Technology & Innovation - Issue 11

TECH IN ACTION 58 ACCESS, APPLY, SUCCEED Becky Patel shares how Tech She Can is helping to break down the barriers that put girls off frompursuing rewarding careers in the tech sector 60 HOW CAN AI HELP TEACHERS TODAY? The ways in which teachers can start making active use of AI right now to alleviate some of their more demanding daily duties 62 ALL THE RIGHT NOTES James Tuck, head of music at Mayflower High School, Billericay, shares his experiences of encouraging a hands-on approach to the subject – andwhat it takes to break through the ‘ I can’t sing ’ barrier... 64 CODING CONTAINS MULTITUDES Pay attention, arts and humanities teachers – if you believe coding has nothing at all to do with your practice, think again, says RobWraith… 66 “WE CAN’T LECTURE THEM” Chemistry teacher and online comedian Shabaz Ali reflects on what students are taught about social media at school SCHOOL SOLUTIONS 40 NAVIGATING THE NETWORK SWITCH-OFF We’re witnessing the dawn of a new era in digital communications – which makes now the ideal time to ensure that your school is ready tomake the switch, advises Phil Allum... 46 FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE Once upon a time, teachers could leave cybersecurity to the IT experts – but guarding against online threats directed at school infrastructure and pupils is now everyone’s duty, says MeganMorris 49 FUTURE-PROOFED PROTECTION Nicola Pearce explains how building cyber-resilient schools will inevitably require a certain level of technological savvy on the part of staff and students alike 50 CAN AI DO ARTISTRY? Hannah Day considers the role that AI could eventually play in art and design education – and the problems it’s causing in the here and now... 52 LIKE, SHARE, ASK, LEARN Online spaces play hugely important roles in teenagers’ lives – so let’s ask themhowwe canmake the platforms they use better and safer, writes RebeccaWestcott 2024/2025 EDITION DEVELOPMENTS 12 WEIGHING UP THE BENEFITS Given the disruptions we’ve seen AI cause already, it’s vital that we foster students’ ability to think about the technology critically, states Ben Garside 14 LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE TECHNICIANS Jamie Sloan looks at how students can bemademore aware of the vital differences technicians aremaking across all areas of society 19 A CURRICULUM FOR WHAT? MeenaWood considers whether the final outcome of the government’s in-progress CurriculumReviewwill do enough to acknowledge howwider societal changes are affecting the employment skills students will need 20 LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE 21st century technologies are reshaping howwe all read andwrite, observes David Voisin – so is it time to reconsider themodern definition of ‘literacy’? 22 A CRITICAL MISSION Your students aremore interested in the news than any generation before them– but how are they supposed to knowwhich narratives to trust, asks Nicky Cox CLASSROOM INSPIRATION 26 FROM A TO B BethanyWindsor explains why teachers should introduce their students to the richly rewarding, yet frequently overlooked careers available within the logistics sector 32 ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED We can bemoan the amount of time students spend playing video games – or, as Morgan Owen points out, we can embrace the lessons they have to impart around storytelling... 34 READY FOR LAUNCH Sophie Allan explains how classes can be inspired and enthused by context-led learning – especially when the topic is out of this world... Publishers: Joe Carter, Sam Reubin, Richard Stebbing Editor: Callum Fauser, callum.fauser@artichokehq.com , 01206 505115 Group Advertising Manager: Samantha Law, samantha.law@artichokehq.com , 01206 505499 Advertising Manager: Ria Bentham, ria.bentham@artichokehq.com, 01206 505928 Deputy Advertising Manager: Hannah Jones, hannah.jones@artichokehq.com, 01206 505924 Art editors: Sarah Barajas, Richard Allen Customer services: secondary@artichokehq.com Accounts: artichokemedialtd@integral2.com Published by: Artichoke Media, Suites 2 & 4, Global House, Global Park, Eastgates, CO1 2TJ The views in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. We try to ensure the veracity and integrity of the companies, persons, products and services mentioned in this publication, and the details given are believed to be accurate at the time of going to press. However, no responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted for any consequence or repercussion of responding to information or advice given or inferred. Contents 4 teachwire.net