Is your IT manager an underused school resource?
School leaders are collaborating more closely with their on-the-ground staff this year, according to our annual State of Technology in Education Report. But, not all school staff, it seems—IT managers...
View ArticleHow head teachers can fast-track respect in UK schools
For those with ambition, fast-tracking provides an accelerated career development pathway to promoted posts. But, for (perhaps younger) head teachers who have climbed the ranks quickly, managing...
View ArticleHow to improve the teaching experience in 2019
For teachers in 2019 – working against a backdrop of budget cuts, high-stress levels and excessive workloads – it has never been more vital to take matters into your own hands and implement steps to...
View ArticleIs educational technology helping you to become a digital leader?
Being a digital leader means understanding the value of technology and how it relates to education. But this doesn’t mean you have to know the ins and outs of every latest piece of equipment. Instead,...
View ArticlePrioritising CPD investment in your school: A template for success
Amid budgetary pressures, continuing professional development (CPD) spending has dropped for the first time since 2011. But, adequate CPD for teachers is not just a nice to have; it’s a necessity. Not...
View ArticleThe pros and cons of in-school and externally-supplied teacher ICT training
Digital literacy is essential to thrive in our tech-enabled society, and today’s teachers need to be more than just competent when it comes to technology use. They need to lead by example. The good...
View ArticleWhat can SLTs do to retain millennial teachers beyond the ‘3 year itch’?
Government figures published in October 2016 indicated that nearly a third of teachers who began work in British state schools in 2010 were no longer teaching five years later. What’s more, new...
View ArticleBecoming an IT champion: The key to reaching your career goals?
Becoming an IT champion provides a fast-track route to success for educators who want to make a difference to the lives of their pupils, and improve their schools, all while boosting their own careers....
View ArticleHow can teachers further personalise their career development?
Most people become teachers because they want to work with young people and make a difference. But, while educators love to see their pupils succeed and flourish, their own career paths also require...
View ArticleTeacher-led training: does it work?
A conundrum has emerged from this year’s State of Technology in Education report — teachers want better training, particularly in edtech, but may feel their workloads are already too high to fit...
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