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Supporting Service Students in Secondary Schools – Charity Little Troopers offers new free Resources

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Little Troopers, the military children’s charity, has expanded its range of free resources to help teachers support service pupils aged 11+. Any secondary school with one or more service students can access the materials online at www.littletroopers.net/little-troopers-at-school.

Released as part of the charity’s Little Troopers at School program, the new resources include worksheets to accompany the charity’s new teen podcast (SQUAD), and new activities as part of the Little Troopers Forces Life Club pack and an online toolbox of videos for teachers. More than 700 schools have already signed up to and are using resources from Little Troopers at School.

Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, comments:

“Before we created these resources, there was nothing out there specifically for military teens in school. Feedback from students and parents was that they wanted to see military life better recognised and supported in education settings. Now teachers have access to a substantial range of evidence-based resources that they can use with any children who have parents serving in the British Armed Forces.”

From discussion-led sessions about military life to CV workshops, community-focused activity ideas, and even a military child wellbeing course, schools can pick and choose the free resources to best suit their needs and the needs of their service pupils.

New for 2022

SQUAD podcast worksheets: In September Little Troopers released series one of SQUAD – a podcast for military teenagers. Presented by broadcaster Katie Thistleton and professional rugby player Thom Smith, the podcast (available on all major podcast platforms) hands the mic to 15 military teens who share their experiences of military life. Now Little Troopers has worked with an Educational Psychologist to add a series of worksheets to accompany each episode so that schools can make the most of listening to the podcast in the classroom.

Online toolbox: The Little Troopers online toolbox is a series of short videos showing schools how to use Little Troopers resources in the classroom. The toolbox also features an interview with an Educational Psychologist who explores some of the unique challenges that military life can bring and shares expert advice for all education settings. In another video, a group of military parents discusses their views on how they’d like to see schools better support their children through their military journey.

Forces Life Club, new resources: The Little Troopers Forces Life Club Pack encourages schools to regularly bring their service pupils together as a unique group of students. The charity has added eight new activities to the pack with topics including ‘military community’, ‘everything you need to know about me’, ‘peer cooking skills’, and ‘family military life’.

Resource Hub: Little Troopers continues to add new activities to its online Resource Hub for secondary schools. The new activities include ‘how to host a school dinner’, ‘how to write a good CV’, ‘how to organise a virtual mountain challenge’ and ‘how to write a letter to your MP’.

Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting service children who have a parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve. For more information about the Little Troopers at School program and the resources available visit www.littletroopers.net/little-troopers-at-school.

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Possible Mental Health Effects after A-Levels Exams Termination

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Children would presumably be happy to hear the termination of exams announced.

However, have you ever thought about the teenagers or adults who like studying so much and have invested in cracking the A-list exams with all their efforts, and then suddenly the government or local authority and schools or colleges decide to terminate the exams.

What would be the effects on their minds, especially on their mental health, of that eleven-letter word printed on that notice?

Well, let’s find out then what might be going through their thoughts after the sudden shock of that situation!

What are A-Levels?

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To begin, what do you think the A-level exams are? It’s not like our general school tests and final exams, but these are the exams of advanced levels, which are internationally accepted and subject-based qualification systems, which help kids enter well-known and internationally popular colleges or universities.

This system is specially offered by British education bodies as a part of the General Certificate of Education (GCE). It was established first in England and Wales as a replacement for the high school certificate and now it is playing a vital role in students’ entrance into universities for further education all around the world.

Understanding the Mental Health Effects through an Example

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Let’s take a scenario: a student has an interest in business, which they developed at an early age in primary school. They planned all his steps according to the A-level subject exam they were going to take as a ticket to their desired university.

They’re doing all things perfectly as suggested by their research, like taking subjects that are business-related, spending most of the time-solving problems and giving extra time reading books in the library and articles online. The last week has arrived, and the board has announced that this year there won’t be any A-Level exams conducted.

What do you think about that child’s long preparation? They didn’t make any mistakes but wholeheartedly aspired for further education at their favourite university through this one exam, and now their year has been ruined, their preparation gone to void, right?

Now imagine if that kid’s parents have a poor financial background and how difficult it has been for them to collect funds and invest in their child’s education with the hope that one day their child would be studying in a higher academic institute and graduate with flying colours; albeit, their dream has now remained a dream only and they are not sure that they will see it become reality any time soon.

Possible Mental Health Effects from Exam Termination

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This is just the case of one student, but there are lots of students getting ready and training for these exams since they are of the utmost importance for the future of students. A-level exams determine whether they will be able to study at university or college or must settle for a training institute despite the fact that they have the potential to pass more difficult exams.

The problem here is that most of the popular universities have criteria and one of them is passing this exam. If the exam is terminated, then there is no option to reopen the door to enter prestigious education institutions such as Eton, Oxford or Cambridge for aspirants.

Not to mention that most mental health issues grow from seeds to plants as a result of exams and crises like these. Aspirants and enthusiastic students who love to study and get an education in a particular subject or field, the termination of exams can cause depression, stress, and anxiety.

Students with different mindsets take it differently. If a person is capable of handling stress, then they would find a way to manage this shock, but a soft-hearted person could be damaged so deeply mentally that sometimes they are either stuck in the mental health disorders because of chronic repetition or maybe more fatal outputs that would silence their thoughts for a longer period.

Another lens, another view!

Now, let’s take a look through another lens and check out the other effects of cancelling or terminating A-level exams. This could be good news for students who are unable to afford further education or who are weak in their studies but want to learn more anyway. Who knows, maybe because of the termination of the exam, the child might invent another hobby or interest which could be the turning point for their future? If that happens, then it’s a great outcome, right? Don’t you think so?

