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Educators and Twitter: Infographic
Educators and Twitter: Infographic

How and why are educators using Twitter? New research from the US provides some interesting insights.

Learning by teaching ... a robot
Learning by teaching ... a robot

Researchers are exploring how an artificially-intelligent robot can help children improve their handwriting skills, by placing the youngsters in the role of teacher.

Classroom displays – how much is too much?
Classroom displays – how much is too much?

What should be considered when creating a classroom display? This infographic provides some tips.

Research Files Episode 9: Peter Barrett on classroom design and academic achievement
Research Files Episode 9: Peter Barrett on classroom design and academic achievement

UK-based academic, Professor Peter Barrett, chats to Teacher about the results of a three year study that looked at the link between physical classroom design in primary schools and academic achievement.

Research Files Special: Dr Rukmini Banerji on monitoring schooling and learning across India
Research Files Special: Dr Rukmini Banerji on monitoring schooling and learning across India

Dr Rukmini Banerji tells Teacher about India’s Annual Status of Education Report study, which monitors schooling and learning across the country.

Out-of-school children – what's the global picture?
Out-of-school children – what's the global picture?

Has the number of out-of-school children and adolescents increased or declined since 1999? Find out in this infographic.

Education for All results 'sobering'
Education for All results 'sobering'

A UNESCO report tracking a 15 year push toward global education goals has revealed mixed results and flagged major inequality as an ongoing barrier to change.

Fast five: Spelling errors
Fast five: Spelling errors

Analysing student spelling errors and recognising patterns can help you identify underlying issues and come up with teaching and learning strategies.

Nurturing a 21st Century skill set
Nurturing a 21st Century skill set

New international research suggests educators can play a pivotal role in fostering children's non-cognitive skills, without breaking the school budget.

Civics and Citizenship – student voice
Civics and Citizenship – student voice

What do students think about the impact they can have on school decision making? Find out in our latest infographic.