STEM Insights Magazines will be arriving in schools this week! Both the STEM Primary and Secondary magazines feature resources, interesting blogs, wellbeing tips and so much more, if you don’t receive yours, no worries, because all of the magazines will be available to read digitally or as a PDF whichRead More →
Are you looking for teaching resources to help cover the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony will see His Majesty The King crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort and many schools will wantRead More →
The BIK Teacher Corner is a special section of the Better Internet for Kids website, specifically aimed at teachers and other adults who work with children and young people. Here you will find free information, advice and suggested resources to help educate and support the students in your care toRead More →
You will find some wonderful Minecraft challenges that will help you and your students think about how we can work toward creating a greener, cleaner, more sustainable planet. These are beginner lessons and worlds to engage your students’ problem solving, technology and communication skills: Minecraft Climate and Sustainability KitRead More →
I have used Book Creator on the iPad many times, but had never taken the time to have a look at Book Creator on the web. I have to say I was surprised to find how much more versatile and feature heavy it was compared to the App and willRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
In support of National Careers Week, which takes place between 6-11 March, Into Film, in partnership with BFI, have produced a new resource pack called Switched On: Careers in the Screen Industry. The resource is designed specifically for Careers Advisors or anyone who helps students with their options after school.Read More →
Canva is a design tool that is ideal to use in education to create stunning projects, and for education establishments it is totally free. With Canva, students can access ready-to-use templates, share and review their work with others, access premium content and graphics and work together in groups and teams.Read More →
BandLab for Education is a music focused learning tool for schools that allows teachers and students to collaborate on music-based learning. This free-to-use platform features virtual and real-world instruments and is a digital audio workstation that is similar to what professional producers use when creating and mixing music. No installationRead More →
Adobe Creative Cloud Express replaces Spark as the ultimate way to design banners, flyers and more with ease. It is an online image creating and editing tool that works across computers and apps for smartphones and tablets. All work is stored in the cloud, so you can work between devices.Read More →
Duolingo is well known as a language learning app, but it has launched a new app called Duolingo Math which comprises of thousands of five-minute lessons, all visually appealing with a gamified interface. The app, which is only available for iOS at the time of writing, aims to help studentsRead More →
TechShock podcasts from ParentZone looks at the biggest issues in the vast world of online safety through a range of guest speakers. The podcasts explore the upsides and the downsides of family life in the digital age. Many aspects are discussed ranging from pornography to gambling and what can beRead More →
In May, a student in New Zealand openly explained whey they had used AI to write their papers, justifying it as a tool like Grammarly or spell-check. The reasons they gave were: “I have the knowledge, I have the lived experience, I’m a good student, I go to all theRead More →
Visit our events calendar to find out what events are up and coming this year that your school could take part in. Each event has detailed information with links out to appropriate resources for you to find out more and to download the information or resource packs that you need.Read More →
Rolls-Royce Schools Prize for Science and Technology is now open. To enter you are invited to submit a Stage 1 application outlining an idea for a sustainable science, mathematics or technology project for development the next academic year. This could be a new idea or the progression of something youRead More →
This key strategy strives to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure that every child is protected, empowered and respected online. The child-friendly version of the new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) is now available for free download. Alternatively, it is also possible to order printedRead More →