Digital technology can be used to great effect to enhance student learning. It can create a more immersive learning atmosphere and allow children to interact and engage with subjects and topics in a hugely beneficial way. Digital tools and resources can enhance lessons and units of work at all stages; whether it be visual prompts to introduce discussion of a new topic, researching further information on a topic, using games (such as “Hit the Button”) to continually practice what is learned, or Kahoot quizzes to assess what has been learned.
Embracing digital technology in the classroom can also facilitate inclusion in ways that traditional lessons cannot. There are many assistive technology programs and apps that allow children with additional needs to fully engage with the learning. Many children with dyslexia/ dyspraxia find typing easier than writing. Even having the capacity to enlarge text is helpful for children with sight issues. Differentiation can be a challenge for teachers, and digital technology can be used to ease this burden significantly.