Digitize Fully Charged Podcast

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). <h3>⚡ What We Talk About</h3>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. <h3>✏️ Why Listen</h3><ul><li>Real voices, real stories – from teachers, local business owners, digital specialists, and the occasional surprise guest.</li><li>No jargon zone – just honest chat, practical ideas, and the odd laugh.</li><li>Local to global – rooted in Scottish education and business, but with insights anyone can use.</li><li>Community spirit – join us and other curious minds on socials @DigitizeCrew.</li></ul> <h3>🔌 Stay Fully Charged</h3><ul><li>Subscribe for fresh episodes that won’t talk down to you.</li><li>Follow @DigitizeCrew for behind-the-scenes clips, live streams, and moments you won’t hear on air.</li><li>Visit <a href="https://wearedigitize.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wearedigitize.com</a> for extra content, podcast links, and more.</li></ul> <h3>🚀 Plug in & join the chat</h3>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.<hr /> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Andy McLaughlin | Big Tech is Killing Creativity in Schools (And He Knows Why)

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: LinkedInDigitize: Website, Podcast page, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTubePodcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Deezer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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