The pandemic has accelerated digitization in education. Many great initiatives and solutions have emerged overnight and matured over time. But a year and a half later, we are still a long way from where we could be and should be. Misunderstandings, ineffective use of resources and uncertainty among decisionmakers determine the daily environment for educational institutions, teachers and students. The conversation between Max Maendler from eduki and Heidi Wang from Wacom sheds light on the opportunities and hazards of a society on its way to digital education.