The use of digital technology in the education of a child is not only important but now is necessary. Digital technologies provide a wide range of interactive learning experiences and places the student at the centre of their learning. The use of digital technology in schools is a favourite amongst students as it is fun and is seen as a departure from ‘traditional’ learning. What students do not see is that these technologies ensure the development of problem solving, interaction, collaboration and critical thinking skills. With this in mind it is no surprise that the use of digital technologies enhance student learning.
As technology and digital learning tools are ever evolving, it is important that teachers and their schools are up to date on how to best use them. To achieve this, firstly, they must revise current literature surrounding digital learning, particularly, the Digital Strategy for Schools. This document and its three pillars provide schools with a foundation for what they need to do to allow and then enhance student learning through DL. When this document is consulted, they must develop a whole school plan so that teachers have the same idea about what to teach and why. When all of this is achieved, the most important part of the process is set up, the results.
Schools need to be forever assessing their work and to do so would consult a School Self Evaluation. This document will allow schools to consult within and gain an understanding from students and teachers about what has worked well, what has not, and what could work well. By completing an SSE, schools can use the information gained to eliminate unpopular/unsuccessful ideas, retain successful ideas and add in new, fresh and popular ideas. This would certainly enhance learning.