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How to switch to a cloud-based ICT system

The academies programme has shaken up schools’ traditional support systems, particularly in ICT. However, this reorganisation has created opportunities...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Sophie Scott
Opinion

Would you trust a human to mark your work?

You might say no to a driverless car or a pilotless plane, but it is time to trust computers...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Beware! Live streaming ahead

Filming that special lesson to share with others seems a good idea. But it’s not that simple; you will...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Cybercrime: it could happen in a school near you

You must prepare for risk in the digital world. But don’t think that you must fight technology with technology;...

Expert Contributor
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Is technology worth bothering with in education?

What do you do when you have a teacher with a PhD in astrophysics? Find a new method of...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
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Things to do before you buy 3D printers

First, train your staff. Then plan your curriculum – and think about leasing. It makes it easier to budget...

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Can ‘apps’ help schools communicate better?

There are encouraging signs that the new education secretary is interested in the potential of technology to improve learning...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips