Investment in educational technology is rising at breakneck speed. Last year, global investments in the sector jumped over 70%. Across the world, in school classrooms and university lecture halls, many have reported on the benefits it can bring to enhance, simplify, support and scale teaching and learning. But just making technology available is not enough. To achieve successful outcomes, technology must be carefully deployed alongside the best pedagogical practices and discipline content knowledge. This evidence-based paper brings together what the education community has to say on the value of digital education, offers practical guidance for educators and leaders on where to begin the journey to delivering better outcomes using technology, and what to be mindful of along the way.