itsEducation

From gaming to social media, screens shape our kids’ world. But are we in control, or is the screen controlling us? Hear Beatge and Ole weigh in on itsEducation. Available in your favourite podcast app!

This episode's guest is Thorny Andersen a teacher at Thor Heyerdahl Upper Secondary where the HeyTek program blends VR, PlayStations, 3D printers and more into everyday lessons.

Are we letting Big Tech shape young minds?In our latest itsEducation podcast episode "AI in Education: Shaping Minds or Programming Bias?", you’ll get a replay of this spring’s panel discussion with experts from education, EdTech, and politics. Together, they discuss values, bias, and the future of teaching. We ask the big questions!

In this episode, Beathe and Mariana imagine their ultimate superpowers, share the worst advice they’ve ever received, and read out some real teacher confessions.Some of it’s hilarious, some of it’s painfully relatable, and all of it reminds us we’re in this together. Whether you're new to teaching or have been in the game for years, you’ll find something to laugh or nod along with.

Beathe and Mariana are putting their slang skills to the test, literally. In this episode, we’re talking about the weird and wonderful world of student slang, from millennial classics to Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s newest inventions.We quiz each other on what today’s students are actually saying, try (and fail?) to decode the latest lingo, and laugh a lot along the way!

In this episode you'll meet Sara Kvist, an advocate for student-centered education.Sara is a specialist consultant in pedagogy and e-learning at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where this approach has become prevalent and transformed the way students engage with their studies.Today, she will help us understand why student-centered learning has gained such popularity at SDU and its significant impact on students' educational experiences in higher education.

Can video games help students feel seen, motivated, and engaged in learning? 🎮 In this episode, Lars Peter Østrem, teacher and passionate gamer, shares how video games like Minecraft and Mario Kart are being used to spark creativity, build inclusion, and even improve writing skills in the classroom. Join us as we explore how gaming can empower students — and why teachers don’t need to be gamers, just curious about what excites their students.

Explore the vital role of play in education for all ages. Learn how play fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social skills with our guest Ole Lindgren!

Join Beathe and Helge in this exciting episode of itseducation as they take you back to BETT 2025, the largest EdTech event of the year! Throughout some cold January days in London we immersed ourselves in the latest trends shaping the EdTech landscape. In this episode you will hear firsthand insights from industry leaders and the most important people, the users!  Beathe and Helge will discuss the crucial role of these international events to foster innovation and collaboration within the education sector. Plus, get a sneak peek into what BETT 2026 has in store and how itslearning is continuing to revolutionise the way we teach and learn. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable takeaways for anyone passionate about the future of education! 🎧✨