In this episode, we speak with Anna Thorén, Educational Developer at the University of Gothenburg, about how digital transformation is reshaping teaching, collaboration, and inclusion in hybrid and cyber-physical learning environments. From designing for parity between online and in-room students to managing teacher workload and building trust in digital tools, Anna offers a grounded and deeply human view on the future of learning. Reflecting on her experience as both educator and technologist, she shares how empathy, planning, and critical use of AI can make digital education more equitable, flexible, and impactful.

Key topics covered:

• Designing inclusive hybrid and cyber-physical learning experiences
• Building trust, empathy, and psychological safety in digital collaboration
• Managing teacher workload and change in post-pandemic education
• Achieving parity between online and in-person learning experiences
• Critical and pragmatic approaches to AI in education
• How hackathons nurture experimentation and collaboration in digital learning

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