Edtech
The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques
Friday
26th Sep 2025
DfE should emphasise that Oak is ‘optional’, review finds
Government also says that Oak National Academy’s creation as an arm’s-length body has added a ‘degree of risk and uncertainty’ to domestic edtech market
Pupils are confiding in AI chatbots - these are the warning signs
Young people are turning to AI for comfort and reassurance – and this poses some major safeguarding risks that schools need to guard against, says this academic
Monday
8th Sep 2025
AI must fit education’s needs, not the other way round
Oak’s interim CEO outlines why AI must be used within the context of three core pillars of learning – but, if used correctly, can have huge benefits
Why our trust has spent big on primary computing kit
Despite tight budgets, a trust leader says spending £33,000 across each school on everything from new PCs to 3D printers and CAD software is a long-term investment
How we built AI chatbots to handle parent questions
An international school leader explains why using existing documents and a willingness to experiment can turn static information into a dynamic tool