Why AI Is No Substitute for Digital Education - with Dr. Julia Freudenberg

In a nutshell: Dr. Julia Freudenberg, Director of the Hacker School, talks about digital equal opportunity and the challenges of modern education. Why TikTok is no proof of digital literacy, how genuine participation is fostered through coding – and why AI is no substitute for pedagogical concepts.

Code Over Consumption: How Digital Education Can Succeed

Dr. Freudenberg makes it clear that while many children and young people have access to digital devices, they often lack the knowledge of how to use them meaningfully. While TikTok and the like are omnipresent, fundamental skills in working with code and technology are missing. That is exactly where the Hacker School comes in – with hands-on coding courses that spark enthusiasm for technology and build a sense of self-efficacy. The goal: Not just consumers, but active shapers of the digital world.

Digitalization Is More Than a Smartboard

Whether AI or other digital tools – they can relieve teachers of certain burdens, but can never replace pedagogical work. That is why Julia Freudenberg cautions against viewing technological solutions as a substitute for structural educational work. Both are needed: modern tools and a clear educational mandate that promotes digital literacy and empowerment.

Diversity in Tech Starts Early

A particular concern of the Hacker School is to inspire more girls and children from educationally disadvantaged households to pursue careers in tech. After all, those who never come into contact with coding are unlikely to pursue a career in IT later on. Early encouragement, positive role models, and low-threshold access are, according to Freudenberg, crucial to fostering diversity in the tech world.

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