IT & Computing
Transformational technology in the classroom As education technology continues to develop, John Jackson, CEO at London Grid for Learning, talks to Education Business about current trends, digital innovation, school transformation, and how organisations can future proof their technology purchases
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The effective use of education technology is a vital practice in any effective organisation. This means not only knowing which purchases you need to make but how to effectively implement and integrate these new resources into all aspects of school life. In 2018, education technology (edtech) shouldn’t be viewed in isolation as an ‘add-on’ or an extra, but embedded within standard
practises in order to aid institution-wide improvement and transformation through digital innovation.
Edtech trends Two of the biggest trends schools are currently witnessing are the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as the mass adoption of cloud storing used to access data and programmes over the Internet instead of their own server.
These services bring great benefits to schools as they enable them to extend learning outside the classroom, either at home or from public spaces via a mobile network. The rollout of Cloud also provides the opportunity for them to work more collaboratively and to share resources and best practice. On the flip side we’re also seeing a rise in cyber attacks in the education and public sectors with the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on the NHS making national headlines last year and more recently hoax bomb phishing emails demanding money from schools. E Volume 23.3 | EDUCATION BUSINESS MAGAZINE
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