Sheffield High School students explore digital media career pathways during “Day of Discovery” hosted by Discovery Education
According to a study conducted by O2 and published in The Guardian, Britain will need 750,000 skilled, digital employees by 2017. Because of the growth in the computer-science industry, digital-leadership training is vital to prepare children for the future. Discovery Education, whose mission is to provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences for school children, presented “A […]
Firside Junior school student selected for exclusive visit to Houses of Parliament through Discovery Education’s “Propose a law” contest
Discovery Education, whose mission is to provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences, sparked children’s creativity through its “Propose a Law” contest, where interested Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils had the opportunity to imagine and create a law to improve the country. Year 5 student, Lucy Silvester, from Firside Junior School was selected […]
Six United Kingdom teachers selected for exclusive teaching and learning experience in USA, hosted by Discovery Education
Many teachers and pupils discuss the idea of belonging to a global community; however, few get to participate in an international group. Six UK teachers will join a worldwide network of educators who will be learning best practices for digital integration 12 to 17 July: Matt Wright from Harbour Primary & Nursery School, Andre Boulton […]
New phonics content added to Discovery Education Espresso primary service in response to needs of school partners
Discovery Education announced today the addition of 230 learning activities based on the Department for Education’s Letters and Sounds programme to its award-winning Discovery Education Espresso service for primary schools. These new learning tools were developed in response to requests from teachers using the service who expressed a need for additional, high-quality activities supporting Foundation […]
Discovery Education’s live, global Magna Carta event reaches over 270,000 teachers and students
15 June marked the 800th year anniversary of the sealing of a ground-breaking document, Magna Carta. More than 270,000 teachers and students around the world celebrated this historical event through a live, global school assembly hosted by Discovery Education, in partnership with The National Archives in London and The National Archives and Records Administration in […]
Discovery Education presents global, virtual school assembly from the National Archives to commemorate 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
The sealing of “The Great Charter,” or Magna Carta, was a revolutionary cornerstone in the British Constitution 800 years ago. On Monday 15 June, teachers and students across the globe are invited to celebrate the anniversary by participating in Discovery Education’s virtual experience to explore this key historical moment, presented in partnership with The National […]
Discovery Education provides teaching and learning support to Uckfield Community Technology College students and staff as they become digital leaders
As part of its core mission to transform teaching and learning, Discovery Education encouraged students at Uckfield Community Technology College (UCTC) to take ownership of their learning by leading a dynamic professional development event, where pupils became accredited Discovery Education Secondary Tech Champs, or ambassadors of technology implementation. James Massey, Discovery Education’s Educational Consultant, delivered […]
Discovery Education partners with Liber to expand global footprint to Sweden
— Discovery Education Espresso Will Offer Swedish Primary Schools Comprehensive, Engaging and Timely Digital Services to Accelerate Student Learning — London, UK. (30 April, 2015) — Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for school classrooms, today announced it has partnered with Liber, the leading educational content and services provider in […]
Discovery Education Community presents a summer institute for school partners
The 2015 DEN Summer Institute, held in Washington, D.C., provides UK teachers an opportunity to gain innovative, digital strategies and network with educators all over the world. UK educators are invited, by the Discovery Education Community, to become involved in their annual DEN Summer Institute (DENSI). The 2015 DENSI, held in Washington, D.C. (USA), is […]
A Voyage of Discovery for Claires Court Senior Boys
Budding student reporters from Claires Court Senior Boys, Maidenhead spent the day exploring television production and learning how to create attention-grabbing news stories at Discovery Communications headquarters in London. Student Oli, who hopes to be part of the documentary film industry in the future, was particularly excited – “The best bit for me was hearing […]
