An ambition from government to tackle challenges in education with technology, as revealed by Bridget Phillipson’s appearance at the Education World Forum today 19th May has been welcomed by IRIS Software Group, a technology provider that supports more than 12,000 UK schools. The Education Secretary announced that the Department for Education will invest more than…
Acer for Education, in collaboration with Intel, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming ICT Education Conference at Norwich Carrow Road, a key event for the education sector. This regional IT conference offers a valuable platform for educators and IT professionals in the region to discover the latest technological advancements designed to transform…
Acer expands Chromebook Lineup by revealing six new powerful Chromebook Plus laptops and a Chromebook detachable. The Chromebook Plus laptops offer a choice of powerful processors and come with AI-powered features and apps. Wallet friendly, yet versatile, the Acer Chromebook Plus and Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise devices are the ideal choice for tech lovers, young…
The ICT Roadshow series is renowned for bringing together educators, IT experts, and technology providers for a day of insightful keynote speakers, networking, and hands-on demonstrations. Acer for Education will be showcasing a range of its cutting-edge devices, specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of modern classrooms, including: Acer TravelMate TMB311RN-33 (NX.VZKEK.00B): This…
YPO is teaming up with Currys Business to deliver tech solutions to schools YPO has partnered with leading electronics retailer Currys Business to make electronics equipment more readily available to schools and public sector organisations. A range of technology, including laptops and tablets, will be available for purchase compliantly as part of the partnership between…
Acer joins forces with Intel for the transformative Intel Skills for Innovation (SFI) initiative, designed to revolutionize classrooms by integrating future-ready digital skills into teaching and learning practices. As the education landscape undergoes significant changes, driven by both technological advancements and evolving workforce demands, Acer and Intel are responding with innovative solutions aimed at…
The past year has seen Pocketalk launch its UK School Partner Programme which attracted over 400 entries. Five schools nationwide were selected to be UK education ambassadors for Pocketalk, tasked with using the device to transform learning experiences for EAL students and to also support their families, care givers and teachers. After only three months, the School Partner Programme has provided Pocketalk…
IT services and solutions provider, Roc Technologies, has today announced the launch of its Security Operations Centre (SOC), advancing its mission to provide accessible cyber security solutions to businesses and public sector organisations of all sizes across the UK. The SOC offers 24/7/365 monitoring and tailored security services that enhance resilience against the growing…
Survey: 64% of young people want careers linking to their interests and passions Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024, hosted by EngineeringUK, is set to spark a nationwide wave of enthusiasm among young people aged 11 to 14 with an exhilarating celebration of engineering and technology careers. This year’s theme, ‘Power up your passion’…
The DPA is launching Tech4Young Carers Scheme to provide digital access to young people with full-time caregiving responsibilities, aiming to remove significant barriers to education Huntingdon, DATE – The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched the Tech4Young Carers scheme designed to combat digital poverty among young carers in Fenland, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, giving…
LapSafe®, is a leading provider of innovative storage and charging solutions and realises the challenges schools face regarding device management. Having supported the sector for over two decades, LapSafe® is pleased to offer its ChargeLite™ range, as a practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solution. In today’s educational landscape, access to technology is pivotal for…
Acer and Acer for Education in partnership with Drive Lounge, is excited to announce a free summer esports academy that will offer 500 children aged 10-16 a unique opportunity to delve into the world of motorsport esports. The six-week program, running three mornings a week during the school holidays, will provide a blend of educational…
Pocketalk, a leading provider of translation solutions, today announces availability of Ventana, its administration panel that allows organisations to gain insights from the language needs in their business, make data driven decisions and govern control over devices. For the first time companies can now gain control over real-time translation insights and management, revolutionising communication and…
In the wake of the digital boom that echoed out from the pandemic era, schools have steadily been coming to grips with how to operate in a reality where devices are far more ubiquitous in classrooms than ever before, and classes are forced to make accommodations for a split between remote and in-person learning….
Acer will take part in BETT, the biggest education technology exhibition in the world, also covering the role of Technology Partner for Esports @Bett The event will be held from January 24th to 26th at London’s ExCel Convention Centre, in the UK. Boasting over 30.000 delegates from across the world, BETT is the place…
The ActivPanel LX and OPS-A combination is designed to meet the needs of schools looking for a high-quality, low-cost option that can plug in easily to their existing technology ecosystem (Bett, London: 24th January 2024) Promethean, a leading global education technology company, will showcase the ActivPanel LX and OPS-A computing module for the…
Designed to equip and empower educators, Explain Everything Advanced and Explain Everything Whiteboard provide essential and effective tools for teaching and learning (Bett, London: 24th January 2024) Promethean, a leading global education technology company, will debut its new Explain Everything Advanced software solution and the Explain Everything Whiteboard app at Bett (24-26 January…
A Digital Learning project launched in September 2021 at Jersey College for Girls has improved learning for all students involved as well as reducing paper consumption by 40%. The project was inspired by how the College turned to technology during the covid lockdown to continue to provide learning to its students. This led to discussions…
The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA), in collaboration with Currys, has launched phase two of their Tech4Families scheme in Great Yarmouth and Lincolnshire Coast, hosting events in Great Yarmouth Library and the Currys store in Skegness, where they presented a family from the local communities with a laptop, providing them access to the digital world….
20th September – FDM Group, a leading talent solutions provider, is set to join the Future Tech Workforce event series to attract more young people into the tech sector. The event includes a session for school leavers, businesses leaders and graduates to learn more about FDM’s programmes and participate in a networking lunch. …
Scott Brooks, Technical Strategist at IT solutions provider Cheeky Munkey, provides his expertise. The UK’s education sector is significantly more vulnerable to cyberattacks than education sectors in other countries. In 2022, the UK’s education sector accounted for 16% of total victims on data leak sites, compared to 7% in the US and 4% in…
“Wellbeing” Tool Will Incorporate AI to Scan for Warning Flags of Mental Health or Physical Harm at a Significantly Greater Scale 26/06/23 – Portland, Oregon USA. Impero Software, a leading provider of online student safety, classroom management and secure remote access software, today announced during ISTELive 2023 that it has incorporated AI and machine learning…
Learnosity, the world’s most widely used assessment technology, is leveraging AI to dramatically change test creation—making it faster, more efficient, and dynamic. Learnosity, which was founded in 2007, has established itself as the industry leader and an early adopter of new technologies to deliver cutting-edge assessments at scale and across multiple industries. In…
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is launching a range of comprehensive education technology (EdTech) solutions, with the new addition to ViewSonic’s revolutionary 5K 105” ViewBoard interactive display. In terms of software, highlights include ViewSonic’s rich digital learning tools from the myViewBoard software suite, and the UNIVERSE by ViewSonic—a 3D virtual campus for online learning. The solutions will…
Avaya, a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, is providing Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA), a multi-age, all-through school located in Northamptonshire, with its all-in-one, cloud-based communications solution to create a more cohesive digital environment. KBA chose Avaya Cloud Office for its ability to meet the school’s needs with a reliable,…
