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Radical Solution to Teacher Workload through Task Automation

It is cited that the majority of teachers are working in excess of 50 hours a week, of which a maximum of 27 hours are dedicated to interacting with students. This can be borne out once we consider logging attendance, storing assessment information, tracking student performance, creating content for lessons, evidencing learning, logging behavioural incidents and other pastoral information, engaging with parents, monitoring and reporting attainment and potentially supporting ESL/EAL.

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The pros of parental engagement in schools

We understand the impact and difference it makes to a child's progress when their parents are involved in the educational journey.

Edtech tips

Fed up with ticking boxes?

Are you fed up of ticking off boxes on your assessment system?

COVID-19

The digital divide and technology in schools

Although the digital divide has been prominent throughout education systems all over the world, the coronavirus pandemic has really elevated the problem. Disadvantaged students have literally been left in the dark, with no way of logging on. And although schools are slowly opening back up, slowly returning to ‘normal’, the digital divide is still ever present.

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The characteristics of effective learning

From how children learn - to how teachers can enhance the characteristics of effective learning in the classroom.

Aug 4, 2020 9:10 AM

The pros of parental engagement in schools

We understand the impact and difference it makes to a child's progress when their parents are involved in the educational journey.

Jul 27, 2019 10:40 AM

Fed up with ticking boxes?

Are you fed up of ticking off boxes on your assessment system?

Oct 1, 2019 11:26 AM

The digital divide and technology in schools

Although the digital divide has been prominent throughout education systems all over the world, the coronavirus pandemic has really elevated the problem. Disadvantaged students have literally been left in the dark, with no way of logging on. And although schools are slowly opening back up, slowly returning to ‘normal’, the digital divide is still ever present.

Sep 27, 2020 7:10 AM

How to encourage independent learning

Although it might be obvious as to what independent learning is, there are a number of nuances that actually make up the process. Independent learning is the process of developing one’s own knowledge, but this doesn’t necessarily mean alone; it could be in groups, but without teacher or educator intervention. Independent learning focuses on an individual taking objectives and reaching them through their own process – placing the responsibility on their shoulders.

Sep 22, 2020 1:10 PM

Class discussions to drive home learning

Kinteract is great for assessment and home-school communications through the parent logins - but it doesn't stop there. As well as being able to set assignments for hand-in online, Kinteract has a class discussion option for observations.

Oct 10, 2019 2:25 PM

What types of educational technology suit your teachers?

From the first use of pencil and paper to radio broadcasts and followed by televised education broadcasts - today, the educational technology landscape has changed a great deal.

Mar 10, 2019 1:05 PM

Tailoring your curriculum to your school and pupils

Here at Kinteract HQ, we know the life of a teacher is not a fixed diary. Your curriculum is a living, breathing thing and not just a tick list to be completed and added to a pile of paper. So our platform is totally curriculum agnostic.

Oct 15, 2019 7:15 AM

To mark or not to mark?

There are a number of schools who have made massive changes to their marking and feedback policy - most notably to change it to just a feedback policy.

Nov 15, 2019 5:45 AM

The power of the #hashtag in assessment

If you are an avid social media user then you will understand the power of the #hashtag.

Feb 26, 2020 7:40 AM

Find out what COVID-19 means for GCSEs, A-levels and more

COVID-19 has changed the way students are graded in 2020 - Kinteract investigates what this means for GCSEs and A Levels.

Jul 30, 2020 12:42 PM

Are you happy with your edtech solutions?

Are you happy with your edtech solutions? Will they satisfy Ofsted’s focus next term?

Jul 8, 2020 9:35 AM

Assessment with a difference - adaptive learning journeys throughout the key stages

Kinteract has been built around the idea of a learning journey - or timeline - that follows a child all the way through every key stage. Achievements are charted along the way as well as next steps and general observations.

Mar 10, 2020 4:10 PM

What UK educational institutions need to know about staff retention during a pandemic

With schools, colleges and universities across the UK closed for the foreseeable future, educational institutions have had to make big changes to the way they communicate with and educate pupils, students, parents – and staff.

Apr 22, 2020 12:35 PM

Could this pandemic change the way we educate forever?

