Primary Tech Review

Schools and parents are right to scrutinise the role of technology in education. Scrutiny is an essential aspect of all elements of education. Teaching methodology, the curriculum, the aims of education itself and the resources we use, including digital resources, should be regularly evaluated to ensure that they are adequate and effective. While we have a responsibility to regularly evaluate resources, including technology, we have an equally important responsibility to ensu

Try to think back to the last time you allowed your mind to be unstimulated. Was it during a mundane daily activity, like ironing, doing the laundry, taking a shower or going for a long walk? Was it in the line at a coffee shop, or on a long bus journey? Was it during those quiet moments before sleep? It is very likely that during at least some of these activities, you found ways to stimulate your brain, engaging in learning, entertainment or productivity. With the availabili

In the world of EdTech, we are surrounded by success stories. We hear from passionate educators who are rightly proud of the long hours, research and training that is involved in the rollout of services and platforms. We also hear from EdTech providers who are eager to highlight the transformative impact of digital tools that they have developed. What we rarely hear about are failed, or flawed implementations. These can be initiatives where impact was limited or stifled by un