If universities just knocked down this wall, which some students see as a hurdle between failure and success, then the futures of tons of students might get brighter. Maybe students should not be assessed more strictly but gently with an effective structure so all learners and their parents can see their dreams come true. The pandemic led to the digitalisation of mostly everything, and exams have not been left behind either.

However, it turns out that this COVID-19 home schooling situation with the prolonged relaxation period made people so lazy and rewired into other things that students’ interests in studies went drastically downward, as demonstrated by the performances in school-level exams. If in this pandemic, exams, especially A-levels, are still conducted, then obviously they’ll find a reduced level of grades and an incapability to go through the university’s welcome gates.

Digitalization should be used as a Boon

Plus, nowadays, more people are thinking that exams are not the only way to judge students, so this point should also be considered in figuring out the best way to implement digitisation in colleges and institutes to improve the performance of education systems and students’ focus and interest in particular subjects through improved teaching methods of visualisation.

The feasible and optimal solution would be to take a survey of students and teachers via some structural exams and then decide what to do and what not to do further. Keep in mind that whatever steps the government takes or will take will have an impact on student’s mental health, both positively and negatively; however, the role of the board and government is to pave the way for both sides to be balanced out.

Author Bio

S Patil is founder of myHobbyCourses, an internationally renowned online tutoring platform in the UK offers skills from maths and science to languages and literacy, arts, and crafts to technology and so much more. All you need to grow your intellect! If you’re struggling with Maths problems, solving Physics equations, or you want to learn a new language, myHobbyCourses provides lots of choices to find an online or private tutor for you.

BETT Education Technology Show London 2022 – Highlights, Trends, Exhibitors & Insights

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The UK Education Blog team attended this year’s BETT Show at the ExCel Centre in London, where over three days 400+ leading EdTech Solution Providers exhibit, 90+ CPD content sessions take place, 300+ inspiring speakers share their knowledge together with coordinated business meetings and exclusive networking opportunities all wrapped into one.

We couldn’t miss this opportunity to see what’s on display, especially as some of the brands we have worked with previously were present too.

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We interviewed a selection of exhibitors that fall into different EdTech categories such as education software, education programmes, education resources and learning materials and share the insights and trends they have discussed with us here exclusively.

1. Education AI

We couldn’t resist to say hello to Education AI‘s robot and learned more about this innovative curriculum for schools that covers computational thinking, coding and robotics through online resources on the Education AI platform for teachers and students of all ages.

We spoke with founder and CEO JiaJia Wang, who was very excited to answer our questions about the platform.

We were curious to understand how the curriculum teaches especially younger children at preschool and primary levels computational thinking and coding and she explained that Education AI provides lesson plans and learning materials that are hands-on so that children can access tactile teaching aids and games online as well as offline. She highlighted the importance of social interaction and a personalised learning journey so that every student learns elements such as abstraction, algorithm, decomposition and pattern recognition at their own pace.

We were also ensured that the curriculum is mapped to the English National Curriculum to support every school with the implementation of digital literacy from preschool all the way to A-levels.

2. DrumFit

We love action and had to find out more about DrumFit, speaking with the education partnerships manager Jemma Froggitt, who was very enthusiastic about this web based curriculum. She showed us how to use the in-class equipment together with the lesson planning software and video curriculum library and we were impressed with how easily accessible it is for its users and how it also covers additional important aspects of physical learning such as yoga and mindfulness.

Jemma explained that it is a great resource for all teachers to integrate short physical activities into daily lessons or to add to the school’s existing PE curriculum, including gymnastics and HIIT lessons.

DrumFit also offers CPD courses for teachers and we felt that sitting on those comfy stability balls would be worth testing in the classroom as an alternative to normal chairs.

3. Engino

Having shared some of Engino’s news previously on the UK Education Blog, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to meet them at the BETT show.

We spoke with Engino‘s business development officer Alexandros Sisamos, who was happy to explain to us some of the construction sets, robotics and STEM solutions that were on display.

We learned that all their products can be used at home or at school and they offer what they call “the real STEM experience” through their models together with their user-friendly interactive software and apps.

When asked how they enable younger users to access their learning materials, Alexandros explained that some robotics models like the Qboidz are developed for early childhood to easily stack and click different parts together and with the free app, children can follow step-by-step building instructions in a 3D view.

We were also impressed with the STEM Qboidz set for preschool children, which covers interesting facts about each featured topic in combination with building their model, colouring related pictures and other creative activities to learn about shapes, colours and maths.

4. 2Simple

Every teacher is probably familiar with 2Simple or Purple Mash, the UK’s established educational software that provides wonderfully curated creative, mathematics and computing activities even for the younger learners.

Head of Education, Mark Burrows, kindly showed us some of the new features of Purple Mash and Mini Mash, which cover the seven curriculum learning areas and in each area a range of engaging content and tools perfect for individual or group activities are available.

We were impressed by the 30 topic packs covering all the favourite Early Years topics, each containing a range of themed activities and resources perfect to use in the classroom on an interactive board or on iPads.

The student’s work is saved into online trays that can be shared with parents to celebrate what their child has done at school. And the ‘Teacher Tools’ enable the creation of themed resources, like jigsaws, pair games and slideshows.

5. BOOKR Class

Every educator loves story time and so do we, hence why we couldn’t miss exploring BOOKR Class, a platform providing a fast-growing digital library and a Teacher’s Dashboard for tracking engagement and reading activity of the students. We spoke with CEO and Co-Founder Dorka Horvath and Learning and Curriculum Designer Kinga Krämer, who demonstrated how the platform works and what it features.

