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During the period January 2020-July 2022, 1.5 billion students in 188 countries were locked out of schools (OECD, 2021: p:3). In addition, Covid-19, and subsequent efforts to teach digitally, have revealed the vast socioeconomic gaps that blight societies and education systems. During the pandemic, countries with the lowest educational performance not only fully closed their schools for longer but the attainment gap between pupils in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation (SED) increased. Yet, there have also been some positive developments, with many schools and their staff attaining new levels of digital innovation.
Research reports that many schools have developed a digital vision due to the learning acquired due to the pandemic, however, for some schools, although they innovated during the pandemic, this has not moved them forward in terms of their digital strategy (Baxter et al, 2022). This seminar takes differing perspectives on digital planning to examine the challenges and opportunities for schools in this regard. During the seminar we will be discussing the effects of digital learning on: students, staff, leaders and parents.
| 09:00 | Welcome & BERA Intro |
| 09:10 | ‘Changing minds ?’ Digital learning and headteacher visions, before , during and after covid. Dr Jacqueline Baxter, Open University |
| 09:40 | The role of digital technology in self-directed, grassroots CPD Dr Richard Holme, University of Dundee |
| 10:30 | Q&A |
| 10:40 | Break |
| 11:10 | Challenges and opportunities of leading online learning before during and after covid-19 restrictions: initial survey findings Dr Alan Floyd, University of Reading |
| 11:40 | Digital Strategy in Scottish Education: National Policy and Local Initiatives Dr Serdar Abaci, University of Edinburgh |
| 12:00 | Q&A |
| 12:05 | Break |
| 12:45 | Plenary & Closing remarks |
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Professor in Public Policy and Management at The Open University
Jacqueline Baxter is Professor of public policy and management and Director- The Centre of Innovation in Online Business and Legal Education (SCILAB). She is principal fellow of the Higher Education Academy, fellow of the Academy of Social...
Education Policy Researcher, RAND Europe at Rand Europe
Lydia Lymperis holds an MA in Education from the University of Nottingham and is currently a doctoral candidate in the School of Education at Newcastle University, where she also works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant on the MA Applied...
Lecturer at University of Dundee
Richard Holme is a lecturer in education. He is Academic Lead for MEd Programmes and teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. His areas of specialism include primary education, STEM subjects and curriculum innovation. Richard’s...
Professor of Education at University of Reading
Professor Alan Floyd is a professor of education, and his research and teaching activity focuses on two substantive areas: educational leadership and doctoral education.
Lecturer in Data and Digital Literacy at University of Edinburgh
Serdar Abaci is based in the Institute of Education, Teaching and Leadership. He is currently involved in Data Education in Schools project, developing a course on Digital Literacy. His research interests include data and digital literacies,...
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