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

Friday

1st May 2026

Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers
AI has the potential to cut teacher workload, but for those new to using it, where should they begin? Gráinne Hallahan rounds up some tips from the sector
Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers

Wednesday

29th Apr 2026

Is the sector prepared for a single-pupil view?
Schools will be expected to ‘see’ the whole child by both government and Ofsted, but are they set up to achieve that aim, asks Mark Enser
Pupil at desk with data background

Tuesday

28th Apr 2026

Banning ‘not seen, not heard’ phone policies would be foolish, MPs told
Government under pressure to go further with its restrictions on phones in schools – but unions warn of the cost of solutions such as introducing lockable pouches for devices
Banning phones
Is this the best way to structure pupils’ AI learning?
The head of AI for Globeducate outlines an approach to AI education that puts students into three age stages
Ideas montage

Monday

27th Apr 2026

Council trials AI to tackle ‘substantial’ EHCP backlog
Cambridgeshire County Council hopes artificial intelligence will address ‘significant and growing’ EHCP workload
A robot's hand using a laptop keyboard

Thursday

23rd Apr 2026

How can AI align with Scottish schools’ values?
AI can help schools by focusing on their core purpose, says this head in the Scottish Highlands, who is part of a new network addressing AI in education
How can AI align with Scottish schools' values?

Tuesday

21st Apr 2026

How connected systems can uncover pupil blind spots
If we get the right data in the right context to the right people, we can transform our understanding of pupils, argues David Hatchett
greyed out pupils

Thursday

2nd Apr 2026

Three-quarters of teachers now using AI in daily work
But half of teachers say their school still has no policy on AI use – and secondary staff are worried about the effect of the tech on students’ critical thinking
The number of teachers using AI in their daily work has risen sharply

Wednesday

1st Apr 2026

5 tips for staying in the ‘Goldilocks zone’ of online learning
For educators across the Middle East, remote learning remains in place, which can be tough – but there are some ways to avoid overloading yourself and pupils, says this leader
bowl of porridge

Monday

30th Mar 2026

IB reveals plan for AI chatbot to help teachers
Artificial intelligence is ‘an area of significant concern’ for schools, says the International Baccalaureate’s chief digital officer – but it has incredible potential ‘if used mindfully’
IB reveals plans for AI chatbot to aid teacher's curriculum planning

Tuesday

24th Mar 2026

International Baccalaureate sets out AI stance
Schools are ‘navigating AI under real pressure’, says the IBO, as it publishes five draft AI design principles to provide schools with ‘a clear, values-led foundation’
International Baccalaureate sets out AI stance

Monday

23rd Mar 2026

Dame Alison Peacock: Use AI to test oracy skills
Assessing oracy through AI would put ‘no increased burden’ on teachers, says the head of the Chartered College of Teaching
A child holding up cardboard speech bubbles