Challenges school face with EdTech

5 Challenges Schools May Face When Adopting EdTech

Despite the rapid growth of the Educational Technology (EdTech) industry and support from the DfE  many UK schools are yet to experience its benefits. The DfE unveiled their Education Technology strategy in April last year, which aims to pioneer modern solutions to common challenges faced by schools. Ultimately, they plan to reduce staff workloads, better student learning and assist those students with special needs and disabilities through innovative technologies.  So, what challenges are schools faced with when looking to adopt new technologies?  1. Tight Budgets  Despite financial efforts …

Case Study: Glenthorne High School

Case Study: Glenthorne High School

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust employing over 250 staff members and educating over 1500 pupils every year. They are a well-established, national teaching school specialising in the arts and committed to high-quality teacher training. Problem Glenthorne’s IT manager was struggling with the School’s server and storage environment. The School was running three VMware hosts connected …

Classwork Zoom to Increase classroom productivity

Could this tool help increase productivity in your classroom?

5 minute read Classwork Zoom is an invaluable google extension, providing teachers with insight into students work productivity and integrity. Classwork Zoom surpasses Google’s document history feature, displaying students’ progress as an easy-to-read timeline with additional behavioural insights. Designed by Eric Burton-an English teacher determined to gain a greater awareness of his students’ productivity and work ethic, Classwork Zoom gives …