Seven methods of classroom differentiation

Differentiation in the classroom allows teachers to give pupils of all capabilities, in all conditions, the best chance of learning. Let’s look at the seven methods of differentiation teachers can […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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How Can Teachers Prepare for the New School Year?

With the new school year fast approaching, it’s essential that you are ready for everything that it can throw your way. New students, lesson plans and targets for professional development […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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What should student data really be used for?

Today, personal information is constantly being collected and schools are no different. There are two types of student data commonly being harvested; performance information collected by teachers and held by […]

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Three tips on future-proofing your classroom with technology

Edtech has always been fundamental in creating a dynamic classroom environment with continuous opportunities for student interaction. To foster greater student engagement in the classroom and unlock exciting new activities […]

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How to reduce the burden of teacher workloads

Teacher workload has reached critical levels. Indeed, according to the latest State of Technology in Education report, most teachers believe workload is contributing to high levels of stress in schools.  […]

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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 […]

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Hungry for tech: The student experience

The more technology advances, the more devices we incorporate into our daily lives—sometimes without even knowing. Children in the U.K. are being exposed to the screen younger and younger, with […]

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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 […]

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Refreshing pedagogy with the ActivPanel 

Founded in 1924, Regent House is a large co-educational grammar school situated in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. For almost two decades, the school has partnered with Promethean, using interactive solutions to […]

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The future of education: Finding purpose

The last few years created uncertainty around the world. Every industry changed in some way after the effects of COVID-19 and its destruction. Education is a constantly evolving craft, and […]

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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 […]

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ActivInspire 3.0 launches with a fresh look and enhanced features

Promethean is excited to release ActivInspire 3.0, offering teachers a more robust version of the software they know and love. Highlights of ActivInspire 3.0 include enhanced performance, updated visuals, and […]

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Schoolwide ActivPanel upgrade makes cross-curricular headway

Saint Brigid’s National School in Dublin, is a Catholic co-educational primary school that champions connectivity and forward thinking. Having experienced the benefits of Promethean solutions since 2003, the school recently […]

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How are teachers supporting social-emotional needs this year?

For the second year in a row, the majority of educators who contributed their experiences and opinions to the State of Technology in Education report put social-emotional learning (SEL) at […]

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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 […]

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Enhance your classroom with these fast and fun ideas

Unique ways of presenting your lessons can do wonders for student engagement and social-emotional learning. Promethean offers tools to assist you in getting this spring off to a great start […]

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Experiential learning for differentiated students

Educators understand that, because each student is unique with different needs, they require a different teaching approach. Experiential learning opens up ways for educators to engage students without being limited […]

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2023 State of Technology in Education Report: The benefits of reflection in education

Reflecting on schoolwork is a core part of the learning process. Unfortunately, students are often left to do this on their own, without educators dedicating time to structured reflection in […]

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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 […]

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