EdTech News - June

I've decided to continue this monthly EdTech news blog on a now-familiar theme; the impact of Covid-19 on EdTech and the future of learning. Virtual graduation ceremonies have started to take place, signalling the official end of students' education. For Gen Z the future is, unfortunately, not looking so bright with youth unemployment soaring and the job's market looking very different than before. These young people are being urged to make the most of the digital learning economy, skill up and look into which jobs won't be automated.

Now that so much of our learning takes place online, it's more important than ever before that we prepare students to meet their needs, challenges and opportunities. We need to bridge the 21st learning divide.

What good is online teaching though, if you don't have access to a digital device? If unequal access to technology remains unaddressed, the global impact on student learning will be devastating. This article covers some of the lessons China has learned on how to bridge the digital divide. And from a different angle by the founder of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani.

And finally, I wanted to leave you with this article on the use of technology by schools, which also touches on the digital divide.

Technology isn't a silver bullet, but it can be a great support when used effectively and if it can be enjoyed by all.