why you don't need to transform everything overnight, how to have meaningful conversations about technology in your classroom, and why moving "one grain of sand at a time" might be the most powerful approach to edtech integration. So What Digital Learning: Where we ask the questions that matter in edtech.

Royal Family Member ATTACKS School Technology: Our Response

When Sophie Winkleman (Big Suze from Peep Show, royal family member) delivered a speech against classroom technology, we had to respond.In this emergency episode, we fact-check her viral claims about:"Sweden kicking out all EdTech" (spoiler: they didn't)Tech executives not allowing their kids to use technologySchools "wasting money" on EdTechHer solution to "pull up the drawbridge" on digital learningWatch as we break down what's really happening and why this high-profile misinformation matters for the future of education.#EdTechDebate #EducationTechnology #SoWhatDigital

Making Learning Accessible: The Tools You Already Have

The most powerful accessibility tools in education aren't expensive add-ons - they're probably already built into your devices. But most teachers don't know they exist. From dictation tools that remove writing barriers to immersive readers that transform text, discover how built-in features are making learning accessible for everyone. Andy Perryer and Matt Lovegrove explore why voice feedback gets better results than written comments, how four clicks can include every student, and why even students without additional needs are choosing subtitles. Whether you're supporting SEND learners or looking to make your classroom more inclusive, learn how to unlock the accessibility features hiding in plain sight. So What Digital Learning: Where we ask the questions that matter in edtech. New episodes every Sunday.

Your Students Aren't Watching. Now What?

Your students aren't watching your video homework. We know why. Every teacher's experienced it - sending home a video only to face blank stares the next day. Is flipped learning failing? Or are we just using it wrong? In this episode, Andy Perryer and Matt Lovegrove share personal classroom stories about video homework, explore what really happens when students are sent links, and reveal the tools that might actually make flipped learning work. Whether you're a flipped learning fan or skeptic, discover practical tips to transform passive video watching into active learning. So What Digital Learning: Where we ask the questions that matter in edtech. New episodes every Sunday.