The world outside of education is filled with technology, and if we shield children from it, we risk disadvantaging them when they transition into adulthood. It’s essential that we prepare them for the realities of the modern world.

In our latest episode, Stephanie Smith, Head of School at the Cavendish School, joins Dale to explore ‘The role of technology and how to use it effectively within the classroom’. Stephanie shares insights into the innovative technologies implemented at her school, including VR/AR sandboxes, robots, and email systems that have been integrated with great success.

She also addresses the common fear around AI, highlighting how it can save time and offer new perspectives. The ongoing debate about mobile phone usage in schools is another critical topic they discuss.

When asked what advice she would give to other schools regarding technology, Stephanie responded: “I would say don't hide from it at the end of the day, it's already in your world. You just need to embrace it and think about how you can use it creatively, because if not, we're setting children up to not have the skills they need for the world that's coming.”

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About Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith has more than ten years of experience working in and alongside the autism community across mainstream and special schools. She is Head of School at The Cavendish School, Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special autism school. The school’s mission is ‘enabling-the-self” and it aims to ensure its pupils enjoy learning and develop the key skills they need to thrive as independent, emotionally and socially confident young adults who can achieve their aspirations. 

Contact Stephanie

https://thecavendishschool.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/thecavendishschool/?locale=en_GB

https://www.instagram.com/tcs_cambs/

hello@tcs.tela.org.uk

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