Episodes

  • Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?
    Apr 29 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode, we look at the myth of the “digital native.” Are young people truly tech-savvy or are they simply reliant on digital tools without understanding the underlying mechanics?

    Join Anna Lahtinen (Haaga-Helia University), Sway Grantham (Raspberry Pi Foundation) and Nicole O’Connor (Digi Know This) as they debate the complexities of digital skills, access and education. Discover how the label “digital native” can mask crucial issues and learn what real digital literacy looks like today.

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    33 mins
  • How can we empower girls in computing?
    Apr 22 2025

    In this insightful conversation, we examine the current landscape of girls' participation in computing, from school classrooms to university lecture halls and beyond into their professional careers. Discover the key factors that enable girls to thrive in this field and learn actionable strategies to foster their success.

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    39 mins
  • Teacher Tips: digital literacy
    Apr 15 2025

    In the latest Hello World podcast, three educators share their insights on digital literacy:

    Katie Dahlman, a preschool teacher in Minnesota, USA
    Curt Hitchens, an educator in a rural Georgia community, USA
    Haliman Bhayat, a high school teacher in London, UK.

    They discuss what digital literacy means to them and offer practical strategies for enhancing it in the classroom.

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    18 mins
  • Hello issue 26: All about digital literacy
    Apr 8 2025

    In this short podcast episode, Meg Wang, editor of Hello World magazine, gives us an exclusive preview of the upcoming issue and podcast series - both focusing on digital literacy.

    What is digital literacy, and how can we best teach it in the classroom? We’ll address these questions in both the magazine and podcast, sharing expert insights, practical strategies and real-world examples.

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    3 mins
  • What does computing education look like in 2024/25? | Special
    Jan 31 2025

    In this one-off special visualised episode, James is joined by members across the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s learning team to reflect on the past year and look ahead. Ben, Mamta, Rachel, Liz, and Leonida share their perspectives and expertise on what computing education looks like in their part of the world, including challenges and opportunities faced by educators and students alike. The team also explores the important question of AI and its impact on society, the lives of students, and computing education.

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    48 mins
  • What is the role of AI in your classroom?
    May 27 2024

    Explore how AI can be applied in the classroom, and find out how educators are teaching their students about how AI works and how to use it.

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    42 mins
  • What is the state of computing education and where is it heading?
    May 13 2024

    Explore the current state of computing education and consider where it is heading next in this episode of the Hello World podcast.

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    40 mins
  • How to develop as a computing educator?
    Apr 29 2024

    Explore the keys skills and attributes that successful computing educators have in common and how to go about developing them in this episode of the Hello World podcast.

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    41 mins
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