Technology & Innovation - Issue 12

3 CPD at scale Hachette Learn ing Academy is a growing suite of interactive online CPD courses powered by adaptive technology, designed to replicate the benefits of one-to-one teaching at scale. Teachers can fit their learning around their existing work commitments, learning at their own pace and taking control of their professional growth and career progression. Developed in partnership with adaptive learning innovators Area9 Lyceum, the Academy was launched in Spring 2025 with a foundation of five courses tackling core teaching competencies. The online resources grew in September 2025 with seven new courses on supporting EAL students, wellbeing for students and teachers, and inquiry-based learning. Find out more at hachettelearning.com/academy 1 Computing with confidence Apps for Good offers free, introductory computing courses that empower students with the skills to shape their futures through technology. Designed for both computing and non-specialist teachers, courses are mapped to KS3 curricula and provide teachers with the tools to deliver high-quality computing with confidence, in class or enrichment time. Student teams design app prototypes addressing real-world challenges that matter to them and their communities.With three themes to choose from, all courses have opportunities embedded for industry engagement, entry to our national Showcase and a focus on developing core computing knowledge and essential skills. For more details, visit appsforgood.org What’s New? Our pick of the latest solutions and innovations for secondary education Get animated HUE Animation Studio Pro combines the award-winning HUE HD Pro visualiser with everything you need to create your own stop-motion animation videos. Making films using timeless techniques such as claymation, puppet/model animation or pixilation (animating real people) is a fun, educational pastime that can be enjoyed by kids and hobbyists of all ages. With its 1080p Full HD resolution, the HUE HD Pro can also double up as a classroom visualiser for use with interactive TVs, smartboards and built-in video apps, such the Windows’ Camera app, or macOS’ QuickTime. For more information, visit huehd.com/pro-animation AI-assisted coaching and reflection Overcome barriers of time, location, and capacity to achieve sustainable improvements in teaching. Deliver adaptive instructional coaching, guided self-reflection and seamless collaboration across schools. Harness Adaptive Development Pathways, Practical Technique Guides, Classroom Video Observation and AI-driven Lesson Insights to put every EEF-recommended PD mechanism into practice. Always under teachers’ control, and fully customisable, IRIS Connect lets you create personalised learning journeys, align resources with your school’s language and frameworks, and tailor AI analysis to your specific goals. For more information, visit irisconnect.com/uk 2 Climate coding Kickstart careers and green-tech confidence with FREE computing lessons from Get with the Program and Bupa! Empower 11- to 14-year-olds to tackle climate change in our Net Zero Coding Adventure, coding a virtual rover and interpreting environmental data to code a path to net zero. With a dynamic, 15-minute pre-filmed show and interactive online activities, this curriculum-aligned experience delivers high-octane (and low-carbon) learning. And the best part? It’s completely free during the Bupa Coding Day Series – available November 2025, and again in March, June/July and November 2026. Head to www.getwiththeprogram.org.uk/bupa today, and register to inspire the tech innovators of the future! 4 5 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 42 teachwire.net