Teaching

NASA brings STEM to life through children’s books and stratospheric balloons

A group of media specialists and teachers used children's books and balloon experiments to build STEM habits in their students.

Does family-based sexism impact future academic decisions?

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) analysed family-based sexism in baccalaureate programmes at Spanish secondary schools.

Encouraging children into STEM throughout lockdown and beyond

Here, we highlight how parents can continue to encourage children into STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects during lockdown and beyond.

Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown

As part of the ‘I’m In’ campaign, Leeds City College have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support to students and staff during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The University of Law: Transitioning to online learning and remote working

Matthew Tomlinson, Dean of the Leeds Campus at The University of Law, discusses the transition they made to online learning and remote working and shares the valuable lessons they learnt along the way.

Universities must prioritise support for students amid the COVID-19 crisis

Rachel Gowers, Director of Staffordshire University London, shares her insights on how they have responded to the coronavirus crisis and how the higher education sector must adapt to support their students in the months to come.

Implementing the Investigative Science Learning Environment

Eugenia Etkina, Distinguished Professor of Science Education at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, continues to share her thoughts on the Implementing Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE), with a focus on the first aspect of the environment and how it can be implemented with students of all ages.

Online grooming and the rise of online tuition

Due to COVID-19, there has been an explosion of online tuition but there is a crucial need for more stringent regulatory practices in order to safeguard students and parents. David McCarthy, Director of Education at Sophia Technologies, discusses here.

Coronavirus school closures could lead to greater global collaboration

Matt Jenner, Head of Learning at FutureLearn, discusses how edtech can help support schools and teachers during closures and the opportunities it could bring for greater global collaboration and innovation for the education sector post-COVID-19.

COVID-19’s impact on learners: How to design an effective interim strategy

Patrick McGrath, EdTech Strategist at Texthelp, shares his thoughts on COVID-19's impact on learners and how to design an effective interim strategy.

School closures should not bring education to a stop

Jacqueline Daniell, CEO of Wey Education, discusses how educators can use technology to help re-engage students, improve recruitment and capacity issues during school closures.

Resources to support distance learning amid school closures

Simon Bell, Director and Founder of Careermap, highlights what resources are available to support distance learning following the recent UK school closures due to coronavirus.

Ensuring the continuity of learning during school closures

Elliot Gowans, Senior Vice President, International at D2L explores how schools and universities can ensure the continuity of learning during school closures.

British Science Week: Instilling a love of science in the young

In recognition of British Science Week, Emily Whyte, Co-Founder at Mini Professors, highlights the importance of instilling a love of science in the young minds of today.

AI and beyond: UAE’s approach to innovation and technology in education

Dr Sheikh Ammar Al Mualla, Director of Educational Organizations and External Relations, Ministry of Education, gives insight into the UAE’s approach to innovation and technology, including a focus on artificial intelligence.

The importance of fueling children’s curiosity in STEM education

Victoria Playford, Headteacher at The Mulberry House School, discusses why it is important to engage and encourage children's curiosity in STEM education from a young age.

Should banned ex-teachers be allowed to work as private tutors?

David McCarthy, Director of Education, Sophia Technologies, highlights what regulations should be in place for private tutors and why they are so important.

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