Podcast
Beyond the Technology: Digifest 2025 - generative AI in education
We’re joined by Philippa Armstrong to hear stories of how technology is transforming teaching and learning in this podcast recorded live at Digifest 2025.

If you missed the generative AI in education panel at Digifest 2025, here’s your chance to hear our interview with panellist Philippa Armstrong, learning technology coach at Nottingham College, recorded live at the event. Philippa discusses the current uses, potential benefits and concerns associated with generative AI in education.
What happens when generative AI moves from buzzword to reality? Philippa explores real-world lessons learned, opportunities and concerns as we cut through the hype to discover what it takes to move from promise to practice.
Watch the live recording
Show notes
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Episode guest

Philippa Armstrong
Learning technology coach, Nottingham College
Episode host

Iwan Lehnert
Internal communications officer