{"id":8418,"date":"2021-07-15T15:53:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T03:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.kamiapp.com\/?p=8418"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T00:35:21","slug":"uk-teachers-calling-for-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/uk-teachers-calling-for-support\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Teachers Call for Digital Learning Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8418\" class=\"elementor elementor-8418\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b6cf53d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b6cf53d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4739b26c\" data-id=\"4739b26c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8aa87b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8aa87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_section_regular\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2 et_pb_equal_columns\"><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to find out just how UK teachers feel, and how they plan to move forward with digital learning in a post-pandemic world.<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If 2020 was The Year of the Shake Up; 2021 is The Year of the Catch Up.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least that\u2019s how it feels in the UK as demand for the education system to \u201cmake up for lost time\u201d can be heard across the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, students might struggle to get ahead as the value of digital learning solutions aren\u2019t being realised, so financial support and access to digital devices are heavily limited.<\/span><\/p><blockquote><p><i>Research shows schools do not have the technology and teachers aren\u2019t taught the skills to educate students in a way that will prepare them for the types of jobs they will have in the future.<\/i><i><br \/><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Kami 2021 UK educator survey*<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone now realises UK\u2019s schools should really be jumping onboard the Digi Education Express to set their students up with the skills needed for their digital future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what&#8217;s the hold-up?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After conducting surveys with a number of UK teachers, we found the answer isn\u2019t that straightforward. It comes down to a number of things that collectively pull the brakes on successful digital learning, and ultimately, better learning outcomes for students.<\/span><\/p><h5>The underlying problems<\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an international scale, the UK is falling behind their US peers, largely thanks to a lack of digital integration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Here&#8217;s the low-down on digital learning in the UK:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools are spending over \u00a3484million on paper each year. That\u2019s equivalent to nearly three million Chromebooks \ud83e\udd2f<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s not by choice; teachers are forced to use paper due to limited device and software access. Just over a third have access to one desktop PC per class, while almost a quarter have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no access at all<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of the teachers we spoke to know that their students need to keep advancing their digital skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But 54% believe that the level of tech used in classrooms right now won\u2019t prepare kids for the working world<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it\u2019s not from a lack of trying. Teachers are working hard to prep students for their adult life, but support just isn\u2019t there. Seventy-seven percent of teachers said they had to teach themselves the skills needed to deliver digital learning \u2013 as if teachers aren\u2019t busy enough already!<br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional systems are holding both teachers and students back. There\u2019s no doubt that enriching classrooms with digital solutions will save valuable hours and money in the long run, but add environmental benefits and Special Education support, and it\u2019s a no-brainer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5>A call to catch up<\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the pandemic forcing schools to play catch-up and rethink how they approach teaching, there\u2019s no better time to refresh old methods with a new, digital-first solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><blockquote><p><i>There has been a clear shift in how students want to learn \u2013 with expectations of more personalisation (78%), more collaboration (74%) and more instant feedback (65%). <\/i><i><br \/><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Kami 2021 UK educator survey*<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what about the classroom and the value of in-person learning? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there\u2019s no need to compromise!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Covid has driven a swift merge of tech and teaching, one thing remains: the classroom will <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be the hub of learning. Digital tech isn\u2019t about replacing the classroom but enhancing learning for all. With our powers combined, we can prepare students for a lifetime of learning in the modern world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a tool that makes lessons more interactive, collaborative and accessible for students of all abilities. Whether that\u2019s in person, entirely remote, or in a blended classroom.<\/span><\/p><blockquote><p><i>77% of Kami users say daily use saves them time, and 56% say they\u2019ve seen a noticeable difference in student engagement with Kami.<\/i><i><br \/><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Kami 2021 User Survey**\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated methods leave today\u2019s kids feeling frustrated and unprepared for the reality beyond the classroom. The UK education system needs to catch up and invest in digital support and devices for all. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in digital education means teachers and students alike can use tools like Kami to pave the way for a lifetime love of learning. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t the future of learning, it\u2019s the learning of today.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/edtechnology.co.uk\/schools\/schools-spend-equivalent-almost-3m-chromebooks-paper-each-year\/\">Read more<\/a> on Education Technology News.<\/p><p>&#8212;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*This UK survey comprises 800 teachers, 400 primary school teachers and 400 secondary school teachers and was conducted by Vitreous World and commissioned by Kami. Of the 800 respondents, 420 were from local authority, 299 from academy schools and 92 independent or private. The research was carried out in May and June 2021.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">** From a survey Kami conducted at the end of the US\/UK school year in May 2021, from a random sample of over 5,500 teachers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p><\/div><p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p><\/div><p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p><\/div><p><!-- .et_pb_section --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We wanted to find out just how UK teachers feel, and how they plan to move forward with digital learning in a post-pandemic world. If 2020 was The Year of the Shake Up; 2021 is The Year of the Catch Up. 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