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Why digital resources are crucial to support EPQs

Dr John Taylor, a founder of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), outlines why a digital library is vital for students undertaking research projects.

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Equipping students for research: Making the most of digital research tools

JCS’s Isabel Hosier looks at some of the online research tools which can really help with independent project work.

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Bringing Literature to Life: Historical newspapers online transform literature from static texts into part of a living conversation

Providing students with essential context to set texts and developing analytical skills, historical newspapers offer a wealth of support for students of literature and drama.

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Why an excellent digital library is crucial to support International Baccalaureate students

An IB graduate herself, JCS’s own team member Isabel Hosier writes about the difference that digital resources made to her work.

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Visual literacy for all subjects: using images beyond the art department

Not only crucial for students studying art and art history, access to digital images is increasingly beneficial across the curriculum as a whole - here's how you can incorporate them…

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What is contextual learning – and why is it so important for students?

How contextual learning can help students engage more effectively in learning.

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Same story, differing perspectives: How reporting changes depending on who’s writing the narrative

In an increasingly convoluted landscape of news and media, distinguishing fact from fiction is a significant challenge. Consequently, teaching students media literacy is essential - but how do we do…

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Schools are using manga to increase boys’ literacy rates – and you can too

With reading enjoyment at an all-time low, there is another unexpected form that is drawing in young people. Here's how you can get teenage boys reading for pleasure again.

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4 ways to build strong research skills earlier in schools

As students, overwhelmed in a world with unprecedented masses of information, leave school lacking key research skills, enrolment into higher education is decreasing. Building research skills earlier in education is…

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Why teaching digital literacy is a socioeconomic need

By prioritising digital literacy across schools and colleges, alongside efforts to expand digital access, educators can help bridge the divide and help build equitable opportunities for all.

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The role of the library in the digital age

Emily Stannard, Head Librarian and IB Extended Essay Coordinator at Bradfield College, outlines how schools which provide a modern-day library for their students will reap benefits in both strong digital…

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How teachers can partner with librarians to teach media literacy at school

Kelly Banks, Senior Director of the Libraries and Institutions Sales Team at PressReader, outlines how teachers and librarians can collaborate to teach media literacy in schools.

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What is a reluctant reader?

With reading for pleasure at an all-time low, why is there such reluctance around reading? We sat down with two experts to discuss the danger of labelling readers as 'reluctant'.