Category Archives: Edtech

Discover a world of learning with our favourite education blogs

Posted on November 25, 2013 by mjhansford

The more you delve into the fascinating world of education, the more exciting it becomes – educators across the UK are dreaming up new, creative ways to awaken students to the joys of learning through strategies like student-negotiated learning, critical … Continue reading →

Posted in Edtech | Tagged best, blogs, educational, Kids, Learning, Parents, schools | 1 Comment

Could this herald the end of school as we know it?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by RossMountney

With the launch of a new higher educational project, an online university Futurelearn, education is taking another new turn. The project sees UK universities beginning to offer massive open online courses which could ‘revolutionise conventional models of formal education” according … Continue reading →

Posted in Distance Learning, Edtech, Homeschooling, Online Tutoring, School, University | Tagged FutureLearn, MOOC | 1 Comment

What to do when your child wants to learn to code?

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Ellen Arnison

My son has long announced his intention to create computer games when he grows up. And for a while I treated it the same way as his little brother’s desire to be a cowboy or a rocket driver… nice idea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Edtech, Parenting, School | Tagged code and conquer, code club, code school, hackety, kids learning to code, python for kids | Leave a comment

Stay safe online with Tutorhub’s useful set of tips

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mjhansford

Staying safe when using the Internet and social networks is a multi-faceted issue that needs to be tackled from various perspectives. Parents and children alike can be vulnerable to a wide variety of risks, including bullying, phishing, theft and exploitation. To keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Edtech, Parenting, Safety | Tagged bullying, child protection, Children, cybercrime, online safety, Parents, trojan horse | 1 Comment

How can you protect your children from attacks by internet trolls?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ellen Arnison

The stories lately have been shocking. A few weeks ago 14-year-old Hannah Smith, from Lutterworth, took her own life after being bullied by trolls on the internet. Her father says he had no idea she was suffering until he found … Continue reading →

Posted in Edtech, Safety | Tagged behaviour, bullying, Children, cyberbullying, hannah smith, help, internet, internet safety, online, protecting, schools, suuport, trolls | 1 Comment

Online tutoring – all your questions answered

Posted on August 23, 2013 by mjhansford

It’s only natural to wonder if tutoring works and ask whether online tutoring is as good as sitting down face-to-face with a tutor. This blog post is designed to shed light on the world of tutoring and give you the facts you … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Edtech, Online Tutoring, School, Tuition, Tutor, University | Tagged education, evidence, facts about online tutoring, Learning, olt, Online Tutoring, scientific research, Teaching, Tutoring, Tutors, why use online tutoring | Leave a comment

Online tutoring: a Do It Yourself guide for tutors

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jon Ellis

I have been asked many times by tutors for advice on setting up their own online tutoring business, and getting the technology right. This blog post provides a simple Do It Yourself Guide For Tutors setting out the choices and options … Continue reading →

Posted in Distance Learning, Edtech, Online Tutoring, Tutor | Tagged guide for tutors, online tutoring guide, online tutoring guide for tutors | 2 Comments

Google has turned learning on its head – it’s time we caught up

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ellen Arnison

When I was at school, some 30 years ago, it was all about sitting quietly at desks with chewing gum under them and listening while the teacher talked. Occasionally we’d copy stuff down and sometimes there would be exercises to … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Edtech, School | Tagged catch up, curriculum, EdTech, education, google, Technology | 3 Comments

Excellent apps and techy tools to aid exams and revision – part 2

Posted on June 26, 2013 by joeashby

Following on from part 1 in my list of top tools and excellent apps to see you through exams I welcome you to part 2, where I’ll be focusing on the things you can do to get your mind settled … Continue reading →

Posted in Edtech, Homeschooling, Revision | Tagged Advice, anxiety, Apps, cope, coping, coping with exam failure, edtech iPhon, education, education students, exam, exam failure, exam stress, exams, excuses, help passing exams, high school, iPad, Learning, passing exams, student, students, Technology, Tools, Top Ten, Top Tips, university | 1 Comment

Excellent apps and techy tools to aid exams and revision – part 1

Posted on June 24, 2013 by joeashby

When exams loom heavy on the horizon students do what they can to prepare themselves for the mental strain ahead: revising, re-revising, chewing at fingernails and pulling at hair. Happily, for screenagers everywhere the abundance of digital help on offer … Continue reading →