Using Facebook groups in schools
Matt Britland explains why Facebook groups can be used as a more efficient way of communicating in school.
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What do the new statutory careers guidance responsibilities really mean?
Helen Bates provides answers to some of the careers guidance issues and challenges facing schools this September.
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Using audio stories and MP3 players in the EYFS
Eleanor Johnson describes the positive impact audio stories can have on getting children to read.
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Blogging in the classroom
Ross Wickens lists the many benefits, including examples, of why students should take up blogging in the classroom.
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The iPad and student use
Daniel Edwards examines why students are prepared to persevere with the iPad.
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The truth about teaching in America
Jacqui Murray takes a look at some of the real motivations behind becoming a teacher.
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30 day trial for SAM Learning
You know how marking homework can take up too much of your time? We realise that teachers are busy people, that’s why all SAM Learning activities are self-marking; freeing up your time so you can focus on what really makes a difference.
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Triple the action with three pairs of 3D glasses
Purchase an Epson EH-TW6000 HD 3D projector between 01/06/2012 and 30/06/2012 and you can claim an additional two free pairs of Epson 3D active shutter glasses (worth £139). Watch your team with friends and family or see the Olympics in style!
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Home Learning Units giveaway
Engage parents and carers in the understanding and application of values in action, get a free copy of Home Learning Units or Partnership Learning Units with any order before 1 July 2012 for Education in Human Values or Social and Emotional Education. To claim, quote 'IMS June 2012'.
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21st June - Getting Your School Engaged - Manchester
Delivering project-based learning in your school is the most effective way of engaging students in their learning and supporting them to succeed in the 21st century.

Innovation Unit have released their complete set of free tools and resources to support student engagement, including "Work That Matters: The Teacher’s Guide to Project-based Learning" which offers step-to-step advice on planning and managing projects and their brand new Engaging School handbook for school leaders.

At their flipped conference, in London on July 4th, they are delivering sessions to help teachers deliver project-based learning and to support school leaders to create the right conditions to enable it to flourish.
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12th July - Motivating Educators, Inspiring Learners Conference - London
In association with Russell Prue, Mondale Events are organising a new Conference and Exhibition in July of this year. Delegates will enjoy the unique experience of being informed and entertained by four of the most interesting and innovative speakers in education today: Russell Prue, Tim Rylands, Richard Gerver and Simon Cooper-Hind.

Head Teachers, Assistant Heads, ICT Staff and Bursars from both the Primary and Secondary schools in London and the South East are invited to attend this first of a number of such events being planned for the UK.

Delegates may now register to reserve their place or by downloading a booking form and returning this to Mondale Events. The cost of attending is £120.00 excluding VAT per delegate and includes a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day together with the opportunity to listen to four keynote speeches and to visit the exhibition.
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