Abstract Many social networking sites have been thought to break down traditional hierarchies in terms of society and global geography (Lewis 2017). As an example, Twitter empowers learners to engage with individuals from all over the world, often sharing educational resources for free. This ‘work in progress’ paper adopts a mixed-methods model to explore ifContinue reading “A work in progress: An Exploration into the Pedagogical Benefits of Using Social Media”
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The potential of social media to bridge the UK skills gap: exploring organisations’ soft skills
The potential of social media to bridge the UK skills gap: exploring organisations’ soft skills In this context, the global spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have resulted in schools being shut all around the world. It is estimated that 1.2 billion students have been impacted due to the measures taken by the affectedContinue reading “The potential of social media to bridge the UK skills gap: exploring organisations’ soft skills”
Teacher training in Scotland to be changed to increase autism awareness | The National
TEACHER training is to be changed to ensure all those studying for a career in the classroom are better informed about autism. — Read on http://www.thenational.scot/news/18949788.teacher-training-scotland-changed-increase-autism-awareness/
How students are staying connected and informed during COVID-19 – Education Technology
Keeping remote/on-site staff and students safe with digital signage and IP video technologies. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/comments/how-students-are-staying-connected-and-informed-during-covid-19/
‘We must not lose sight of the long-term vision when it comes to youth unemployment’
Taking a look at the real-world impact the current youth employment landscape is having on the lives of UK citizens. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/comments/we-must-not-lose-sight-of-the-long-term-vision-when-it-comes-to-youth-unemployment/
University of Southampton to unleash AI & quantum tech products at CES
Entrepreneurs from eight pioneering tech startups will exhibit at the expo next year, with the event adopting a fully virtual form for the very first time. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/he-and-fe/university-of-southampton-to-unleash-trailblazing-ai-and-quantum-tech-products-at-ces-21/
Rethinking Teacher Training During COVID-19: Bite-Sized Digital Lessons
One district’s tech team posts four new modules on the learning management system each week, building a library of helpful content teachers can visit repeatedly. — Read on http://www.edweek.org/technology/rethinking-teacher-training-during-covid-19-bite-sized-digital-lessons/2020/09
What’s next for UK higher education? – Education Technology
In these turbulent times, universities are asking key questions about teaching, learning, investment and leadership. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/comments/whats-next-for-uk-higher-education/
FTSE 100 boards cite tech roles as those with biggest skills gap
A study by New Street Consulting Group found that 29% of FTSE 100 firms are struggling to recruit the necessary talent. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/business/ftse-100-boards-cite-tech-roles-as-those-with-biggest-skills-gap/
University of Glasgow robot supports socially-distanced lab work on opposite sides of the world – Education Technology
Electrical engineering students at the University of Glasgow and in China are remotely using a robot arm to undertake laboratory work. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/he-and-fe/university-of-glasgow-robot-supports-socially-distanced-lab-work-on-opposite-sides-of-the-world/