Seven-in-ten students rate the quality of digital learning as ‘best imaginable’
A Jisc survey of 27,069 higher and further education students has revealed that most are pleased with their digital learning, but areas such as wellbeing, mental health and staff digital skills need more attention. Between October and December 2020, 21,697 higher education (HE) students and 5,372 in further education (FE) took part in Jisc’s digital experience insights student survey. […]
SimonsVoss SmartHandles: Intelligence at your fingertips
With its compact format, modular structure, attractive design and intelligent electronics for maximum user comfort, the SimonsVoss SmartHandle AX interior door fitting really impresses. In this version, it is operated by holding the smart card in front of the reader. SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH with its headquarters in Unterföhring, near Munich, and a production and logistics […]
Schools are Supplementing their IT spend in School with Parental Contribution for 1:1 Student Laptops
By My Laptop Shop Parental contributions – or parental donations – is a way of supplementing the IT spend within schools. It enables pupils of all ages to have their Chromebook or Laptop. A parental contribution scheme is easy to set up. My Laptop Shop Ltd can provide advice, guidance and manage the scheme for […]
Claim your free pass for the Education Technology Forum
We just wanted to remind you to secure your free pass to the upcoming virtual Education Technology Forum. 28th & 29th April, 09:00-13:05 Attendance is flexible, so you can either attend for one or both mornings. You can confirm your preference here. Your place is entirely free and will give you access to a range of benefits […]
Global study reveals impacts of COVID-19 online learning boom
Over a third of women believe that in the future, education will empower people to solve the world’s biggest issues such as the climate crisis, environmental and corporate sustainability, human rights and access to justice (38%). That’s according to FutureLearn’s Future of Learning report, which features commentary from 15 culture, technology, education and learning experts and […]
Schools given more than a million laptops to help with lockdown teaching
The government says more than a million laptops and tablets have now been delivered to the most disadvantaged children across the country, as part of a £400 million investment. Official statistics show the government has delivered 1,055,745 laptops and tablets to the children who need them most to help make sure their education can continue […]
Making a plan for higher education AV in a post-COVID existence
By Rob Smith, Senior Director, System Sales, Shure It’s difficult to envisage that the education sector would face such a change in less than 12 months, with a move to virtual teaching and remote working as a direct result of the pandemic. Many questions had to be asked; do we have the technology needed to […]
Do you specialise in FM & Maintenance for education? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of FM […]
CALL FOR SPEAKERS! Would you like to talk at our education industry events?
We’re looking for education industry thought-leaders to share their knowledge at the upcoming Education Technology Forum, which is taking place virtually on April 28th & 29th, and the Education Forum live event on November 15th & 16th. If you’re available on those dates, have an internet connection and would like to take part in this […]
FREE WEBINAR: How leading educators are taking back control of their planning following the devastating impact of coronavirus on our institutions
On 17th March 2021 join a free webinar with Plandisc on ‘How leading educators are taking back control of their planning following the devastating impact of coronavirus on our institutions’. Torben Stigaard, partner at Plandisc, will share his intel on how leading educators are preparing for the year ahead, establishing new ways of working and harnessing Plandisc […]