Over the past few years, technology has transformed our lives in many ways, and classrooms are no exception. Teaching and learning with blackboards, white chalk, books, notebooks, and dusters has become a thing of the past, and traditional classrooms are now turning into smart classrooms. In other words, learning is now becoming fun for students while the teaching experience is improving rapidly with the advent of digital classrooms.
Emerging findings from pedagogy research with participating school leaders, teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Our overall goal is to provide resources through an open source toolkit to support schools as they lead pedagogical change in their communities.
As international schools continue to expand their horizons with off-site educational trips, the importance of student safety during these excursions has never been more important. Leila Holmyard outlines ten practical steps all schools can follow to ensure off-site adventures are not only educational and enriching but also safe and secure.
Every generation's experience of youth is different. And ours is framed by social media.’ The quote is from a speech by a 14-year-old keynote speaker at a Childnet Safer Internet Day event in 2023. It makes it clear that young people have a unique experience to share. It's vital that we promote student agency and include their voices in our work to ensure they have the skills to navigate the online world safely, especially in the context of a rapidly changing tech world.
In schools worldwide, educators and staff members play a critical role in promoting the well-being of students. One pressing concern that schools must address is self-harm among students. Self-harm is a complex issue that demands a sensitive and informed approach that takes account of your school’s culture and context.
Student agency in promoting anti-discriminatory practices is key in shaping student experiences both at school and in life beyond school. During student interviews with a group of primary school students at a recent preparatory evaluation visit to Braeburn Dar Es Salaam, I asked what anti-discrimination meant to them..