Www.sconul.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/coremodel.pdf. Www.broadbandcommission.org/work/working-groups/education/BD_bbcomm-education_2013.pdf. Www.nesta.org.uk/library/documents/DecodingLearningReport_v12.pdf. Our Decoding Learning report looks at the impact of digital technology in the classroom.
Key findings Schools spent £487 million on ICT equipment and services in 2009-2010. But this investment has not yet resulted in radical improvements to learning experiences or attainment.No technology has an impact on learning on its own right; impact depends on how it is used. The Future of Learning, Networked Society - Ericsson. Developing digital literacies.
Overview Many learners enter further and higher education lacking the skills needed to apply digital technologies to education. As 90% of new jobs will require excellent digital skills, improving digital literacy is an essential component of developing employable graduates. Courses that embed core digital skills, as well as subject specific use of technology, enable students to gain the skills and confidence they need to use digital technology not only to support their learning but also in the workplace.