In this episode, Lindy sits down with Jack Churchill—assistive technology leader, dyslexic learner, and yes, the great-grandson of Winston Churchill—to unpack one of education’s biggest misconceptions: that using support tools is somehow “cheating.” From scanning pens to AI-powered supports, they explore how accessibility tools remove barriers, not rigor. You’ll hear insights on supporting neurodivergent learners, and why access isn’t optional—it’s essential for learning
More about Jack:
Jack Churchill is Chair of the British Assistive Technology Association and Co-Founder of Scanning Pens. He established the assistive technology company Scanning Pens 20 years ago because he’s passionate about technology being a great enabler. Being dyslexic himself, Jack is determined to help young people & adults with reading difficulties reach their potential. Scanning Pens BETT Award winning C-Pen Reader is used in classrooms around the world. In recent years Scanning Pens has won a number of prominent awards including BETT Company of the Year 2020 & the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2021 for International Trade. Jack is a UK Trade Export Champ and was recognised with an OBE medal from HRH the Prince of Wales in 2024.
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Technology in education shouldn’t feel overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected from what actually works in classrooms. This show keeps it real. Each week, educator and K–12 EdTech Advisor Lindy Hockenbary shares practical strategies, stories from real teachers, and no-nonsense conversations about how to use tech in ways that feel human, joyful, and grounded in learning.
Whether you’re a teacher, a school leader, or an EdTech product builder, this show helps you Make EdTech 100 — real, relevant, and rooted in what matters most: kids.