Collaborative vs. cooperative learning

When it comes to students working together, the terms collaborative learning and cooperative learning are often used interchangeably. There are still some key differences; with collaborative learning, students make individual […]

Read more »
university students engaged in the lecture hall

How to Accommodate Different Learning Styles in Higher Education

Ensuring different learning styles are catered to is crucial to the success of your students, regardless of their age.  In higher education and at university, the majority of students are […]

Read more »
student and teacher using an interactive whiteboard in the classroom

How Do Interactive Whiteboards Meet Individual Learner Needs?

Over the years, the interactive whiteboard has become an integral part of classrooms. Still, its usefulness often gets overlooked, resulting in the technology not being utilised to its full capacity. […]

Read more »
students engaged in a lecture

How to Keep Students Engaged During a Lecture

Starting university is a big step for many students. Most will be living away from their parents for the first time and have a new city to get to grips […]

Read more »
students using different learning styles in the classroom

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Styles in the Classroom

As a teacher, you will understand that every child is different. We all are. While this individuality can enrich lessons and subjects by encouraging debate and differences of opinion, it […]

Read more »
auditory learner with headphones

How to Teach Children with an Auditory Learning Style

First theorised by Neil Fleming, the VARK model identifies four learning styles that everyone fits into: visual, auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic.  This idea is built on the fact […]

Read more »
Kinaesthetic learner in action

How to Teach Children with a Kinaesthetic Learning Style

There is no right or wrong way to process information. Everyone has a preferred way of learning, from looking at images to simply observing demonstrations. Kinaesthetic learners understand information better […]

Read more »
school aged boy with a picture using the visual learning style

How to Teach Children with a Visual Learning Style

Learning styles are based on the theory that everyone learns in different ways. Some people learn better when they can see the information in front of them, whereas others learn […]

Read more »
student reading in the classroom - reading and writing learning style

How to Teach Children with a Reading and Writing Learning Style

While some people prefer to learn by taking in information via videos or actions, some prefer reading and writing to help information sink in. These learners are said to have […]

Read more »
teacher helping student engage and focus in the classroom

Seven Strategies to Keep Students with ADHD Engaged in the Classroom

As an educator, student engagement is a constant battle. Teaching in modern classroom environments can sometimes feel like you’re competing for your pupils’ attention against a seemingly endless stream of […]

Read more »
university students in the classroom

How to Measure Student Engagement at University

University lecturers spend a lot less time with their students than many other educators, such as secondary school teachers. As a result, it can be difficult to connect with students […]

Read more »
shy or quiet students in the classroom

How to Engage Shy and Quiet Students in The Classroom? 9 Top Tips.

All students learn differently, and no matter the school year or the size of the class, there are always going to be students who are a bit more reluctant to […]

Read more »
Group of international students in a classroom

How to Engage International Students: 12 Strategies and Tips

The number of foreign students pursuing their education in UK schools and universities is increasing year after year, with unprecedented international enrollment figures reported in 2021-22. This continual upward trend […]

Read more »
student fully engaged in the classroom

10 Tips on How to Monitor Student Engagement

In educational environments, from early years all the way up to Higher Education, monitoring student engagement is essential to ensuring success. This can be achieved through various methods, such as […]

Read more »

Blackburn Rovers Sports College: from presentation to education with the ActivPanel

Blackburn Rovers Sports College specialises in delivering business and sports courses for young people aged 16-24 who are not in employment, education, or training. The charity-run college provides a variety […]

Read more »
university students in a classroom

How To Engage University Students: 5 Top Tips

As education advances, the range of student distractions increases. Both technology and general anxieties about university life can cause students to lose focus and disengage. And, when we’re honest with […]

Read more »

Maintaining high standards with the ActivPanel at St John Bosco Senior Boys School

Quality lesson delivery has always been a top priority at St John Bosco Senior Boys School in Dublin. To build on this commitment, the school recently enhanced its classroom hardware […]

Read more »
university classroom

How to Use Interactive Whiteboards in Higher Education

With the emergence of new technologies to enhance the teaching process, there is a huge push for professional development among educators. This means it’s time to throw your old teaching […]

Read more »

Enhancing education experiences with the ActivPanel

Situated in Hampstead, St Christopher’s School is an independent school for girls age 4 to 11, whose ethos champions creativity and curiosity. The school previously had interactive whiteboards, but they […]

Read more »
engaging students in the classroom without wholly relying on technology

How to Engage Students Without Relying Solely on Technology

Technology has become an integral part of education in today’s digital age. It definitely has incredible benefits to offer in classrooms, but an overreliance on technology can lead to disengaged […]

Read more »
how to improve engagement in the classroom for students who are unengaged

10 Reasons for a Lack of Student Engagement in the Classroom

Student engagement is a crucial factor for a student’s educational success. When students are disengaged in the classroom, they may struggle to focus. This will affect their ability to make […]

Read more »
student working on an online course

How to Improve Student Engagement in Online Learning Courses

Student engagement can be a big challenge for educators. This challenge is amplified when it comes to engaging online students. For creators and administrators of online courses, it can be […]

Read more »
students engaging in the classroom through technology

How Do You Keep Students Engaged at the Beginning and End of a Lesson?

Keeping students engaged during a lesson can be challenging, and success is often reliant on how well you engage them at the start. Well-engaged students often achieve higher grades and […]

Read more »
students engaging with technology in the classroom

How to Engage Students With Technology: 8 Tips and Tricks

Using technology in the classroom has become more and more popular over the last few decades, creating further potential for students to develop and grow. As technology continues to advance, […]

Read more »