COVID-19 has accelerated digital education and boosted the UK’s edtech market. What lessons can be gleaned from this new way of learning, in terms of pupil autonomy, wellbeing, and engagement, and what does the future hold for Gen Alphas, as they navigate education in a post-pandemic world?
Jon Brookes is a chartered fellow of the British Computer Society and COO of Accrosoft, which has specialised in the edtech sector for over 20 years and has several market-leading products, including Vacancy Filler, Weduc, UKSchoolJobs, VIZITI, and STAR. Accrosoft’s technology products focus on communication, recruitment, and safeguarding students.
Henry Rose Lee is a consultant, TEDx speaker, and intergenerational expert. Her latest book is ‘The Code for New Leaders’.
David Graham is the co-Founder and CEO of Code Ninjas, the world’s fastest growing kids coding franchise. He has more than 20 years’ experience as a programmer.
Natalie Leal is a journalist based in the UK. She holds a BSc and Master’s degree in Social Anthropology and writes about a range of subjects, including culture, society, politics, innovation, technology, and sustainability. Her work has appeared in national and local press and she can be found tweeting at @NatalieLeal_.