A primary school in Marlow recently enjoyed taking part in a national initiative to improve the children’s and teacher's understanding of using technology in the classroom.

Danesfield School were one of the many schools across the country to embark in Edtech Week, which is a project that is part of a network selected by the Department for Education to offer advice, guidance and training in effective use of technology.

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This project includes ways technology can be used to support effective remote education arrangements, such as use of digital platforms and devices, as well as considering a long-term digital strategy.

Sarah Morgan, Danesfield School's headteacher said: “We are delighted to be part of this programme and enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in Edtech Week.”

Ty Goddard, co-founder of the Education Foundation (one of the programme’s delivery partners) and Chair of Edtech UK, added: “Edtech Week 2020 was live and online, with schools and colleges from all over the country delivering advice, tips and support to others.

“The Edtech Demonstrator programme helps schools and colleges across England make the best use of digital learning, by supporting teachers and pupils benefit from education technology.

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“Funded by the Department for Education, this national programme gives schools and colleges a helping hand to develop their online teaching and learning methods.

“This is all about teachers helping teachers at the most difficult of times."

For more information, visit www.edtech-demonstrator.lgfl.net.