In this episode, we sit down with Liz Starbuck Greer following her impactful session at MoodleMoot Global 2025, which was a firm favourite amongst attendees.While educators often focus on providing tools, Liz argues that tools are only half the battle. She will dive into the concept of ‘Digital Capital’ - the unique blend of skills, confidence, and networks that determines a learner’s success in a virtual world.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>Why access is more than just having a laptop or smartphone.</li><li>How to identify and support learners with low digital capital.</li><li>The intersection of accessibility, equity, and Moodle design.</li><li>Practical ways to build &quot;digital confidence&quot; into your curriculum.</li></ul>This episode was hosted by Shalimar Anderson and Dan Lehner. <a href='https://youtu.be/107-OKLzH7w?si=8GmHWdSWJmvgtcoH'>Watch Liz&apos;s presentation from MoodleMoot Global 2025: What is digital capital and why should you care on YouTube. </a>Visit Moodle at <a href='https://moodle.com'>Moodle.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Liz Starbuck Greer following her impactful session at MoodleMoot Global 2025, which was a firm favourite amongst attendees.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While educators often focus on providing tools, Liz argues that tools are only half the battle. She will dive into the concept of ‘Digital Capital’ - the unique blend of skills, confidence, and networks that determines a learner’s success in a virtual world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why access is more than just having a laptop or smartphone.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to identify and support learners with low digital capital.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The intersection of accessibility, equity, and Moodle design.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical ways to build &amp;quot;digital confidence&amp;quot; into your curriculum.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was hosted by Shalimar Anderson and Dan Lehner. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/107-OKLzH7w?si=8GmHWdSWJmvgtcoH'&gt;Watch Liz&amp;apos;s presentation from MoodleMoot Global 2025: What is digital capital and why should you care on YouTube. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit Moodle at &lt;a href='https://moodle.com'&gt;Moodle.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Starbuck Greer following her impactful session at MoodleMoot Global 2025, which was a firm favourite amongst attendees. While educators often focus on providing tools, Liz argues that tools are only half the battle. She will dive into the concept of ‘Digital Capital’ - the unique blend of skills, confidence, and networks that determines a learner’s success in a virtual world. In this episode, we discuss: Why access is more than just having a laptop or sma...

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The invisible barrier: Liz Starbuck Greer on the power of digital capital

The invisible barrier: Liz Starbuck Greer on the power of digital capital

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