PUPILS and teachers at Bridge of Allan Primary School are taking part in a pilot project to test tablet computers and software for use in the classroom.
Mobile phone network Vodafone’s “Connected Education” programme includes using Microsoft Teams for Education as an online classroom.
The pilot, which will run until March, includes training for teachers.
Lyndsay Macnair, head teacher at Bridge of Allan Primary School, said: “It is important that a digital educational platform provides an engaging and interactive teaching experience, while also being quick and easy to use.
“By working in partnership with Vodafone on the Connected Education project, we hope to showcase how the traditional classroom can be transformed into an environment where present and future generations of children can learn vital digital skills.
“I’m excited to see how this pilot will help transform the in-class experience for both pupils and teachers.”
Anne Sheehan, director of Vodafone Business UK, added: “We are excited to be working with Bridge of Allan Primary School in Stirling to trial our Connected Education package.
“The recent months have highlighted the importance of digital education platforms that children can access whenever they need to.
“We hope this pilot will showcase the effectiveness of such provision.
“By incorporating devices, connectivity, specialist training and advanced security, we can help ensure no child is left behind, whatever their circumstances.”
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