Monthly Archives: February 2012
Scholaris Product Release Update 1
As you know we are getting close to the release of Scholaris v4.5 which is currently running under pilot across a number of schools. The feedback has been extremely positive towards the new improvements and much improved user experience and … Continue reading
Don’t let fear hold back technology in schools – combine Scholaris with Tech Usage Policy
Earlier this year, Australian technology site Delimiter – “passionate about just two things: Technology and Australia,” published Improving technology’s grades in Australian education. This thought provoking opinion piece makes some important points. Among them it highlighted the risks that … Continue reading
Don’t forget Scholaris enables the real measure of educational success
There’s been an emphasis on the blog lately on technology; from iPods to Raspberry Pi we’ve discussed the role of gadgets and learning tools; and we’ve talked about the importance of joining up syllabus with policy – marrying up educational … Continue reading
Scholaris Goes Apps
As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speeds we are excited to announce that in the coming months Scholaris will be rolling out a series of apps for your mobile and tablets, giving you and your users the opportunity to … Continue reading
Delivery of Raspberry Pi heralds the dawn of a new age of computing learning
Those anticipating the arrival of Raspberry Pi, the credit card sized computer that costs just £16, won’t have to wait any longer. Eager schoolchildren are scheduled to take delivery direct from the project co-ordinator, Dr Eben Upton, of the Cambridge based … Continue reading
Joining up policy and syllabus: Scholaris’ role in how to use technology to teach… technology
The Guardian editorial on 31st March 2012 identified a significant opportunity for the UK government to move technology education beyond the practicalities of using software to function in a digital world. In rewriting the schools syllabus and redefining the teaching … Continue reading
Essa Academy puts iPods in every student’s hands but integrated learning is more than just about a handful of apps
Scenario: A failing school in Bolton, a disadvantaged multi-cultural area of Lancashire; Essa Academy created to replace old school; results needed fast The Essa Academy was opened in 2009, replacing its predecessor that Ofsted had identified as failing. The old … Continue reading
Britannica going out of print signifies schools must speed up learning portal adoption
Tightly moderated learning portals such as Scholaris bring digital tools and online resources together in a secure online environment. Throughout the process of curricular learning, Scholaris provides practise in using the digital toolbox, while at the same time helping to … Continue reading
Scholaris Learning Portals: Scandal not included
Not everyone might agree with his philosophy, embrace his policies or warm to his style, but education in the UK has a powerful champion at the top of government in the shape of Secretary of State Michael Gove. This week … Continue reading
England removes GCSE equivalency of vocational courses
The UK government is ceasing to recognise many vocational qualifications as equivalent to GCSEs. Less academic and seen by many as softer than GCSEs, over 3,100 vocational qualifications will cease to be recognised and only 70 will be measured as … Continue reading