Hi Kate,
Welcome to the online element of this course. When used correctly, I agree that digital technologies can provide that learning environment that is more vibrant and engaging. The amount of access children have to devices varies hugely from school to school. Unfortunately, we have to work with what we have in our own school. As you said, shared devices can be workable and can have a serious impact if utilised correctly. Should the next tranche of funding from the Digital Strategy arrive in the next school year, many schools will be in a position to invest further in their infrastructure.