Eleanor Doughty explains why students need to stop prevaricating and write honest self-appraisals that will clearly explain why they are ideal university candidates http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationadvice/11153600/Ucas-applications-how-to-write-a-personal-statement.html
DetailsThe web has made course materials accessible, contact with tutors easier, and created the opportunity to study at a prestigious university for free http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/expateducation/11231600/Distance-learning-is-now-open-to-all-thanks-to-the-internet.html
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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
DetailsRichard 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
DetailsCurrent 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
DetailsThe 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
DetailsRichard 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
DetailsLecturers 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
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