From Classroom Blackboards to Zoom Calls: Learning in a Digital Playground

From Classroom Blackboards to Zoom Calls: Learning in a Digital Playground

05 May, 2025
In this episode of "Ironic Evolutions," Theo Carmichael takes us on a hilarious journey from the chalk-dusted classrooms of yesteryear to today’s virtual learning jungles. Remember the days of blackboards and face-to-face interactions? Theo contrasts that nostalgia with the absurdity of Zoom calls, where pants are optional and screen fatigue is real. With his signature blend of wit and sarcasm, he examines how the shift to digital learning has changed our educational experiences, often for the sillier. Join him as he unpacks the nostalgia for simpler times, critiques modern tech, and pokes fun at the unrealistic expectations of online learning. Whether you’re a nostalgic Boomer, a sardonic Gen Xer, or a tech-savvy Gen Zer, this episode will have you laughing and reflecting on the quirky evolution of education and society. Tune in for a dose of humor that highlights the delightful ironies of our digital age.