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Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?

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 literac...

How can we empower girls in computing?

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.

Teacher Tips: digital literacy

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.

Hello issue 26: All about digital literacy

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.

What does computing education look like in 2024/25? | Special

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 computi...

What is the role of AI in your classroom?

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.

What is the state of computing education and where is it heading?

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

How to develop as a computing educator?

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.

Why is understanding cybersecurity so important?

Discover how to help learners keep themselves and their data safe online, and explore how cybersecurity can get them interested in computing. Full show notes here: rpf.io/hwp-s6e3

The role of computing communities

This week our hosts and guest speakers discuss the role computing communities can play in computing educators lives. They share what communities they're a part of and the experiences they’ve had as community leaders. Read the full show notes here: rpf.io/hwp-s6e2

Do kids still need to learn how to code?

This week we're exploring the big question "Do kids still need to learn how to code?" Our hosts James and Veronica pose the question to our guests who share their experiences from the classroom, voice their opinions and discuss the implications of AI within computing education. Full show notes: rpf.io/hwp-s6e1

Why write for Hello World?

Have you ever considered writing for Hello World magazine? Do you have an idea, experience, or opinion you want to share? In our final episode of season 5, James and Gemma are joined by three experienced writers of Hello World articles to discuss the various benefits, motives and tips for sharing experiences in Hello World. Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/why-write-for-hello-world

What's the value of extracurricular clubs?

This week we're discussing the benefits of running an extracurricular club for both the learners that attend, and you, the educator or volunteer that runs them. These clubs come in many different shapes and sizes, and in this episode, James and Laura, along with guests, explore Code Clubs, CoderDojo clubs, esports clubs, and many more in between. We also delve into some of the barriers to setting up an extracurricular club and how some of these can be overcome. Full show notes: https://helloworl...

How can AI help us tackle climate change?

This week we're exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global challenge of climate change. The relationship between these two topics is complex as, like any digital technology, AI consumes energy and has potential negative consequences for the climate. However, its judicious application can drive all sorts of insights and innovation that help us combat climate change. It is not, however, an instant solution that can fix all the challenges we face. Full show notes: https://he...

What does computing education look like around the world?

This week we're taking a mini tour to look at the state of computing education in different parts of the world. James, Divya, and guests discuss the similarities, differences, challenges, and opportunities of delivering computing education in England, Kenya, India, and Iraq. Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-does-computing-education-look-like-around-the-world

What role does philosophy have in computing education?

We're excited to be back, bringing you conversations about computing education. For our first episode, we're exploring an emerging field in computing and how we might approach it with students. We'll be asking our expert guests, "What role does philosophy have in computing education?" Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-role-does-philosophy-have-in-computing-education

What on earth is quantum computing?

Welcome to Season 5 of the Hello World podcast. We're excited to be back, bringing you conversations about computing education. For our first episode, we're exploring an emerging field in computing and how we might approach it with students. We'll be asking our expert guests, "What on earth is quantum computing?" Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-on-earth-is-quantum-computing

What makes an effective computing PD experience?

In our final episode for this season we ask the question "What makes an effective computing PD experience?". Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-makes-an-effective-computing-pd-experience

Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?

In this episode we'll explore whether this is sustainable and ask, "Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?" Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/does-upgrade-culture-need-an-upgrade

What can computing educators learn from industry?

Recently we've been thinking about the connection between computing education and the computing workplace and asking "What can computing educators learn from industry?" Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-can-computing-educators-learn-from-industry

Can teaching coding skills help tackle inequality?

We’ve been thinking about the challenges that many people, young and old, encounter and ask “Can teaching coding skills help tackle inequality?" Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/can-teaching-coding-skills-help-tackle-inequality

How can we support all students in developing key digital skills?

We continue our fourth season by exploring techniques, approaches and technology that teachers can use to support all their learners in developing digital skills Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/how-can-we-support-all-students-in-developing-key-digital-skills

Are computing competitions worth the effort?

To kick off our fourth season we ask the question "Are computing competitions worth the effort?". What's in it for our learners, and what can we take from the experience? Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/are-computing-competitions-worth-the-effort

What does ecology have to do with digital making?

In our final episode for this season we ask the question "What does ecology have to do with digital making?". Are there parallels between ecology and computing systems, and how do we use the latter to help us understand, measure, and protect our natural environment? Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-does-ecology-have-to-do-with-digital-making

How can digital leaders raise the profile of computing in schools?

In this episode we explore the role learners can play as digital leaders, supporting the development of computing in school settings whilst themselves learning valuable skills. Sway and James talk to educators who have introduced digital leader programmes in their schools. These programmes increase the visibility of computing across the school and empower learners who have a particular interest in the subject to support computing in their other lessons. Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspbe...

5 years of Hello World

In this special episode, recorded from a live Twitter spaces event, we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Hello World. We reflect on its success as a magazine and growth into a supportive community of computing educators sharing their experience and learning. Over the last 5 years the team have published 18 issues as well as our special issue, The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy, that's a whopping 1800 pages of content. Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/celebrating-5-y...

What has storytelling and imagination got to do with computing?

In this episode, we explore computing from a more playful and inventive angle as we ask: "What has storytelling and imagination got to do with computing?" James and Carrie Anne investigate how we as computing educators can find computing concepts in familiar stories and children's literature as well as how telling stories might help learners understand more abstract concepts through analogy and metaphor. Can storytelling benefit some learners and help them connect with complex ideas? Full show n...

Can makerspaces change the world?

Following on from our last episode in which we explored the role of maker spaces in schools, in this episode we take a wider look at maker spaces and examine their impact on local communities. James and Carrie Anne look at how learning to "make" can have a real-world impact and change the world for the better. Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/can-maker-spaces-change-the-world

What role do makerspaces play in the classroom?

We're back for a new season of the Hello World podcast, with six episodes exploring computing and digital making with our amazing guests. To kick things off, this week Carrie Anne and James discuss the role of maker spaces within schools and explore what it is that makes a space, a maker space! Full show notes: https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-role-do-makerspaces-play-in-the-classroom

Season 3 - trailer