Keeping Schools and Students Safe in the Cloud
A few years ago information security expert Thomas Parenty warned, “You have no idea who is managing the computers with your information. You have no idea where they are. You have no idea…
Sky opens dedicated schools TV production facility
Sky has today opened the doors to Sky Skills Studios – a new educational facility which will invite up to 12,000 young people per year to experience the excitement of a behind-the-scenes TV…
ICO takes tougher stance on data leaks schools warned
Schools, colleges and universities risk hefty fines if they fail to keep private information secure, as the Information Commissioners Office cracks down data security lapses, warns Syscap, a leading independent funder to the…
Seeing the Light – Super fast broadband for less than the LEA
Craig McKee reflects on his school’s decision to take a leap into the unknown by moving away from their LEA broadband provider. Why change broadband? Well, the first point I would make in this time…
Schools ‘appy’ to take up tablet technology
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) releases ‘Future of tablets and apps in schools’ research. The unprecedented growth rate of tablet computers in corporate and consumer markets is spreading steadily to schools, according to new…
Banning mobile phones could backfire on teachers – NAHT
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has urged schools to think twice before issuing a potentially impractical and counter-productive ban on mobile phones. Commenting on suggestions by Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw…
Adobe Launch Creative Cloud & CS6 for Students and Teachers
Adobe today announced Adobe® Creative Cloud™ Student and Teacher Edition, and Adobe Creative Suite® 6 Student and Teacher Edition for institutions, educators and students. The new release and supporting educational resources help schools, colleges…
iFad – The trend for buying overpriced and underused tablet computers for the classroom
More and more schools seem to be jumping on the iPad train to embrace its interactivity and “enhance” the learning for their students but what do these expensive machines actually add to education?…
‘i can c u now’ – New Plan to enable pupils to book school nurse by text or email
Young people could soon be texting their school nurses for appointments in a new drive to improve health in schools, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. It is part of a new plan…
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