Scottish Government

Information and communications technology (ICT) in schools

Technology has come a long way in recent years and is transforming the way learning is delivered.

The Scottish Government is committed to the ongoing delivery of ICT in Education to prepare our children and young people for the future work environment and Scotland’s digital economy as a whole.

ICT in Education

 On 8 September 2012 the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning announced 5 objectives for ICT in Education:

• Change the Culture of the use of ICT;
• Improve confidence in the use of ICT;
• Promote new behaviours for teaching using ICT;
• Deepen parental engagement; and
• Strengthen the position on hardware and infrastructure.

 

The Scottish Government in partnership with Education Scotland has established a programme to cater for an imaginative learning experience in our schools, leading to improved outcomes. The programme aims to deliver the Government’s ambitious vision for the use of ICT in Scotland’s schools, underpinned by the 5 objectives.  Central to the programme is the delivery of the next generation of Glow.

The ICT in Education Programme Board oversees progress and is accountable for the delivery of the Programme.