Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:15 pm on 2 November 2016.
Yes, I agree with it. That’s what I’m saying, we are lagging because of the policies in the past by the Labour Government. We are lagging behind; that’s what we are trying to work out to get it on board as soon as possible.
But, students using technology in the classroom by itself is not enough. This only translates into learning key digital skills through good teaching. Given the pace of technological advances, schools need to keep up with the latest innovations. Teachers need to be continuously upskilled so that digital skills can become more mainstream rather than as a stand-alone subject.
We must not underestimate the role of parents. Parents who are familiar with IT and regularly use it are able to play a crucial role in their children’s IT use in a way that does not distract from learning. So, parents need the resources at home to enable this to happen. Deputy Presiding Officer, the Welsh Government must ensure that investment in digital infrastructure and skills matches the pace of growth in this sector. This is vital if Wales is to secure a place as a digital world leader. Thank you.