Are you an educator, researcher, or student in the West Midlands, Black Country, or nearby regions? Passionate about the evolving role of technology in education? Curious about how digital tools shape teaching, learning, and the ethical challenges they bring?
The University of Wolverhampton’s School of Education invites you to an exciting CSET (Critical Studies of Education and Technology) webinar this February 2025. This dynamic event brings together voices from around the globe to explore the future of educational technology and its social impact.
Why Attend?
Be part of meaningful discussions led by Dr. Howard Scott and the CREST research team. We’ll delve into critical questions like:
- What are the pressing issues, concerns, tensions and problems that surround EdTech in our locality? What questions do we need to ask, and what approaches will help us research these questions?
- What social harms are we seeing associated with digital technology and education in our locality?
- What does the political economy of EdTech look like in our region? What do local EdTech markets look like? How are global Big Tech corporations manifest in local education systems? What does EdTech policy look like, and which actors are driving policymaking? What do we find if we ‘follow the money’?
- What grounds for hope are there? Can we point to local instances of digital technology leading to genuine social benefits and empowerment? What local push-back and resistance against egregious forms of EdTech is evident? What alternate imaginaries are being circulated about education and digital futures?
This is your opportunity to share your insights, connect with like-minded professionals, and help shape a brighter, more ethical future for education and technology.
Special Focus:
Explore ways institutions and educators can tackle challenges like surveillance technologies, data privacy, and automation while embracing digital literacy and personalized learning opportunities.
Want to lead a breakout session?
We’re looking for passionate individuals to host discussions on these key topics. Interested? Contact howard.scott@wlv.ac.uk to get involved.
How to Join:
Register now on Eventbrite! Upon registration, you’ll receive all the details to join this engaging 2–3 hour virtual event on Microsoft Teams.
