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
16th May 2024
Reliable wi-fi ‘essential’ to learning yet not a given in Scottish schools
‘Ease of access to technology should be an expectation, not an exception,’ say teachers frustrated by years of inconsistent internet connections in schools around Scotland
Why maths curricula must evolve for the ‘computational age’
Technologist Conrad Wolfram posits an overhaul of how we teach maths, arguing for a syllabus that integrates computation and AI
Tuesday
14th May 2024
ESS faces CMA probe over ‘potential abuse of dominance’
The Competition and Markets Authority has received complaints suggesting the firm is making it difficult for schools to switch management information software providers
Digital coaching: helping teachers make the most of edtech
A digital learning coach explains how she works to help teachers stay abreast of new edtech ideas to help enhance lessons, from chatbots to AI
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