The children of today have grown up in a technological world and need to be equipped to deal with the ever changing advances being made. Digital skills can help develop computational thinking and coding skills in children while using digital tools in lessons allow for more interactive, engaging and accessible to all.
By choosing digital learning as the SSE focus, schools can evaluate how well the digital learning plan is being implemented and whether the school has/is using its resources effectively. Schools can reflect on practices used and change accordingly going forward to better suit the need of the school.
Professional development of all teachers through a range of mentoring, modelling and courses will allow teachers to feel comfortable in imparting this knowledge on the children and staying up to date on relevant advances. By using the Digital Strategies for schools to 2027 document, all schools will be following best practice.