Online Safety

Rethinking ‘Sext Education’

Helping teens navigate the world of sexting is important, but adults don’t always know the best way to do it. Research by Dr Jerome Turner and colleagues reveals what young people think on the subject and how they would actually like to be supported.

12 Aug

Digital Learning

Getting Started with Social Media in the Classroom

Social media is a powerful tool for connecting communities and communicating to others. EdTechTeacher Shawn McCusker presents a wealth of ideas for harnessing that power in the classroom.

8 Aug

Digital Learning

Nurturing Mental Health with Wellbeing Apps for Young People

Child and adolescents are experiencing a mental health crisis that is affecting all areas of education. How can schools and teachers help students build resilience and positive mental health so they can cope with the increased stress of modern society? Our editor, Jory Debenham, explores some of the apps available to help support our young people.

8 Aug

Digital Learning

Empowering Students with Improved Approaches to EdTech

According to leading analyst, Gartner, £19bn is expected to be spent globally on educational technology by 2019. But will our children be better prepared to succeed in the future? Will they possess the necessary skills to thrive in an even more digitalised world?

6 Nov

Digital Learning

Countering the Dark Side of Tech: Encouraging Healthy Media Habits

What are the human costs of an ‘always connected’ lifestyle, especially for our children? A report by Laurel Felt and Michael Robb examines the latest scientific research about media use, highlighting its possible problematic impacts on youth’s well-being and development and offering suggestions for balanced and thoughtful engagement.

6 Nov

Digital Learning

Hopes and Streams

This report by the London Grid for Learning looks at the online behaviour of 7-16 year olds and flags growth in sexting, child exploitation, mental health, violent and sexual conduct. The charity has called for technology companies to embrace calls for change and put the safety of children first in all developments in the light of findings. Leadership Briefing (143)

18 Jul

Digital Learning

Future Proofing our Young People

The unknowns of what future leaders and citizens might need in such a changing world is a major challenge for educators. Stefan Burkey shows how to effectively prepare children for their future lives. e-Learning Update issue 63/64

22 May

Digital Learning

Developing Students who can Thrive in the Brave New World

The editorial of this special bumper issue of e-Learning Update, incorporating issue 63 and 64,

22 May

Digital Learning

Data Detectives

Solving crimes can be a good way for students to learn about databases. Nick Packard shows how to prompt students to come to fact-based conclusions. e-Learning Update issue 63/64

22 May

Digital Learning

“Fake News” must be challenged

With so many impressionable young people devouring online content every single day, how do they tell what’s real, what’s fake?

26 Sep