British teachers back digital learning with belief it boosts students’ exam results
The UK’s educators are embracing digital learning, with the belief that the educational method can boost the exam results of students by at least one grade.
Tag: Education
Women urged to join fight against cyber crime and protect UK firms
By David Craik
More women are needed to protect British businesses against the dangers of cyber crime according to a new report.
Got children to consider this school term Here’s how to turn payday into child’s play
With the school term just starting, your children will be inundated with offers of activities. Should they learn an instrument Take up a sport How about starting a business
Holland & Barrett CEO quietly bucks downward trend of the high street with holistic approach
If discovering a new vitamin were anything like discovering a new star, they would probably name one after Peter Aldis, the CEO of Holland & Barrett International – although he would probably shrug it off and wonder what all the fuss was about.
Tech won’t hurt education; itll prime future generations for the workplace
By Mark Horneff
Don’t panic about a robot uprising, there’s firm evidence that technology is exceptionally important to the development of our younger generations’ educational development and, as a result, the future workforce.
Two birds, one stone: Facing up to the gender imbalance and skills shortage in STEM
With universities producing just 71,000 graduates in STEM fields each year, and with women in short supply, it’s fair to say the situation looks dire. But while there is a known shortage, the real question is why
Ex-Thomas Cook CEO Harriet Green joins IBM to lead new IoT and education divisions
American computing giant IBM has hired ex-Thomas Cook CEO Harriet Green for a role that will see her leave travel behind as she helms new Internet of Things and education business units.
Forget Maverick and Goose, UK outfit breeds new age pilots with drone school
Drones have received an increasing amount of attention in the UK, which has resulted in a group of airline pilots joining forces to create a drone training school – perhaps the Top Gun sequel will draw inspiration from the changing airspace.
Future of work: Skills and job requirements in the 21st century
By Peter Vogel
The current youth unemployment crisis – one of the greatest challenges of our times – is paralysing societies worldwide.Prof. Dr. Peter Vogel has observed the skills and job requirements needed to get ahead in today’s market, and explains why educators and employers need to unite.
Charlie Mullins: GCSE results highlight apprenticeship recognition, but the war continues
This year’s GCSE results day highlighted the fact that we may have won a battle in the struggle for more apprenticeships, but there’s still a long way to go before we win the war.