Online education shouldn’t replace ‘traditional’, classroom teaching – but the pandemic has illustrated to us that schools are not just there as education providers, but also caregivers, guardians, and food suppliers

Apr 27, 2020 3:09 PM

The ideal time for social learning platforms to come into their own

A social learning platform uses intuitive design matched with a social platform’s familiarity, connectedness and ease of use to facilitate a delivery medium capable of engaging teachers, parents and students to fully bring learning to life both in-class and remotely.

May 20, 2020 8:05 AM

How to maintain student wellbeing during a pandemic

Student wellbeing has always been important, but during a pandemic and other difficult times, it can be tough to ensure each and every student is happy and relaxed.

May 26, 2020 9:47 AM

How to successfully plan for the new school year - after lockdown

Planning for the new ‘normal’ has been something teachers, educators, faculties, educational institutions, and leadership teams have been thinking about since March.

Jun 24, 2020 8:39 AM

New to online learning? Our complete guide for educational institutions

Distance learning is nothing new, but online teaching and learning for many schools and educational institutions, who normally rely on traditional classroom teaching, isn’t something that comes naturally for all.

Jul 14, 2020 4:37 PM

Progress isn't always a straight line

As much as any senior leader of a school loves to see a graph showing progress going up and up in a perfectly smooth line, in reality, it doesn’t really work like that if we reflect what happens in classrooms

Oct 7, 2019 11:35 AM

Top 10 reasons why online education software is effective for Key Stage 2

An online learning platform provides KS2 students with more interaction with teachers, their peers and with the work they’re completing.

Sep 1, 2020 1:05 AM

Latest news, updates and insights

Radical Solution to Teacher Workload through Task Automation

The pros of parental engagement in schools

Fed up with ticking boxes?

The digital divide and technology in schools

Latest edtech news and insights

From how children learn - to how teachers can enhance the characteristics of effective learning in the classroom.

We understand the impact and difference it makes to a child's progress when their parents are involved in the educational journey.

Are you fed up of ticking off boxes on your assessment system?

Kinteract is great for assessment and home-school communications through the parent logins - but it doesn't stop there. As well as being able to set assignments for hand-in online, Kinteract has a class discussion option for observations.

From the first use of pencil and paper to radio broadcasts and followed by televised education broadcasts - today, the educational technology landscape has changed a great deal.

Here at Kinteract HQ, we know the life of a teacher is not a fixed diary. Your curriculum is a living, breathing thing and not just a tick list to be completed and added to a pile of paper. So our platform is totally curriculum agnostic.

There are a number of schools who have made massive changes to their marking and feedback policy - most notably to change it to just a feedback policy.

If you are an avid social media user then you will understand the power of the #hashtag.

COVID-19 has changed the way students are graded in 2020 - Kinteract investigates what this means for GCSEs and A Levels.

Are you happy with your edtech solutions? Will they satisfy Ofsted’s focus next term?

Kinteract has been built around the idea of a learning journey - or timeline - that follows a child all the way through every key stage. Achievements are charted along the way as well as next steps and general observations.

With schools, colleges and universities across the UK closed for the foreseeable future, educational institutions have had to make big changes to the way they communicate with and educate pupils, students, parents – and staff.

Online education shouldn’t replace ‘traditional’, classroom teaching – but the pandemic has illustrated to us that schools are not just there as education providers, but also caregivers, guardians, and food suppliers

A social learning platform uses intuitive design matched with a social platform’s familiarity, connectedness and ease of use to facilitate a delivery medium capable of engaging teachers, parents and students to fully bring learning to life both in-class and remotely.

Student wellbeing has always been important, but during a pandemic and other difficult times, it can be tough to ensure each and every student is happy and relaxed.

Planning for the new ‘normal’ has been something teachers, educators, faculties, educational institutions, and leadership teams have been thinking about since March.

Distance learning is nothing new, but online teaching and learning for many schools and educational institutions, who normally rely on traditional classroom teaching, isn’t something that comes naturally for all.

As much as any senior leader of a school loves to see a graph showing progress going up and up in a perfectly smooth line, in reality, it doesn’t really work like that if we reflect what happens in classrooms

An online learning platform provides KS2 students with more interaction with teachers, their peers and with the work they’re completing.

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Follow our journey.
We’re social.