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The classroom guide to interactive whiteboards

An interactive whiteboard is this generation’s take on traditional whiteboards. Also known as digital whiteboards or smart whiteboards, these interactive displays are used in various classroom and educational settings to […]

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The best classroom quiz games and apps for your interactive whiteboard

Teachers are always looking for creative ways to engage with students, improve their understanding of a subject and make learning fun. One of the best ways to do this is […]

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The best math quizzes for students – perfect for interactive displays

A quiz is an excellent way to help your students learn and revise core elements of maths. Firing out questions using an engaging quiz can help them learn the complexities […]

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World Book Day 2022

World Book Day games

World Book Day is a fantastic way to promote reading and get your class to share their favourite stories and ideas. But how can you bring the wonder of books […]

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ESMS Junior School – Customer Story

We speak to Simon Luxford-Moore Head of eLearning about how the ActivPanel has been a core part of their teaching and learning over the last number of years.

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Ingleby Mill Primary School – Customer Story

Ingleby Mill Primary School have been using the ActivPanel to deliver incredibly exciting lessons in the classroom. We speak to Glenn Carter, Y4 Teacher and Humanities Lead about how he […]

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Healthier Heroes, Lancashire – Customer Story

Healthier Heroes in Lancashire was set up by Managing Director Andrew Powell and his wife to support homeless veterans. Healthier Heroes offers support in finding accommodation, along with health and […]

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Spire Junior School Customer Story

Spire Junior School in Derby were one of the lucky winners of Promethean’s Classroom Stories Competition back in 2019. Since then, they have adopted a full school install of Promethean […]

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From Tech Zero, to Transformation…

With over 800 pupils on enrolment, secondary school Baines School in Lancashire has recently started on a journey to implement new technology. Having seen the potential of interactive technology and […]

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English games for KS2 students

As one of the core subjects for Key Stage Two, and one that will stay with students throughout their academic life, English lessons provide the foundation for their understanding and […]

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Science games for Key Stage Two (KS2)

Science makes up an exciting part of Key Stage Two. Not only is this a time of discovery for very young children, but early science lessons are full of fun […]

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Server-less success: Devonport High School for Boys aligns tech provisions with school philosophy

Starting on its journey to tech success almost a decade ago, Devonport High School for Boys has been investing, innovating and inspiring students with its server-less successes. Removing legacy technology […]

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How far has education come?

A good education is one of the cornerstones of our lives and our society. When parents send their children off to school, they trust that they will receive a high […]

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How Technology Can Help with Flipped Learning

Introduced as a basic concept in 1993 by Alison King, the flipped learning model of teaching has evolved over the years and is now increasingly popular. And it’s easy to […]

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Why technology should be at the heart of all pedagogy teaching methods

You may well have heard the word pedagogy being thrown around in relation to teaching, and if you have, you’ve probably also heard it mentioned in relation to technology. What […]

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Six blended learning examples and strategies for the classroom

Blending learning is something which has long been talked about as an optimal learning strategy. While it was already popular, there was a shift during 2020’s pandemic that meant blended […]

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the great homework debate

Is homework good or bad for students? The great homework debate

It’s the age-old question, is homework really good for students or is it causing more harm to young ones? In short, the answer is complex as there’s no right or […]

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Did teaching become more than providing an education in 2023?

Student maturity has always been an interest of teachers, but usually refers to a studious, conscientious work ethic. However, after COVID-19 lockdowns, educators are more aware than ever how a […]

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what's the difference between hybrid and blended learning

What’s the difference between hybrid and blended learning?

Hybrid and blended learning are two concepts which have grown rapidly recently. Educators around the world were incorporating more and more of these approaches into their classroom in recent years, […]

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How to use an interactive whiteboard in the classroom

During the 1990’s educators and instructional gurus knew that as the 21st century approached, technology was becoming more accessible to our students in their day-to-day activities. As we entered the […]

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Three strategic considerations for school leaders

School strategy setting is a complex task for SLT. It requires balancing a fundamental set of school needs — baseline attainment, budgets, stakeholders, and government policies — with the particular […]

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Teacher Salaries

Teaching our future generations is one of the most important jobs in the world; it is also one of the most difficult. Interactive whiteboards help teachers and students make the […]

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Classroom games for Key Stage Three (KS3) students

Fun classroom games and activities are an integral part of the learning experience for children of all ages. With the move to secondary school, the difficulty steps up a level, […]

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ultimate list of classroom games

The ultimate list of classroom games

Every student learns differently. For some, sitting and being dictated to by a teacher is just fine, but many respond more positively to gamification (using game design principles and elements […]

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