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Digital badges to motivate and recognize learners

Digital badges to motivate and recognize learners

Digital badges, when implemented in educational settings, can improve student engagement and motivation which in turn can generate improved learning outcomes.
Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Recent figures show that one in twelve teachers have been denied a salary increase since performance-related pay came into fruition, with 90% of these teachers reporting that they had no warning that …
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CES 2017 - What the world's biggest tech conference had in store for schools

Taking place between the 9th and 12th of January amongst the bright lights of Las Vegas, CES (the biggest and most breath-taking tech show) has now drawn to a close – and what a year it has been. And …
Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

We’ve previously spoken of the common issues that teachers face in today’s classrooms; and yet beyond large classes, disruption, inappropriate language and lack of engagement, there lies one timeless …
Pictures speak louder than words

Pictures speak louder than words

In these days of mobile phones with cameras and a multiplicity of social apps, almost anything that goes on anywhere can be recorded and shared, and is. Is it then unreasonable for parents to expect …
5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

Unruly pupils – they’re an age-old problem, but the issue of bad behaviour in the classroom is arguably worsening. Whilst the reasons beyond this span far beyond the boundaries of this blog (with comp…
The Importance of Conversation and Discussion in the Classroom

The Importance of Conversation and Discussion in the Classroom

Student participation in the classroom is of pivotal important in order for young people to grow, adapt and learn. Yes, we all have those days when trying to encourage student participation is akin to…
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How Teachers Can Keep Parents Informed on Their Child’s Educational Progress

In order for a student to succeed, they need the full support of both their teacher(s) and parent(s). With this in mind, maintaining parent-teacher communication throughout the school year is the key …
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How Big Data Is Shaping the Future of Education

The world of technology continues to advance as most of our lives are consumed by some form of technology whether it be emails, social media, shopping, watching TV or staring down onto a phone screen.…
5 Classroom Management Issues All Teachers Face

5 Classroom Management Issues All Teachers Face

As a teacher, you’ll be fully aware of the common misconception that teaching is ‘easy’. Many believe that the profession of teaching is a bit of a ‘holiday’ due to the amount of public holidays that …
Effective communication between parents and teachers

Effective communication between parents and teachers

With advancements in communication, why use conventional methods at school? Breeze allows you to engage with students and parents like never before.
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Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

We’ve previously spoken of the common issues that teachers face in today’s classrooms; and yet beyond large classes, disruption, inappropriate language and lack of engagement, there lies one timeless …
Breeze - Education Uncontained

How Big Data Is Shaping the Future of Education

The world of technology continues to advance as most of our lives are consumed by some form of technology whether it be emails, social media, shopping, watching TV or staring down onto a phone screen.…
Just-in-Time learning? Learning only when you need it

Just-in-Time learning? Learning only when you need it

The internet has been the biggest driver of change within the realm of learning. From its first fledgling years when educators struggled to harness what were slow, cumbersome and seriously restricted …
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Rise of the robot teacher - Will AI replace humans in education?

In our last blog article we looked at the many ways in which AI is already having a big impact in education – from how AI is guiding course choices to providing essential student support; we also look…
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AI and Education: Learning reinvented

AI has long since served as the most fascinating realm of computer science and has been imagined, written about and debated in equal measure before even the more humble of the first PCs entered our ho…
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Making Entrepreneurship a Part of Our Education System

With the entrepreneurial iron still burning hot, it's safe to say that entrepreneurship isn't just about founding and running businesses anymore. Entrepreneurship is considered the modern form of so…
Protecting Kids By Teaching Them About Safety

Protecting Kids By Teaching Them About Safety

In a world that seems more and more dangerous everyday, parents are the first to worry about the safety of their child. Threats come in many guises with common worries spanning the gamut from the real…
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5 ways the future of education will be transformed by technology

We live in an age where we’re upon the cusp of a technological revolution: virtual reality, humanistic robots, and homes that are becoming Smart all serve as the things that were once the stuff of sci…
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Understanding The Positive Impact of Cloud Computing in Schools

Cloud computing is one of the most important computing advancements of the past few decades. It allows the seamless connection of multiple computers and mobile devices to a single cloud network. By do…
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Does Progressive Education Affect The Poor?

Progressive education is one of those ideas that just won’t go away. It all started in the late 19th century but the ideas behind it have persisted to this day. And many of these have garnered mainstr…
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Changing our Approach to Higher Education in Technology

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google; Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft; Shantanu Narayen, the CEO of Adobe… It’s quite interesting to see Indians take the lead in some of the most advanced (and love…
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Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Recent figures show that one in twelve teachers have been denied a salary increase since performance-related pay came into fruition, with 90% of these teachers reporting that they had no warning that …
School Management System

CES 2017 - What the world's biggest tech conference had in store for schools

Taking place between the 9th and 12th of January amongst the bright lights of Las Vegas, CES (the biggest and most breath-taking tech show) has now drawn to a close – and what a year it has been. And …
5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

Unruly pupils – they’re an age-old problem, but the issue of bad behaviour in the classroom is arguably worsening. Whilst the reasons beyond this span far beyond the boundaries of this blog (with comp…
How Classrooms Will Change In The Future

How Classrooms Will Change In The Future

We’ve come a long way since the early classrooms where canes were common place and learning environments were dark, dingy and damp rooms where you were more likely to pick up an illness rather than in…
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Rise of the robot teacher - Will AI replace humans in education?

