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The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques

Yesterday

10th Jul 2025

‘Sensitive’ school files stolen in cyberattack on local authority
‘Extra vigilance’ advised at the affected schools in Scottish local authority, as criminal investigation continues
Computer hack

Tuesday

8th Jul 2025

Will digital exams spell the end of handwriting in schools?
Handwriting has ‘important advantages’ and must not be undermined by the rollout of digital exams, former education secretary tells MPs
The rollout of digital exams could threaten handwriting in schools, says former education secretary

Tuesday

1st Jul 2025

Entrepreneurship should be part of the curriculum
The founder of GEMS Education explains why a world of rapid change needs risk-takers – and how his schools are preparing young people for the future
Hand drawn lightbulb on blackboard
What’s next for English assessment?
In the age of AI, the days of relying on coursework as a component of A-level assessment may be numbered, writes Alex Quigley. But what are the alternatives?
ai robot writing English

Friday

27th Jun 2025

How Ofsted will inspect the impact of AI use in schools
Ofsted releases information for schools on how it will look at the effect of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning – but says it does not yet have enough evidence to define good use of AI
Ofsted has explained how it will inspect the impact of AI use in schools

Wednesday

25th Jun 2025

How we’re upskilling teachers on AI on a global scale
The head of AI for an international school group discusses the work he’s instigated to train teachers on artificial intelligence across multiple phases and locations
ai hand holding globe

Tuesday

24th Jun 2025

How ‘digital nutrition’ can help keep students safe online
Rather than debating mobile phone bans, schools should be encouraging young people to develop healthy habits in their digital consumption, writes Margaret Mulholland
Digital drawing of an apple

Friday

20th Jun 2025

Do we need adults in the exam hall?
England’s biggest exam board sees AI invigilation as the future for GCSEs and A levels, but others warn of potential risks – including for students with SEND. Tes explores the pros and cons
Ai invigilation

Saturday

14th Jun 2025

How Benjamin Bloom inspired my use of AI
Rather than approaching generative AI as one-way communication, teachers should use it to create a feedback loop, suggests Jack Dougall
How Benjamin Bloom inspired my use of AI

Friday

13th Jun 2025

DfE confirms AI used in evidence analysis for curriculum review
Government says the use of artificial intelligence is now ‘common practice’ for large consultations, as school leaders question why the role of AI in the curriculum review was not stated at the start
Digital library
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Thursday

12th Jun 2025

Global schools group’s AI hub will harness ‘billions of data points’
GEMS Education says its artificial intelligence hub will offer a ‘real-world testing ground’ for researchers and edtech innovators
Digital map of UK and europe

Tuesday

10th Jun 2025

DfE sets out how schools can ‘safely’ use AI
New guidance for schools on using AI can help to cut teachers’ workload, says the government
Guidance on the use of AI for schools has been published