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<p>The Government’s approach is not to be interested in technology for its own sake,
but rather how it can help teachers work more effectively and children to achieve.
The Department has an enabling role so schools can take advantage of the opportunities,
but not promoting particular approaches.</p><p> </p><p>We are focused on three areas:</p><ul><li><p>Unlocking
innovation in the ed-tech industry by moving to a common set of standards for data
within schools and government.</p></li><li><p>Building the evidence base of what works
so schools can make informed decisions.</p></li><li><p>Helping teachers and school
leaders to build their knowledge and understanding of technology so that they are
able confidently to make best use of it.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Technology presents
a number of opportunities to improve outcomes for children. Used well, technology
can be a huge aid to schools, but the international evidence shows that caution is
needed to ensure technology is used to best effect.</p>
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