Debugging the Classroom: How Neurodiversity Powers Digital Pedagogy - Danny Clegg

13/01/2026 52 min Temporada 2 Episodio 8
Debugging the Classroom: How Neurodiversity Powers Digital Pedagogy - Danny Clegg

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In this episode of TechSphere, host Idris Fabiyi is joined by Danny Clegg, the "Healthcare Unicorn" of BPP University. As an Associate Professor of Inclusive Practice and Digital Pedagogy, Danny’s career spans from chiropractic care to nursing education but, it is his personal journey as a neurodivergent leader that truly shapes his visionary approach to tech.Danny opens up about his late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, explaining how these "labels" became the catalyst for his "Equity by Design" philosophy. He shares how he moved from mounting GoPros on his head to stream "first-person" clinical views to building sophisticated Virtual Reality campuses and AI-driven reflective tools.In this episode, you will learn:The Power of Lived Experience: How Danny’s own struggles with traditional learning led him to create "Values-Based" digital tools that prioritize empathy.Equity by Design: Why we must "build the ramp" into digital tools from day one, rather than adding it as a supplement later.The Virtual Nursing Campus: A look at the Pre-Preceptorship Virtual World designed to help students transition smoothly into professional practice.AI as a Support, Not a Replacement: Why digital literacy is a "day one" requirement for modern nurses and why fear of AI dissolves once competence grows.This conversation is a must-listen for educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in how we can use technology to create a more inclusive and equitable future.I'm Idris Fabiyi, Head of Technology and Innovation at BPP University, Estio Training, Firebrand Training & host of the TechSphere podcast. I'm on a mission to demystify complex technology and make it accessible for businesses and learners. Follow me on LinkedIn: Idris Fabiyi My Medium.com profile: Read my Articles Get in Touch: [email protected]