Entries by Frank

GDPR And Your School

When the General Data Protection Regulation launched on May 25th of this year, many school’s were unsure of how the new rules would impact their websites. One of the biggest changes of the new framework was the need for consent when it comes to collecting and publishing sensitive data. Sensitive data in this case refers […]

Is Your School’s Website Responsive?

Responsive design is essential for any website that wants to succeed in this day and age, including school and education websites. Responsive design offers a number of practical benefits in regards to generating website views and lowering website maintenance costs, and should be used by all schools regardless of their size or education level. 1. […]

Take Advantage of Everything School Videos Have to Offer

As schools become more accustomed to the latest technologies, we’re seeing an increase in the use of school videos. While recording a video was once a costly expense that most schools simply could not afford, thanks to smartphones and the popularity of video editing software it’s never been easier (or cheap!) to record a bespoke […]

Is Your School’s Website Making a Mark?

In today’s technology-focused world, school websites need to perform a number of functions to ensure they are drawing as much interest from the parents of prospective students. There are a number of elements of a good school website, such as a clear and informative design, a simple to follow layout and intuitive user interface, a […]

Why Your School Should Blog

Blogging is one of the easiest ways to spread word about your school, but it also comes with numerous benefits for both teachers and students. The iClassCMS platform comes with an easy-to-use blogging feature that simplifies the whole process, ensuring anybody in the school can write, edit and publish their own blogs (if given permission). […]

EdTech Trends Update

The EdTech industry is one of constant innovation, so it should come as no surprise to anybody interested in this area of technology that this year’s biggest EdTech trends are constantly evolving. In today’s EdTech Trends Update, we look at the two areas of technology Irish schools are most interested to explore and how these […]

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Time Saving Technology Hacks

IMAGE BY: What Wood For Coasters Technology can be very easy to use. It can also be difficult. For those who did not grow up with technology, it can be a really challenging and frustrating experience. For those who do not fully understand technology, it is a grueling and tortuous experience. In the world we […]

Improve Parent Teacher Communication With iClassCMS

Clear and regular communication between parents and teachers is one of the most important elements of a child’s education. It ensures that parents are aware of their child’s progress in school and also helps to prevent any issues from developing. Schools generally call or email when they want to communicate with parents, which can be […]

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Analytics for Education

In recent years, the idea of big data analysis and analytics has taken the tech and business worlds by storm. Every action that we take online leaves a digital trail. There’s an increasing emphasis on software that can analyze this large volume of data. Because this analysis is so vast, it can reveal fascinating trends […]

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Tech Tuesday: Flipgrid

It’s a new way to introduce yourself, to present ideas, and ultimately, a new way to learn. Say hello to Flipgrid. Flipgrid is an education technology application for teachers and students. Teachers start the video discussion. Students respond. It is a fun way for students to interact with their classmates. This educational tool is an […]