What’s next for computer science education in 2026? | Hello World podcast End of Year Special 2025

2025 was a busy year for computing education. From "vibe coding" entering the mainstream to the rapid acceleration of AI literacy in schools, the landscape is changing fast. But what does this mean for teachers, and what should we prepare for in 2026?

In this episode, host James Robinson is joined by colleagues from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and international partners to look back at the last 12 months and share their predictions for the year ahead.

We discuss the potential of a new Data Science qualification, the reality of digital literacy in a world of AI, and we hear firsthand accounts of the progress and challenges educators are facing in Kenya, South Africa, and Greece

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:20 Reflections Data Science
09:09 Reflections on AI literacy
16:08 What's currently driving or limiting AI education?
24:37 Digital literacy
37:11 Looking ahead to 2026
43:53 Outro

Read our show notes here: http://rpf.io/hwp-future-of-csed

Find out more about us: http://rpf.io/fyt

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