Features
Social media as a tool for teaching
Social media is often viewed as a distraction or a threat to children’s safety, but lockdown has made some educators…
3rd September 2020
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COVID-19
Calls for social media regulation after ‘infodemic of misinformation’ on COVID-19
The online spread of COVID-19 related misinformation has led to renewed calls for the government to take action on social…
24th July 2020
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‘Nothing’s a secret on social media’
What does an employable person look like? Everyone irons their outfit before a job interview, mentally prepares answers around their…
17th April 2020
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E-safety
New CDEI report calls for transparence in social media regulation
The Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI) has called for an overhaul in social media regulation, demanding that platforms…
7th February 2020
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Events
ET November is now online
Welcome to the innovations issue of Education Technology. In this edition, we hear how educators can save money and the…
8th October 2019
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News
The Report: Does social media have a place in formal education?
What’s the issue? The University of Birmingham has created a free course to help teachers understand how young people use…
7th October 2019
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News
He said, she said: Online relationships education in schools
Effects of technology on young people The effects of modern information technology on education are vast. The modern educator is…
23rd September 2019
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E-safety
Online course helps teachers understand mental health impact of social media
A free online course has been launched to help teachers understand how young people use social media. The course will…
13th August 2019
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Why Ofsted may not ‘like’ what they see in schools’ social media policy
In the world of social media, it can sometimes feel like school administrations are fighting a losing battle. Much like Hercules…
14th July 2019
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E-safety
Media Smart to help children spot social media influencer ads
Media Smart has launched a new film aimed at helping children in key stage three spot advertisements on social media….
28th June 2019
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