Protecting Minors in the Digital Age

Steve Jobs didn’t let his kids use the iPad at home. Bill Gates held off on giving his children phones until they turned 14. Both enforced strict screen time rules, not because they were anti-tech, but because they understood its impact. They knew that boundaries protect creativity, focus, and human connection. This month, the European […]

Emerging Tech for TransformativE Education

In an era defined by rapid technological breakthroughs, the education sector has become a prime beneficiary—and, indeed, a major testing ground—for emerging innovations. From immersive simulations that replace dusty textbooks to machine learning tools that adapt to individual learner abilities, these technological advancements are reshaping not only how we learn, but also why we learn. […]

Embracing the Future: Trends in EdTech

In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, staying abreast of current trends is crucial for educators, students, and institutions alike. As digital tools become increasingly integral to the learning process, understanding and leveraging these trends can significantly enhance educational outcomes. In this article, I am listing the most impactful trends shaping education, from artificial intelligence […]

T for Turbo, T for Transform

Lately, AI has put the turbo on digital education. How is it impacting learning? How are stakeholders responding? Without any doubt, Artificial Intelligence is transforming our lives. In education, it offers the possibility of personalised learning experiences and efficient administrative processes. Students benefit from tailored content that adapts to their needs, enhancing engagement and retention. […]

the communication overload

Educators and School Leaders are grappling with a mounting challenge – communication overload. The constant barrage of emails, circulars, Whatsapp messages, Ms Teams or Google Classroom notifications not only poses the risk of important information getting lost but also hampers effective communication between teachers, administrators, parents, and students. To address this issue, various strategies have […]

A Career Transition in EdTech: Leveraging DigCompEdu for Success

Lately, in part due to the Covid pandemic, the Educational Technology (EdTech) sector is experiencing rapid growth, with significant increases in investments, market size, and demand for innovative products and services. The EdTech sector is attracting investments and expanding its reach, offering opportunities for businesses and investors. In this rapidly evolving landscape of EdTech, individuals […]

The Computational Thinker

An interesting thing about computational thinking (CT) is that is based on the assumption that learning is achieved through failures rather than immediate success. CT seeks to dissect a problem into smaller more manageable problems, using logic to sequentially give sub solutions to the posed problem. Potential errors need to be catered for (debugging) whilst […]

Gardening to Support Learning

In the past scholastic year, the pandemic restrictions have had school authorities scratching their heads in planning how to open doors whilst keeping students and staff socially distant. This has seen various schools, even locally, revisiting practices to make best use of any available space. It was interesting to see some very good practices where […]

Online & Distance Education Toolkit

In the past months I have led the development of the Online and Distance Learning Toolkit for Primary Schools whose scope is to give ideas and guidelines for primary schools and teachers. It includes an overview of great practices and creative ideas that, through the use of technology, are being held by the Maltese educator […]