Secret Teacher: I refuse to be a Kardashian with a PGCE
Writing in the Guardian, the latest Secret Teacher says social media has brought out our vanity and self-pity, with superstar teachers and their uncritical followers creating a toxic culture of...
View ArticlePrimary head ridiculed after claiming evolution is only a theory there is...
The Mail is reporting that a Church of England primary school head has been ridiculed after claiming evolution is only a theory and there is ‘more evidence’ the Bible is true.… Read the rest The post...
View ArticleThieves steal 50 iPads and 30 laptops from primary school
Belfast Live is reporting that thieves have broken into a primary school in Northern ireland and stolen 50 iPads and around 30 laptops.… Read the rest The post Thieves steal 50 iPads and 30 laptops...
View ArticleTeachers spot four year old primary school children acting out scenes from...
The Mail is reporting that teachers at a Church of England primary school claim to have spotted children as young as four acting out scenes from the X-rated video game Grand Theft Auto V. … Read the...
View ArticleTomb Raider creator to open two free schools with digital focus
The Guardian is reporting that, as part of a batch of 22 new free schools just announced, “the founding father of the British games industry” is to open two aimed at preparing pupils for the digital...
View ArticleSocial network age limits ignored by young
The BBC is reporting a new survey it has conducted suggesting more than three quarters of 10 to 12 year olds in the UK have social media accounts, even though they are below the age limit.… Read the...
View ArticleParents urged to boycott VTech toys after hack response
The BBC is reporting that cybersecurity experts have said parents should boycott or at least be cautious of VTech’s electronic toys because of how it has handled a hack attack.… Read the rest The post...
View ArticleNew guidance to stop sexting children facing criminal records
The Sunday Times is reporting that plans for new guidance will mean children who text intimate photographs of themselves to friends will no longer face prosecution and the prospect of a criminal...
View ArticleHow shift to computer-based tests could shake up PISA education rankings
Dr John Jerrim of the UCL, writing in the Conversation, says there are notable differences between the results of children taking the paper and the computer versions of the PISA test.… Read the rest...
View ArticleUK schools coding skills have ‘gone backwards’ reflects ‘sad’ Sir Clive Sinclair
Computing is reporting that Sir Clive Sinclair is sad that the UK has declined in terms of producing the kind of expert coders that pioneered programming back in the days of his ZX Spectrum computer.…...
View ArticleSchools turn to live in-ear coaching for teachers in the classroom
The TES is reporting that secondary schools are starting to adopt new technology that provides teachers with a live commentary on their classroom practice using an earpiece and a video link. … Read the...
View ArticleNow trending: parent trolls
The Sunday Times is reporting on what it describes as the growing problem of parents escalating playground disputes between children by “going to war on Facebook”.… Read the rest The post Now trending:...
View ArticleArtificial intelligence ‘should be used to give children one-on-one tutoring’
The Independent is reporting claims from academics that artificial intelligence should be used to provide children with one-to-one tutoring to improve their learning and monitor their well-being.… Read...
View ArticleHere’s how the method of testing can change student scores
Dr Steve Graham, writing in the Conversation, discusses research that shows that a student’s mastery of the method of testing matters. … Read the rest The post Here’s how the method of testing can...
View Article‘Cheating watches’ warning for exams
The BBC is reporting that teachers have complained about “cheating watches” being sold online to give students an unfair advantage in exams.… Read the rest The post ‘Cheating watches’ warning for exams...
View ArticlePupils find hidden camera in changing rooms following PE lesson
The Mirror is reporting that a group of high school pupils claim they found a hidden camera in a leisure centre changing room after a PE lesson.… Read the rest The post Pupils find hidden camera in...
View ArticleGood day at school? There’s an app for that
The Guardian is reporting on behaviour-recording programs that track children’s behaviour and education but may give cause for concern in terms of privacy. … Read the rest The post Good day at school?...
View ArticleNew college in north London ‘will boost women in tech sector’
The Evening Standard is reporting that a new college opening in London aims to boost the number of women inventing apps, launching start-ups and writing code.… Read the rest The post New college in...
View ArticleCan the BBC Micro Bit inspire a million to engage with technology?
The BBC is reporting that year sevens have (finally) been given a Micro Bit device with the aim of it changing the way children engage with technology and inspiring them to start coding.… Read the rest...
View ArticleSir Ken Robinson urges schools to increase outdoor playtime for children
The TES is reporting that schools are being urged to ensure primary pupils get the chance to play outside, following survey findings.… Read the rest The post Sir Ken Robinson urges schools to increase...
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