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Episode 1: The Rapping Science Teacher: Science, Social Media and the Ban
In the first episode of Tech Shock's 13th season, Vicki is joined by Matt Green, The Rapping Science Teacher. A former teacher, Matt has built a following of millions by making science accessible and exciting to young people through music and social media. Matt's work is a real-world example of technology doing exactly what it should: reaching young people who might otherwise disengage from education, for free and at scale. Against the backdrop of the social media ban debate, it is also a timely reminder of what is at stake. Talking points: How did Matt go from classroom teacher to online educator with millions of followers? What does his journey tell us about the opportunity technology offers young people?What does the social media ban mean for educational creators like Matt? What is lost when young people can no longer stumble across inspiring content by chance and how does Matt intend to respond to the current shifting landscape?How do algorithms actually work in practice and what does Matt think parents need to understand about digital literacy and guiding their children online?Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster. www Twitter Facebook Instagram
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