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

Wednesday

20th Jan 2021

Digital divide: why adults need laptop funding, too
While it’s great to see companies donate funds and technology to disadvantaged schoolchildren, Simon Parkinson, of the WEA, asks: where is the support for adults?
With tech, there’s no turning back for teachers
Tech is now allowing teachers to write on their whiteboards without turning their back to the class, writes Paul Gardner

Monday

18th Jan 2021

The impact of digital poverty on BAME students
Digital poverty prevents disadvantaged students from accessing learning at home – so they need to come into college

Tuesday

12th Jan 2021

Why the chances of our students are doubly hampered
On top of often not having access to the right devices, many students face a range of other barriers, writes this principal

Wednesday

6th Jan 2021

UCU: No one should be left behind by digital poverty
The union is calling on the education secretary to match the commitment on digital support he made to schools today

Monday

30th Nov 2020

Vodafone extends free SIM card scheme to FE colleges
Vodafone has announced it is extending its schools.connected programme to reach another 100,000 young people – and colleges can now take part

Wednesday

15th Apr 2020

6 ways to take the ‘remote’ out of remote learning
Children need companionship now more than ever, so we mustn’t neglect the social side of education, argues Tim Hawkes

Thursday

27th Feb 2020

Revealed: The stars of the UK’s edtech sector
The innovative people, projects and products featured in this year’s prestigious ‘Edtech 50’ list are unveiled

Thursday

9th Feb 2017

Top down to bottom up: how information systems have evolved in schools
Suits you, Sir: how schools’ information systems went from off the peg to tailor-made

Monday

12th Dec 2016

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