Meeting Their Potential: The role of education and technology in overcoming disadvantage and disaffection in young people Citizens Online, LSE, e-Learning Foundation for Becta D i g i t o p i a n

Framework of Disadvantage

Physical and socio-economic infrastructure Identity and internalisation Relationships and socialisation The Path to Failure

Interventions Interventions to improve life chances, need to be holistic: Start early – because negative effects set in very early Be targeted – because resource rich people will naturally engage with further support Be sustained – because support is needed throughout a young persons life Be complete – because all aspects of the framework of disadvantage need tackling

Role of ICT Supporting education Alternative informal learning environments Interactive technology and communication systems Supporting literacy Personalise learning Online curriculum and resources

Role of ICT Developing soft skills Social networking Labour market skills Confidential mentoring, counselling and experience-based behaviour prevention Cultural identity and diversity Guidance and information networks

Role of ICT Delivering support services Support for frontline staff and teachers Operational data sharing Supporting policy making and delivery Behavioural and attendance management systems

Role of ICT Supporting education Developing soft skills Delivering support services Social networking Labour market skills Confidential mentoring, counselling and experience-based behaviour prevention Alternative informal learning environments Support for frontline staff and teachers Operational data sharing Supporting policy making and delivery Behavioural and attendance management systems Interactive technology and communication systems Supporting literacy Personalise learning Online curriculum and resources Cultural identity and diversity Guidance and information networks

Mapping policy

Examples Supporting education Developing soft skills Delivering support services PICTAWorld ECitizen Ariel TrustSkool.co.uk Girls Textback Service Kooth Notschool.net E-LAMP Shelter – Know your rights Child protection online Connexions database Truancy Call Learning 2 Go Reading Companion Managed Learning Environments Knowsley Plus One Challenge Netmums ThinkUKnow YoungLivin

Common sociology terms help us to understand why holistic solutions are necessary: Social Capital Cultural Capital Financial Capital and “Field” of operation

Technology Capital Opportunity Appropriate and innovative technologies to support young people in work, leisure and education A young person’s social (network and relationships); cultural (knowledge, skills, interpretation); and financial capital Products, services and emotional support Main components of a young person's environment

Technology Capital Opportunity Young advantaged person

Technology Capital Opportunity Young disadvantaged person

Meeting Their Potential: The role of education and technology in overcoming disadvantage and disaffection in young people Citizens Online, LSE, e-Learning Foundation for Becta D i g i t o p i a n