Never mind the technology, where’s the learning?

This phrase is the new buzz with Becta launching its Next Generation Learning campaign on Tuesday in a school in Hackney and with a wrap around on the day’s Education Guardian. It’s all about transformation of learning in the 21st century and the fact that only 20% of schools and colleges fully exploit technology. As the website puts it:

Putting technology at the heart of learning will improve education and training in the UK – inspiring learners, engaging parents, enabling teachers, motivating employees and giving school and college leavers the skills businesses want.

The new website provides checklists for parents, learners, businesses and practitioners, and this is about grabbing hearts and minds about the use of technology in learning. A key ambition of the campaign is to involve everyone in promoting the notion of Next Generation Learning whether they be teachers, employers, parents or the learners themselves.

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