Educational technology includes digital tools used to support teaching and learning. Examples include online courses, shared documents and tools that make reading more accessible. They can help people work together, practise skills or learn across distance. Their value depends on how they are used.
Why it matters
Devices alone do not guarantee better learning. Students and teachers need useful content, support and reliable access. Privacy, cost and accessibility also matter. UNESCO’s digital education resources explore both the opportunities and the challenges of technology in education.
Take action
When trying a tool, ask what it helps you learn. Can everyone use it? Try it with classmates, gather feedback and consider an offline option. Our toolkits and publications offer resources for learning and action, while the digital divide page explains why access must be part of the plan.
Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.