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In the digital age that we live in, technology is all around us. More and more of everyday life is being automated, making digital literacy all the more important. Schools are no exception and the way that lessons and homework are delivered have vastly been transformed. In this post we share insight from a private school in London on how technology is transforming education and the benefits for children.

Accessibility
One of the great things about technology is that it connects us and allows for greater accessibility. With most schools and colleges operating from the cloud, students can access resources and materials from wherever they are. It’s also better for the environment as no printing is needed.

Saves Time
Additionally, time is saved as resources can be loaded easily, helping both teachers and students.

Deeper Level of Research
The internet means that children are able to consult other sources of information and not just what’s available to them via their school library. This can help broaden their understanding and encourage them to delve deeper with their research.

Student Engagement
Children can be difficult to engage, and especially younger children who have shorter attention spans. Technology brings new, innovative ways of teaching which can help teachers in their delivery. It can be an effective means of teaching the technology savvy like generation z and alpha who are growing up around it.

Self-Paced Learning
Having access to class materials also benefits students who require additional time and practice. They are able to learn at their own pace and revisit anything they don’t quite understand at home.

Skills for the Future
The use of technology throughout schools also means that children have exposure from an early age which can set them up for success in later life as they are able to develop digital literacy.

Are There Any Negatives?
In some ways however, there are advantages to traditional means such as handwriting vs typing as research highlights that manual note taking is a more effective means of study. This is due to handwriting being a lengthy process, which means that more thought and attention is given.

Also, for children without access to technology in the home, it proves a challenge as they aren’t able to access the internet and materials that they need for their homework.

Overall technology has many great benefits on education, and for generations z and gen alpha who have grown up with technology, it’s a great medium of delivery.