We learned that every student has access to over 650 books and nursery rhymes as well as 2500 educational games that enhance language skills in an immersive and playful manner.

The platform monitors each student’s individual progress and assigns books and activities accordingly with an AI-based speech recognition feature.

We particularly enjoyed the interactive features that encourage children to manipulate sound effects and play interactive games linked with the stories. What also stood out was that the content is from recognised publishers such as Oxford University Press and only high-quality illustrations are used designed specifically for the users.

6. Elastik

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Having featured Elastik’s news on the UK Education Blog previously, we headed to their stand to discuss their new platform and its features further.

Speaking the lovely Elastik team, we learned that this analytics and assessment platform for schools is designed to empower teachers to pinpoint and address unidentified gaps in their students’ learning in Maths, English and Science.

The custom-built software uses the school’s historic data from assessments to provide the teachers with insights into their students learning while saving time by reducing the administrative burden.

We were informed that with Elastik teachers can use the platform to access gap-bridging lesson plans, create bespoke assessments, automatically analyse multiple assessments for their class or school and view ‘bubble’ graphics to identify specific learning gaps.

7. Creative Hut featuring Lego

On our way out, we bumped into CreativeHUT, a STEAM Education resource and service provider, catering for learning from EYFS through to FE/HE.

We spoke with senior creative consultant Michael Lyon, who shared some of their hands on and creative resources that allow children of all ages to develop 21st Century Learning Skills and build confidence in STEAM Learning.

CreativeHUT work with carefully selected partners and industry experts such as Lego Education and Sphero in curriculum areas of Computing, Design, Technology, Science, Art and Maths. We were invited to spin their price draw wheel and won a bag of Lego Education parts, plus witnessed a demonstration of the Sphero RVR programmable robot.

They offer consultancy, training, and ongoing support for educators to enhance the full potential of their pupils.

8. Evouchers

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We discovered this voucher platform for schools, parents and communities while roaming through the exhibition and learned that Evouchers offers features to order, control and manage digital and physical vouchers securely and easily.

For schools and local authorities the platform helps to manage the process from live eligibility of data to DfE compliant reporting and families can receive vouchers via text message, email or by downloading them directly from the platform.

9. Canva

We ended our tour through the BETT show by watching a live demo of the online design and publishing tool Canva that is on a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere.

During the presentation we learned that Canva Education works with other go-to classroom tools and all the presentations, graphics and designs produced with the software can be imported from Google Classroom or by sharing a class link to Clever for example.

The work and assignments can also be shared or stored via Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Remind, or be downloaded to PowerPoint, enabling smoother remote learning and online collaborations.

We think it’s fair to say that we’ve only scratched the surface of what the BETT show and the EdTech industry has to offer, however, by sharing some of the highlights, emerging EdTech trends and insights from the experts we met there with you, we hope you can take away some inspiration.

Here are some discount codes you can use:

www.tts-group.co.uk: BETT2022 for 10% Discount on orders from their catalogue (expires 30th of April 22).

Canva: CANVABETT2022 for 25% off print orders (expires July 22).

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Digital Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution – Which Countries are Best Preparing Students for the Future?

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Through the last century, the world has evolved by leaps and bounds.

This decade is deemed to be turning point of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution or I4 as it is popularly known as is all about developments in game-changing technology to gear the world towards becoming a better and more efficient place.

It’s time to embrace cutting edge technology including AI (Artificial Intelligence), 3D Printing, robotics, gene editing, cloud computing, augmented reality, drones, and autonomous vehicles to name a few.

Way back in the 18th century, the First Industrial Revolution introduced the power of steam-powered industries to the world. During the early 19th century the Second Industrial Revolution brought the benefits of manufacturing and mass production to the human race. The onset of the 21 century saw the Third Revolution and the magic of digitalization and the internet.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already becoming a part of our daily life. From ordering food online, looking for book recommendations, online markets, travel reviews, and bookings, to digital health care and education, the web of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is slowly encompassing us. And I4 brings with it the promise of increasing income levels of the human populace along with improving the way we live our lives.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is all about SEO, digital marketers, app developers, bloggers, internet entrepreneurs, online freelancers, data analysts,  and digital nomads.

Digital Skills Needed for I4:

Programming

The backbone of digitalization is programming. According to LinkedIn, coding has also been listed as one of the ten most demanded by employers. Coding languages like Python, Ruby, and Perl are both high in demand as well as high paying.

SEO Training & SEO content writing

Each company requires expert SEO professionals to improve their sales and profit margins. A good SEO training program would include creating SEO efficient headlines, using SEO tools for data analysis, creating visuals for attractive web outreach, and optimizing presence on search engines through powerful content writing.

App Development

Even as you read this, there are almost 3.5 billion smartphone users in the world. App development is definitely the digital skill of the present and future. If you are looking to make it big in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, its time to develop a strong background in iOS and Android Development through the various IT and computing courses available online.

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Big Data

The digital world means that information is wealth. And with dependence on information increasing every day, there is a growing need for big data management and analysis including:

  • Prescriptive analysis: prescribe suitable actions based on machine learning
  • Descriptive analysis: provide insights to past happenings
  • Predictive analysis: predict future trends
  • Diagnostic analysis: provide solutions to specific problems

Moving towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution

On one hand, different schools, colleges, universities, and online portals are providing different learning resources and educational courses for helping people develop digital skills to prepare for I4. On the other hand, countries, businesses, and organizations are investing time, money, and energy in implementing digital literacy at the grass-root level.

