60 acast.com Digitize Fully Charged Podcast https://wearedigitize.com en Digitize Education,Technology,EdTech,Pam Currie, Niall Ridgway, Scotland,Digitize, Technology, EdTech, Education Technology, Tech Innovation, Future of Technology, Tech Leaders, Inspirational Leaders, Digital Transformation Digitize Disrupting the Digital Future with Transformative Conversations Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where Scottish humour meets digital transformation.

Hosted by Pam Currie and Niall Ridgway, we’re here to spark real conversations about how technology is shaking up classrooms, schools, and local businesses across Scotland (and beyond).



⚡ What We Talk About

We don’t do buzzwords for the sake of it – instead, we explore what really matters:

✅ AI in education – from writing dinosaur adventures with Copilot to saving teachers hours each week.

✅ Practical EdTech – the websites, tools, and sound systems (hello, Coomber nostalgia!) that actually get used in real classrooms.

✅ Digital strategy for schools & small businesses – how to make tech work for people, not the other way around.

✅ Human moments – like Niall’s dog Goose barking mid-episode, or guests sharing the sparks that got them started.


All in a friendly, down-to-earth style that makes even the trickiest topics feel accessible.



✏️ Why Listen

  • Real voices, real stories – from teachers, local business owners, digital specialists, and the occasional surprise guest.
  • No jargon zone – just honest chat, practical ideas, and the odd laugh.
  • Local to global – rooted in Scottish education and business, but with insights anyone can use.
  • Community spirit – join us and other curious minds on socials @DigitizeCrew.



🔌 Stay Fully Charged

  • Subscribe for fresh episodes that won’t talk down to you.
  • Follow @DigitizeCrew for behind-the-scenes clips, live streams, and moments you won’t hear on air.
  • Visit wearedigitize.com for extra content, podcast links, and more.



🚀 Plug in & join the chat

Whether you’re a teacher looking for digital tools, a small business owner exploring AI, or just someone who loves a good conversation about how tech shapes daily life – you’re in the right place.

Subscribe now. Stay fully charged. And let’s see where the spark takes us.

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where Scottish humour meets digital transformation.

Hosted by Pam Currie and Niall Ridgway, we’re here to spark real conversations about how technology is shaking up classrooms, schools, and local businesses across Scotland (and beyond).



⚡ What We Talk About

We don’t do buzzwords for the sake of it – instead, we explore what really matters:

✅ AI in education – from writing dinosaur adventures with Copilot to saving teachers hours each week.

✅ Practical EdTech – the websites, tools, and sound systems (hello, Coomber nostalgia!) that actually get used in real classrooms.

✅ Digital strategy for schools & small businesses – how to make tech work for people, not the other way around.

✅ Human moments – like Niall’s dog Goose barking mid-episode, or guests sharing the sparks that got them started.


All in a friendly, down-to-earth style that makes even the trickiest topics feel accessible.



✏️ Why Listen

  • Real voices, real stories – from teachers, local business owners, digital specialists, and the occasional surprise guest.
  • No jargon zone – just honest chat, practical ideas, and the odd laugh.
  • Local to global – rooted in Scottish education and business, but with insights anyone can use.
  • Community spirit – join us and other curious minds on socials @DigitizeCrew.



🔌 Stay Fully Charged

  • Subscribe for fresh episodes that won’t talk down to you.
  • Follow @DigitizeCrew for behind-the-scenes clips, live streams, and moments you won’t hear on air.
  • Visit wearedigitize.com for extra content, podcast links, and more.



🚀 Plug in & join the chat

Whether you’re a teacher looking for digital tools, a small business owner exploring AI, or just someone who loves a good conversation about how tech shapes daily life – you’re in the right place.

Subscribe now. Stay fully charged. And let’s see where the spark takes us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Digitize info+6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd@mg-eu.acast.com 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd digitize-fully-charged-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd/1729843687682-c7ca2fe3-1e52-4b4d-b9e8-23dc9bc3b384.jpeg https://wearedigitize.com Digitize Fully Charged Podcast <![CDATA[Cat Lamin | "Stop! Please Breathe": Burnt-Out Teachers Need Cat's Advice]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT 50:11 69c056ac7878605e113e0a03 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/69c056ac7878605e113e0a03 69c056ac7878605e113e0a03 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 4 4 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Cat Lamin! Cat is an extraordinary educational leader and Google Certified Innovator who currently drives global impact as a Senior Education Consultant at Canopy while championing educator wellbeing, as seen through her pioneering work with the Global GEG Mental Health Staffroom.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Cat Lamin: LinkedIn, Instagram

