The problem with education technology is that it is seen by too many schools as a bolt on and not as an integral part of a student’s experience. Technology is not a panacea; it needs to be accompanied by a new triad relationship between teachers and students and the technology.
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Myth 1: Jam Tomorrow “New technologies are being developed all the time, so the past history of the impact of ICT is irrelevant to what we have now or will be available tomorrow.” After more than fifty years of digital technology adoption in education this argument is wearing a bit thin. We need a clear […]
Read moreDigital is the channel of choice for an increasing number of people globally – for play, interaction and information. As teachers, we need to take advantage of the fact that these individuals are highly engaged with their devices, and translate that into an engagement with learning.
Read moreSkinners’ Kent Academy is an all-ability secondary academy in Tunbridge Wells. Recently judged outstanding in every category by Ofsted, the academy is founded on the principles of high standards and high aspirations, active participation, and an inclusive and emotionally rich environment.
Read moreInnovating in education is extremely difficult. Education systems move slowly — like large ships where every decision takes time to change the course of the vessel. These ships are carrying precious cargo – the next generation with their future achievements, hopes and dreams. Therefore, we just can’t risk taking a wrong turn and failing any […]
Read moreEducation technology is often thought of in terms of classroom interventions such as interactive whiteboards and tablet-equipped classrooms. But new technology also has the potential to transform the way we think about assessment – and indirectly to improve student outcomes in the process. In particular, comparative judgement, a technologically-enhanced form of assessment, could help to […]
Read moreThe word of the decade in Silicon Valley is “scalability”, or, if you’re not familiar, how to expand a service or product to its maximum potential and widest reach. For years, startups and tech companies have been building technology that reaches as many people as possible.
Read moreIf students are to see the impact of technology, their portfolio of technology skills matters. Students need to develop these skills, ensuring that they are proficient at finding information and judging its reliability; becoming better at communicating and collaborating (safely and securely) via the internet; and learning to create quality content across a full spectrum […]
Read moreFor the last twenty years, educators, governments, technology companies and publishers have built a narrative that by introducing a new technology, be it a digital book, LMS, SIS, PC, tablet or iPad, there would be an immediate improvement in student learning.
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