Vietnam

TEKY is Vietnam’s little step towards taking a giant leap in empowering students to build up careers in robotics, multimedia design, coding, and web design. The TEKY aims to empower children from six to eighteen-year-olds by teaching them the heart of digital skills—STEAM. With the help of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, Vietnam is training its future generations to succeed in I4.

Japan

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The Japanese government is using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to improve their student’s English skills. By investing approximately ¥250 million, there shall soon be English speaking robots in more than 500 ($227,000) in rolling out English-speaking robots in 500 Japanese classrooms in 2019.

UK

The UK is also taking active measures to inculcate modern pedagogy to bridge the gap between conventional education and digital world demands.

Many online learning platforms offer free or affordable short courses on digital skills like computing, programming, coding and many more skills that will become increasingly important. And schools use platforms like Discovery Education or play resources like Duplo Coding Express to teach the basics of coding. The UK government is stepping up to encourage quality online education at home through the Hungry Little Minds campaign and funding more technology in classrooms.

And with the current challenges of self-isolation due to the spread of the Coronavirus, many educational settings have to teach and tutor online. These new challenges are inevitably leading to confront everyone involved, be it the teacher, the parent or the child, to learn how to use technology and internet-enabled devices safely and effectively. Read this article about the recently introduced ICO guidelines to protect vulnerable people online for more information.

It is essential to focus on hard skills for succeeding in the digital space. But let’s remember that it is imperative to remember the importance of soft skills like adaptability, time management, communication, and problem-solving to succeed in the digital age.

Engino Stem Club Subscription Box is Now Available with Hands-on Stem Activities

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Limassol, March 15, 2022: Engino, one of the largest toy manufacturing companies in Europe, is excited to announce that its new STEM CLUB Subscription Box line, which soft launched in late November 2021, is now available.

Utilizing years of experience in the construction of award-winning STEM toy systems and after extensive research with children of different ages, parents and academics, our new line is here to enrich students’ learning experience by offering them hands-on STEM activities and encouraging them to practice their skills and imagination as they play. Each month the ‘Adventures of Gino & Gina’ will arrive at your home and embellish your children’s knowledge, preparing them for the future.

Choose one of our plans and receive monthly, right at your doorstep, an exclusive Engino set, methodically designed to offer unique models and weekly STEM activities for your little ones.

How does the Engino STEM CLUB Subscription Box work?

When you give your children an Engino STEM CLUB Subscription Box, you are giving them a deep dive into the world of STEM discovery that covers everything from history and fun facts to design, experimentation, and theory.

If you are interested in offering your children a unique learning experience, follow the steps below:

  1. Choose your Plan. Personalize your subscription, by choosing your preferred package and language.
  2. Receive your Set. Your new STEM CLUB box set will be delivered to your house every month.
  3. Build, Play, Learn. Create your models and learn through hands-on activities about a different theme every month.
  4. Share & Win. Take videos and pictures of your creations and share with our online community to earn rewards.

You can learn more about our STEM CLUB Subscription Box line by following this link: https://bit.ly/EnginoSubscriptionBox

About Engino: Inspiring the next generation of inventors

Engino-Stem-Club-Subscription-BoxFounded in 2004 with a vision to inspire students to become better problem solvers and future innovators, Engino now has a wide product range of more than 50 different sets and has been established as one of the fastest growing companies in the field. The expansion to a new fully automated factory in Cyprus reflects the company’s success and innovative culture, while setting new standards for production in Europe.

Academics, engineers, product designers, illustrators, education specialists and marketing experts have all combined their strengths and expertise to ensure that each Engino system promotes students’ learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication and motor skills, while stimulating their imagination and their creativity.

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4 Tips To Learn Maths At Application & Career Ready Levels To Excel

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According to researchers’ findings, MRI scans of young students solving mathematics problems experienced brain reactions that suggested aetiological occurrences.

These findings show that many students still face problems approaching and effectively learning mathematics despite several traditional teaching method revisions and additions of technological aid.

So, how is it that some people enjoy solving maths problems while others don’t?

Many people mention mathematics as a very interesting and favourite subject when others cannot get their head around it.

Research has hinted that there is no such thing as a maths gene or maths brain, suggesting that anyone can learn maths and be good at it with the right approach and methodology.

So, let’s look at a few mathematics expert approaches that will help you learn maths and match up with the above extremities.

1. Carefully Pick Your Field Of Study

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Firstly, you must decide which branch of maths you want to start with. Suppose that on top of being a learner, you also are an enthusiast as opposed to people who are reluctant to study maths.

In such cases, it is important to understand that the right approach isn’t always to start with difficult branches that you have been wanting to learn for a long time. For instance, let’s say that you’ve only studied calculus 1, but you always wanted to leap onto algebraic topology.

Presumably, such topics can be tough to crack. You have to understand that there’s a lot of bridge to cover here before taking on topics with mathematical problems that can be difficult to solve.

Here in this example, you will need to be well-versed with abstract algebra and general topology and have a certain level of mathematical maturity to start with algebraic topology. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t refrain from learning tough subjects. Just it is always recommended that you pick something that feels manageable initially unless you’re extraordinarily smart and confident about where you stand in terms of the respective topic.

2. Adopt Relevant Learning Methods

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We’ve heard a lot about how traditional learning methods are unproductive for long-term mathematical applications. Most students learned what their teachers told them according to pre-set syllabi. Only later do they figure out what they want to learn further or ways to use it to their advantage. Schools aren’t known to teach students to be ready for real-world applications.

However, with today’s technological advancements and ease of communication, kids have better opportunities to adopt application-level learning using highly-rated math apps for example. Today, the average age of children getting their first mobile-phone ranges from around 12-14 years.

