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Mind the gap: Edtech and parental engagement

We must avoid mistaking parental ‘involvement’ for genuine ‘engagement’. Edtech can help us achieve this, as long as providers put the needs of disadvantaged families first, says Tom Harbour


Since spring 2020, education professionals have developed a good understanding of what in the world of edtech works for our learners – and what does not.

It has been especially clear during the past 18 months or so that edtech does have the potential to engage learners and also motivate and empower parents to engage in their children’s learning at home.

But more could be done, especially for disadvantaged students and their families.

Those dark lockdown days taught us that if edtech, such as learning platforms and resource websites, is to be truly effective for all pupils then those who develop and deliver it in all its forms need to be aware of the needs of every pupil and their families.

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