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Cat Lamin! Cat is an extraordinary educational leader and Google Certified Innovator who currently drives global impact as a Senior Education Consultant at Canopy while championing educator wellbeing, as seen through her pioneering work with the Global GEG Mental Health Staffroom.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Cat Lamin: LinkedIn, Instagram

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> Leif Thobroe | Stop Leaving Disabled Kids Out of PE: A Paralympic Call to Action Leif Thobroe | Stop Leaving Disabled Kids Out of PE: A Paralympic Call to Action Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT 38:06 69af2b1f765824af473b920b false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/69af2b1f765824af473b920b 69af2b1f765824af473b920b 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 4 3 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Leif Thobroe! Leif Thobroe is a Welsh advocate and community leader known for his resilience and dedication to empowering disabled people. Originally from Swansea, his life changed in 2015 when a spinal injury during a rugby match resulted in paralysis of his right arm. Undeterred, he transitioned to para-taekwondo, winning a bronze at the World Championships, a silver at the European Championships, and a national title in the UK. After his sporting career, Leif traveled to 54 countries, 20 of them solo travelled and ran children’s camps across the UK as a Regional Manager, combining his passion for youth engagement with leadership. He now serves as a Regional Partnership Senior Officer at Disability Sport Wales, fostering strategic collaborations to improve opportunities and inclusion for disabled communities. As well as on a board as a non executive director of EDI.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Leif Thobroe: LinkedIn, Disability Sport Wales

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Leif Thobroe! Leif Thobroe is a Welsh advocate and community leader known for his resilience and dedication to empowering disabled people. Originally from Swansea, his life changed in 2015 when a spinal injury during a rugby match resulted in paralysis of his right arm. Undeterred, he transitioned to para-taekwondo, winning a bronze at the World Championships, a silver at the European Championships, and a national title in the UK. After his sporting career, Leif traveled to 54 countries, 20 of them solo travelled and ran children’s camps across the UK as a Regional Manager, combining his passion for youth engagement with leadership. He now serves as a Regional Partnership Senior Officer at Disability Sport Wales, fostering strategic collaborations to improve opportunities and inclusion for disabled communities. As well as on a board as a non executive director of EDI.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Leif Thobroe: LinkedIn, Disability Sport Wales

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer


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]]> Jenny Martin | Why Compassionate Leaders Win: The Science of Kindness Jenny Martin | Why Compassionate Leaders Win: The Science of Kindness Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT 48:39 69978be4e1d877311932126d false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/69978be4e1d877311932126d 69978be4e1d877311932126d 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 4 2 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Jenny Martin! After an accidental 25-year tech career, Jenny is now blending a "dirty secret" psychology degree with Agile expertise to prove that kindness and neuroinclusion are the ultimate leadership power moves. From LEGO Serious Play to her "OOPSI" framework, watch how this self-described "quite silly" expert helps teams unlock their collective intelligence and stop sacrificing their well-being for performance.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/

We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.

Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Jenny Martin: Website, LinkedIn, YouTube

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we meet Jenny Martin! After an accidental 25-year tech career, Jenny is now blending a "dirty secret" psychology degree with Agile expertise to prove that kindness and neuroinclusion are the ultimate leadership power moves. From LEGO Serious Play to her "OOPSI" framework, watch how this self-described "quite silly" expert helps teams unlock their collective intelligence and stop sacrificing their well-being for performance.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/

We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.

Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Jenny Martin: Website, LinkedIn, YouTube

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer


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]]> All Teachers Deserve an Extra Day Off All Teachers Deserve an Extra Day Off Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT 57:29 698a3caef6349d3c6e306fd3 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/698a3caef6349d3c6e306fd3 698a3caef6349d3c6e306fd3 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd Bett Special with Pam and Niall full 4 1 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are chatting all about BETT, answering all of your questions, and interviewing your favourite guests!


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are chatting all about BETT, answering all of your questions, and interviewing your favourite guests!


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> <![CDATA[🎄 Curiosity, Classrooms & AI: A Digitize Fully Charged Christmas Special]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:22:22 GMT 39:10 6943574e959d6e4950b08df2 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6943574e959d6e4950b08df2 6943574e959d6e4950b08df2 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 9 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game.

This episode is a Christmas Special, and it’s a little different.


Instead of a guest, I opened the floor to questions from educators, parents, and curious humans — and some of them go right to the heart of learning, creativity, AI, and what’s really happening in our classrooms.


We talk honestly (and sometimes rebelliously) about:


-where curiosity has gone in education — and why


-the pressure of exams and constant assessment versus interdisciplinary learning that actually sparks interest and connection


-how AI and automation can give teachers time and headspace back


-why curiosity lives in tangents, side quests, and “what if?” moments


-what parents need to understand about children using AI, both consciously and subconsciously


-advice for early career teachers


-and a few reflective, festive questions to round out the year


There’s humour, warmth, bold opinions, and a strong belief that learning works best when we leave space for curiosity, creativity, and being human.




Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at

👉 https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we bring you bold conversations, inspiring voices, and practical ideas around digital learning, AI, and the future of education — so you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and if you’d like to stay up to date with episodes and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and visit wearedigitize.com.


⚡️ Digitize


Website – http://wearedigitize.com


Podcast page – https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/digitizecrew/


Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DigitizeCrew


X – https://x.com/DigitizeCrew


TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@digitizecrew


LinkedIn – https://uk.linkedin.com/company/digitizegloballtd


YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@DigitizeCrew


⚡️ Podcasts


Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1DWhx9UobeTWKr3MT6zcFX


Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/id1775938826


YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhWHk6kIcDOt-JXNtcr1IC3Jg2BuXo5Q


Amazon Pods – https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/30d908ae-f8a3-4fa4-bf68-d5a13aebbeb6/digitize-fully-charged-podcast

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game.

This episode is a Christmas Special, and it’s a little different.


Instead of a guest, I opened the floor to questions from educators, parents, and curious humans — and some of them go right to the heart of learning, creativity, AI, and what’s really happening in our classrooms.


We talk honestly (and sometimes rebelliously) about:


-where curiosity has gone in education — and why


-the pressure of exams and constant assessment versus interdisciplinary learning that actually sparks interest and connection


-how AI and automation can give teachers time and headspace back


-why curiosity lives in tangents, side quests, and “what if?” moments


-what parents need to understand about children using AI, both consciously and subconsciously


-advice for early career teachers


-and a few reflective, festive questions to round out the year


There’s humour, warmth, bold opinions, and a strong belief that learning works best when we leave space for curiosity, creativity, and being human.




Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at

👉 https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we bring you bold conversations, inspiring voices, and practical ideas around digital learning, AI, and the future of education — so you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and if you’d like to stay up to date with episodes and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and visit wearedigitize.com.


⚡️ Digitize


Website – http://wearedigitize.com


Podcast page – https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/digitizecrew/


Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DigitizeCrew


X – https://x.com/DigitizeCrew


TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@digitizecrew


LinkedIn – https://uk.linkedin.com/company/digitizegloballtd


YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@DigitizeCrew


⚡️ Podcasts


Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1DWhx9UobeTWKr3MT6zcFX


Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/id1775938826


YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhWHk6kIcDOt-JXNtcr1IC3Jg2BuXo5Q


Amazon Pods – https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/30d908ae-f8a3-4fa4-bf68-d5a13aebbeb6/digitize-fully-charged-podcast

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]]> Heather Aird | The Skills Schools Forgot to Teach - Accessibility Hacks Heather Aird | The Skills Schools Forgot to Teach - Accessibility Hacks Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT 46:52 69374658fe31b2ca09ee87cd false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/69374658fe31b2ca09ee87cd 69374658fe31b2ca09ee87cd 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 8 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Heather Aird. Heather is a dedicated advocate for inclusive education, skilfully embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and assistive technology into mainstream classrooms to support diverse learners. Her global impact is evident through a partnership with Microsoft and the creation of over 80 accessibility guides, contributing to digital resources with more than 60,000 downloads worldwide. A recognised Microsoft Educator Expert, Apple Teacher, and Canvassador, she actively leads professional learning to empower fellow educators with strategies for differentiation and technology integration. 


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Heather Aird: Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, X, LinkTree

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer



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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Heather Aird. Heather is a dedicated advocate for inclusive education, skilfully embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and assistive technology into mainstream classrooms to support diverse learners. Her global impact is evident through a partnership with Microsoft and the creation of over 80 accessibility guides, contributing to digital resources with more than 60,000 downloads worldwide. A recognised Microsoft Educator Expert, Apple Teacher, and Canvassador, she actively leads professional learning to empower fellow educators with strategies for differentiation and technology integration. 


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Heather Aird: Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, X, LinkTree

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer



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]]> Andy McLaughlin | Big Tech is Killing Creativity in Schools (And He Knows Why) Andy McLaughlin | Big Tech is Killing Creativity in Schools (And He Knows Why) Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 6922f06553b254a538b28db1 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6922f06553b254a538b28db1 6922f06553b254a538b28db1 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 7 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Andy McLaughlin. Andy is a highly respected Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen whose career path took a fascinating, "squiggly" turn - starting with a decade in complex IT infrastructure and networking before pivoting to become a teacher, a leader on device rollout, and an academic. This background gives him a rare 'full-stack' expertise, perfectly blending high-level digital knowledge with pedagogical theory. Known as a passionate advocate for intentional technology use, Andy became a critical leader during the pandemic, overseeing a massive 46,000-device rollout and helping local authorities mitigate the impact of lockdown.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Andy McLaughlin: LinkedIn