It increases their chances of being exposed to useful learning materials and motivates them to approach subjects in a career-oriented fashion at a very young age. For instance, many students are fascinated with the possibilities of machine learning, IoT, and how maths is key to mastering those areas of study.

3. Finding The Right Approach

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While a good number of expert online maths tutors can help with choices and guidance, many undermine your current progress just to win an account. For instance, despite knowing basic calculus and algebra, they might explicitly tell you that you are not ready to learn advanced calculus for canvassing you in their course.

That’s not true. Although you might not understand everything right away, you can still try and figure out where you stand in terms of advanced topics with patience and the right guidance. Just pick a subject you want to learn and find genuine learning resources. You will gradually catch up.

Also, it is always better to manage your expectations and accept that you will not understand everything right off the bat while attempting a really advanced subject. This will ensure that you don’t feel defeated when you come across complex concepts. Rather than feeling like a failure, managing your expectations will help you constantly learn and improve.

4. Get the Right Study Books

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The next thing you should do is get the right books. Although still prevalent, with an abundance of resources on the internet, the percentage of people using books has declined significantly. Also, several educational mobile applications have attractive features and interesting graphics aimed to glue users just to increase memberships and screen times.

So, it is advised that you try to find the best maths books at affordable rates for solid basics and practice. There’s nothing like the good old way of learning mathematics that will help you retain concepts. Late Paul Hammant once said he would do as many problems as possible and gather as many resources as possible when learning maths. The more resources you have, the easier it is to learn.

Takeaway

Anyone can learn maths via the latest means available if they choose these wisely. The internet is cluttered with so many different resources that make it easy for young students to get distracted. Renowned maths books will always serve as the foundation for further innovation and technological advancements. You must diligently make use of recommended online resources to supplement your mathematics learning efforts. Furthermore, you can seek guidance from registered online maths tutors. They can help you find more like-minded people to interact with and study maths together. You can also learn further through several resources available on forums, social media, and the online maths Olympiad communities.

Elastik launches to help schools tackle critical learning gaps across the UK

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  • Elastik will launch with over 100 UK schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to address learning gaps created by the pandemic and inequalities in learning
  • Insight from Elastik could be used to directly support teachers in the UK’s 55 educational ‘cold spots’ and the National Tutoring Programme as part of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda
  • Schools working with Elastik can complete a comprehensive analysis of student learning gaps in under two weeks

Elastik, the pioneering analytics and assessment platform for schools, is launching in the UK to help schools and teachers urgently address gaps in learning that have been created or exacerbated by the pandemic.  Designed by teachers, for teachers, Elastik maps student performance data against the national curriculum, so that teachers can quickly and easily pinpoint individual and class-wide learning needs.  Elastik initially launched to help schools identify learning gaps in Western Australia in late 2020 and will now start working with over 100 schools and Multi-Academy Trusts including the Astrea Academy Trust which has schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.

Between March 2020 and April 2021, students across the UK missed on average over half a year of normal, in-person schooling. Ofsted reports significant delays in educational development as a result of remote learning, with Year 1 and Year 2 pupils falling behind in topics such as phonics knowledge, number and symbol recognition, and number bonds. The Department for Education has identified 55 ‘cold spots’ where education outcome is the weakest to target intensive investment. Bridging the learning gap in areas like these will be one of the keys focuses of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ policy. Teachers know that subjects missed, particularly at early stages, can fundamentally undermine teaching in later years where those topics need to be built upon. However, identifying precise gaps can be difficult and extremely time-consuming to address accurately. With more than a quarter of teachers in England working more than 59 hours per week, record stress levels are being recorded.

Elastik is a custom-built, software platform for schools, which uses the school’s historic data or data from new assessments to provide accurate student learning insights as well as automate time-consuming administration for teachers.  Its proprietary analytics technology can identify student learning gaps from assessment data in under two weeks and map this to curriculum requirements at a granular level.  From these insights, Elastik can develop detailed individual and class lesson plans for teachers to use as appropriate, delivering focus on areas that need addressing and saving essential time for teachers.

elastik-launches-to-tackle-critical-learning-gaps-in-UKJeremy Waters, Founder of Elastik, says:

“As a former teacher, I understand all too well the simultaneous pressures and privileges of teaching. My priority when establishing Elastik was to give teachers easy access to the insights across their pupil cohorts, take away as much admin as possible, and in turn support them to pursue their passion for teaching.  Inequalities in learning are unfortunately not new, but as many in the sector will agree, gaps that were already there have been exacerbated by the pandemic and we are now at a crisis point across the vast majority of schools in the UK as teachers and pupils absences persist. To effectively address the government stated, ‘expected standards’ in reading, writing, and maths and to support children of all abilities to achieve their best, we must first establish where the specific learning gaps are so that teachers know where to focus their attention.”

Hywel Jones, from Astrea Academy Trust said

“Our mission is to deliver the best possible education to every child. While the pandemic has caused significant challenges for education, we are pleased to be participating in a pilot with Elastik, to help the children who have struggled with remote learning or had reduced levels of concentration and ensure they are supported. Having the insight as to what our children have either missed or not understood properly at any stage of their schooling plays a fundamental part in our ability as teachers to lay the right educational foundations for them.”

Paul Kinsella, Headteacher of St Monica’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool said:

“What I rate about Elastik is its ability to inform and empower our teaching. It pinpoints problem areas quickly and offers a real range of support, which teachers can use as they need to. The platform itself is extremely visual and easy to use, which means it has been rolled out quickly for staff to use without onerous IT or training requirements.”

The UK Education Blog asked Jeremy Waters the following questions:

Elastik claims to reduce the administrative burden for teachers, which is a key problem in the teaching profession. How does Elastik deliver this?

