Latest Digital making Podcast Episodes

Machine Learning for Kids: why introduce young learners to AI?

Hello World - August 30, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes
Although artificial intelligence (AI) is a developing field, its applications are all around us and increasingly part of our everyday lives. This week, James and Carrie Anne explore why educators should introduce even their young learners to the principles of AI, and they explore some activities...

How can computing help us re-connect with nature?

Hello World - August 16, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes
This week James and Carrie Anne go outdoors to explore some of the ways in which educators can connect their learners with nature using technology. Whether for investigating local habitats and wildlife or exploring remote locations, technology is a vital tool for learning about the natural world...

What is Digital Making?

Hello World - August 02, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes
To kick off the second season of the Hello World podcast, we decided to explore "digital making"; it's part of the mission here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, but what does it mean? Our digital making duo, Carrie Anne and James, challenge themselves to explain this broad practice, share their e...

Could curriculum design be as simple as ABC?

Hello World - July 05, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes
In our final episode of this series, we explore remote learning and ask: can curriculum design be as easy as ABC? As teachers reflect on their recent experience of remote education, we discuss the ABC design process, which can help plan online experiences that achieve the same goals as their in-...

Are these the droids you’re looking for? Robotics in computing education

Hello World - June 21, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes
This week, we’re diving into the world of robotics in education, and asking are these the droids you’re looking for... to teach algorithms?! Combining technology and real-world challenges with teaching computer science concepts can be a really rewarding experience for both educators and learners...

Do not disturb: how to keep well when teaching with technology

Hello World - June 06, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes
Show notes General : Subscribe to Hello World magazine Find out more about the charitable mission of the Raspberry Pi Foundation Read How To Keep Well When Teaching From Home in issue 13 of Hello World Computing education community : Computing at School (CAS) is a community of computing ed...

How do we give learners context and creativity in computing?

Hello World - May 23, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes
Show notes General : Subscribe to Hello World magazine Find out more about the charitable mission of the Raspberry Pi Foundation Read Dahlia's Hello World article on creativity and context Creative projects : Get students composing their own music with code Use Python to hack the Minecraf...

How moral is your machine? Ethics in computing education

Hello World - May 10, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes
This week, after watching too many science fiction films, Carrie Anne and James ask, "How moral is your machine?". We explored if computers are simply tools now that they are increasingly capable of making recommendations and taking decisions for us. What are the consequences if developers do no...

How can we get everyone excited about code?

Hello World - May 10, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes
To kick off our first ever Hello World podcast episode, we thought we would explore what excites us and frustrates us about programming. Learning to code can be a creative, imaginative, immersive and rewarding experience. We discuss the role that programming has as a practical application of com...

Season 1 trailer

Hello World - April 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute
Welcome to Hello World, our new podcast for educators interested in computing and digital making in the classroom. Join us as we explore the exciting world of computing and digital making education and hear from educators, learners, and experts along the way. In each episode, you'll hear from ...