Making EdTech fair: Is technology boosting social mobility?

Update: 2021-03-25

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If COVID-19 has shown us anything, it's that fair and equal access to technology needs to be at the heart of building a fair education for all. But the last 12 months has also shown us that the digital divide is far from being closed.

Join for another fascinating Future Terms discussion, as they explore the role of EdTech in closing this chasm. Can it really help to boost social mobility? And how can we ensure fair access to this burgeoning technology? Join the conversation on Twitter using #FutureTermsPanel

This panel aired on Thursday 25 March 2021.

Hosted by:

Russell Hobby - Teach First CEO (moderator).

On this panel:

Lisa Barrett - Vice President of Learning, Innovation and Operations at Multiverse

Dawn Ferdinand - Headteacher at The Willow Primary School

Sir Mark Grundy - CEO of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Member of Parliament for East Hampshire and former Secretary of State for Education

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