Become a Games Designer
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10,000 register for Trinity College Dublin’s first online Irish History course
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Children are captivated by science but teachers fail them, says Sir Martin Rees
Sir Martin Rees, astronomer royal, says children are interested in dinosaurs and space but the spark is lost due to poor science teachers http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11324533/Children-are-captivated-by-science-but-teachers-fail-them-says-Sir-Martin-Rees.html
DetailsThe King’s School is way ahead of the pack when it comes to using the latest classroom technology
Richard Garner discovers how teachers and pupils stay connected http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/the-kings-school-is-way-ahead-of-the-pack-when-it-comes-to-using-the-latest-classroom-technology-9885743.html
DetailsMost homework is ‘completely pointless’, education expert argues
Current teacher Tom Bennett claims students will be forced to undertake ‘back breaking’ homework under new Ofsted regime http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/most-homework-is-completely-pointless-education-expert-argues-9955614.html
DetailsGadgets have their place in education, but they’re no substitute for knowledge
The immense computing power we possess will only make learning easier if we acknowledge it will never make it effortless http://www.theguardian.com/global/commentisfree/2015/jan/05/gadgets-education-knowledge-technology-learning
DetailsHeadteachers warn of job losses as schools face budget crisis
Richard Garner on the effects of a ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs, debt and cuts http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/headteachers-warn-of-job-losses-as-schools-face-budget-crisis-9946633.html
DetailsThe formula for fame and fortune in South Korea? Teach maths
Lecturers are going online, donning costumes and singing with celebrities to get their academic messages across – and making a lot of money in the process. But some politicians fear the pressure on children is too much http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-formula-for-fame-and-fortune-in-south-korea-teach-maths-9952252.html
DetailsAbolish GCSEs or face talent crisis, warns head of CBI
John Cridland’s end-of-year message focuses on education, EU and spending cuts http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/abolish-gcses-or-face-talent-crisis-warns-head-of-cbi-9949121.html
DetailsWhat’s in store for education in 2015?
After a year of reshuffles and with a general election looming, what can teachers and education professionals expect from the new year? Our community share their views http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2014/dec/31/education-2015-expert-predictions
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