A digital lesson can give a student another explanation, a chance to practise or access to material that would otherwise be out of reach. Captions, adjustable text and shared documents can also make participation easier.
The evidence is less simple than the sales pitch. UNESCO's 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report found that results vary and that it can be difficult to separate a tool's effect from extra teaching time or support.
Before adopting a platform, ask what it will help students learn, how teachers will use it and whether everyone can access it. Cost, privacy and staff training belong in the same discussion.
A useful tool earns its place through what students can do with it. Buying devices is the beginning of that work.