Many schools were forced to introduce more technology during the coronavirus pandemic but Mr Uttley said The Education Alliance reviewed this once schools returned to normal.
He said: “We really believe the best teaching happens between an adult and a child and it’s very important for children to continue to develop writing skills, reading skills with books and on paper, rather than just always on a screen.”
Mr Uttley acknowledged that technology can play a valuable role in the classroom, but only when used appropriately.
“It needs to be used when it really adds to learning,” he said.
“Researching a particular topic on the internet is a perfectly appropriate use of tech but that doesn’t mean that whole lessons should necessarily rely on tech.”
Last year, the government announced £4m of funding towards developing AI tools to help mark work and plan lessons last year.
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Through our Plan for Change, we are putting technology into the hands of teachers and exploring how tools, including AI, can cut the time teachers spend on admin and improve face-to-face teaching.
“We are committed to ensuring children have a cutting-edge school experience that leaves them ready for work and ready for life.”
