20 | ROUNDTABLE | PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
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edtechnology.co.uk | T: @Educ_Technology
“Personal technology in the form of phones and tablets are changing the expectations of society about access to knowledge”
routine teaching and learning has transformed the progress of a large number of our students. Their ability to access information, course materials and their peers and teachers whenever they need to has had a powerful impact. Personal technology in the form of phones and tablets are changing the expectations of society about access to knowledge. Our students are growing up with an expectation of being connected globally to people and information whenever they need to be. I think that schools can harness the power of the technology to support each child's learning and that in fact we should be at the forefront of supporting our young people in exploring the power of technology with teachers guiding them on the way.
DR: Absolutely, every school can implement a 1:1 device scheme. However, not every school will be successful unless they have three key steps in place: the support of the parents; the support of the school’s administrative and governing structure; and a strong senior leadership team with a clear vision. To become a successful, permanent fixture, a scheme needs to have policies and procedures in place that have been
agreed and a chain of responsibility set in. The devices themselves are the least likely failure points.
JR: At this time, I know that not every school can do this because we certainly could not. The cost is too great and in our own situation the lack of a good broadband speed and reliability make it impossible to rely on such devices. Schools in big cities with bigger budgets and infrastructure may be able to but for many schools it is not a possibility. Personally though, I hope that it isn’t the future as
I think that there is a great deal more to successful learning, inspiring children and good education than the latest technology. I would love a tablet for each child just as I would love a wallet on the back of every chair to put their, pencil cases and dictionaries in so that the tables were clearer.
MY: I think in around five years, 1:1 schemes will be a permanent fixture. Within that time, most barriers will be overcome. Financial constraints can be eased, supporting infrastructure can be upgraded, and staff confidence in devices will be higher due to their proliferation domestically. ET
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