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£4.6 million EdTech innovation fund launched
As part of the government' EdTech strategy, a £4.6 million fund has been announced to support the development of EdTech products and boost industry innovation.
The first meeting of the EdTech Leadership Group, chaired by Paralympic swimmer Baron Chris Holmes, discussed technology in the classroom, and its potential to boost accessibility and inclusion.
The partnership between the DfE and nesta aims to test and scale EdTech products, both new and existing, that could have a substantial impact to help save teachers time and improve pupil outcomes.
Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation Chris Skidmore, said: "In partnership with Nesta, we are investing £4.6million in helping the sector make the most of opportunities and I would like EdTech companies to step forward with bold, innovative proposals that will make a real difference to the lives of students and teacher
The EdTech Leadership Group discusse how it can get industry, government and the education sector to work together more effectively. It aims to set this out in a formal pact by the end of 2019.
As part of a day of progress on the EdTech Strategy, Nesta also announced the first phase of their work to help deliver the “EdTech Challenges”.
Up to 20 Edtech organisations will receive up to £100,000 to improve, evaluate and grow the reach of digital tools across four of the ten challenge areas announced in the EdTech Strategy:
* Formative assessment
* Essay marking
* Parental engagement
* Timetabling
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