Innovation in education
Read about the impact of education technology in Northern Ireland and key recommendations for schools.
To support the enhanced use of technology in schools in Northern Ireland, the Education Authority (EA), through funding from the Department of Education (DE) and in partnership with Capita and Microsoft Ireland, distributed 20,900 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 devices to every teacher in more than 1,100 schools across Northern Ireland in August 2022.
This investment of nearly £20 million provides essential education hardware and software to support teaching and learning experiences, as well as enabling teachers to continue their professional development.
The rollout of the devices is part of a wider educational transformation programme called Education Information Solutions (EdIS), which will deliver digital solutions to facilitate unparalleled learning experiences and improve access to important services for schools, parents, and other stakeholders.
As the technology partner, Capita with C2kNI, commissioned an independent and rigorous baseline study to assess the current use of educational technology by teachers in Northern Ireland.
The report examines how the deployment of devices has been received by teachers and lays the groundwork for longer-term analysis of the impact of digital technologies on teaching and learning.
Read more about the study, key findings and recommendations by clicking here.
