Connecting Learning launches The Importance of Technology white paper, with The Schools Network, Naace and other key players, December 2011

About this report

We are undergoing a technology revolution. It is global, far reaching, fast moving and is undeniably transforming how we live, play, learn, work and do business.

The impact on schools, teachers and students cannot be underestimated and whilst it is clear that for many schools, the era of top down support relating to ICT is a thing of the past, replaced by teacher led - network driven professional development and supported by student led innovation, for many schools this is still an area requiring significant development and support.

UK schools have built an excellent reputation for engaging with technology and we have led the way in many areas of pedagogic innovation and strategic development, but there is still much work to be done if we are to ensure we can continue to compete in an ever growing global education market.

This paper examines the current position of UK education in this fast moving landscape and examines the lessons from other countries. It makes recommendations that will help support current education policy and guide schools in providing opportunities for all our students.

We do not see this as a closed paper, but rather the beginning of a fresh era of debate and development and we would encourage schools and partners to continue to join with us in sharing the very best innovative practice and ideas.

The content of this paper was developed and constructed by the Schools Network in partnership with its affiliated schools, industry partners, Naace, Connecting Learning and other key education providers. I would like to thank schools and our partners for their input. A full list of acknowledgements can be found at the rear of this document.

Bill How Head of Learning Technologies: The Schools Network

About the report

We are undergoing a technology revolution. It is global, far reaching, fast moving and is undeniably transforming how we live, play, learn, work and do business. The impact on schools, teachers and students cannot be underestimated and, whilst it is clear that for many schools the era of top down support relating to ICT is a thing of the past, replaced by teacher-led, network-driven professional development and supported by student-led innovation, for many schools this is still an area requiring significant development and support. The content of this paper was developed and constructed by the Schools Network in partnership with its affiliated schools, industry partners, Naace, Connecting Learning and other key education providers. I would like to thank schools and our partners for their input.

Bill How, Head of Learning Technologies, The Schools Network

This paper, The Importance of Technology: The technological revolution in schools, examines the current position of UK education in this fast-moving landscape and examines the lessons to be learnt from other countries. It makes recommendations that will help support current education policy and guide schools in providing opportunities for all our students. The paper is not intended as a closed document, but rather the beginning of a fresh era of debate and development, and we would encourage schools and partners to continue to join with us in sharing the very best innovative practice and ideas.

Should you wish to discuss any aspects of the paper or indeed make further recommendations please contact Hannah Jones.

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Connecting Learning launches The Importance of Technology white paper, with The Schools Network, Naace and other key players, December 2011