The State of Technology in Education Report 2018/19 partner edition Now in its third year, the State of Technology in Education is THE definitive annual education report. Why is that important to you as a reseller? It contains strategic insights and tracks key trends that you can leverage for your next customer meeting or sales pitch.
Our 2018/19 report focuses on schools’ strategies, IT goals and technology investments, as well as budgetary pressures. It demonstrates how the perception of edtech has changed, shows where there may be gaps in investment and training, and arms you with facts to present to customers. Here’s how you can use the stats from the report to communicate effectively on school challenges whilst selling edtech that meets their Demonstrate the engagement potential of tech 94% of educators now recognise that edtech like ActivPanels can improve engagement levels. The majority (72%) think that behaviour can potentially be improved with technology.
Acknowledge that attainment remains biggest priority Even more school leaders are prioritising pupils’ results and exam outcomes, this year. Demonstrate how your tech solutions can help schools improve their attainment levels.
Do you feel that the use of technology for education improves engagement levels? (%)
What will your school prioritise in 2018/19? (%) up 16%
Attainment
5
33
1
61
64
Reducing the attainment gap
up 13%
46
Yes
No
Sometimes
No influence
New pedagogical techniques
31
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up 3%
“The learning needs and outcomes should determine the need for and use of technology in classrooms, not the other way round.” IT manager, academy secondary school, South East England
Show which technologies are set for growth Highlight to your prospects that, over the next three years, more pupils will learn with tablets, apps, and interactive front-of-class panels and whiteboards. Which technologies do you see making the biggest growth in the next 1–3 years? (%)
57
60
56
54 37
Highlight that tech has become a strategic priority Over 60% of school leaders confirm that tech is an important component of their school’s strategy; 2% more than last year. Make sure your prospects don’t get left behind. Is technology an important component of your 2018/19 school strategy? (%)
60
58
37
34
11
8
Online assessments
Online content and resources
Front-of-class technology
Yes
No 2017
41
47
I don’t know 2018
45 29 14
Cloudbased lesson planning and delivery tools
2
Tablets
23
Robotics/ coding
School budgets worries are down 13%. It’s useful to note that, whilst the majority of SLT members agree budgets are still a concern, this number has dropped since 2017.
Want the whole story behind these stats? Read the full report for more in-depth insights and key takeaways for senior school leaders. Download the State of Technology in Education Report 2018/19 at stateofed.tech
Download the report at stateofed.tech