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Andy McLaughlin. Andy is a highly respected Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen whose career path took a fascinating, "squiggly" turn - starting with a decade in complex IT infrastructure and networking before pivoting to become a teacher, a leader on device rollout, and an academic. This background gives him a rare 'full-stack' expertise, perfectly blending high-level digital knowledge with pedagogical theory. Known as a passionate advocate for intentional technology use, Andy became a critical leader during the pandemic, overseeing a massive 46,000-device rollout and helping local authorities mitigate the impact of lockdown.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Andy McLaughlin: LinkedIn

Digitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

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]]> Stuart Naismith | Viral Fail: When a School Assembly Science Demo Goes Fantastically Wrong Stuart Naismith | Viral Fail: When a School Assembly Science Demo Goes Fantastically Wrong Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT 48:44 69106a004e59613eaf2ff5cc false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/69106a004e59613eaf2ff5cc 69106a004e59613eaf2ff5cc 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 6 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Stuart Naismith. Stuart is a multi-award-winning educator celebrated for his contributions to STEM education, despite holding no formal STEM background initially! His career trajectory dramatically shifted following a car accident, which prompted him to leave his previous field and pursue teaching. Guided onto the STEM path by an amazing mentor, Stuart now utilises his platform, the YouTube channel "STEM with Mr N," to create educational content that makes STEM accessible to all. His expertise is shared internationally, having presented to teachers across Europe in CPD sessions, and he is a published author, contributing chapters to the Empowering Women in STEM book series, articles to the ASE Primary Journal, and blogs for Twinkl. Outside of his educational commitments, Stuart is a dedicated athlete, having played ice hockey in goal since the age of seven.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Stuart Naismith. Stuart is a multi-award-winning educator celebrated for his contributions to STEM education, despite holding no formal STEM background initially! His career trajectory dramatically shifted following a car accident, which prompted him to leave his previous field and pursue teaching. Guided onto the STEM path by an amazing mentor, Stuart now utilises his platform, the YouTube channel "STEM with Mr N," to create educational content that makes STEM accessible to all. His expertise is shared internationally, having presented to teachers across Europe in CPD sessions, and he is a published author, contributing chapters to the Empowering Women in STEM book series, articles to the ASE Primary Journal, and blogs for Twinkl. Outside of his educational commitments, Stuart is a dedicated athlete, having played ice hockey in goal since the age of seven.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> <![CDATA[Jonathon Simons │ Why Schools Are "Frightened to Allow for Mistakes"]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT 53:24 68fdf5c90ab449ff1010678d false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68fdf5c90ab449ff1010678d 68fdf5c90ab449ff1010678d 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 5 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Jonathon Simons. Jonathon is an ex-Jewish Studies teacher who made waves with his decade-ahead digital education teaching techniques, and is now running his own company (Code Inventorz) offering robotics, 3D printing and coding clubs to children.


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We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Jonathon Simons. Jonathon is an ex-Jewish Studies teacher who made waves with his decade-ahead digital education teaching techniques, and is now running his own company (Code Inventorz) offering robotics, 3D printing and coding clubs to children.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Caroline Keep │ EdTech Hype vs. Reality: What’s Actually Effective? Caroline Keep │ EdTech Hype vs. Reality: What’s Actually Effective? Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT 1:13:33 68fde62b18bcdad2abe3d76e false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68fde62b18bcdad2abe3d76e 68fde62b18bcdad2abe3d76e 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 4 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Caroline Keep. Caroline is an award-winning Teacher, AI & Edtech Researcher, and Data Scientist. She is currently completing her PhD research at The University of Lancashire - crafting a unique Neurodivergent Edu/Tech narrative.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Caroline Keep. Caroline is an award-winning Teacher, AI & Edtech Researcher, and Data Scientist. She is currently completing her PhD research at The University of Lancashire - crafting a unique Neurodivergent Edu/Tech narrative.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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Caroline Keep: X, LinkedIn, carolinekeep.co.uk

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]]> Gary Jamieson │ This Teacher Took a Risk – Now 10,000 Kids Benefit Every Year Gary Jamieson │ This Teacher Took a Risk – Now 10,000 Kids Benefit Every Year Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT 48:50 68dae18046a2532cddfbbd1b false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68dae18046a2532cddfbbd1b 68dae18046a2532cddfbbd1b 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 3 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Gary Jamieson. Gary is the Schools Development Officer at the V&A Dundee, and is making a huge difference to learners all across Scotland - around 10,000 kids every year! Gary has an incredible story to share all about his journey from school as a ‘Christmas leaver’ to becoming a teacher himself and championing the positive impact that creativity can have on our younger generations 🤩 Check out his Streets Ahead project at the Padlet link - https://padlet.com/garyjamieson1/streets-ahead-vyz8nx02e4r0oiec


