Ready, BETT, GO!
As conference veterans, we know a thing or two about getting the most from them, so here's our guide to getting the most out of your visit to the BETT Show 2019! Enjoy! Plan! You may think you have all the time you need to visit everything you want to see, but trust...
Why an Art Gallery for an Education Technology Conference?
When you think of education technology conferences, an art gallery wouldn't be at the top of the list of most people's common venues. After all, it seems that in the current climate, education and the arts are seemingly becoming divided into compulsory and extra...
Stamps Fill the Gaps in Ancient Britain!
Royal Mail has published a great new stamp collection (see here) which feature iconic sites such as Skara Brae and Avebury and exceptional artefacts including the Battersea shield and the Star Carr headdress. The stamps are all enhanced with illustrations that reveal...
Guest Blog: Inspire 2 Learn – iPadband
We've had a great day today delivering another iPadband! This one was at Inspire 2 Learn in Middlesbrough and judging by their fantastic guest blog write up, the enjoyed it as much as we did! Click here to read the Inspire 2 Learn blog. To find out more about...
WW1 Film Project Awards Success for Wakefield Schools
"It was just like the Oscars!" Held at the magnificent Wakefield Cathedral, the stage was set to welcome the children; teachers; VIPs and the Mayor & Mayoress of Wakefield to the WW1 Film Project Awards event! The excitement began to build as the Mayor was...
Spooktacular Halloween Lesson Ideas and Activities
We put together some great ideas for Halloween, to give your classroom those added chills and thrills! Augmented Reality Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate those misunderstood villains, so why not have your class discuss their favourite villains, and make...
Diwali Lesson Ideas and Activities
On 19th October 2017, people all over the world will be celebrating Diwali. We've put together some information on the background of Diwali, and some great iPad lesson ideas. The background: Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, and is a...
Roald Dahl Day – Lesson ideas!
The 13th September marks Roald Dahl Day, the author of much loved children's books such as The BFG, The Twits, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; and who better to base a literacy project on? We've put together some lesson ideas showing how you can bring his...
Funky Chicken: Chinese New Year iPad Lesson Ideas
On Saturday 28th January 2017, the Chinese New Year - The Year of the Rooster, begins. We've put together some information on the background of the animals and some Chinese New Year iPad lesson ideas. The background: The new year, also known as the Spring Festival,...
Magical Lantern Inspiration
If you're looking for some inspiration for a magical lesson, why not visit the Magic Lantern Festival at various venues across the UK. The Magical Lantern Festival is a spectacular fusion of art, heritage and culture. A stunning outdoor Christmas themed event, a...