educating generation z and generation alpha

Educating and Engaging the Next Generation of Students

Although the world and our communities have changed dramatically in the past few decades, schools, classrooms, and teaching methods have remained quite static. Apart from the addition of the occasional […]

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How to Engage Disengaged Students: 10 Top Tips

Poor attendance, disruptive behaviour and disengaged learning can all be prevented or solved with early identification and positive interaction between the student and their teachers.  By encouraging learning and building […]

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How To Teach Visual Arts In Primary School

We use art to make sense of the world, express ourselves freely and understand one another. Because of this, visual arts education should be an integral part of any primary […]

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11 Optimal Learning Environments to Promote Student Engagement

Year-on-year, there is a significant decline in student engagement globally. There are several factors that have contributed to this decline. But, regardless of the root behind this academic phenomenon, it […]

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visual arts in high school

What Are Visual Arts in High School and How is Best to Teach Them?

A visual arts program is essential to any high school curriculum. It teaches students practical skills they can apply in various workplaces and engages them with life skills such as […]

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The evolution of edtech

Embracing the evolution of edtech: St George’s C of E Foundation School and the ActivPanel

When the World Wide Web was born in 1994, nobody knew it would be such a huge catalyst for technological change. And when Dave Morgan started his teaching career at […]

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How to Encourage Visual Arts in Early Childhood Education

Young children learn through the use of their senses, with sight being one of the most important in the early years. For an infant, visual art is a vital part […]

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14 Ways Of Enhancing Student Engagement Using The Flipped Classroom

Have you heard about the flipped classroom? Are you a teacher trying to change things up in the classroom to improve student engagement? The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model […]

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What is the Importance of Visual Arts In Education?

Vital to the physical, mental and emotional growth of our youth, the importance of visual arts in education is unfortunately overlooked by those in power. To learn more about the […]

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What is Visual Arts and 12 Examples?

When discussing visual art, many people will think of renowned fine artists rather than conceptual art. However, the term refers to a large variety of art forms, which are discussed […]

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Edtech upskilling for all levels of staff confidence

Edtech upskilling for all levels of staff confidence

For educators, edtech upskilling – keeping up with new technologies and upgrades to what they already use in the classroom – is a constant priority. It’s both important for the […]

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what is student engagement

What is Student Engagement?

Student engagement is a commonly discussed concept that all educators agree is vital. It usually refers to students’ active participation, involvement, and interest in learning. It encompasses their willingness to […]

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12 student engagement strategies for every classroom

12 Student Engagement Strategies

Generating genuine student engagement is the most difficult part of the job for any teacher. It’s also an absolutely vital part of student success. No matter how naturally interesting the […]

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Social-emotional learning in a digital world

Educators find themselves in what might seem like a paradox. The digital world is expanding, with edtech continuing to be a vital aspect of teaching and learning. But the top […]

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Promethean explains: Learning fatigue

Learning fatigue and student engagement came to the forefront during remote learning, when students were thrown into a learning experience outside their usual classroom environment. Ensuring students are stimulated and […]

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Top 5 apps for social-emotional learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become one of schools’ top priorities. In an increasingly digital world, educators are turning to edtech to achieve this goal. Interactive displays like the ActivPanel, for […]

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Geography Quizzes For Interactive Whiteboards

Quizzes can be a fantastic way to make learning interesting and fun, helping students revise their understanding of the earth while also learning new geographical information without ever feeling like […]

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History Quizzes For Interactive Whiteboards

Quizzes have been an excellent classroom resource for decades, and thanks to interactive whiteboards, classrooms are becoming even more mentally stimulating for students. In our guide, we have uncovered some […]

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Kirklees College and Promethean: Relationships and resources that stand the test of time

For Kirklees College in West Yorkshire, their pioneering journey into edtech began over 20 years ago, through the introduction of early interactive whiteboards from global education company, Promethean. Over two […]

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St Olave’s standardises digital access and enhances security with the ActivPanel

St Olave’s Grammar School in Orpington has been providing high-quality learning experiences for over 450 years, and with a rich heritage in academia and the arts, the school prides itself […]

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Educational Apps For Geography Lessons

In need of some inspiration to make your geography classes a bit more exciting? With the wide range of apps used in conjunction with an interactive display, students can benefit […]

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Educational Apps For History Lessons

Most children are excited about technology. And, most of your class probably have plenty of apps downloaded onto their smartphones or other devices, so learning in this manner is familiar, […]

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Computing Games For Interactive Whiteboards

Computing skills are valued in almost all workplaces, so understanding how they work and how to operate them efficiently can be a valuable skill to have when leaving school. Computer […]

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Modern Foreign Language Games For French And German

Learning foreign languages at a young age has been shown to be beneficial to students in a number of ways. It can improve listening and concentration skills, multi-tasking, memory, problem-solving, […]

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