In September, the Scottish Government and Education Scotland launched a public consultation on the development of a new digital learning and teaching strategy for Scotland.
In order to help inf
orm and support development of the strategy, today the Scottish Government has published the findings of literature review exploring the impact of digital technology on learning and teaching.
The review looked at published literature from academic, governmental and professional sources, focusing in particular on the impact of digital technology on five key priorities for education in Scotland:
raising attainment;
tackling inequalities and promoting inclusion;
improving transitions into employment;
enhancing parental engagement; and
improving the efficiency of the education system.
The review has found:
conclusive evidence that digital learning and teaching can have a positive impact on attainment in general (and in maths and sciences particularly);
indicative evidence that digital learning and teaching can support efforts to close gaps in attainment amongst learners; and
promising evidence that digital learning and teaching can have a positive impact on the other priorities considered.
The review has concluded that successful implementation of digital learning and teaching requires support for teachers in the areas of:
initial teacher training and continuing professional development;
direction and leadership within a school;
access to digital equipment and tools; and
an educational environment that offers flexibility for teachers in using digital learning.
The consultation document published by the Scottish Government and Education Scotland reflects and builds on these themes.
The full literature review and executive summary are available online … Click here to download the review.
