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

Thursday

14th Dec 2023

AI chatbots are a fact for pupils - so how do teachers respond?
Artificial intelligence has huge potential to ease teacher workload, but already pupils are using chatbots to cheat and government guidance is desperately needed, MSPs told
AI chatbots

Tuesday

12th Dec 2023

The carbon footprint of a GCSE exam
An Ofqual reports says a single GCSE has the same carbon footprint as a 1.8km journey in a petrol car. Ofqual chief Dr Jo Saxton explains what this means for pen-and-paper exams
The carbon footprint of a single GCSE exam

Sunday

10th Dec 2023

AI and Scotland’s assessment reform
Artificial intelligence could have huge implications for qualifications, assessment and more, say Richard Holme and Rick Grammatica
Digital library

Wednesday

6th Dec 2023

Schools need tech investment to avoid online exam ‘divide’
Exam boards have called on the government to make sure schools have the digital access and guidance they need for online GCSE exams
Computers digital divide
Digital exams: Why we need to build for the future now
The chief executive of OCR explains why it has announced plans to start providing digital exams – and why the path to a fully digital system requires careful planning
Why we need to build for the future now

Wednesday

29th Nov 2023

Pupils need AI lessons from age 11, say experts
There is not enough focus on artificial intelligence in ‘highly theoretical’ GCSE, according to the British Computer Society
Pupils need AI lessons from age 11, say experts

Monday

27th Nov 2023

What artificial intelligence could mean for music tuition
AI offers myriad practical benefits to music teachers but will never fully replicate human interaction, says Linda Boyd
Teaching music

Wednesday

15th Nov 2023

AI in schools: the risks and rewards
While artificial intelligence could cut teacher workload and help shy pupils, it also poses risks to education, primary school leaders in Scotland are told
Artificial intelligence pros and cons weighed up by primary heads

Monday

13th Nov 2023

3 AI safeguarding issues schools should know about
As AI becomes ever more embedded into everyday life, there are some emerging safeguarding concerns that schools should consider
3 AI safeguarding concerns schools should know

Thursday

9th Nov 2023

Tablets-for-all approach criticised by Unesco expert
The Scottish government promised a device for every pupil – but such policies have been called into question by a Unesco expert
Computers and laptops technology

Thursday

2nd Nov 2023

Weekly round-up: Teacher workload and Covid masks row
This week’s essential education news includes schools’ actions to cut workload and controversy over Gavin Williamson’s stance on masks in schools during Covid
Workload round up

Tuesday

31st Oct 2023

Online Safety Bill: 5 things schools should do
New legislation should help to keep children safer online – here’s what schools need to know in terms of their safeguarding role
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