Sir Tony Robinson and Ed Stafford join Discovery Education at Bett 2017
Broadcasters will speak in the Bett Arena and join Discovery Education stand Discovery Education is delighted to announce that it will be partnering with two of the UK’s best known broadcasters at January’s Bett 2017 show. Sir Tony Robinson and Ed Stafford will bring their own unique sense of adventure to the world’s biggest education […]
Pupils go digital to celebrate Diwali
Plymouth school children showed off their digital skills as part of celebrations to mark the Hindu and Sikh festival of Diwali this week. Pupils from Boringdon Primary School took part in an exciting afternoon of educational activities to mark the Hindu festival of lights and used special Diwali-themed digital resources – including e-books, videos and […]
Birmingham school hosts national digital teaching event
Teachers from some of the UK’s leading digital schools gathered in Birmingham on Friday, to share the very latest ideas for using technology in the classroom. Hosted by Greet Primary School, the event brought together over 80 educators as part of a tour which will visit more than 20 cities in the UK, US and […]
UK Code Week: Pupils launch national coding campaign
Over 100 pupils from UK primary schools gathered at a special event in London on Friday to mark the start of UK Code Week. The initiative, now in its 4th year, aims to make coding more accessible – by encouraging schools, businesses and local authorities around the country to host their own coding events. Kicking […]
Ashford primary school celebrates digital award
Staff and pupils at a Kent primary school are celebrating this week, after winning a prestigious digital award. Beaver Green Primary School in Ashford has been presented with a Discovery Education ‘Digital Champion’ Award, in recognition of its use of new technology in the classroom. The school, which is part of the Swale Academy Trust, […]
Discovery Education leads innovation in Egypt’s Education system
Discovery Education and the Presidential Specialized Council for Education and Scientific Research announce new initiatives to support President el-Sisi build a community that learns, thinks, and innovates using STEM concepts and digital content. September 24th, Cairo – Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for teachers and students, and the Egyptian Knowledge […]
Roald Dahl goes digital: Discovery Education launches new resources and pupil competition
Primary school pupils are being invited to take part in a Wonka-inspired competition, and use new digital resources, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl this week. Discovery Education is challenging pupils to step into the shoes of Willy Wonka by designing their very own ‘frothbuggling’ sweet or chocolate, taking inspiration […]
‘Make Your World Bigger’ this summer: Digital drive to keep children learning during school holidays
Primary school pupils across the UK are being encouraged to continue their love of learning this summer, by taking part in an exciting new digital initiative. The ‘Make Your World Bigger’ campaign is being launched by Discovery Education and Discovery Channel, giving children free access to attainment boosting resources during the school holidays. Schools are […]
8 UK teachers head to Chicago for prestigious digital teaching and learning event
8 UK TEACHERS HEAD TO CHICAGO FOR PRESTIGIOUS DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING EVENT 8 teachers from primary schools across the UK will be flying to Chicago this summer, after being recognised for their work as digital pioneers in the classroom. The teachers — from schools in the Midlands, Hertfordshire, London and Devon — have been […]
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday: Schools invited to join Windsor Castle broadcast and host tea parties worldwide
‘Happy Birthday, Your Majesty’ will be streamed live from Windsor Castle into classrooms on 10th June Schools around the world are being encouraged to take part in a special live broadcast next month and host tea parties to celebrate the official 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Discovery Education has been given exclusive access […]
