We don’t need no education…

Visiting the BETT Education show brought it home to me how powerful a teaching tool technology can be. This amazing show covering two floors at Kensington Olympia was buzzing last week with thousands of teachers and other education professionals.

From huge interactive whiteboards to large flatscreen touch sensitive monitors through to tablets and laptops, exhibitors were all extolling the benefits of their hardware and software. But what shone through most was their enthusiasm for using technology to bring subjects to life for students and school children. There was even a musician on one stand creating the sounds of a rock band using just three iPads. Hey, teachers! Leave those kids alone (to experiment with new technology)…