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St Kieran’s College upgrades its classroom technology with ActivPanel 9
St Kieran’s College in Kilkenny is the oldest Catholic secondary school in Ireland. The all-boys school strives to give each of its 800 students the best learning experience possible, so […]
Read more »How can technology be used for instant assessment?
With so much disruption to education over the last several years, accurate information about a student’s current level of understanding is especially crucial to ensuring all students achieve their full […]
Read more »Tools to unite summative and formative assessment
To understand how to unite summative and formative assessment it’s important to discuss not just how they differ, but how they are alike. They both assess student progress, of course. […]
Read more »Social Skills for Kids and How to Teach Them
In your role as a teacher, not only are you required to teach children from the National Curriculum, but you are also expected to take part in socialising them and […]
Read more »Top 5 challenges for MAT IT departments
Despite the obvious benefits of greater collaboration, engagement, and creativity, there are challenges when it comes to implementing edtech successfully. This is particularly true for multi-academy trust (MAT) schools, where […]
Read more »The Ultimate Guide to Play-Based Learning
Children develop quickly in their early years, and their experiences between birth and age five significantly impact their future education, so it’s crucial to nurture their interests and passion for […]
Read more »Types of summative assessment and formative assessment
“When the cook tastes the soup, that’s formative. When the guests taste the soup, that’s summative.” Robert E. Stake, Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Formative assessment […]
Read more »Top 6 Welcome Back to School Activities After Christmas
After taking some time away from school, getting your students back into learning can be a challenge. After all, they’ve spent the last few weeks playing with toys, spending time […]
Read more »Accessibility in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide
Creating accessible learning environments for all students is crucial for students’ development. An inclusive classroom allows children to build and maintain friendships, supports all students, and makes them more well-rounded […]
Read more »How to Upgrade Your Classroom Technology on a Budget
Technology is intrinsic to schooling: from streamlining processes to increasing student engagement, there are countless benefits to leveraging ed-tech in your classroom. With this being said, investing in new education […]
Read more »Life Skills for Children: How to Teach Transferable Skills in the Classroom
The role of a teacher extends beyond helping kids prepare to pass tests and gain qualifications. School is a significant part of kids’ socialisation processes, and their experiences at school […]
Read more »How To Improve Behaviour In Schools: A Teacher’s Guide
As a teacher, one of the most critical aspects of your role is improving and managing behaviour in schools. Poor behaviour can be a significant cause of stress for teachers […]
Read more »Top Christmas Activities for Schools
As December rolls around the corner, you might wonder what fun Christmas ideas you can bring into your classroom. From interactive maths games to creative crafts, this guide presents a […]
Read more »How to Engage EAL Students in the Classroom
Teaching students with English as an additional language can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the most difficult […]
Read more »Improving Teacher Knowledge of Technology in the Classroom
With technology advancing at such a quick rate, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest edtech and software. Adjusting to these changes and maximising the use of […]
Read more »How to Use Technology for Teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL)
As a teacher, you play a crucial role in modelling children’s use of the English language in written and spoken forms to benefit their academic achievement. Putting this into practice […]
Read more »The Best Interactive Whiteboard Games for Preschool Children
In today’s digital age, interactive whiteboard games have become an invaluable tool for engaging and educating preschool students. These games offer a unique blend of entertainment and learning, allowing young […]
Read more »ActivPanel Portfolio Guide
We have one goal—to make education technology more powerful and more useful every day. By understanding exactly what you need in the classroom and tailoring the tech to make your […]
Read more »What Are the 4 Cs of Education?
Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication – these four essential skills, often referred to as the 4 Cs of education, have become a fundamental framework for students in academic settings […]
Read more »Classroom differentiation: Ability, readiness, and interest
As a key part of classroom differentiation, teachers should establish their pupils’ learning readiness, interest, and abilities. Scoring learner profiles in these three areas arms teachers with the best strategy […]
Read more »How To Encourage Public Speaking in Children
Public speaking is an important skill for children to learn. It allows them to express themselves clearly and can help improve their academic performance and personal growth. Whether it’s giving […]
Read more »Engage different learning profiles in the classroom
Differentiation in the classroom is an important skill for teachers to give pupils the best chance at learning, regardless of their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. These conditions can be applied […]
Read more »Classroom differentiation: Seven types of learners
The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) introduced differentiation in the classroom to identify pupils with different strengths and weaknesses to help increase their best chance of learning. Differentiation […]
Read more »The Best Interactive Whiteboard Games for Physical Education
Technology helps teachers enrich the curriculum and boost student engagement. Interactive whiteboards and displays, in particular, can make lessons appeal to all students, regardless of their preferred learning style. Even […]
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