Opinion: Edtech

Moderation of practical assessments at scale is now a reality

Our recent pilot of an AI-powered assessment tool delivered highly reliable results and a reduction in workload. Now you...

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Victoria Merrick
Opinion: Edtech

Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity

Our new 'State of school cybersecurity' report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches

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Paul Alberry
Opinion: Edtech

Safeguarding is not a sufficient response to new technologies

We will keep walking a tightrope between innovation and protection until we can provide equal access to the right...

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Paul Singh
Opinion: Edtech

How to navigate new duties on AI usage in schools

New guidance and legislation mean safeguarding in the age of AI has gone beyond merely blocking harmful content

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Dr Jon Chippindall
Opinion: Edtech

AI bias poses serious risks for learners with SEND

The promise of personalised learning masks very real risks that demand careful attention from educators and policymakers

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Michael Finlay
Opinion: Edtech

‘Your Brain on ChatGPT’? Not if you use it right!

A recent study has caused panic about its effects, but here’s how to ensure the day never comes when...

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Amelia King
Opinion: Edtech

The DfE’s new materials dangerously underplay AI’s risks

AI support materials published by the department last week effectively transfer responsibility for all of its risks onto schools

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith and Darren Macey
Opinion: Edtech

The battle for today’s youth is becoming a war on edtech

The Netflix series Adolescence has sparked a wave of moral panic over children’s use of technology. This surge of...

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Natalie Nezhati
Opinion: Edtech

How to stop the edtech dream from becoming a safeguarding nightmare

The education sector needs to very quickly get very serious about its procurement and governance of technological ‘solutions’

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Michelle Levesley