You Don’t Have to “Go Into Tech” to Be in Tech

About this episode

Dr. Renée Jordan discusses how technology intersects with various fields and emphasizes that tech careers are not limited to traditional roles.

Do you have to “go into tech” to benefit from it? In this episode, Dr. Renée Jordan challenges the idea that tech careers are limited to computer scientists or engineers. Drawing from her own journey—from biology to education to instructional technology—she explores what it means to work in a technology-saturated world. This conversation reframes tech as something you engage with across fields—not just something you specialize in. You’ll learn: Why tech isn’t just for those who build it—but for those who use it How everyday roles (like teaching) are deeply connected to technology Why expanding this definition opens doors for more women and girls How AI tools can support exploration—even if “tech” isn’t your goal Because in today’s world, learning how to use technology is part of building your future.

People in this episode

Host: Renée Jordan, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• technology in education
• career paths in tech
• women in tech
• AI tools
• interdisciplinary tech engagement

Keywords

• technology
• education
• careers
• AI
• women in tech
• interdisciplinary
• instructional technology

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