Diagrams and infographics say so much to so many, so clearly – so why aren't they used more often in education? Learners who face challenges in scanning, reading, writing and memory could be reached more effectively with images and graphics. It's a creative strategy that speaks louder than words. In this era of data and captions, weaving infographics into teaching also demonstrates the technique to learners. So here's one I did earlier! Ask yourself, how many words would you use to explain the data on this simple social media post ..read more

When it comes to social media and stats, infographics say it best! Key facts gleaned from Hootsuite's 2020 Social Transformation Report. Let's keep it tidy ..read more

Exploring what creativity is, why it's important, and how to develop it in all learners is a key skill. All too often neglected. Let's embed digital creative learning across all curriculum subjects by training our educators and encouraging them to lead the way. It's the language our Generation EdTech understand and can easily access, given the option. As a Level 1 Adobe Creative Educator, I'm one step closer! #AdobeEduCreative ..read more

The UK's HE and FE not-for-profit organisation for digital services – ,,Jisc – has revealed the findings of its latest comprehensive digital experience insights report. Incorporating responses from 480 researchers at six UK universities between January and April 2020, the survey asked 32 questions to investigate four key digital technology themes. 'You and your technology' found that almost two thirds of respondents reported enjoying the opportunity to try out new technology during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic and an even larger 80 per cent considered themselves to be confident us ..read more

In yesterday's post on current AIEd platforms, I briefly touched on an educational artificial intelligence platform called CENTURY. I first came across this clever piece of intuitive kit during school lockdown and readily signed up because it was erm, well, free on a home trial basis, so what's not to like? Always on the hunt for digital technology that might help my daughter to build on her skills and plug her gaps, I readily signed up – she, less so, being 12. Over the summer, she's bravely dipped her toe into the English Language nuggets, her struggle area, and so far we like what we see. S ..read more

Robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning are no longer the stuff of science fiction. It's simply a given that AIEd is becoming a progressive game changer on the national education front – but to what extent, to what effect and at what cost? Where better to start answering these topical EdTech questions than delving into the explorations of the recently published ,,Educational-AI-tion Rebooted? report from global innovation foundation ,,Nesta. Drawing on data mapping, surveys and research, this extensive paper summarises a selection of AIEd tools currently on the market alongside ..read more

Education is duty-bound to prepare students for the digital age, so they're well equipped to succeed in the constantly growing and evolving digital economy. Training children to use and understand digital tools – virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, artificial intelligence, big data and data analytics – must be made mandatory and weaved into every subject taught within the primary and secondary curriculums (and likewise incorporated into all PGCE training courses). It's no longer enough for digital tools to be haphazardly embraced by some teachers in the know and confident of the ..read more

South African EdTech firm Odin Education has launched an e-learning device preloaded with educational content, enabling students to access lessons without the need for an internet connection or printed textbooks. Dubbed OMANG – meaning ‘identity’ in Sesotho – the android tablet comes preloaded with content from educational publishers and free data from leading network providers, making it truly accessible to the remotest of regions. Teachers select specific textbooks and approved websites, e-learning platforms and apps to match the curriculum and form entry of their student's – and can even up ..read more

When it comes to social media and stats, infographics say it best! Key facts gleaned from Hootsuite's 2020 Social Transformation Report. Let's keep it tidy ..read more

Diagrams and infographics say so much to so many, so clearly – so why aren't they used more often in education? Learners who face challenges in scanning, reading, writing and memory could be reached more effectively with images and graphics. It's a creative strategy that speaks louder than words. In this era of data and captions, weaving infographics into teaching also demonstrates the technique to learners. So here's one I did earlier! Ask yourself, how many words would you use to explain the data on this simple social media post ..read more