Professor Chris Kyriacou I have spent more than 30 years teaching about and doing research on what constitutes ‘effective’ teaching. Over the years I have become more and more convinced that the key to being a successful teacher, both in terms of the quality of learning you promote, and in terms of maintaining your own […]
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It’s fair to say that technology has opened up a world of possibilities for educators and learners alike, and there is still ongoing conversation around just how much it impacts learning outcomes. Edtech caters for a wide range of different learning modalities and can offer an exciting and immersive experience. However, there’s an equally valid […]
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Edtech as an industry is growing significantly. Latest figures estimate that the current market is worth almost $70bn, and this is expected to rise to more than $220bn by 2020. In the UK alone, schools spend approximately £900m every year on edtech, and it is used in half of all lessons. It also forms a […]
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The world’s largest tech companies are rushing to connect the next billion people to the Web. Microsoft is creating connectivity by consolidating the small bits of bandwidth between television channels (television whitespaces). Facebook is experimenting with transmitting data via high-flying drones (project Aquila) and Google via balloons (project Loon). The motives in each case seem […]
Read moreThe problem with education technology is that it is seen by too many schools as a bolt on and not as an integral part of a student’s experience. Technology is not a panacea; it needs to be accompanied by a new triad relationship between teachers and students and the technology.
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