ResourceHub Category: Maximizing Edtech
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 […]
Read more »Benefits of interactive whiteboards in the classroom
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 a variety of classroom and educational […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »What is ed tech? A complete guide.
It doesn’t matter what industry you are in; there have been many technological advances in the recent decades that have made processes more efficient and streamlined. Educational institutions at every […]
Read more »East Ayrshire Council – Champions of the Promethean ActivPanel
Following a recent major edtech investment, the Scottish council of East Ayrshire is one of the largest Promethean customers in the UK, with ActivPanels in every one of their 52 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »A pedagogical philosophy of passion and positivity…
Truly believing that all students deserve the very best start in life, Spire Junior School in Derbyshire has an ethos that is centred around improving student outcomes and transforming learning […]
Read more »Healthier Heroes pioneers supported housing strategy with the ActivPanel
Healthier Heroes Case Study Supported housing has a critical role to play in society, and is often the crucial step in helping homeless people return to the community. However, as […]
Read more »The benefits of technology in education
The classroom has changed dramatically in recent years. Sure, the overall concept is the same: a number of desks all facing the same way with a teacher at the front […]
Read more »Education Spends
Education spending (of which EdTech such as Promethean interactive displays and teaching software is just one area) is one of the most important things that taxpayer money goes towards, from […]
Read more »Measuring Success
How to Measure Success of Your Edtech: It Might Not Be Easy, but It’s Possible A recent study shows two-thirds of edtech software licenses go unused – a huge chunk […]
Read more »How effective is classroom edtech?
The UKI State of Technology in Education Report shows an increasing trend of confidence in the value of edtech in the classroom. Educators believe tech should be a core part […]
Read more »How to get the best value from ICT investments
Schools often find that IT budgets are first to be stretched, with new, expensive tech deemed a lower strategic priority. Some schools are in the position to upgrade their technology […]
Read more »Finding a strategic edtech partner for our trust
A bit of background Cidari Multi Academy Trust was established in 2013 and is made up of eight primary schools and one secondary school. As the main Trust of Blackburn […]
Read more »Fast forward one year with our ActivPanel – Romiley Primary School
Mark Ownsworth, Year 4 Teacher at Romiley Primary School, previously won an ActivPanel through the Promethean Grant. A year into their journey with the interactive flat panel display, Mark explains […]
Read more »Soho Parish Primary School Case Study
Soho Parish Primary School Case Study, Louise Ritchie talks about ActivInspire: For the Love of ActivInspire… Since starting my teaching career in 1999, when front-of-class technology was in its infancy, […]
Read more »Lenham Primary School case study
Investing in Technology and Confidence with the ActivPanel A bit of background Situated in the rural community of Lenham is Lenham Primary School, a good school with a family feel. […]
Read more »Ysgol Harri Tudur / Henry Tudor Case Study
Delivering a Robust EdTech solution for Twenty First Century Schools A bit of background Situated in South Pembrokeshire, Ysgol Harri Tudur is a mixed comprehensive school with over 1,200 students. […]
Read more »Durham County Council Case Study
Driving EdTech Value through Strategic Partnerships A bit of background Within Durham County Council, the ICT School Services provision acts as a one-stop-shop for any ICT procurement through to maintenance […]
Read more »Trafalgar Infant School Case Study
Laying the Foundation for Learning through EdTech A little bit about us As a dedicated infant school, we believe that early years education lays the foundation for life-long learning. Here […]
Read more »All Saints HwB Primary School Case Study
The ActivPanel is a Complete Learning Package A bit of background All Saints Hesketh with Becconsall CE Primary School is located in the picturesque village of Hesketh Bank between Southport […]
Read more »Seaview Primary School Promethean Grant Case Study
Encouraging rich cross-curricular digital skills A little bit about us At Seaview Primary School and Nursery Unit in North Belfast, we teach children from Nursery through to Year 7. We […]
Read more »Marsden Junior School Promethean Grant Case Study
Encouraging Creativity Through Technology A little bit about us Marsden Junior School is located in West Yorkshire, teaching children from Year 3 to Year 6. Since we were first established […]
Read more »Activate Charity Promethean Grant Case Study
Creating lifelong learning experiences A little bit about us Activate is a registered Charity that was founded in 2005. We deliver personalised educational and vocational programmes for young adults with […]
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