By Nigel Penny, Education Video Collaboration Specialist, Logitech. Much like the workplace, the education system was abruptly thrust into a remote learning experiment of unprecedented scale and scope when the pandemic took hold. Whilst over the last couple of years e-learning in schools has been gradually rising in popularity, remote …
Read More »MANCHESTER-BASED POWRPOD TAKES CHARGE
Manchester ad tech business, Branded Media, has developed a brainy new solution to one of modern life’s biggest problems: ‘low battery anxiety’. PowrPod charging stations have been delivered to over 30 colleges and universities throughout the UK, keeping students connected. Pods are also in place at Manchester United. The University …
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First ever UK network of young tutors created to support GCSE resits
GCSE resit students are being tutored by other young people across the UK in a ground-breaking new project. Activate Learning and peer tutoring organisation Yipiyap have created a system that connects students with a tutor of their choice, close to them in age, to give them additional support and teaching in a series …
Read More »Carbon dioxide monitors could warn of unsafe Covid transmission indoors, scientists say
A report by Government scientists suggested that coronavirus could be checked using CO2 monitors. As pupils and teachers return to classrooms after half term, major concern is currently being expressed throughout the UK for their health and safety and the threat of airborne transmission of COVID. However, Carbon dioxide monitors …
Read More »How owning a pet can teach your children valuable life lessons
Dogs are a man’s best friend, but how about a boy or a girl’s best mate? What can the cat do to help your children do better at school? Will the presence of a rabbit’s floppy ears make your youngest become a better listener? All questions you’ve probably never asked …
Read More »Upskilling yourself as a senior education leader with In Professional Development
We understand that in light of current circumstances the roles and responsibilities of an education leader are unprecedented. We can provide you with the toolbox and expertise to face challenges head on and guide you out on the other side, as a more effective, confident leader. We are offering Education …
Read More »Zumtobel delivers the perfect solution for Forth Valley College
Forth Valley College’s new £78 million Falkirk Campus has just opened its doors to students for the first time, with a little help from Zumtobel’s SLOTLIGHT infinity slim and LITECOM app-based lighting management system. Zumtobel were introduced to the project by the AECOM design team and worked closely with them …
Read More »An easy guide to the UK’s Student Visa Process
If you are student looking to study in the UK, the following guide is your holy grail: All international students, including those from EU/EEA and Switzerland currently require a student visa to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the region. Essentially, there are three types of student visas that …
Read More »Why Every School Should Have a Polytunnel
Polytunnels have become popular with businesses and gardening enthusiasts alike. However, did you know they can also be beneficial in an education setting? Schools are starting to realise the benefits of installing a polytunnel in their grounds. So, what benefits do polytunnels provide to schools and why should they have …
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