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

7th May 2025

Keep AI away from early years, says digital learning expert
Human teachers must remain at the forefront of early education, as artificial intelligence could make mistakes when children are encountering ‘key big ideas’ for the first time, school leaders in Scotland told
Spelling ia on a child's magnetic board
Scottish first claimed as mobile phones locked away during lessons
Edinburgh schools’ pilot project aims to ensure equity through a complete block on the use of phones in classes
DfE to trial sending GCSE exam results to students via app

Tuesday

29th Apr 2025

Jonathan Haidt: ‘Anything you do digital in schools is worse’
The American academic and Anxious Generation author outlines his damning views on young people and smartphones and tech in schools – to an audience of trust leaders
Author Jonathan Haidt gives a talk about the risks of smartphones to children's mental health

Thursday

24th Apr 2025

Why the DfE is getting it wrong with tech in schools
The government’s priority of creating tech infrastructure in schools risks repeating the failures of the past, argues Pierre Lagrange
Why the DfE has the wrong target for tech investment

Friday

11th Apr 2025

How we created 250 virtual reality lessons for our schools
The global head of edtech implementation at Inspired Education explains why the group embraced the VR metaverse and now uses it in subjects from biology to history
Girl with VR headset

Wednesday

2nd Apr 2025

How we use video to help pupils’ transition from primary
Two secondary school leaders explain that video tours and video lessons have become a key part of their work to help new Year 7s settle in as smoothly as possible
Classroom video shot

Monday

31st Mar 2025

Workload Around the World: Online Fridays and 4.30pm finishes
A leader in Kenya discusses the practical steps his school has taken to ensure that staff have a manageable workload and a culture of leaving on time
Teacher workload in international schools: Flexible working at a school in Kenya

Friday

28th Mar 2025

Matt Hood: Oak has its critics, but the achievements are many
Outgoing Oak National Academy CEO Matt Hood looks back on the successes and challenges the digital lesson platform has faced over the past five years
Matt Hood: Oak has its critics, but the achievements are many

Tuesday

25th Mar 2025

In the AI age, numeracy is more important than ever - not less
IB director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen explains why, with young people having increasing access to powerful computing tools, the ability to understand numbers, data and patterns will matter more than ever
Girl working out sum on whiteboard

Wednesday

19th Mar 2025

What schools need to get right on AI
Finding the right balance between embracing AI but ensuring it does not dominate and rob young people of necessary knowledge is critical, argues David Monis-Weston
What schools need to get right with AI

Thursday

13th Mar 2025

Two international school groups announce more acquisitions
International Schools Partnership boosts Brazilian presence while Inspired Education strengthens online school portfolio with US deal
Two international school groups announce more acquisitions

Wednesday

12th Mar 2025

8 ideas to inform your school’s mobile phone policy
The Welsh government has been advised not to pursue an outright ban on phones in schools – so what do teachers and pupils think should be done?
Students with smart phones