#328 Digital Distractions and AI: Building Safer, More Inclusive Digital Learning
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The episode discusses how to support children's wellbeing and inclusion in a digital learning environment.
Episode Summary In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, we explore how schools, families and EdTech providers can better support children's wellbeing, inclusion and safety in an increasingly digital world. Louise Dawson shares insights on inclusive education, personalised learning, safeguarding, data protection and the importance of belonging and connection in every learning environment. She highlights how technology can support diverse learners when implemented strategically, with clear policies, strong teacher preparation and a community-wide understanding of digital responsibility. Harrison Parker, Executive Vice President of Linewise, joins the conversation to discuss student wellbeing, screen time, digital distractions, cyberbullying, AI chatbots and the growing challenges schools and parents face in managing children's online lives. He explains how Linewise supports schools and families with tools that help monitor, manage and guide technology use, while reducing friction between children, parents and educators. Together, these conversations explore a vital question for education today: how do we ensure technology empowers learning, protects children and strengthens…
People in this episode
Host: The Edtech Podcast
Guests: Louise Dawson, Harrison Parker
Topics covered
- digital distractions
- AI
- inclusive education
- student wellbeing
- safeguarding
- data protection
Keywords
- digital learning
- EdTech
- cyberbullying
- screen time
- personalised learning
- technology use
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Organizations: Linewise
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