Edtech Privacy Parents Series: Jesper, Denmark
This episode of Digital Dominoes is part of a special series that highlights parents who have become privacy champions for when their kids use technology at school. We’re starting the series by talking to Jesper Graugaard, who has advocated for children’s digital privacy rights in Denmark since 2019. Jesper, a parent, started the Danish Chromebook […]
Culture Clash: Navigating the Intersection of Tradition and Technology
In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia interviews Sahaj Vaidya, an AI policy expert at SuperAlign. They explore how traditional cultural expectations influence the way children present themselves online, with a focus on the unique pressures faced by Indian adolescents. Sahaj discusses the balance between maintaining family values and embracing digital transformation, the […]
How Can We Help Digital Natives Shape Their Safer Digital Future?
Empowering Digital Safety in Kenya: An Interview with Evelyn Kasina In this episode, host Angeline Corvaglia sits down with Evelyn Kasina, founder and CEO of Eveminet Communication Solutions Ltd., to discuss digital learning and online safety for children in Kenya. They explore how Eveminet empowers young people and the broader community to be responsible digital […]
What do students want to learn about generative AI? Part 1
In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia is joined by Ilkem Kayican Dipcin, an academic instructor at Sabanci University. It is part 1 of a 3-part series where they discuss a survey conducted among 76 freshman students on their interests and concerns regarding generative AI. The conversation highlights key insights from the survey, […]
What do students want to learn about generative AI? Part 2
In the second episode of a three-part series on college students and generative AI, host Angeline Corvaglia is joined by Ilkem Kayican Dipcin from Sabanci University. Together, they discuss a survey conducted with first-year university students on their perspectives on AI’s impact on society and their lives. The key takeaways include students’ interest in AI’s […]
What do students want to learn about generative AI? Part 3
In the final episode of the series, host Angeline Corvaglia and guest Ilkem Kayican Dipcin, an instructor at Sabanci University, discuss the additional insights and concerns raised by students regarding AI in education. They explore aspects like cheating with AI, the importance of developing liberal arts skills to communicate with AI effectively, and how AI […]
Will AI Lead Us to Prioritize Thinking Over Knowing?
In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia talks with Bill Schmarzo, a.k.a. the Dean of Big Data, about the responsible use of AI and big data. They focus on the impact AI will have on the way we educate younger generations, on how to think critically instead of just working to know and […]
AI Chatbots: What Can Developers Do to Protect Users Emotionally?
In this episode, Angeline Corvaglia and Adam Bolas, with a little help from ChatGPT’s voice functionality, delve into the emotional attachments people form with AI chatbots, especially focusing on vulnerable users such as children. The discussion explores the advanced features of new AI tools like OpenAI’s voice functionality and Tell Sid, which aids children and […]
AI for Schoolwork: Is Cheating Really the Main Issue?
In this episode, Angeline Corvaglia sits down with Ilkem Kayican Dipcin from Sabanci University to explore the responsible use of generative AI in education. They discuss the question that’s on the minds of parents and educators everywhere: if children and youth use generative AI for homework, are they cheating? Ilkem and Angeline talk about the […]
Is It Okay to Share My Info Online?
In the inaugural episode of ‘Digital Dominoes,’ host Angeline ‘Data Girl’ Corvaglia aims to guide listeners through the intricacies of digital world safety and information sharing. Featured guests include Digital Defender Stella, an elementary school student interested in AI, and John Cavanaugh (Jet Haze), Executive Director of the Plunk Foundation. Together, they discuss the implications […]