More or less technology in the classroom – the value and purposes of technology use in school

IOE and the ESRC Education Research Programme (ERP) are hosting an online panel discussion on More or less technology in the classroom – the value and purposes of technology use in school. This is part of the What Matters in Education?  series of debates.

The current debate over the role of digital technology in schools alternates between a concern for the harms it may cause and interest in its potential to transform education. The risks of adopting a market-led approach to digital innovation in education are becoming clearer. But many uncertainties remain – not least how to put learners’ interests first in any plans for technology use in education.

Speakers:

Wayne Holmes, IOE
Nadya French, NAACE
Annie McIver, Department for Education
Jen Persson, Defend Digital Me

This panel discussion will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and campaigners to debate where priorities should lie as education comes to grips with rapid technological change. Before we rush too fast into innovating in counter-productive ways, what kinds of questions most urgently need answering?

Join the debate and put your questions to our speakers!