Good Tech: Unlocking Creativity and the Positives of the Digital Age

Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends

In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,' Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, and Parven Kaur, founder of Kids and Clicks, to discuss how technology can unlock children's creativity.

Special guest Beverly Clarke, MBE, shares her insights on leveraging tech for good, her charity Technology Books for Children, and strategies to bridge the digital divide. The episode highlights the positives of digital tools in fostering creativity and collaboration, balancing tech use, and tackling online inequalities. Parents are encouraged to engage with their children's digital interests to build valuable skills and creativity

About our Guest:

Beverly Clarke MBE, is an award-winning woman in Tech and a leader in education. Beverly works to bridge the gap between industry and education. She seeks to raise the outcomes for all through understanding of and access to technology. She is a strategic advisor, education consultant, speaker, published author, writer, coach, podcaster, trustee, and founder of the charity Technology Books for Children.

https://beverlyclarkeconsulting.co.uk/

www.technologybooksforchildren.org

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by ICT in Education Teacher Academy

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https://kidsnclicks.com/

https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

Resources and links:

https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/

https://digitalpovertyalliance.org/

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

https://www.unv.org/

https://suno.com/

https://www.canva.com/

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources/

https://www.inaturalist.org/

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:26 Meet the Experts: Angeline Corvaglia and Parven Kaur

01:02 Good Tech: Unlocking Creativity and Positives of the Digital Age

01:20 Harnessing Technology for Good with Beverly Clarke

03:30 Encouraging Creativity in Children Through Technology

09:08 Bridging the Digital Divide

14:59 Balancing Technology's Risks and Benefits

19:16 Exploring Smart Cities and Self-Driving Cars

24:35 Exploring the Future of Technology

25:30 Smart Homes and Tech Books

27:16 The Inspiration Behind the Charity

28:53 Building Resources and Book Ambassadors

32:06 Navigating the Digital Jungle

34:58 Family Tech Tips and Creativity

40:42 Global Initiatives and Community Involvement

42:29 Weekly Quick Tips and Final Thoughts

47:02 Upcoming Topics and Sponsor Message