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Plugged in or switched off? What teachers think of EdTech in schools

Plugged in or switched off?

What teachers really think of EdTech in schools

Over the last decade, schools have invested substantially in educational technology, but many teachers aren’t getting the support they need to use it effectively. This report highlights the key challenges and practical solutions while inspiring action by helping schools maximise their EdTech investments and unlock transformative benefits for both teachers and students.

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Discover how to unlock the full potential of EdTech in schools

Nearly half of UK schools are failing to fully integrate their educational technology investments, with a significant number of teachers receiving minimal or no training on the tools they're expected to use.

This study of over 600 primary and secondary teachers reveals that while 89% of schools increased their technology adoption during the pandemic, only 46% have fully or mostly integrated these tools into their teaching and learning activities. Two-fifths of schools say EdTech is only somewhat integrated, while one in ten report minimal or no integration at all.

And a concerning 41% of teachers say they lack confidence in using the full range of features their school's technology offers. The research identified a clear cause - half of UK teachers receive just 1-5 hours of EdTech training annually, while a fifth receive none.

Dive into ‘Plugged in or switched off? What teachers think of EdTech in schools’ to examine the challenges and how we can work together to close the training gap in UK schools.

  • Schools have invested substantially in educational technology, but many teachers aren't getting the support they need to use it effectively.
    Duncan Verry
    Portfolio Director at Bett

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