Blogs

How Interactive Lessons Can Spark Interest In STEAM

STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) are critically important, yet challenging to teach engagingly. Mel Parker at RM Technology suggests that digitally interactive lessons could generate lifelong interest in these subjects.

• 4 Jun

New Prevent Quiz Will Help Your Staff Keep Children Safe

Mubina Asaria, Online Safeguarding Consultant at edtech charity LGfL, the London Grid for Learning, explains the rationale behind the newly launched and widely welcomed Prevent Quiz for Staff 2024.

• 16 May

The Future Of Global Assessment

• 15 May

Assessment And AI – The Benefits And Risks

The growing prevalence of AI has far-reaching implications for the way pupils are assessed. Speakers at the recent Next Generation Assessment Conference 2024 shared their opinions on the changes this new technology might bring to schools.

• 14 May

Exams – And Their Results – Are All About Trust

• 8 May

Professional Development Touched By Genius

• 3 May

Boost Your Classroom Practice With Psychology

'Psychology for Teaching Assistants' equips TAs with child development knowledge and practical strategies to support diverse learners in the classroom.

• 29 Apr

Creativity’s Place In The Curriculum

Why do the stated aims of the National Curriculum distinguish 'knowledge' from 'creativity'? Dennis Sherwood offers his perspective.

• 10 Apr

Teaching Reception Pupils About Nutrition

In 2023, St Margaret's School in Hertfordshire launched weekly nutrition workshops for its youngest pupils in Reception and Year 1. Headteacher Emma Gray shares what was gained.

• 2 Apr

Glean: Software To Helps Learners With The Challenge Of Capturing Class Content

• 6 Mar

The School In The Cloud: A Vision Of A Better Education In Poland

• 6 Mar

Revolutionising Education In Moldova: The Future Classroom Lab Initiative

• 5 Mar

Identifying Good Practice In Using AI In The Classroom

In a recent survey, two thirds of students said they were already using AI. Teachers need to up their game.

• 5 Mar

Why Are 1.5 Million Children In England Failing To Attend School?

Schools in England are facing a growing attendance crisis. Professor Sonia Blandford takes a look at the data and suggests how school leadership teams can turn the problem around.

• 5 Mar

Research-Based Professional Development – Global Perspectives

Graham Handscomb shows that, despite a slow gestation, research-based professional development is beginning to flourish across the globe.

• 28 Feb

Navigating The Next Frontier: GenAI In Education

• 22 Feb

Cyberbullying And Online Safety : Student-Led Intervention Is A Winner

Dr Peter Macaulay, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, explores how research is helping to shape new approaches to tackling the growing issue of cyberbullying.

• 6 Feb

AI’s Journey In Schools: From Chalkboards To Chatbots

Looking back at the explosive growth of generative AI since 2022, Dr Sam Illingworth advises school leaders on what the future might bring.

• 5 Feb