Education
BETT 2025: EVOLVING EDTECH AND THE PUSH FOR SEND
INCLUSIVE LEARNING
Bett 2025 once again saw global educators, leaders in technology, and government leaders come together in London to explore and discuss the current and future state of education. This year’s event focused on several key themes, including the role and integration of AI in education, inclusive learning for all students, and the importance of evidence-based tech tools. Jonathan Moore, UK education consultant at SMART Technologies shares his view of the exhibition.
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ett 2025 showcased new technologies developed with students and teachers in mind that hopefully will help improve the way
education is delivered and strengthen connections within classrooms. With the UK government putting more support behind teachers and technologies in order to break down barriers to opportunity and close the digital divide that exists across the country, the importance of outcomes-focused, evidence-based technologies is more significant than ever. One major takeaway I am thinking about from Bett this year is that teaching is, and will remain a deeply human relationship. It can be easy to dismiss the role of connections and relationships in the classroom when we’re focusing on tech, but the reality is that along with technology that truly prepares students for their future, the development of social connections and interpersonal skills that will serve students no matter what their future holds is also of utmost importance. Beyond that, it is critical for there to be balances and regulations
in place to ensure that the use of technologies in schools - particularly including AI - remains safe and beneficial for all involved. Fortunately, both the UK and EU are planning on putting strict protocols into place that will regulate and standardise the
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use of AI, as mentioned by the UK Education Secretary in her opening speech. One aspect of this will mean that AI will always have to be declared as such, ensuring transparency and consistency and ensuring that these tools can be used in education settings with risks mitigated.
AI in Education Tere has previously been worry within the education sector that AI might be used by students to “cheat” or be “lazy”, which overlooks the potential that it has to support training and student development in ways that ensure students are prepared for a future of rapid change and advancement.
While it’s been around for decades, the recent advances and mainstream inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the educational landscape by offering personalised learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and providing real-time feedback, which can help alleviate teacher workload, giving them more face-to-face time with students. At Bett 2025, speakers emphasised the significance that AI can have in creating adaptive learning environments that cater to the unique needs of each student and allow them to learn alongside new advancements in technology.
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