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Friday
19th Nov 2021
Can fidget toys help pupils鈥� concentration?
Fidget spinners have dropped out of the headlines, but the trend for this type of toy continues, with pupils claiming that they help hone their attention. Kate Parker explores whether these toys can become classroom concentration tools
Why education research should have a health warning
If we handled research like medicine 鈥� issuing it with a prescription including detailed safety instructions 鈥� we would overcome barriers to successful implementation in the classroom, says Christian Bokhove
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Friday
12th Nov 2021
You鈥檙e in a TikTok video. What should you do next?
Have you been a victim of an abusive TikTok video? Online safety expert Holly Powell Jones tells 糖心Vlog what action teachers should take
How to help students think beyond their brain
Research suggests that, as humans, we think with our bodies as well as our brains 鈥� so how can teachers bring this into the classroom?
COP26: What do teachers need to do now?
Now that COP26 has finished, schools are facing major calls to increase their sustainability 鈥� but where should they begin?
The music school ready for a landmark performance
Scotland鈥檚 only specialist music school has long been unique 鈥� but now St Mary鈥檚 Music School is entering a new era by taking over one of Edinburgh鈥檚 most famous buildings. Emma Seith looks at how the move will benefit students and staff after a period in which music education was hit hard by Covid
10 questions with... Bill Bailey
The comedian and Strictly winner talks about his favourite teachers and how school fostered his musical talent
Make the most of school trips to museums
The importance of museum trips for building pupils鈥� cultural capital and providing out-of-school learning experiences is well recognised today 鈥� but issues around access still remain. Christina Quaine seeks expert advice on making the most of museum visits