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<p>In April 2019, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, launched
the attached Education Technology Strategy, ‘Realising the potential of technology
in education’. This was launched to support the education sector in England to use
and embed technology effectively, and to develop a vibrant EdTech business sector
in the UK.</p><p>Research informing the Strategy highlighted that technology has the
potential to reduce teacher workload, create savings, and improve pupil and student
outcomes. However, certain conditions need to be in place to maximise benefit; for
example, good connectivity and infrastructure, teacher confidence in using technology,
strong and supportive leadership, and awareness that technology supplements rather
than replaces good teaching.</p><p>To further understand the impact technology can
have on the education sector, the department is developing a testbed programme which
will help build the evidence base on the use of technology within schools and colleges.
We have also created a leadership group made up of sector experts to work in collaboration
with the government to help understand best practice and champion the objectives of
our Strategy.</p><p> </p>
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