Edtech
The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques
Tuesday
21st May 2024
Independent review will probe Oak National Academy
The chief executive of DfE-funded property company LocatED will lead a review into the controversial curriculum resources quango
4 ways edtech can help schools improve behaviour
Put software systems to work for you on crunching data and spotting patterns, recommends Amy Forrester
3 reasons to avoid getting AI to write your job application
An assistant head advises teachers to eschew artificial intelligence when creating their personal statements
Monday
20th May 2024
AI added to ‘outdated’ computer science GCSE
These are the main changes to GCSE computer science set out by the Department for Education in plans published today
Has research really settled the fight over phone bans in schools?
Two new reports seem to offer proof that banning phones is best for school outcomes – but things are not as straightforward as they seem and not all school leaders are convinced
Thursday
16th May 2024
Reliable wi-fi ‘essential’ to learning yet not a given in Scottish schools
‘Ease of access to technology should be an expectation, not an exception,’ say teachers frustrated by years of inconsistent internet connections in schools around Scotland
Why maths curricula must evolve for the ‘computational age’
Technologist Conrad Wolfram posits an overhaul of how we teach maths, arguing for a syllabus that integrates computation and AI
Tuesday
14th May 2024
ESS faces CMA probe over ‘potential abuse of dominance’
The Competition and Markets Authority has received complaints suggesting the firm is making it difficult for schools to switch management information software providers
Digital coaching: helping teachers make the most of edtech
A digital learning coach explains how she works to help teachers stay abreast of new edtech ideas to help enhance lessons, from chatbots to AI