Navigating the path to digital change
Embracing digital transformation is no longer an option; it is a necessity. Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium, shares some advice schools can take with them along their digital transformation journey to help them revolutionise the learning experience… A digital transformation journey requires a careful and strategic approach. It is an ongoing process that […]
Addressing the challenges of Alternative provision (AP) with Artificial Intelligence
Fleur Sexton (pictured, right), Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and CEO of dynamic training provider, PET-Xi, with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach, discusses how the power of AI can be used to address the current challenges faced by alternative provision… According to the Department for Education (DfE) ‘All children are entitled to […]
How data can encourage empathetic conversations to support student wellbeing and progression
We must consider the targeted use of data and how it can better support the provision of personal tutoring to aid conversations and improve student wellbeing, says Professor Michael Draper, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor Education, Swansea University… If a student has an issue arise with their academic studies or with university life in general, then this […]
All roads lead back to the student: Using data for a student-centric engagement strategy
By Rachel Maxwell, Principal Advisor (Academic, Research and Community), Solutionpath. Digitisation is helping to shape the future of higher education, with many forward-thinking institutions implementing a range of technologies to support student engagement. However, the next step for many universities is to understand how their students are responding and leverage the data that is produced across this landscape to take positive action that […]
Creating a cultural shift when it comes to your school’s data protection
Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium, discusses how the Data Protection Officer (DPO) can create a cultural shift within a school, instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability for safeguarding personal information… Cultural change takes time and effort. In any organisation, it’s not something that happens overnight. In a school, it requires ongoing commitment […]
How else can we measure student engagement?
As one of the first institutions to see the potential of analytics, the University of Essex views the use of data as a critical commitment to its Education Strategy. When it comes to measuring student engagement, Richard Stock, Academic Registrar, believes that we can provide better support by looking beyond attendance… The University of Essex […]
World Youth Skills Day: Building skills for a new era of innovation
World Youth Skills Day is an opportunity to celebrate the educators equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in today’s workplace. It’s also a reminder that much more must be done to ensure new generations are prepared for the transformative changes occurring to the way we work. With AI now ranking as […]
Making the grade: Why GSCE and A-Levels need recalibration
By Dr Stephen Curran, Former government education adviser and education expert Teenagers who have taken A Level and GCSE exams will now be waiting nervously for their results. They have endured curtailed schooling through the lockdowns and more recently because of teacher strikes. But when they get their results what will they mean? The problem […]
Accelerating the path to digital in schools
By Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium Business Solutions When it comes to digital transformation, many schools are at different stages of their journeys. At one end of the spectrum, you’ll have schools that have embraced the benefits of technology. They already have robust connectivity in place, high bandwidth broadband and are looking to […]
How asset verification can drive sustainability
By Rachel Houghton (pictured), Managing Director, Business Moves Group As education institutions strive to achieve sustainability goals, facility managers are coming under increasing pressure to maximise efficiencies in their estates. On top of that, a growing number of students are demanding that their universities prioritise sustainability, recognising its importance in shaping a better future. One […]