Insights
by Caroline Wright
How learning space design impacts student performance
There is now robust evidence that the physical design of the learning space has a significant impact on pupils’ performance. This has consequences on classroom design but also on classroom furniture, which play an important role in children’s learning process.
Read MoreInside BESA – behind the scenes at a busy trade association
This is the first in a series of posts going behind the scenes at Besa. We are often asked about the work we do so this series of articles will shed some light on the various activities and workings of a busy and successful trade association. This article will focus on our member support services and the different types of companies we represent. Future articles will explore our events, international work, policy and governance.
Read MoreInside BESA – behind the scenes of the events programme
In the last ‘Inside BESA’ article we looked at the different types of membership on offer and ways in which we work to support members. Carrying on from that, this article will examine our events work. Member events We run a range of member events every year including free to attend online webinars covering essential topics to … Continued
Read MoreIT and EdTech have a key role to play in education around the world
Educational technology (EdTech) can be hugely influential in changing for the better how teachers teach and students learn, and I am optimistic it can solve some of the problems of access to education that we experience worldwide. In the UK, we have seen the use of EdTech increase steadily over the past two decades. Pupils … Continued
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