EdTech Impact

What actually helps teachers grow? 🤔 Not another inset day. Not another one-size-fits-all workshop. This article looks at how IRIS Connect has shifted from a video tool into something more useful: a way for teachers to reflect, learn, and grow in the context of their own classrooms. This is changing how some schools think about development. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dk73sB5j #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning #CPD #ReflectivePractice #Education

We often ask whether tech is distracting students. But here’s a better question: can it help them feel more connected? 💡 This article explores an unexpected idea — that technology, when used intentionally, might actually make classrooms more human. Not by adding more screens. But by creating space for emotion, humour, reflection, and real discussion. It’s a short, thought-provoking read for anyone rethinking their relationship with EdTech. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euyf9jCF #Education #EdTech #StudentEngagement #TeachingReflection #HumanFirstLearning This is School

Minor health incidents tracking can prevent medical emergencies👇 At Little Common Primary School, staff were logging routine minor incidents using a digital health tool Medical Tracker. But when patterns started to emerge, frequent trips and falls from the same student, they flagged it. The result? A serious medical condition was caught just in time, requiring urgent surgery. Without this data, it might have gone unnoticed. This story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when schools use digital tools not just to record incidents, but to act on them. ➡️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d63Wz2cd #StudentWellbeing #SchoolLeadership #Safeguarding #HealthMonitoring #EducationTechnology #ProactiveCare

Cyberattacks on schools are no longer isolated incidents—they’re a growing trend ⚠️ With over 60% of educational institutions experiencing ransomware attacks last year, it’s clear that reactive measures aren’t enough. This article delves into how schools can transition from a reactive stance to a proactive cybersecurity approach, focusing on: ✔️ Building a cyber-aware culture ✔️ Implementing advanced technologies like XDR and MDR ✔️ Overcoming budget constraints to prioritise long-term security Discover actionable strategies to safeguard your school’s digital infrastructure. ➡️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/db6WcvkS #CyberSecurity #EducationLeadership #SchoolSafety #EdTech #ProactiveSecurity

When students aren’t engaging, it’s not always about what you’re saying, it’s how they’re seeing it. 👀 🧠 This article shares creative, low-effort visual strategies that teachers are using to: 🎯 Make abstract concepts easier to grasp 🧩 Support diverse learning styles 📊 Boost retention and attention across the classroom From sketchnotes to dual coding, these ideas are grounded in real practice, and easy to start using tomorrow. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUuJRy_a #TeachingStrategies #VisualLearning #ClassroomEngagement #TeacherTools #CognitiveScience #EdTechInPractice

Ask a history teacher (or any teacher) what they need — most will say “time.” But what about AI support? Yes, the hype is everywhere, but check this history-specific one 👀 This article explores how AI is beginning to offer real, practical help in history classrooms — not by replacing teachers, but by giving them back the time and focus they need to teach: 🕒 Faster lesson planning 📄 Adapting resources for different learners 📚 Making complex topics more accessible ➡️ Read here: https://lnkd.in/dQxV7c9c #TeacherTime #AIInEducation #EdTechInPractice #HistoryTeaching #WorkloadSupport #ClassroomInnovation Humy.ai

What if schools trained students for emotional fitness, just as they do for physical fitness? 💡 In the latest article from our mental health series with Nip in the Bud, Peter Ruppert explores a proactive approach to tackling anxiety in schools through emotional fitness 🧠💪 From daily mental “workouts” to practical classroom tools, the Anxiety Fitness approach empowers students to build resilience, just like they build muscle. 📚 A valuable read for educators, school leaders, and wellbeing advocates aiming to embed emotional strength into daily school life. ➡️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dDmjfq-5 #MentalHealthInSchools #SocialEmotionalLearning #AnxietySupport #SchoolWellbeing #NipInTheBud #EmotionalFitness

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in EdTech, schools require better visibility into how these technologies are utilised and their practical implications. That’s why we’ve added a dedicated AI section to product listings on EdTech Impact 🤖 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 🔍 What AI-powered features are included (e.g. Adaptive Learning, Predictive Analytics) 🧠 Which technologies are used (e.g. NLP, Machine Learning, Generative AI) ⚠️ Whether the AI is used in high-stakes scenarios (e.g. Learner Evaluation, Behaviour Monitoring) Developed in collaboration with AI and safety expert Velislava (Veli) Hillman (PhD), this update gives schools immediate visibility into how a product uses AI - helping them evaluate potential solutions with greater clarity and confidence. 📣 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬: Update your product listing on EdTech Impact to showcase your AI capabilities and build greater trust through transparency. #EdTech #AIinEducation #Transparency #ResponsibleAI #SchoolImprovement #AI

🚀 A big (and welcome) shift in EdTech! 👏 Kudos to EdTech Impact for formally recognising Tracking and Monitoring as a distinct category in the sector. This isn’t just a new label—it’s a crucial evolution in how we support teaching and learning. 📚✨ 🔍 Real-time insight into pupil progress is not the same as retrospective assessment. 🔄 It’s about looking forward, identifying misconceptions as they happen, and enabling action—not after the term ends, but tomorrow morning. ⏱️🚸 💡 As someone passionate about turning data into meaningful outcomes for students, this recognition matters. 🙌 It validates the work so many of us have been doing to move beyond data drops and toward proactive, responsive teaching. 📈🌱 🌟 This is more than a category shift—it’s a mindset shift. 🔁 Here’s to a future where every educator has the tools, time, and insight to meet students where they are and help them grow—every single day. 💪🎓 #EdTech #TrackingAndMonitoring #EducationInnovation #StudentSuccess #RealTimeData #ClosingTheGap #EmpoweringEducators #LearningInsights #FutureOfEducation #DataDrivenLearning Terry Burchett | Rachel Johnson | Ross McGill | PiXL | NCFE | David Redden

Discover how cutting-edge AI solutions can drive meaningful improvements in your school’s operations and outcomes in our FREE Showcase Event 🤖 Join us on Thursday, June 19th at 4:00 PM BST for a concise, one-hour showcase featuring five innovative AI-driven tools designed to enhance: 💡 Curriculum development 💡 Professional development 💡 Data analysis and insights 💡 Strategic school planning 💡 And more.. This event is an excellent opportunity for school leaders, administrators, and educators to explore practical solutions that align with your institution’s goals. 🎟️ Secure your free spot and join over 320 peers: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dywe-_q7 🤝 For EdTech Innovators: Do you have or are you developing AI solution that can transform school operations and outcomes? While we already have a strong lineup of tools, we’re always interested in exploring how we can showcase more. If you’re interested in showcasing your solution, please reach out to us at hello@edtechimpact.com or send us a message on LinkedIn. #EdTech #AIinEducation #SchoolImprovement #EducationalLeadership #InnovationInSchools