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Back to school: Making school safety a priority with smart technology
Smarter Technologies examine how smart technology can assist facilities managers and headteachers in making school environments as safe as possible.
Stress is the most common reason that teachers change careers
With COVID-19 limitations, the profession of teaching has changed in unprecedented ways - however, public school teachers experienced high levels of stress even before the public health crisis.
Pupil engagement and motivation remains concern for schools teaching remotely
New Ofsted report reveals parents and school leaders are concerned about pupil engagement and motivation during remote learning.
Research explains why students keep their cameras turned off
In a survey of 312 students, researchers explored why students were keeping their cameras turned off - despite encouragement from teachers, and a general sense of wanting to see their classmates.
Clearer guidance needed on supply teacher furlough
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is urging the Government and the Department for Education (DfE) to provide clearer guidance on supply teacher furlough payments amid national lockdown.
Why governments need to re-direct funding towards non-traditional education
Mike Feerick, CEO and Founder of Alison, explores how education is evolving, explaining why governments need to re-direct funding towards non-traditional education such as online learning platforms.
Recruitment and retention in the nursery sector in the post-COVID world
Gill McAteer, head of employment law at Citation, details the necessary changes needed to improve recruitment and retention in the nursery sector to fit the 'new normal'.
Shanghai mathematical model predicts when schools can be opened
Educators can use a COVID-19 framework to make school opening decisions - based on a Shanghai mathematical model using contact data from China.
Global digital divide jeopardises remote learning during pandemic
Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green, Global Head of Training and eLearning at the Internet Society, looks at the global digital divide and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on remote learning.
Demonstrator Programme helps schools meet the challenges of remote learning
Here we report on the EdTech Demonstrator Programme funded by the Department of Education to help schools and colleges meet the challenges of remote teaching and learning as the second wave of COVID strikes.
The importance of active and outdoor learning
Nigel Miller, managing director of Active Learning Group, highlights the importance of outdoor learning after a survey revealed students have been missing out on valuable experiences due to COVID-19.
Digital EHC pathways: Boosting access to support for children with SEN
Chris Evans, Head of Product & Strategy at Idox, explores the challenges around education, health and care plan assessments and how technology can help to make them more streamlined for children with SEN, parents/carers and local authorities involved.
The EU Web Accessibility Directive to usher in an inclusive learning experience
Stewart Watts, Vice President EMEA, D2L, outlines the background of the EU Web Accessibility Directive and discusses its increased importance given the context of the increased move to online learning we’ve seen due to COVID.
Maintaining first-class student satisfaction in a post-COVID era
Martin Taylor, Deputy CEO at Content Guru, discusses what universities must do, in these strange times and in respect to their technology, to maintain student satisfaction.
What to expect from the new academic year post-lockdown
In light of schools reopening at the beginning of the month, Simon Carter, Director at RM Education, highlights what is to be expected from the new academic year post-lockdown.
Why social pretend play should be promoted in preschools
Scientists from the University of Konstanz and Thurgau University of Teacher Education investigate the importance of social pretend play for children’s social-emotional development, suggesting educational strategies to support children’s play.
How to get the education sector in sync with the low touch economy
In this article, Fulcare explores the ways in which schools and other academic institutes can function with safe processes in place and work towards a low touch economy.
Making online learning inclusive for all
Simon Barnes, CEO & Founder of TLC LIVE, shares his advice on how to ensure online learning remains engaging and accessible to a wide range of students.
Universities must adopt online learning in order to survive
Jon Faulkner, Managing Director, Domain7 UK, discusses the future of higher education and the inevitable move towards online learning in order to survive.
5 reasons why online learning is a crucial part of education
Katherine Myers, Content and Off Page SEO at AV Installations, highlights 5 reasons as to why online learning has become a crucial part of education.