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The saved time did not come at the expense of quality, independent evaluation finds

A warning from the Information Commissioner’s Office over the use of technology such as AI and biometrics should not go unheeded by schools, says this lawyer

Survey shows majority of secondary school teachers are not using AI tools for learning and assessment, amid calls for more training and guidance

The watchdog will ask how schools are monitoring ‘intended and unintended impacts’ of artificial intelligence and look at the role of leaders in embedding its use

The review into Oak National Academy was originally expected to conclude by September 2024, but is now expected in ‘early 2025’

Figures reflect Oak’s shift from being a response to the pandemic, says national online academy – but ‘emergencies’ still account for 40 per cent of usage

After speaking to hundreds of education and tech experts about the use of AI in schools, David Monis-Weston has found doubts creeping in among the hype

Maths teacher Derek Simpson initially used AI as an admin assistant, but says he is now putting it to more sophisticated use – including student assessment and teacher self-evaluation

With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence

Subject experts call on curriculum review to ensure science learning reflects students’ interests in sustainability and climate change

Teachers are unsure about the ability of AI to cut their workload, a report finds – as the government spends millions on developing AI tools for schools

Study shows pupils are comfortable with ‘driving’ and interacting with seeing and hearing robots, which allow their peers to be virtually present for school activities