Schools wanted to become technology ‘testbeds’
[ad_1] Pilot to build ‘evidence base’ on impact of workload-cutting tech Pilot to build ‘evidence base’ on impact of workload-cutting tech More from this theme Recent articles Ministers are asking schools to step forward to become edtech “testbeds” and help find scalable solutions to cut teacher workload. Officials say the nine-month pilot – for which expressions of interest have opened today – has been launched to “build the evidence base on the impact and scalability of promising technologies”. As part of a so-called innovation drive, government has also announced a further £1 million will be handed to AI firms to fund the development of classroom tools. National Association of Headteachers general secretary Paul Whiteman said: “Government investment in future testing and research is vital as staff need reliable sources of evaluation – supported with evidence – on the benefits, limitations and risks of AI tools and their potential uses.” Participants to receive ‘benefits’ The Department for Education said its “edtech impact testbed pilot” will “identify and evaluate innovative educational technologies that can enhance teaching and …