A recent study by UCL revealed that one in four teachers work a 60-hour week, and manual administration processes form a considerable part of this – tracking student progression, preparing lessons, sourcing learning material, and reporting on student process, not to mention marking.

Elastik helps to automate these processes:

  • It triangulates assessment data and maps it to the curriculum, so that teachers can use its cutting-edge technology to identify learning gaps at the touch of a button.
  • Elastik immediately generates lesson guides targeted to cover those specific areas of the curriculum, then automatically creates tailored assessments to ensure that the gaps have been effectively bridged.
  • It cuts marking time, even for English where its real-time writing assessment module marks students’ work in real-time in accordance with curriculum-based criteria. Teachers are always in control.
  • It generates comprehensive feedback reports, so teachers can effectively communicate more quickly and effectively with students, other teachers or teaching assistants, and at parent-teacher meetings.
  • Its straightforward interface and visualisation of insights mean teachers don’t need to struggle with technology.

In what ways does Elastik empower teachers to deliver the best teaching while reducing the admin time?

Elastik is built by for teachers by teachers and is designed to support their core activities without adding to their stress levels.

Teachers tell us that Elastik gives them a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their class, so they can more easily decide how best to use their teaching time. Elastik can pinpoint the underlying problem, even it if was a concept taught in an earlier school year, so that teachers can ensure that children have a solid learning foundation to build on.

As well as supporting whole-class learning, Elastik also allows teachers to understand where individual children are struggling – whether they are underachievers or aiming for a top grade. Teachers can create focus groups and track progress, ensuring that all children meet their potential.

By reducing administration time and leveraging technology, Elastik frees teachers to be more targeted in their teaching, leaving more time to be creative and spontaneous in the classroom, secure in the knowledge that their lessons and assessments are developed in line with student needs.

How easy is Elastik to use and will teachers receive training?

Elastik is designed for teachers, not technologists. It is simple to set up and use. A single password gives a teacher access across Maths, English, and Science content from Key Stage 1-3. This makes it easy for them to their log in for reporting and teaching material. It’s easy enough for students to log in to use it for assessments or if remote learning is required.

Ultimately Elastik is about the human connection. This means giving teaches back time to teach. But it also means supporting teachers with the Elastik platform until they are fully confident. All schools working with Elastik receive hands-on training and support from Sales liaison officers who help schools get up and running and provide ongoing guidance. Every school is unique, with its own set of goals and challenges so the Elastik team is always on standby to help every user get the best out of the platform.

About Elastik 

Elastik launched in the UK in January 2022. Since January 2021, the platform has been used in Australia, where it now works with over 400 schools, 103,000 students, and 13,971 teachers across the country to empower teaching staff to address unidentified gaps in their students’ curriculum-driven learning across Maths, English, and Science. Elastik delivers cutting-edge technology but was designed with the premise that technology cannot replace a teacher. Instead, it uses AI (smart algorithms and machine learning) to free teachers from administrative burdens, give them insights on student development, and let them focus on what they do best – helping students grow. Elastik recognises the challenges facing schools today and provides support and expertise to the school and the teachers. Rapid implementation delivers benefits immediately and ongoing guidance ensures that the value grows as Elastik becomes embedded. Teachers in Australia describe their approach as game changing.

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4 Best Tools For Students to Create Audio Slideshows and Presentations

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Audio slideshows are a common tool for university or school assignments.

Audio slideshows are slides, visuals, and audio. The audio plays automatically, giving the feel of a video. Audio slideshows are suitable for people who prefer listening to content or cannot access written content.

They are a good alternative for video content as videos can be bulky and take time to load on mobile devices. Audio slideshows help retain the feel of a video without the bulkiness.

The most common use of audio slideshows is on informative and academic websites, blogs, and news channels. It is also a popular format for students to submit their assignments.

Student assignments have moved from research work in a library and submitting hard copies to being presented online visually.

Online content allows students to create rich format documents that are engaging and interactive. Audio slideshows improve student engagement because of the combination of visuals and audio.

Top Tools for Creating Audio Slideshows

Tools for creating audio slideshows make it easy to create content. Audio slideshows need both picture editing tools as well as audio editing tools.

A good tool allows the students to build a strong storyline and visualise the content easily. These tools make publishing content simple and convenient.

A big part of creating audio slideshows is managing raw data. Good tools help with organising, categorising, and editing content.

They also come with extensive tutorials on subjects like ‘how to make a slideshow’ and advanced features like automated voice modulations.

Here are three popular tools that students can use for their audio slideshows:

1. iMovie

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iMovie by Apple is a free video editing tool that comes with Mac. iMovie is powerful software that creates professional content. It is a tool of choice for several content creators. The fact that iMovie is a free editing tool is one of the reasons it is very popular amongst students.

One of the best features of iMovie is that it is non-linear. Non-linear editing software allows editing content without disturbing the original version. iMovie is so powerful that it is a popular tool even used by filmmakers to edit their reels. It is simple and does not need specific training or technical skills to make audio slideshows.

Like any editing tool, iMovie needs visual and audio content to be ready before processing. Once uploaded into the iMovie project, editing is simple. Cut out unnecessary parts, manage transitions, overlay audio, and voice-over. iMovie also allows recording audio directly into the project if necessary.

One important feature a tool needs to have for adding audio to a slideshow is to display the waveform. Waveform allows precise audio editing, and iMovie provides this feature in an easy-to-use manner. It is prominently visible on the bottom right of the iMovie project video.

iMovie also allows for smooth fade in and fade out of the audio. This effect gives a professional feel to the slideshow, especially during transitions from one slide to another. Apart from this, iMovie has a sophisticated sound equaliser that allows the creator to adjust bass and treble.