In our last blog article we looked at the many ways in which AI is already having a big impact in education – from how AI is guiding course choices to providing essential student support; we also look…
Breeze - Education Uncontained

5 ways the future of education will be transformed by technology

We live in an age where we’re upon the cusp of a technological revolution: virtual reality, humanistic robots, and homes that are becoming Smart all serve as the things that were once the stuff of sci…
School Management System

Understanding The Positive Impact of Cloud Computing in Schools

Cloud computing is one of the most important computing advancements of the past few decades. It allows the seamless connection of multiple computers and mobile devices to a single cloud network. By do…
School Management System

How Technological Investment Can Help Schools Save Money

Heavily investing in technology should be the next step forward for every school. Although the term ‘investing’ might sound like a financial drawback, technology actually helps schools save more money…
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Changing our Approach to Higher Education in Technology

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google; Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft; Shantanu Narayen, the CEO of Adobe… It’s quite interesting to see Indians take the lead in some of the most advanced (and love…
The Importance of Implementing Technology in the Classroom

The Importance of Implementing Technology in the Classroom

One of the more recent cultural paradigm shifts was the industrial age, and it completely transformed society. The information age, digital revolution, and trend towards mobile technology are having …
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How Mobile Culture is Developing Education

Education has changed a great deal over the past century already, and it’s changing even now, as new technologies shape the way we communicate and share information. A century and a half ago, educa…
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Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

Tackling skipped assignments and endless lost homework excuses

We’ve previously spoken of the common issues that teachers face in today’s classrooms; and yet beyond large classes, disruption, inappropriate language and lack of engagement, there lies one timeless …
5 Classroom Management Issues All Teachers Face

5 Classroom Management Issues All Teachers Face

As a teacher, you’ll be fully aware of the common misconception that teaching is ‘easy’. Many believe that the profession of teaching is a bit of a ‘holiday’ due to the amount of public holidays that …
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Effective Leadership in Education and its Influence on Students

There are two main objectives in any learning environment; to complete learning tasks and to maintain positive and effective relationships among group members. Leadership is not only the influence in …
5 Steps to Retaining Stellar Teachers

5 Steps to Retaining Stellar Teachers

With the latest government education policies wreaking havoc within the teaching sphere, it’s become harder than ever for schools to retain talented staff. The latest national statistics reveal the ex…
The Importance of Student Engagement

The Importance of Student Engagement

The education sphere is inundated with a plethora of information on how to increase student performance. While findings do vary, one key conclusion continues to endure – there is a direct relationship…
National Conference on K12 Leadership

National Conference on K12 Leadership

We are delighted to be a sponsor of the 3rd National Conference on K12 Leadership and the School Merit Awards 2015 -16, happening in Bangalore on the 12th December, 2015.
Analytics & Data to Drive Decision Making

Analytics & Data to Drive Decision Making

Data-driven decision making is defined as the practice of making decisions based on the analysis of data rather than on intuition. Decision-making has remained a focal point in the rising growth of Bi…
Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Teachers + an underuse of IT = under performance?

Recent figures show that one in twelve teachers have been denied a salary increase since performance-related pay came into fruition, with 90% of these teachers reporting that they had no warning that …
5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

5 tips for taking on poor classroom behaviour with tech

Unruly pupils – they’re an age-old problem, but the issue of bad behaviour in the classroom is arguably worsening. Whilst the reasons beyond this span far beyond the boundaries of this blog (with comp…
Breeze - Education Uncontained

Making Entrepreneurship a Part of Our Education System

With the entrepreneurial iron still burning hot, it's safe to say that entrepreneurship isn't just about founding and running businesses anymore. Entrepreneurship is considered the modern form of so…
School Management System

Understanding The Positive Impact of Cloud Computing in Schools

Cloud computing is one of the most important computing advancements of the past few decades. It allows the seamless connection of multiple computers and mobile devices to a single cloud network. By do…
Creating an Effective Work Environment

Creating an Effective Work Environment

Every single job role comes with responsibilities, but regardless of how big or small these responsibilities are, one of the most important ways in which to ensure both staff and students are motivate…
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5 In House Processes All Schools Need To Update

A shortage of instructors, paired with a surge in population that is reaching school age, has UK schools in a state of near crisis. Shortages of certain specialty instructors, like maths and physics,…
How To Be More Productive

How To Be More Productive

Everyone thinks that being productive is about getting more things done in less time. So are you productive enough? If you believe you are a productive person then it is most likely that you will achi…
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5 Ways Schools are Improving Productivity and Learning

Schools are constantly working to find better ways of doing things, from the way support staff operate, how communication is maintained between parents, pupils and teachers and, more importantly, how …
Thoughts on How to Deal With Competition

Thoughts on How to Deal With Competition

Several small businesses would marvel at the thought of how easy it would be to market their business without any competitors. Although the truth is that most of us have marvelled at the very same tho…

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