Teach Secondary 13.5

This month, we consider the issue of tech- related inequality, and why your students need an IT diet that takes in both ‘light’ devices and higher spec workstations... What issues should we mindful of when incorporating edtech within classroom practice? FOCUS ON: EDTECH THE AGENDA: 76 THE DIGITAL DIVIDE What good are the learning advantages afforded by digital technologies if they only extend to students from some backgrounds but not others? 79 6WAYS YOU CAN USE AI RIGHTNOW With the market for artificially intelligent products, services and add-on features continuing to grow ever larger, Lyndsey Stuttard sets out six practical and potentially effective uses for the technology within your classroom I N A S S O C I AT I O N W I T H Dell Technologies Education Portfolio andWindows 11 – created with educators in mind Dell and Microsoft have revolutionised Windows for the modern digital classroom. Our aim is to empower educators in fostering collaborative learning environments that bring out the best in every student.Windows 11 is a robust tool that not only facilitates learning and creativity, but also encourages collaboration – all within a secure and trusted ecosystem. Dell’s Teach Technology concept helps students realise their potential by giving them access to the tools and technologies that make learning limitless. It empowers them to learn with solutions that provide heightened connectivity and collaboration, advanced accessibility features, flexible form factors and high-grade security – all essential for their future success. With Dell’s Education Portfolio and Microsoft’s Windows 11, administrators can stretch their budgets by assembling a suite of low-cost, cloud-first devices running intuitive, secure software designed for education. This unique collaboration provides tech that’s simple to deploy, manage and secure, allowing teachers to transform their teaching and level up their students' learning. Find out more at dell.co.uk/education 80ACCESS ALLAREAS Your students will likely be more familiar with tablets and Chromebooks than ‘full’ PCs and Macs – but, says RobWraith, they could do with knowing about both device categories… 75 teachwire.net/secondary