Coronavirus: On the wrong side of the digital divide What does the research say about the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on potential gaps in learning – and about how schools can best support students and their families with remote education – especially those on the wrong side of the digital divide? Dr Beng Huat See considers the evidence
Ed-tech: Making industry collaboration work for your school Collaboration between schools and ed-tech companies is one of the priorities of the government’s digital strategy. Al Kingsley looks at the risks, rewards and cost-benefits for schools considering a co-production partnership
Keeping pupils safe online during lockdown Online safety has become even more of a priority for schools and families during the coronavirus lockdown. Kathryn Day describes how schools can promote online safety while children are away from the classroom
Lesson streaming and reduced marking – a coronavirus response The streaming of lessons for key stage 2 and a much-reduced approach to marking have been two elements of the Warrington Primary Academy Trust’s approaches to supporting home education. CEO Louise Smith explains 1 comment
Coronavirus: Supporting families and pupils learning from home Schools face a raft of new challenges as they seek to support the home education of their students. Matt Bromley offers his reflections on what teachers and schools can do to ensure learning continues as much as possible during the coronavirus emergency
Ed-tech in 2020 and beyond Ahead of Bett 2020, Caroline Wright looks at BESA’s latest research findings on the state of ed-tech in UK schools and the challenges faced by the sector, not least when it comes to teacher training
Are you going to Bett 2020? Thirty-five years ago, Dominic Savage co-founded what is now known as the Bett Show. He looks ahead to Bett 2020 – which runs from January 22 to 25 – and what the future of ed-tech holds
Pornography and other online safety issues The impact that exposure to pornography has on the lives of young people is becoming alarmingly clear – and it is increasingly becoming an issue for primary-age pupils. Stephanie Enson explores the problems and discusses preventative strategies
GDPR: The countdown continues The new General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect in just under three months’ time. Al Kingsley advises schools on their preparation
CPD at Bett 2016 The world’s biggest educational technology show – Bett – takes place later this month in London. It offers a wealth of CPD seminars and presentations. We preview three of the sessions on offer
Technology to deliver a modern curriculum Broadclyst Community Primary School recently hosted Decoding the Future, an event focused on the role of technology to deliver a modern curriculum to prepare pupils for their future lives. Laura McPhee was there
What are Digital Leaders? What are Digital Leaders? And what benefits can this idea bring to your school's ICT strategy and to your pupils' technology and wider skills, such as literacy and leadership? Sal McKeown finds out 1 comment
School website advice Oakfield Primary School's new website has become a reliable and trusted information hub for the local community. ICT technician Nicole Nazareth shares her top tips for any schools looking to develop a new website
Ofsted and e-safety in schools It is vital that schools get their e-safety policies right. Geoff Millington offers advice for schools on creating an effective e-safety policy and outlines what Ofsted inspectors are looking for
ASK BRENDA: A Charter for safe internet use QUESTION: What are the key aspects of internet safety that we should tackle with our pupils?
Embracing new technologies How might schools embrace technology in the classroom while ensuring the focus remains on effective teaching and learning and pupil achievement? Headteacher Ben Evans offers some advice from his school’s experience.
TechnoTeaching – five simple ideas Do you wonder how to make the most of ICT to enhance your skills as a teacher? Nicole Ponsford and Dr Julie Wood, authors of the new book TechnoTeaching, offer five simple ideas for teachers who want to embrace technology.
SPONSORED ARTICLE: The boy in the corner? Jonathan Ovenden discusses the challenges of raising achievement for white working class boys and suggests ways to work with those who are disaffected to reignite their enthusiasm for learning.
Ten top primary apps We asked Justin Smith from the Educational App Store to give us his top 10 apps for primary teachers.
Introducing tablets to the primary school Many primary schools are introducing tablet devices as part of their ICT strategies. Teacher and app developer Tom Minor offers some advice to get the most out of this technology in the classroom.
Making the most of educational apps in your classroom Ahead of his CPD session at the Bett Show 2014 this month, Tim Handley (alongside some of his pupils) looks at how teachers can make the best use of apps and lists some of his pupils’ favourites.
Using ICT to support pupils with behavioural difficulties Using handheld technology can prove effective in helping pupils with behavioural, emotional and/or social difficulties, who often avoid written or literacy work because of a fear of failure. Primary ICT co-ordinator Mary Farmer explains
A blueprint for ICT innovation The recent Decoding Learning study seeks to pinpoint innovative practice by teachers and students when it comes to exploiting technology in education. It offers eight approaches to innovation with ICT. Professor Rosemary Luckin explains
Staying secure when going online With schools looking at services such as online communication and parent payment systems, what security issues do they need to understand and how can they reassure parents that they provide a safe and secure service? Martin Temple offers his advice
Embedding effective ICT Earlier this year, Michael Gove said that ICT in schools was a mess. Brenda Bigland discusses how her school embedded ICT across its classrooms and curriculum and offers an insight into developing an effective ICT strategy
