Computing & I.T

We have witnessed the benefits of digitalisation across sectors, and its impact in education is no less astounding. Online schools provide students with a unique opportunity to learn in a tailored, distraction-free and engaging environment. Much of that is due to advanced tools and platforms that facilitate communication and enable …

Bridging the digital divide in education involves ensuring all students have equal access to technology and digital resources to support their learning. Industry-leading experts in Smart Lockers and Storage & Charging Solutions, LapSafe® share five key aspects involved to ensure that all students have an equal chance of fulfilling their …

Comment by OLI VENN, SE Manager, Northern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies It seems like almost every time you read the news, there’s a piece regarding another cyberattack on a school or educational institution. Schools and educational institutions can make for easy targets for malicious hackers for several reasons. The cybersecurity …

Digital Explorers, the new internet safety game free from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed to make learning about keeping safe online engaging for KS2 pupils. Through scenario-based discussions, children will learn essential concepts like online kindness, safe sharing, and recognising trusted adults. The game introduces …

The sustained integration of technology into the classroom over the past two decades has undoubtedly changed the art of teaching. Yet, technological innovation has also created new vulnerabilities which can be exploited by criminals, who see schools as profitable targets. From cybercriminals posing as suppliers, to other cyber-threats such as …

The UK IT channel contributes around £50Billion to the UK economy yet growth is restricted by the need to recruit enough staff to plug the current skills gap. Tech Channel Ambassadors is a new Community Interest Company (CIC) created to promote the channel IT industry, and to bolster inclusivity in …

Studies have found that video games can help develop young people’s life skills like problem-solving, team building, communication, and analytical thinking, all of which are vital for their development. Xbox has taken these findings to launch ‘Beyond Xbox: Field Trips’, a first-of-its-kind series of audio learning journeys based on seven …

More students than ever sat Computer Science at A Level exams this year, with data revealing it is now the fastest growing subject. Analysis by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT found that entries in England to take Computer Science A level were up by nearly 18% on last year. …

As we increasingly move towards a more digital world, coders are in increasing demand in every country. In the UK alone we’re seeing a STEM shortage, with over half of businesses expecting the shortage of STEM graduates to worsen over the next decade. Why is it valuable to children? Learning …

Schools across the UK are being invited to apply for the British Science Association’s (BSA) new round of underrepresented audiences grants, aimed at empowering disadvantaged students to explore the world of science. These grants will help schools to run CREST Awards with students who are currently underrepresented in science, including …