technology

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Coding and digital technology – how young is too young?

Playing sports, learning an instrument or taking to the stage are extra-curricular activities proven to be essential to your child’s development. Participation in activities outside the classroom gives kids the confidence to interact with others outside their usual social circles whilst learning new skills and abilities. Above all, kids see it as a chance to have fun and unwind from the...

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New drive to better understand the role of AI in education

Education Secretary to address benefits of technology in education at London Tech Week.

Using artificial intelligence to transform education in a positive way will be the focus of a new call for evidence launched by the government today (14 June) to mark the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week.

As part of the government’s wider work to make the most out of the technology, the...

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Could AI Technology signal the end of school homework?

Children’s homework is always a hot topic of conversation for parents. Whilst schools see it as a way to boost learning and ensure children are on track with goals, a lot of parents find it hugely time consuming and a cause of great stress at home. But could all that be about to change? The rise in AI (Artificial intelligence) Technology is moving so fast that it’s hard to keep up, let alone...

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39% parents don't think their child can can focus for the duration of a lesson

With the new school term well underway, new research released today shows widespread concern among parents around their children’s attention in school. The data, released by Nuance Hearing , a leader in audio technology, shares the concerns of parents about the concentration ability of school-aged children, while pointing to a wider problem around the role of background noise in busy...

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Digital Detoxing: How to Break Up with Technologies as a Family

Technology has become an everyday element of contemporary living. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tech wizard or a technophobe, chances are you own a digital device or two. The convenience of technology can often lead to people spending excessive amounts of time in front of the screen, including children. In fact, 5-7 year-olds typically spend 4 hours doing just this.

To combat the...

“Faster than a calculator”: Glasgow-based mathematics programme celebrates 1,000th student – Ryan Mohanty

Schoolchildren around the world are learning a new way to calculate sums thanks to Supermaths

Supermaths is an online tuition programme that teaches kids an alternative and highly effective approach to arithmetic. Run by the British Youth International College (BYITC) since 2015, the course has now welcomed its 1,000th student.

Ten-year-old Ryan Mohanty has already made...

Pupil using Voice Selector Study to help focus in classroom

New tech solution to create better learning environment for young people

Nuance Hearing , a leading provider of focused listening technology, has launched the Voice Selector Study, a new technological solution to help young people concentrate in noisy and distraction-filled classroom environments.

The device creates a better learning environment for young people, helping them to listen to the teacher and follow instructions, while tuning out other...

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Parenting App Founded by Mum-of-Two in Midst of Lockdown Exceeds £300,000 investment

Data powered parenting app Onoco has achieved over £322,000 in investment through crowdfunding on Seedrs as it looks to continue rapid growth and development to help even more families around the world on their parenting journey.

Finishing in overfunded status at 124%, this investment tops up an initial £150,000 pre-seed investment by Jenson Funding Partners with an additional 220...

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Digital Detoxing: How to Break Up with Technologies as a Family 

Technology has become an everyday element of contemporary living. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tech wizard or a technophobe, chances are you own a digital device or two. The convenience of technology can often lead to people spending excessive amounts of time in front of the screen, including children. In fact, 5-7 year-olds typically spend 4 hours doing just this.

To combat the...

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1 in 8 children say time online harms their school work  

Nearly one in eight children in the UK say their online life harms their school work according to a survey by The Children’s Society.

The survey is among the evidence considered in the national charity’s new report,  Net Gains? Young People’s Digital Lives and Well-Being . 

It found 13% of young people aged 10-17 said their life online had a ‘mostly negative’ impact on their school...

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