Low-code application development can genuinely transform the higher education experience not only for the student but also the IT organization, heads of departments, and operational staff.
In addition to the many digital services the education sector purchases directly, the DfE itself also provides hundreds of digital services across the education system.
Having high-speed internet availability and effective data storage enables education providers to be more innovative with their digital infrastructure. Some universities and colleges are beginning to use data analytics and new Internet of Things (IoT) technology to help improve the management of their campuses by directly and automatically responding to student interactions and adapting to meet their needs.
Many are rightly concerned about the privacy, security and safety implications that come with adopting technology20. Education leaders and teachers will have seen the problems that can come with poor products and poor implementation. Information and cyber security are fundamentally about understanding and acknowledging risks and working through all avenues to appropriately reduce them.