What is hinge questioning? Hinge questioning can be used by a teacher to quickly find out whether learners have understood the lesson content. Learners are offered a multiple-choice question about the topic being taught, and as well as the correct answer, the question also contains alternative incorrect answers, which usuallyRead More →
Education technology (EdTech) has been transforming the education landscape for the past few years, and the ongoing pandemic has further accelerated its adoption. In response to this, the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) and the National Association for Education Technology (Naace) recently released an EdTech Leadership Briefing Paper to helpRead More →
Welcome to EarSketch, bringing music and Python or JavaScript together to inspire and excite students. EarSketch is a free web-based platform to help students of all ages learn core topics in computer science, music, and music technology in a fun and engaging learning environment. EarSketch helps students learn to code inRead More →
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is offering teachers an opportunity to attend, free of charge, some very exciting online seminars. At each seminar teachers will hear from specialists discussing their research in straightforward language and will be able to pick up new ideas for activities to try out with their students.Read More →
If the answer is yes, then why not enter the Coolest Projects showcase! Coolest Projects is a technology showcase for young people across the globe and will return this year with an online event on 6th June 2023. It is free to enter and open for all young creators upRead More →
Taking charge of your school’s strategy for edtech can be a daunting prospect. With the Edtech Leaders Programme, you will be able to connect to edtech experts, explore a library of digital resources and receive 1:1 training and coaching. With the Edtech Leaders Programme you will have everything you needRead More →
A free curriculum map to download with 8 ideas for activities you can do during a topic about the Great Fire of London with associated links to useful websites. View the other Curriculum Maps in the collectionRead More →
Code for Life by the Ocado Group offers two brilliant, and free, resources to help you teach computer programming. Rapid Router is an easy to use and access resource for KS1, KS2 and KS3, that helps to teach the first principles of computer programming. It is build on ‘Blockly’, aRead More →
British Science Week begins on 11th March until 20th March. This year the theme is ‘Connections.’. If you have never had a look at Explorify, then now would be a great time! Explorify have put together a collection of activities to support teachers with this theme. They have also producedRead More →
Your students can take part in an Hour of Code online with an app for Android and iOS. Rodocodo is a free puzzle game and a perfect way to introduce your KS1 and KS2 students to the world of computer science. You do not need to know anything about codingRead More →
Naace has announced a significant update of the online Self Review Framework. They are in the process of building a new SRF platform and website ready to launch at BETT 2023. This will be an exciting development for all schools currently using the tool and for those yet to engage.Read More →
Using unplugged activities with your students is a great way to lay the groundwork for future programming work and activities. You can challenge your students with this fun activity called My Robotic Friends, which only requires paper cups, a couple of command cards and some brain power! This activity hasRead More →
STEM Learning has put together a wonderful selection of resources to help you bring careers into your classroom. National Careers week is from 6th March to 11th March 2023 and a you will find a whole host of resources you can use to support any work you are doing, includingRead More →