“As we discover more about the digital world our children have been born into, we learn more about the most effective uses of technology as a tool for learning. Indeed, caution must be taken whilst we find out more about the effects of screentime, social media and device addiction on young minds. However, banning and prohibitions have little success rate in the past and, I believe, would be counter-productive in this case. Instead, as educators, our role is to encourage content creators, not consumers, to become responsible digital citizens, to teach key skills in self-regulation and an awareness of an everlasting digital footprint. For this reason, technology and using devices should not be taught alone, like the old days, instead embraced and seamlessly integrated into subjects to access, enhance, and amplify learning.”

“From an NGO perspective, the use of technology opens a huge window of opportunity for the development work we do, supporting our efforts to increase the quality and access to education for our local and global community partners. In terms of creating and sharing content with our partners that have limited or no access to the Internet, the use of iPads and iBooks is allowing teachers and students to access learning assets anytime and anywhere; a transformational opportunity. In brief, the use of technology is truly enabling and empowering our students to use education as a force for good in the world.”