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Introduction Education has long been discussed through the language of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and policy. Researchers debate effective teaching strategies, schools invest in educational technologies, and governments continually reform curricula in pursuit of improved learning outcomes. Underlying these conversations is an assumption that learning is primarily an educational problem: one that can be addressed through better teaching, more effective assessment, or imp

When I was invited to deliver an introductory AI workshop for older adults at ACE IT Scotland, I spent a great deal of time thinking about what should be included. Artificial intelligence is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and every week seems to bring another breakthrough, another tool, or another headline predicting how AI will transform our lives. The obvious approach would have been to explain how large language models (LLM) work, introduce popular AI applications, or

Digital education is no longer simply about moving teaching online. Today's challenge is designing learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, and meaningful in increasingly digital environments. As new technologies continue to emerge, it can be tempting to focus on the latest tools. However, effective digital learning isn't defined by technology alone—it's shaped by thoughtful educational design that puts learners at the centre of the experience. Digital Learning Expe