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Gary Jamieson. Gary is the Schools Development Officer at the V&A Dundee, and is making a huge difference to learners all across Scotland - around 10,000 kids every year! Gary has an incredible story to share all about his journey from school as a ‘Christmas leaver’ to becoming a teacher himself and championing the positive impact that creativity can have on our younger generations 🤩 Check out his Streets Ahead project at the Padlet link - https://padlet.com/garyjamieson1/streets-ahead-vyz8nx02e4r0oiec


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Eilidh MacDonald │ Are Schools Killing the YouTuber Dream? Meet the Teacher Challenging the 9-3 Eilidh MacDonald │ Are Schools Killing the YouTuber Dream? Meet the Teacher Challenging the 9-3 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT 1:06:09 68c738fe24c6e67e68886170 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68c738fe24c6e67e68886170 68c738fe24c6e67e68886170 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 2 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Eilidh MacDonald. Eilidh is a primary teacher with eight years’ experience, currently working with P1–3. She is passionate about edtech, play-based pedagogy, and creating inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly classrooms. Over the past year, she has also been sharing her journey and ideas as a content creator on TikTok and Instagram as the incredible ScottishTeacherP123 🤩


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We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Eilidh MacDonald. Eilidh is a primary teacher with eight years’ experience, currently working with P1–3. She is passionate about edtech, play-based pedagogy, and creating inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly classrooms. Over the past year, she has also been sharing her journey and ideas as a content creator on TikTok and Instagram as the incredible ScottishTeacherP123 🤩


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> James Hood | Esports Is Teaching Kids Real-Life Skills Schools Can’t James Hood | Esports Is Teaching Kids Real-Life Skills Schools Can’t Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT 44:31 68b5f77c41b96bff8d73881b false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68b5f77c41b96bff8d73881b 68b5f77c41b96bff8d73881b 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 3 1 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible James Hood. James has been a massive friend to Niall and Pam over the years and we’ve been huge fans of his work for a number of years. James has been THE name in Scottish eSports for a while now, and is currently the Head of Business Development for eRena Sports and podcaster on the CTRL ALT COMPETE podcast.


James is knee-deep in organising the INCREDIBLE Phase25 conference. Three days of eSports, content creation, skill development, and fun! Book your ticket now for an unmissable experience.

https://www.phase25.co.uk/


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible James Hood. James has been a massive friend to Niall and Pam over the years and we’ve been huge fans of his work for a number of years. James has been THE name in Scottish eSports for a while now, and is currently the Head of Business Development for eRena Sports and podcaster on the CTRL ALT COMPETE podcast.


James is knee-deep in organising the INCREDIBLE Phase25 conference. Three days of eSports, content creation, skill development, and fun! Book your ticket now for an unmissable experience.

https://www.phase25.co.uk/


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/

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]]> <![CDATA[Eric Curts | "AI isn’t here to do your job – it’s here to help you do your job better"]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT 57:31 6862fbd25670d865082779c0 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6862fbd25670d865082779c0 6862fbd25670d865082779c0 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 2 5 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game 🚀


Today, we are joined by the incredible Eric Curts. Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organisations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. He is an authorised Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and co-leads the Ohio Google Educator Group. Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his EdTech resources can be found, and is the author of the book "Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects".


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game 🚀


Today, we are joined by the incredible Eric Curts. Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organisations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. He is an authorised Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and co-leads the Ohio Google Educator Group. Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his EdTech resources can be found, and is the author of the book "Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects".


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


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]]> <![CDATA[Larisa Black | "The problem is students are allowing ChatGPT to take their voice"]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT 50:30 6859c11673e8be408fee1a14 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6859c11673e8be408fee1a14 6859c11673e8be408fee1a14 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 2 4 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where we energise educators, spark new ideas, and level up your digital skills in education.


In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Larisa Black. Larisa is an experienced virtual teacher for a publicly funded charter school in South Carolina, delivering all her learning online for the past nine years — long before the world shifted to remote teaching. As a co-founder of EduGuardians and her school's new Innovation and Technology Coordinator, she is at the forefront of integrating AI and EdTech into the classroom.


✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on digital learning and innovation

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where we energise educators, spark new ideas, and level up your digital skills in education.


In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Larisa Black. Larisa is an experienced virtual teacher for a publicly funded charter school in South Carolina, delivering all her learning online for the past nine years — long before the world shifted to remote teaching. As a co-founder of EduGuardians and her school's new Innovation and Technology Coordinator, she is at the forefront of integrating AI and EdTech into the classroom.


✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on digital learning and innovation

💬 Let us know what resonated with you in the comments

🎥 Watch more inspiring conversations here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhWHk6kIcDOt-JXNtcr1IC3Jg2BuXo5Q&si=Hix_3c99quz0Ej0I


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We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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🚀 Larisa Black: Instagram, Facebook, X, , LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok,  https://www.teachwiseai.com/, EduGuardians

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]]> <![CDATA[Tavs Laurie | "In my current role as a Head Teacher, I utilise AI all the time"]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT 45:31 68508796d62772690816640e false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68508796d62772690816640e 68508796d62772690816640e 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 2 3 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where we energise educators, spark new ideas, and level up your digital skills in education.


In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Tavs Laurie. Tavs is a Head Teacher in the Scottish Highlands to an off-grid school of 8 pupils, and is unreachable by vehicle! Tavs shares his unique experiences, including how his school is powered by a wind turbine and solar panels, with a generator for backup. He also discusses the challenges of his remote location, such as relying on boat access and overcoming issues with water supply when electricity is out.


What we cover:

⚡️ Practical ways to make digital learning inclusive

⚡️ How to build confidence with tech in any classroom

⚡️ Using AI to support teaching and learning

⚡️ Why digital skills matter more than ever in schools

⚡️ The controversial question: is writing necessary in modern education?

⚡️ The revolutionary impact of "flipped learning" from a student's perspective

⚡️ Innovative uses of school-owned smartphones for outdoor learning and biodiversity projects

⚡️ Adapting to an off-grid school system, powered by renewable energy, and the unique challenges it presents


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We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where we energise educators, spark new ideas, and level up your digital skills in education.


In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Tavs Laurie. Tavs is a Head Teacher in the Scottish Highlands to an off-grid school of 8 pupils, and is unreachable by vehicle! Tavs shares his unique experiences, including how his school is powered by a wind turbine and solar panels, with a generator for backup. He also discusses the challenges of his remote location, such as relying on boat access and overcoming issues with water supply when electricity is out.


What we cover:

⚡️ Practical ways to make digital learning inclusive

⚡️ How to build confidence with tech in any classroom

⚡️ Using AI to support teaching and learning

⚡️ Why digital skills matter more than ever in schools

⚡️ The controversial question: is writing necessary in modern education?

⚡️ The revolutionary impact of "flipped learning" from a student's perspective

⚡️ Innovative uses of school-owned smartphones for outdoor learning and biodiversity projects

⚡️ Adapting to an off-grid school system, powered by renewable energy, and the unique challenges it presents


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We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> <![CDATA[Harriet Benbow | "Banning them and taking them away isn't solving the problem"]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT 44:45 68470be422eb752c2fdbbdd0 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/68470be422eb752c2fdbbdd0 68470be422eb752c2fdbbdd0 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 2 2 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Harriet Benbow. Harriet is a Rising Star award winner and digital learning champion with a passion for making education more accessible and inclusive. From empowering technophobe teachers to exploring the potential of AI in the classroom, Harriet is all about using tech to enhance, not overwhelm. In this episode, she shares her journey, her hopes for the future of education, and why it’s vital we all keep up with the pace of digital change.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible Harriet Benbow. Harriet is a Rising Star award winner and digital learning champion with a passion for making education more accessible and inclusive. From empowering technophobe teachers to exploring the potential of AI in the classroom, Harriet is all about using tech to enhance, not overwhelm. In this episode, she shares her journey, her hopes for the future of education, and why it’s vital we all keep up with the pace of digital change.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> <![CDATA[Kirsteen Steven | "Why can everybody not use them in an exam?"]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT 52:38 683c728de7563becbf787128 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/683c728de7563becbf787128 683c728de7563becbf787128 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 2 1 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Kirsteen Steven talks to us about her 20-year journey as a Primary Teacher before transitioning to CALL Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, her passion for technology which began with her volunteering to install the first Interactive Whiteboard in her classroom in 2004, and her commitment to ensuring learners with additional support needs have access to, and are empowered to use, assistive tools.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Kirsteen Steven talks to us about her 20-year journey as a Primary Teacher before transitioning to CALL Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, her passion for technology which began with her volunteering to install the first Interactive Whiteboard in her classroom in 2004, and her commitment to ensuring learners with additional support needs have access to, and are empowered to use, assistive tools.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Kirsteen Steven: X, Call Scotland

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]]> <![CDATA[Aileen Wallace | "If you can text your pal, you can use ChatGPT"]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT 1:00:51 67cf61ddd64d9d8e86028c29 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/67cf61ddd64d9d8e86028c29 67cf61ddd64d9d8e86028c29 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 10 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Aileen Wallace talks to us about her background as an EdTech doubter, her pirouette from dancer to teacher, and the impact that AI tools have made on her students and colleagues.

Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


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Aileen Wallace: Website, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Instagram

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Aileen Wallace talks to us about her background as an EdTech doubter, her pirouette from dancer to teacher, and the impact that AI tools have made on her students and colleagues.

Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Aileen Wallace: Website, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Instagram

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]]> <![CDATA[Dean Stokes | "I've never liked the term digital natives because I think it missells what it means"]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:00:00 GMT 47:26 67b1bee08fcb786175e45299 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/67b1bee08fcb786175e45299 67b1bee08fcb786175e45299 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 9 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Dean Stokes talks to us about his past careers at Google for Education and Adobe, AI, and his background as one of the best speakers we’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Dean Stokes: Website, Newsletter, YouTube, LinkedIn, BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, the incredible Dean Stokes talks to us about his past careers at Google for Education and Adobe, AI, and his background as one of the best speakers we’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Dean Stokes: Website, Newsletter, YouTube, LinkedIn, BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer

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]]> <![CDATA[Top-Up Charge | Niall Ridgway | "It makes it so much easier for you as a teacher"]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT 30:24 67954d9fae8b037c913b9021 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/67954d9fae8b037c913b9021 67954d9fae8b037c913b9021 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 8 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, Niall takes us through a handful of questions that we’ve been asked over the last wee while via DM.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, Niall takes us through a handful of questions that we’ve been asked over the last wee while via DM.


Got a question for us? Drop us a message, or check out our dedicated podcast website at https://digitize-fully-charged.podcastpage.io/


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ben Rouse | "Teaching the Chelsea Academy footballers for their GCSEs"]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT 47:52 678d6533fc105e4d3613c862 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/678d6533fc105e4d3613c862 678d6533fc105e4d3613c862 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 7 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Ben Rouse. Ben is a strategy workshop facilitator, former maths teacher and EdTech trainer. He transitioned from training teachers on tech to facilitating strategy for a range of organisations with his own company, Evolving Design. Ben is a huge name in the world of EdTech and Google Workspace, and we are so excited for you to hear our interview with him. Ben, a former maths teacher and EdTech trainer, transitioned from training teachers on tech to facilitating strategy for a range of organisations with his own company, Evolving Design. He is a renowned figure in the EdTech and Google Workspace community and we're thrilled to share our interview with him.

Ben very kindly shared a discount code for any friends looking to book his time. Use code 🚀 DIGITIZE 🚀 to save £99 🤩


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Ben Rouse. Ben is a strategy workshop facilitator, former maths teacher and EdTech trainer. He transitioned from training teachers on tech to facilitating strategy for a range of organisations with his own company, Evolving Design. Ben is a huge name in the world of EdTech and Google Workspace, and we are so excited for you to hear our interview with him. Ben, a former maths teacher and EdTech trainer, transitioned from training teachers on tech to facilitating strategy for a range of organisations with his own company, Evolving Design. He is a renowned figure in the EdTech and Google Workspace community and we're thrilled to share our interview with him.

Ben very kindly shared a discount code for any friends looking to book his time. Use code 🚀 DIGITIZE 🚀 to save £99 🤩


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


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]]> <![CDATA[Kirsty Hair | "Imagine how many kids I could reach by teaching their teachers"]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:00:35 GMT 34:12 675314e37fbf9016069c75c6 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/675314e37fbf9016069c75c6 675314e37fbf9016069c75c6 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 6 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Kirsty Hair. Having over 12 years of teaching experience, Kirsty moved to the University of Strathclyde in 2022, focusing on Initial Teacher Education, with a passion for digital transformation, leading her previous school to achieve the Digital Schools Award and Microsoft Showcase School status, and now specialising in digital tools to support inclusion and improve efficiency for both students and teachers.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Kirsty Hair. Having over 12 years of teaching experience, Kirsty moved to the University of Strathclyde in 2022, focusing on Initial Teacher Education, with a passion for digital transformation, leading her previous school to achieve the Digital Schools Award and Microsoft Showcase School status, and now specialising in digital tools to support inclusion and improve efficiency for both students and teachers.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Kirsty Hair: X, LinkedIn, Bluesky

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> <![CDATA[Alice Keeler | "Smartboards ruined EdTech"]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:00:28 GMT 44:32 6752eb25a8461f164e24bb96 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6752eb25a8461f164e24bb96 6752eb25a8461f164e24bb96 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 5 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Alice Keeler. Alice is a global EdTech expert, a teacher, mom of 5, Google Certified Innovator (teacher), a Google Developer Expert for Google Workspace, A Google Cloud Champion Innovator, an author of 8 books, blogger, and lover of spreadsheets - and as Pam knows her, the Taylor Swift of EdTech!


