As part of a series of posts, we examine the latest research on how young people and the wider population in the UK use the internet, and what it means for Local Authorities, schools and teachers.
What do young people use the net for?
The main use of the net, by far, is for learning: 57% use […]

Normally, when trying to find trends of net use, we’ve had to use statistical data and research from the USA, with research programmes such as Pew Internet Foundation providing enviable information and insight into the changing use of the internet in North America.
In the Spring of 2008, several major research pieces were launched. Ofcom’s Social […]

Four months ago I began holding lunchtime sessions based around the world famous TED Talks. These Inspiration Sessions had a simple format with a complex aim: empower anyone in the organisation to change the organisation. Here, I share the format, the resources, the questions and hope that it can be used in your school, your […]