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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Classroom lightbulb moments with the ActivPanel

The ActivPanel is a front-of-class display designed to empower teachers, but that doesn’t mean students don’t benefit as well. In fact, our customer stories about the schools and communities we […]

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experiential learning ideas for every subject

Experiential learning ideas for each subject

Experiential learning is one of the most popular trends in education. It’s based on the idea that students learn best through hands-on experiences, rather than just reading or writing about […]

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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 […]

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How to tell an edtech fad from a top tool

Edtech changes as much as the education landscape it supports, with new tools released and trends popping up all the time. While this offers school IT administrators a bounty of […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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5 ways to use edtech during National Mentoring Month

5 ways to use edtech for National Mentoring Month

5 ways to use edtech for National Mentoring Month Each January, schools across the country come together to celebrate National Mentoring Month. It’s a great opportunity to shine a spotlight […]

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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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Upgrading edtech and upskilling digital literacy at Dens Road Primary

Situated in the city of Dundee, Dens Road Primary and Nursery School is underpinned by its forward-thinking attitude to enhance student engagement and interaction. So when the school was looking […]

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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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The Romero Catholic Academy accelerates IT strategy with Promethean

‘Nurturing the talent of tomorrow’ runs through the very heart of The Romero Catholic Academy. This family of one secondary and seven primary schools offers a seamless learning journey for […]

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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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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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Theory vs. practice: which is more important in education?

Theory vs. practice: which is more important in education?

Traditionally, two schools of thought exist in the education community. On one side, educators believe equipping students with a deep theoretical knowledge of varied topics and concepts within each subject […]

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Using edtech for immersive learning experiences

Using edtech for immersive learning experiences

Teachers value the classroom as the central hub where they can create an engaging student experience and community. However, making the most of this environment doesn’t mean being restricted by […]

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What is experiential learning?

What is experiential learning?

Student engagement has always been a priority for educators, especially since the return to the classroom, and experiential learning is a key trend to help. Educators still believe the face-to-face […]

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visual arts in early childhood classrooms

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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How much tech training have teachers had this year?

How much tech training have teachers had this year?

If teachers are to be in the best position to overcome the challenges of each school year and prepare themselves for the next, a proper commitment to training is essential.  […]

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Promethean explains: Digital-first teaching

Promethean explains: Digital-first teaching

As educators consider how to teach most effectively since returning to the classroom, they’re looking for a future-proof approach aligned to the shifts they’ve seen. A core component of this […]

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