Dr. Ann Marcus-Quinn:

It is interesting to see how rapidly the technology is moving. In the review of the use of tablet devices in schools three years ago, we recommended trolleys as a solution. This would maybe not be the best solution for today, because there is such pressure in schools. All classes need access to devices. Is it great that teachers can spontaneously plan to use technology within a classroom setting. There is much more pressure on schools in terms of the technology they are using. There are two really good examples, though. If we look as far back as 1997, there was the Estonia Tiger Leap project, which set out to provide devices to teachers and students. More recently, there was a digital revolution in Australia whereby the authorities there looked at putting devices into the hands of teachers and students. Again, it was a more equitable experience. I would like to emphasise, because technology is moving so rapidly, what would be an ideal solution this year may not necessarily be the best solution next year or as we move forward. It is something to monitor continually.