Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning

What should schools consider before introducing new technology?

• The cost of implementing the technology

• The pedagogical rationale for how technology will improve learning

• The initial training needed for teachers

• All of the above

What is important when conveying explanations and models using technology?

• The type of technology used

• The clarity, relevance, and accessibility to pupils

• The training required for teachers

• The cost of implementing the technology

How can technology improve the impact of pupil practice?

• By increasing the quality and quantity of practice

• By reducing the need for practice

• By replacing traditional teaching methods

• By widening the gap between successful learners and their peers

What can technology be used for in terms of assessment and feedback?

• To collect assessment information quickly

• To provide feedback directly to pupils

• To reduce teachers' workload

• All of the above

How can technology be used to support retrieval practice and self-quizzing?

• By providing new contexts for applying new skills

• By increasing the challenge of questions as pupils succeed

• By increasing retention of key ideas and knowledge

• All of the above

What is the most important factor in using assessment information and feedback effectively?

• The way in which it is collected and delivered

• The accuracy and speed of assessment

• How teachers use the information and how pupils act on feedback

• The technology used for assessment and feedback

How can technology improve the accuracy and speed of assessment?

• By reducing the need for assessment

• By automating the assessment process

• By increasing the workload of teachers

What should be monitored to reduce the risk of technology widening the gap between successful learners and their peers?

• How technology is being used

• The skills of all learners to use technology effectively

• The cost of implementing the technology

• The motivation of pupils to use technology

What is the potential benefit of using technology to support retrieval practice and self-quizzing?

• It reduces the need for practice

• It increases the challenge of questions as pupils succeed

• It improves the accuracy of assessment

• It increases retention of key ideas and knowledge

What can technology help teachers explain and model?

• New concepts and ideas

• Traditional teaching methods

• The cost of implementing technology

• The skills needed to use technology effectively