perspectives and insights as they continue to improve learning opportunities for students.”
This is across the board, as the remote side of teaching plays more of a role than ever before. Paul Browne, assistant principal (curriculum) Cheshire College, South & West, notes: “Teams is the go-to place for us now, we’ve set up trackers for student activity and work and we use technology to support students,” he says. “However, we know that not all students have the equipment for remote learning, so our teachers adapt to meet the needs of individual students through non-remote approaches.” As Paul Drew, managing director of apprenticeships provider Apprentify adds, tech will play a huge part in the whole sector moving forward. “Failure to utilise new tech or systems will leave providers behind,” he says. “With the advent of artificial intelligence and other tools it has allowed teachers to have at a touch of a button content that is relevant. Training providers and education institutions need to ensure that the human experience and interaction through in-person training or coaching enhances the vast resources out on the market.” Simon Williams, director of consulting services, CGI in the UK, adds that technology allows new teachers to respond to the demands of delivering vocational curriculum more effectively. “Especially as the right technologies can make the classroom more stimulating, enjoyable, and inclusive,” he says. “It is also providing opportunities for those historically excluded from the sector. For instance, augmented reality and extended reality can extend learning opportunities to a wider demographic.” This shows there are plenty of opportunities for resellers in the education market, as teachers look to utilise the potential that new technology brings. While cost is uppermost in many establishments’ minds, canny resellers can put together packages that bring rewards for both parties.
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