As I stand in front of a Year 6 class, I can’t help but notice Sarah struggling to read aloud. Her frustration is palpable, and it’s a scene that’s all too familiar in schools across the UK. We’re facing a literacy crisis, and the numbers are stark: One in four (25%) 11-year-olds in England leave…
New for you in Showbie Whether you’re well into the school year already or just returning to class after the summer break, our team is here to give you a boost with some awesome new features. We’re committed to empowering educators to personalise learning experiences for every student. With pedagogy at the heart of our…
If you’ve been anywhere near the kettle in the staff room, or you’ve simply got an internet connection, you’ve no doubt been bombarded with news about generative AI tools. We know AI technology is moving fast, with what seems to be near-limitless potential to both disrupt and transform education. We also know there are a…
Written by our team of Learning Specialists, this blog post is the fourth instalment of a four-part Back to School series on putting the DNA of Learning to work in Showbie. Testing and assessment are sometimes dirty words in education; teachers complain about “teaching to the test” and the value of a one-time, terminal examination…
Written by our team of Learning Specialists, this blog post is the second instalment of a four-part Back to School series on putting the DNA of Learning to work in Showbie. When was the last time you were taught a new skill? Something tangible which someone showed you how to do and you then managed…
Written by our team of Learning Specialists, this blog post is the first instalment of a four-part Back to School series on putting the DNA of Learning to work in Showbie. Picture the scene: you’ve researched, prepped and delivered the perfect introduction to a new topic or an incredibly detailed and expertly explained new science…