The biggest drawback of iMovie is that it is only available on Mac devices. However, there are alternatives like OpenShot for PCs and Kdenlive for Linux.

2. InVideo

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With the growing need for videos in education, online video editing tools are getting stronger every day. InVideo is one such tool that has helped users simplify the process of video creation.

InVideo is widely prevalent among students due to its intuitive and easy-to-use interface. With 5000+ premade hand-crafted templates, this tool lets students easily transform information into audio-visual slides.

Using InVideo’s slideshow maker, you can create great presentations in just a few steps. First, search your presentation topic on InVideo’s template search bar. Then, pick a relevant template and customise it with your uploaded images, video clips, texts, and other media.

You can add voice-overs to your slideshow when making a presentation with InVideo. Other than that, there’s also an extensive list of audio tracks that you can add to your slideshows to make them more interesting.

Scene transitions and animations are some of the other crucial factors for slideshow presentations. InVideo has a highly comprehensible video timeline that can be used to add creative scene transitions. You can also animate each element on your scene from this same timeline.

InVideo’s stock library consists of 8 million+ media files from Shutterstock, Stock, and Storyblocks. You can search for relevant images, GIFs, stickers, and video clips and use them in your slideshow video.

Once your slideshow presentation is ready, you can download the video in 720p or 1080p resolution. This video can be directly shared on social media platforms. Besides, you can also generate the link for your slideshow presentation and share it with your teachers, friends, and others.

3. Canva

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The need for editing software to create audio slideshows is growing. This need has flooded the market with several tools specifically targeting students. Canva is one of the tools that stands out due to its features and ease of use.

Though not targeting students, Canva is an effective tool for creating assignments and project documents in the student community.

Canva is a graphic designing or 3D – modelling tool. It has a rich library of visual tools like fonts, pictures, and icons. Making visual slides with Canva is fun and easy.

Once the visuals are ready, Canva allows adding voice overlays to make for easy storytelling. It works best with MP4 audio, which is one of the most popular formats anyway.

For audio, Canva is for beginners. It focuses on visual edit features more than audio ones. However, it has all the basic systems to edit, trim, and change audio speed.

Voice-overs are allowed, but they typically have a lot of background noise, no matter what tool you use. A better way is to record audio separately and overlay it on your slideshow.

Most projects get hosted on websites, and Canva optimises its files for this. Unlike iMovie, Canva needs trimmed visuals and audio before stitching them together.

Just like iMovie, Canva allows in-tool voice-over recording. This feature makes editing easy and manageable. The best thing about Canva is that it is free to use and works best on a PC.

4. PowerPoint

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Most of us were introduced to the beautiful world of slideshows and presentations through PowerPoint.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 and above allows audio content in slideshows.

PowerPoint is not an editing tool. It is more of a storyboarding tool that can tell a powerful story. To use PowerPoint for audio slideshows, get all the content ready.

One of PowerPoint’s most popular audio features is the ability to control when the sound plays. Showing visuals and audio can be controlled by an action such as a click. This comes in handy when the audio slideshow is not auto-play but has to be manually presented.

PowerPoint has easy-to-use basic audio features like trimming audio, looping a sound bite, fading audio, etc. Its voice-over capability is one of the best you can find.

Visuals need to be created, edited, and enhanced. Audio and voice-over need to be recorded and edited. Once all this is ready, start putting it together in PowerPoint and manage transitions. The Auto-transition feature of PowerPoint makes well-made audio-visual presentations look like videos.

The advantage of PowerPoint is that it is available free for students. The newer versions of the software allow for online collaborations and publishing.

Conclusion

The Internet has changed the way people learn. Audio slideshows use technology to showcase research work engagingly. They add depth to the topic and make it easy to understand complex concepts. They smartly use both visuals and audio to explain concepts.

While submitting projects, creating audio slideshows can be a satisfying experience. It demands research skills, logical thinking, and creativity. Apart from the skills needed for researching the topic in question, building engaging audio slideshows is a skill in itself and forms part of the many key career skills for future employment.

With so many free tools, students can create professional-grade content. Many of them are free or offer additional student and teacher discounts out of the remaining. Some even allow students to download a trial version for free. Go on and download the tool of your choice for your next assignment to be a success!

5 Tips To Ace Every Exam At Medical School

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We all know exams are stressful, especially at medical school.

The amount of theoretical knowledge that you must remember is enormous.

There is no difference if you study medicine in Europe or the UK. The medicine course curriculum is pretty much the same for all aspiring doctors.

In this post, you will discover tried-and-tested study techniques that will help you memorize any material, save time, and ace every exam at medical school.

1. Find a study friend

study-tips-for-medical-studentsA great way to motivate yourself to study is to find a study friend or even form a study group. This is an incredibly effective strategy for learning since you can help each other better understand a particular topic and review exams material together.

A few great benefits of studying with friends are:

  • Improving notes 

Every student has a unique way of writing down lectures. A great way to enhance your information and fill in any gaps is to compare notes with your classmates. This allows everyone to understand any topic better and clear up misconceptions that may arise.

  • Increasing motivation 

When you make study appointments with your friends, more or less, you feel obligated to show up. Therefore, this will boost your motivation to study and reduce procrastination.

  • Making studying enjoyable

Let’s be honest; most of us always check out our phones while studying or even working. One way to give up this habit and say “NO” to social media distractions is to study with friends.

A study group might assist you in staying on track. Plus, studying with friends may be enjoyable. You may tell jokes and make up humorous examples.