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Pam said we’d share this link to the Google video


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Alice Keeler. Alice is a global EdTech expert, a teacher, mom of 5, Google Certified Innovator (teacher), a Google Developer Expert for Google Workspace, A Google Cloud Champion Innovator, an author of 8 books, blogger, and lover of spreadsheets - and as Pam knows her, the Taylor Swift of EdTech!


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Pam said we’d share this link to the Google video


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]]> <![CDATA[Dan Fitzpatrick | "Education is probably more valuable as a childcare system"]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:00:04 GMT 55:22 6765a9e325a0b820a2556d59 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6765a9e325a0b820a2556d59 6765a9e325a0b820a2556d59 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 4 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the fantastic Dan Fitzpatrick. Dan is known as The AI Educator, and is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and Forbes contributor who helps educators, parents, and businesses embrace the transformative power of AI. With a background in teaching, senior leadership, and digital strategy, he has empowered over 100,000 educators globally and is committed to ensuring education remains innovative and inclusive in a rapidly changing world.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the fantastic Dan Fitzpatrick. Dan is known as The AI Educator, and is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and Forbes contributor who helps educators, parents, and businesses embrace the transformative power of AI. With a background in teaching, senior leadership, and digital strategy, he has empowered over 100,000 educators globally and is committed to ensuring education remains innovative and inclusive in a rapidly changing world.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Dan: Website, Forbes, X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, New Book

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Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> <![CDATA[Sammy White | "You can only do coding on an iPad"]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:00:36 GMT 45:49 674ee524f1e80b0eeb624b02 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/674ee524f1e80b0eeb624b02 674ee524f1e80b0eeb624b02 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 3 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Sammy White. Sammy White is a Learning Lead from Glean, winner of Tech Women 100 in 2023, and a fantastic EdTech advocate who has made waves over the past few years.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Sammy White: Instagram, X, LinkedIn, A-Z of EdTech book

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Sammy White. Sammy White is a Learning Lead from Glean, winner of Tech Women 100 in 2023, and a fantastic EdTech advocate who has made waves over the past few years.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Sammy White: Instagram, X, LinkedIn, A-Z of EdTech book

Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> <![CDATA[Mmamotlhabi Francois | "In Sweden, we value (teacher) work-life balance"]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:10 GMT 44:12 674dd44a869ee21f960f16e1 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/674dd44a869ee21f960f16e1 674dd44a869ee21f960f16e1 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 2 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Mmamotlhabi François. Mmamotlhabi is a Technology Integrator from Stockholm, Sweden, and is a massive influencer in the world of Google Certified Innovators.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Mmamotlhabi: Instagram, X, LinkedIn

Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Mmamotlhabi François. Mmamotlhabi is a Technology Integrator from Stockholm, Sweden, and is a massive influencer in the world of Google Certified Innovators.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Mmamotlhabi: Instagram, X, LinkedIn

Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> Digitize Crew Interview Digitize Crew Interview Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:00:05 GMT 54:51 6754d1d17fbf901606317ba3 false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/6754d1d17fbf901606317ba3 6754d1d17fbf901606317ba3 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd full 1 1 Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the full Digitize Crew of Pam Currie, Carole Harper, and Niall Ridgway.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Courses - https://learn.wearedigitize.com/shop/


Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we’re joined by the full Digitize Crew of Pam Currie, Carole Harper, and Niall Ridgway.


We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fuelled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.


Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.


Courses - https://learn.wearedigitize.com/shop/


Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> Digitize Fully Charged Podcast - Coming Soon Digitize Fully Charged Podcast - Coming Soon Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:23:21 GMT 1:05 671a59f6af78fefdd10fa60a false https://shows.acast.com/digitize-fully-charged-podcast/episodes/671a59f6af78fefdd10fa60a 671a59f6af78fefdd10fa60a 6711281913da25d9f6dbb8dd Trailer Audio trailer Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game.

Pam Currie and I, Niall Ridgway, will host chats, debates, discussions and interviews all designed to educate and illuminate the incredible pockets of digital innovation happening around us.

We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.

Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.

Stay charged, and we’ll catch you next time!


Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

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]]> Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game.

Pam Currie and I, Niall Ridgway, will host chats, debates, discussions and interviews all designed to educate and illuminate the incredible pockets of digital innovation happening around us.

We’re so excited to introduce you to our world via the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast. Each week, we’ll bring you top-tier guests, curate new and exciting tools for you to try, and answer your tech-fueled questions so that you leave feeling fully charged and ready for action.

Subscribe and turn on notifications for the show, and, if you'd like to stay up to date with shows and more, follow us on social media @DigitizeCrew and check out the wearedigitize.com website.

Stay charged, and we’ll catch you next time!


Digitize: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Deezer

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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