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Explore how technology is transforming education, from AI-driven learning tools to virtual classrooms and digital assessments. Our EdTech coverage keeps educators informed on the latest innovations, trends, and best practices in educational technology.
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Jul- 2025 -30 July
ChatGPT introduces ‘study mode’ to encourage learning for students
ChatGPT has introduced ‘study mode’, a new feature that will encourage students to “work through problems step by step instead of just getting an answer”. It comes as the platform acknowledged more students are turning to it to work through “challenging” homework problems, prepare for exams, and explore new concepts. …
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25 July
Majority of adults oppose use of AI to mark coursework
The majority of the public oppose teachers using AI for marking coursework, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,221 UK adults for Cambridge University Press and Assessment found that approximately two thirds (62%) of UK adults opposed teachers using AI to mark coursework, and only 27% supported this. …
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Jun- 2025 -10 June
New guidance advises teachers can use AI to save time on marking
New guidance advises that teachers can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help speed up marking and produce correspondence with parents. New teaching materials distributed to schools advises that teachers can use technology to help “automate routine tasks” in order to provide greater focus on time with pupils. It comes as…
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May- 2025 -13 May
EEF invites schools to partake in AI lesson planning trial
The Education Endowment Foundation has invited primary schools across England to join a new randomised controlled trial of AI-powered lesson planning assistant Aila to find out whether AI can reduce lesson planning time while maintaining the quality of resources. Launched in September 2024, Aila aims to help save teachers time…
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Mar- 2025 -18 March
AI can provide ‘generational opportunity’ for teachers, MP says
A group of teachers has discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) might play a part in classrooms and be “vital” for the future of education in Britain, the BBC has reported. At an event held at Belgrave St Bartholomew’s Academy, organised by the Good Future Foundation, more than 40 teachers discussed the…
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13 March
YPO partners with Currys Business to provide new tech to schools
The Yorkshire Purchasing Foundation (YPO), a public sector procurement body, has partnered with Currys Business to help make electronics equipment more readily available to schools in the region.A range of technology, including laptops and tablets, will be available for purchase compliantly as part of YPO’s new partnership with Currys Business.…
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