Outdated policy is hindering use of edtech that can be used to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students, expert says
On Tuesday Australia’s leading universities said they haddue to the emerging technology, including by returning to pen-and-paper exams.
“Teachers must be at the heart of this discussion,” he said. “Edtech and ultimately what is taught in schools, how it is taught and how our schools are organised cannot be determined by large global corporations driven by the profit motive.” “We don’t have governance systems to ask tough questions that would give us confidence technology being used was the best quality and going to lift education outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable students,” she said.
“We need clear standards that apply across the board … expectations for safe and ethical tools and quality of them,” she said. “What data is collected, who gets that data, is it monetised and on-sold? We’re having to adjust on fly.”
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