For both parents and educators, modern technology is a double-edged sword. Jenny Silverstone applauds access to exciting learning resources, but excessive screen time can also be addictive, and looks at striking a balance.
Investing in technology is now a fundamental part of my school, as it is in many schools today, writes Nathan Still. Part of that investment here at Cairo English School is my role as Technology Integration Specialist.
With the summer fast approaching, Joan Weir shares her favourite educational apps., convinced that parents and teachers should be guiding rather than forbidding screen time.
Businessman, entrepreneur and, yes, accountant, Tim Hill thinks a new app developed with the support of The Electronic and Software Technologies Network for Wales, might not only help students of Business Studies, but also open up a new area for teaching more general life skills to young people.
Educational technology is central to the construction of a modern program of learning, argues Matt Harris. To be properly implemented and sustained over time it must have the committed support of a transformational leadership team.
A range of resources to choose from to suit the needs of the children you teach, which explores the importance of singing, rhyme and rhythm organised around the theme of construction – compiled by Jan Homden.
Filippo Yacob, explains that if experienced in the right way, coding can be relevant and important to learning in the Early Years.
Education has embraced ‘the digital age’, but Sally Phillips asks are we doing students a disservice by not providing opportunities for them to learn about the technology that supports our digital world?