ResourceHub Category: Maximising Edtech

As one of the core subjects for Key Stage Two, and one that will stay with students throughout their academic life, English lessons provide the foundation for their understanding and […]

Developing maths skills is a vital part of the KS2 curriculum. Learning how to understand numbers and solve problems develops valuable skills that children will use for the rest of […]

Introduced as a basic concept in 1993 by Alison King, the flipped learning model of teaching has evolved over the years and is now increasingly popular. And it’s easy to […]

You may well have heard the word pedagogy being thrown around in relation to teaching, and if you have, you’ve probably also heard it mentioned in relation to technology. What […]

An interactive whiteboard is this generation’s take on traditional whiteboards. Also known as digital whiteboards or smart whiteboards, these interactive displays are used in a variety of classroom and educational […]

Blending learning is something which has long been talked about as an optimal learning strategy. While it was already popular, there was a shift during 2020’s pandemic that meant blended […]

It doesn’t matter what industry you are in; there have been many technological advances in the recent decades that have made processes more efficient and streamlined. Educational institutions at every […]

Following a recent major edtech investment, the Scottish council of East Ayrshire is one of the largest Promethean customers in the UK, with ActivPanels in every one of their 52 […]

Every student learns differently. For some, sitting and being dictated to by a teacher is just fine, but many respond more positively to gamification (using game design principles and elements […]

Truly believing that all students deserve the very best start in life, Spire Junior School in Derbyshire has an ethos that is centred around improving student outcomes and transforming learning […]

Healthier Heroes Case Study Supported housing has a critical role to play in society, and is often the crucial step in helping homeless people return to the community. However, as […]

The classroom has changed dramatically in recent years. Sure, the overall concept is the same: a number of desks all facing the same way with a teacher at the front […]

Education spending (of which EdTech such as Promethean interactive displays and teaching software is just one area) is one of the most important things that taxpayer money goes towards, from […]

How to Measure Success of Your Edtech: It Might Not Be Easy, but It’s Possible A recent study shows two-thirds of edtech software licenses go unused – a huge chunk […]

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 […]

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 […]

Schools often find that IT budgets are first to be stretched, with new, expensive tech deemed a lower strategic priority. Some schools are in the position to upgrade their technology […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Investing in Technology and Confidence with the ActivPanel A bit of background Situated in the rural community of Lenham is Lenham Primary School, a good school with a family feel. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]