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The latest news on digital education in the UK
A group of schoolchildren from the UK will have their names put on a 1,000mph car that could break the land speed record next year. The boys from Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School, in Hertfordshire, won the chance to be part of history after they took top spot in one of … Read more »
The UK’s history of embracing technology and innovation means its capital is well placed to benefit from the “fourth industrial revolution”, the Chief Executive of Microsoft UK has said. Cindy Rose was “optimistic” about how artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing could change people’s lives for the better. However, … Read more »
A major plan to increase the number of children learning to code to prepare them for the jobs of the future has been unveiled by the Welsh government. The proposals, which are being backed with £1.3 million of new funding, will be supported by schools, colleges, consortia, universities, industry, charities … Read more »
Wearable technology such as Microsoft’s mixed-reality headset has the potential to “level the playing field” for children in schools, according to the world’s largest education company. Products like Microsoft HoloLens, which allows people to place 3D digital models in the room alongside them, would help all students work and learn … Read more »
Four teams from the UK have won places at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup final, where they will battle it out with developers from across the world for prizes worth more than $200,000. The students will join 50 other teams at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, in the US, next month to present … Read more »
By Anna Smee You don’t need to be a tech expert to know there’s a digital skills gap in the UK, costing our economy billions of pounds every year. If we look at society more broadly, a Government report suggested there is a wider skills gap that could result in … Read more »
Educators across the UK have hailed the decision to include Microsoft’s digital skills programme in teacher training courses, saying it will “enhance learning” and benefit schoolchildren. The company’s Microsoft’s Student Teacher Education Programme (STEP) will offer courses in communication and collaboration in a digital world, as well as how to … Read more »
A design for a drone that takes air samples and pictures to help aid agencies predict outbreaks of deadly diseases has won a major Microsoft award. A group of teenagers from Peterborough School took the top prize in the STEM Student Challenge for their Asclepius Drone, which combines sensors, cameras, … Read more »
The technology sector needs men and women who have passion and energy as well as digital skills, the head of Microsoft UK has told schoolgirls. Cindy Rose spoke to hundreds of students at Microsoft’s UK headquarters as part of a DigiGirlz event, which aims to encourage more young women to … Read more »
This week on Windows, we look at all the news from the big Microsoft education event, including the debut of Windows 10 S, Surface Laptop, big education updates for Microsoft Teams, Hololens and more. … Read more »
Microsoft has used a special event in New York to unveil a host of new products and services inspired by teachers and students, designed to take educational experiences to a whole new level. Here’s what we learnt: Windows 10 S Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 S – a new experience … Read more »
Our #MicrosoftEDU event starts at 2:30pm (UK time) today. When technology and education come together, possibility becomes reality. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/gEo8Volfr1 — Microsoft (@Microsoft) May 2, 2017 … Read more »
An application that makes it easier for people to donate money to charity has won its creators a place at the Imagine Cup final, where they will compete to win $100,000. Donaco uses artificial intelligence to place pop-up boxes next to relevant news articles that allow readers to instantly give … Read more »
Prime Minister Theresa May has hailed the “amazing work” being done by Microsoft, during a recent visit to the company’s UK headquarters. The PM reiterated the country’s “valued relationship” with the technology firm after being shown how artificial intelligence and products such as mixed-reality headset HoloLens allow businesses and organisations … Read more »
A competition to find talented young authors who can write a book in the style of Enid Blyton has been launched to mark the 75th anniversary of The Famous Five novels. In celebration of this anniversary year, Hodder Children’s Books, a part of the Hachette Children’s Group, is re-releasing all 21 original … Read more »
Students on teacher training courses will be taught how to use technology to improve learning in the classroom and organise their working life in a bid to cut the high number of graduates leaving the profession. Universities across the world have agreed to work with Microsoft to include digital skills in traditional … Read more »
Failing to teach people basic digital skills would be “bad for them and bad for the UK”, according to a new parliamentary group that looks at how the country will be affected by powerful new technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Minister for Digital … Read more »
Robots will not replace every worker and their use in the workplace will lead to more jobs for people who are creative, according to a company that aims to predict the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) will operate alongside humans to “take away the grind” from work, enabling people to be … Read more »
People looking to learn cutting-edge technology skills can now sign up to a Microsoft apprenticeship programme that teaches them about cloud computing. The Azure Apprentice programme offers training in a range of cloud features, including the different ways it can be provided, how it can be used for developers and … Read more »
Teachers and parents in the UK have a five-year window to grow girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) before it starts to wane, according to Microsoft research that sheds light on the reasons behind the STEM gender gap for the first time. The UK data formed part … Read more »
Teachers and parents in the UK have a five-year window to grow girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) before it starts to wane, according to Microsoft research that sheds light on the reasons behind the STEM gender gap for the first time. The study, which focuses on … Read more »
Five teachers from the UK have been chosen to attend a Microsoft event in Canada that showcases the best use of technology in education across the world. The Microsoft Education Exchange, which will be held in Toronto next month, recognises and celebrates the achievements of educators who combine content, teaching … Read more »
Microsoft’s OneNote digital notebook has helped dyslexic children improve their reading and spelling skills in a trial led by a top UK school. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is encouraging educators to look at the potential for using the technology in the classroom after OneNote was found to increase reading … Read more »
A teenager with Asperger’s Syndrome has revealed that completing a traineeship with Microsoft has “turned my life around”. Jacob Saunders was one of dozens of youngsters who recently graduated from the course, which is run in partnership with training provider QA and aimed at giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds … Read more »
Microsoft was one of hundreds of companies at BETT this year, showcasing how its products make the classroom a better place. Here’s what happened: … Read more »
