Section Three:
The Commission
findings
esponses
% of r
Fig 3
ICT will continue to play a significant role in helping schools deliver
their learning objectives. (Response = 180)
‘The overall aim of the strategy (in
“Harnessing Technology: Next
Generation Learning 2008_14”) is to
develop an e-confident education
system.’ Becta
2.3
ICT and other resources
Almost as many respondents agreed or strongly
There were more responses about ICT than any agreed that new types of educational resources will
other resources. However, the importance of access be required to meet the challenges set by new
to a wide range of materials and media was policies. Industry was slightly less likely to agree,
stressed to stimulate pupils’ research skills and their perhaps because they have more insight into what is
creativity. In addition, respondents highlighted the already in existence or in development.
need to develop more diverse and informal
learning environments and draw in parents and
community. This demand will require a new look at
resources to ensure, for example, that equipment
and furniture are appropriate for adult users as well
as pupils. The ‘green’ agenda in relation to design,
esponses
re-use and recycling was barely mentioned by
schools, but sustainability was a concern expressed
% of r
by some suppliers.
All categories of respondent saw technology-based
resources as a priority for development. Figure 3
shows that 94% of schools and 80% of industry
Fig 4
either agree or strongly agree that ICT will continue Over the next 5-10 years there will be a requirement for new types
of educational resources to meet the challenge set by new policies.
to play a significant role. (Response = 181)
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