We gave kids technology… and forgot to teach them how to use it. In this episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy sits down with Dr. Kelli Erwin from Learning.com to unpack what schools are missing in a world where technology is everywhere—even when screens are banned.
From misinformation and echo chambers to AI, addiction, and algorithmic influence, this conversation reframes “digital citizenship” as something bigger: real citizenship in an AI-driven world. Dr. Erwin shares how Learning.com’s curriculum helps students (and teachers) build the skills to evaluate information, make thoughtful choices, and use technology with purpose—whether that happens in a tech class, social studies, or PE.
You’ll hear why fear-based approaches and blanket bans fall short, how education is the antidote to overwhelm, and what it really means to Make EdTech 100 by balancing technical skills with human ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare students for a future they’re already living in, this episode is your roadmap.
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What is Make EdTech 100 with LindyHoc?
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.