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The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques
Wednesday
3rd Apr 2024
How can schools and trusts stay safe from cybersecurity threats?
The Big Debate is a regular panel discussion published as part of the Tes Magazine Leadership Forum. For this session, three senior leaders in large trusts explain their approach to staying safe in the digital domain
9 web extensions to support your teaching
Teachers can save time and effort when planning and marking with free Google Chrome extensions, says Amy French, who rounds up some of her favourites
Friday
22nd Mar 2024
Do phones, tablets and laptops really disrupt learning?
The great tech fightback in schools is well underway, but Holly Korbey finds that technology’s true impact on education is more nuanced
Schools ‘struggling’ to find effective mobile phone policies
Teachers have mixed views on banning phones in schools, but the vast majority surveyed say mobiles disrupt classes
Friday
15th Mar 2024
Why schools’ websites should be a major trust concern
A school website has to serve many functions and look good while doing so – so how can trusts manage this at scale and avoid tech headaches? Dan Worth talks to trust leaders to get their insights
GCSEs 2024: Exam board to trial AI in summer exams
The country’s biggest exam board will test how AI can be used to provide ‘quality assurance’ to human marking
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Sir Ian Bauckham: We discard pen-and-paper exams ‘at our peril’
In his first interview since taking up the role of interim chief regulator at Ofqual, Sir Ian speaks exclusively to Tes about online assessment, the attainment gap and the need for stability
Thursday
14th Mar 2024
Nude and semi-nude images and AI risks: safeguarding guidance
Advice for schools from the UK Council for Internet Safety focuses on artificial intelligence as well as updates on device seizures and external speakers
Leading a global school group’s response to AI
Head of artificial intelligence at Globeducate, Clara Hawking, explains the focus of her work and why she believes it is vital both teachers and pupils are taught about this emerging area