Keeping up momentum — how positive changes to school IT usage can be maintained in 2024

Will edtech usage decline over the years if educators return to traditional teaching methods they find more manageable and reliable? Or do educators want to deepen their reliance on edtech […]

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How does hybrid learning drive student engagement?

When schools were forced to fully or partially close as a result of the global pandemic, educators had to simultaneously manage remote and in-person teaching. In other words, apply a […]

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How does the ActivPanel inspire creativity?

Glenn Carter, a year four teacher and History Lead at Ingleby Mill School, first got into teaching through a voluntary placement. During this placement, he helped a child learn to […]

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How effective is classroom edtech?

The UKI State of Technology in Education Report shows an increasing trend of confidence in the value of edtech in the classroom. Educators believe tech should be a core part […]

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Student-led vs. teacher-led learning

Student-led learning has gained pace over the last several years. It means a departure from a traditional classroom set up, giving pupils more autonomy and encouraging them to take more […]

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Finding a strategic edtech partner for our trust

A bit of background Cidari Multi Academy Trust was established in 2013 and is made up of eight primary schools and one secondary school. As the main Trust of Blackburn […]

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Rounded classroom strategies: why you need one

Have you ever considered why some classrooms are configured a certain way; the teacher at the front, students in rows facing them? Also, why the back row has negative connotations. […]

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Rounded classrooms: how to get one

Perhaps it’s about adapting the school’s teaching to all students’ abilities and strengths. Or maybe it means teachers delivering engaging, interactive lessons that motivate and inspire pupils all throughout the […]

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Fast forward one year with our ActivPanel – Romiley Primary School

Mark Ownsworth, Year 4 Teacher at Romiley Primary School, previously won an ActivPanel through the Promethean Grant. A year into their journey with the interactive flat panel display, Mark explains […]

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How to run a successful academy edtech pilot

Academies, particularly those forming part of a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), are often on the lookout for new tech. The problem is knowing which tools, software, and devices will work for […]

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The Ravensbourne School case study

The Value of Edtech in Media and Film A little bit about us At The Ravensbourne School, in Bromley, Kent, we are a mixed comprehensive with over 1450 students. Priding […]

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Soho Parish Primary School Case Study

Soho Parish Primary School Case Study, Louise Ritchie talks about ActivInspire: For the Love of ActivInspire… Since starting my teaching career in 1999, when front-of-class technology was in its infancy, […]

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Sustainability in schools

Three tips for a more sustainable school

Climate change has been making headlines for years. Focus on the subject has sharpened and nearly everyone is paying attention. There’s increased pressure on both businesses and schools to boost […]

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Ysgol Harri Tudur / Henry Tudor Case Study

Delivering a Robust EdTech solution for Twenty First Century Schools A bit of background Situated in South Pembrokeshire, Ysgol Harri Tudur is a mixed comprehensive school with over 1,200 students. […]

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True Physio Case Study

Educating and engaging customers with the ActivPanel A bit of background True Physio was born out of a commitment from the founders to provide physiotherapy ‘properly’. From the beginning, conversations […]

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Torkington Primary Case Study

Supporting Early Years Learning with the ActivPanel A bit of background Torkington Primary School can be found in the leafy suburb of Stockport in Cheshire. The school believes that every […]

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Grove Road Community Primary Case Study

For the love of positivity A little bit about us Grove Road Community School is situated in the heart of the Harrogate community and has over 300 students. At our […]

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Lee Chapel Multi-Academy Trust Case Study

EdTech for Education Centres of Excellence A bit of background Lee Chapel Multi-Academy Trust is a partnership of schools across the Basildon area that are working together with a clear […]

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London Design and Engineering UTC Case Study

Using the ActivPanel to teach STEAM subjects A bit of background London Design and Engineering UTC (University Technical College) is one of 30 UTC’s across England, another 20 are planned […]

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Durham County Council Case Study

Driving EdTech Value through Strategic Partnerships A bit of background Within Durham County Council, the ICT School Services provision acts as a one-stop-shop for any ICT procurement through to maintenance […]

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Holy Family Junior School Case Study

EdTech as a Tool for Collaboration and Engagement A bit of background The Holy Family Schools are situated at Aughnaharna, Portlaoise Ireland and are the result of the amalgamation of […]

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St James’ National School, Bushy Park Case Study

Implementing edtech excellence for interactive collaboration A bit of background Since 1837, when St James’ NS, Bushypark was first built, it has seen extensive transformations. Due to increased pupil enrolment […]

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St George’s Catholic Primary School Case Study

A little bit about us St George’s Catholic Primary School is located in Somerset in the South West of England. With over 200 students at our school, we encourage our […]

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Trafalgar Infant School Case Study

Laying the Foundation for Learning through EdTech A little bit about us As a dedicated infant school, we believe that early years education lays the foundation for life-long learning. Here […]

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