2. Diversify your study techniques

How-to-Ace-Your-First-Year-of-Medical-SchoolBesides taking notes, you can use flashcards and try out different learning techniques and methods to add a variety to your study sessions. By doing so, you will spend your time more productively and efficiently.

Some of the best study techniques for medical and dental students are:

  • SQRRR or SQ3R 

Behind the SQRRR acronym are hidden 5 steps that can make your study session more efficient and effective. Each new module may have its own set of difficulties – diagrams, terminology, and charts.

These 5 simple steps will help you make the most out of your limited free time at medical university

  • Survey:

Don’t read the whole lecture/chapter from your book. Start with skimming the material:

  • Read all headings and subheadings
  • Look at any visual material, such as images and charts
  • Question:

For each paragraph, try formulating questions that will help you remember the material, such as:

  • What is the main topic of this chapter?
  • What do I already know about it?

The main idea is to improve your active learning rather than passive learning (simply reading and memorizing text). Try turning all headings and subheadings into questions. For instance, if you have to study for an Anatomy class, example questions may include:

  • What is a parietal bone?
  • What is occipital bone?
  • What is sphenoid sinus?

Preparing questions and being the first person to test yourself is way better than simply memorizing the material. The secret of active learning at medical school is asking and answering questions.

  • Read

Yes, you can’t escape from reading. After writing down all questions, you should start looking for the most informative answers. So, reread the whole lecture and search for the information needed.

  • Recite

After reading the whole lecture, try answering the questions from step two. If you can’t, take notes and reread the relevant paragraphs. Try to recite or recall everything you remember as soon as you finish reading and taking notes.

  • Review

The most crucial part that most students skip or leave for the last week before the exam is to review the material.

Don’t forget to review the material the day after completing the previous four steps. You must check your notes to understand the topic entirely. Quiz yourself on the questions you formed on step two.

  • Distributed Practice

Studying in a medical university is like preparing for a marathon. Future doctors gain knowledge not just for one test or exam but also to treat patients and save human lives in the near future. Therefore, we encourage you to try the distributed practice instead of cramming the day before an exam.

Distributed practice refers to studying in multiple short sessions over a more extended period of time, with a reasonable amount of time between each session.

The meaning behind the name of this study method is:

Distributed = spread out

Practice = to perform something repeatedly in order to master it

The number of learning sessions and the optimal gap between them depends on a few factors:

  • How much material are you trying to learn?
  • What time do you have before the test/exam?
  • What is your overall goal?

A simple example for this learning technique is:

  • Day 1: You are introduced to the new topic / Lecture in class
  • Day 2: Writing down notes and reviewing the whole material
  • After 3 days: Review your notes
  • After one week: Review
  • After two weeks: Review

3. Plan ahead: Create a study schedule

Ways-to-Ace-Medical-School-ExamsMost students enjoy trying out the study techniques introduced in the previous paragraph. However, there always comes the question: “How to implement them in our life?”.

The secret is to start planning and creating a study schedule that will help you keep track of your studies, university assignments’ deadlines, and free time for your hobbies and friends.

Good time management ensures that you study better, reduce stress, and increase efficiency. It is crucial to remember that a study schedule is there not to pressure you but to support your goals and help you achieve them smarter, not harder.

Therefore, when you start forming your study schedule, make sure to include daily activities such as cooking, going to the gym, coffee with friends, or whatever makes you happy.

A few simple steps that we advise you to use when planning ahead are:

  • Write down all important deadlines such as dates for exams and tests
  • List all subjects that you have to study for
  • Choose the best study technique for you
  • Figure out your free time after classes
  • Create a balance between personal and academic life by blocking time for your hobbies, family, friends, and simply to rest
  • Fill in your study sessions based on what free time you have left and the techniques you have chosen

4. Discover the best note-taking technique for you

Ways-to-Ace-Medical-School-ExamsA couple of times, we have mentioned the importance of taking notes. There is no right or wrong note-taking technique. However, you should find the best one for you to maximize the benefits of writing down study material.

We advise you to never copy text straight out of books. Because copying text from a textbook does not activate the brain, the learner will not comprehend the content and may fail to recall the subject.

A few tips and tricks that you can try out and implement are

  • Use abbreviations

Sometimes professors speak too fast, or simply the material is too much, and you just can’t keep up. So, why don’t you develop a system of abbreviations to speed up your writing?

Some of the most common abbreviations include:

  • Tx – treatment
  • Dx – diagnosis
  • Sx – symptoms
  • Rx – prescription
  • Sx – surgery
  • Thx – therapy
  • HR – Heart Rate
  • BP – Blood Pressure
  • d/t – due to
  • s/t – secondary to
  • r/t – related to
  • s/p – status post

 

  • Colour code your notes

A powerful way to remember information better is to use different colours and highlight important parts. Choose 3 to 4 colours and create your own colour code system.

Use the same colours throughout your notes to represent the same types of information, whether it’s yellow for primary ideas, green for facts, or red for definitions. To minimise confusion, try to utilise the same system for all of your classes. You can use this note-taking technique for both electronic and handwritten notes.

5. Stop multitasking during study sessions

Tips-To-Ace-Exam-At-Medical-SchoolHundreds of students have problems focusing while studying because of the many distractions we have in our lives. Just checking for new messages or liking a few pictures on Instagram has a more significant negative impact on studies than we can imagine.

The negative effect of multitasking during learning sessions include:

  • Remembering less
  • Making mistakes
  • Longer study sessions

Break the multitasking habit with these simple tips:

  • Put away your phone when you sit down to read for your classes
  • Turn off the TV if you get easily distracted by noises
  • Try to stick to your study schedule
  • Organize your study area

You can also try using time management apps designed to help students efficiently organize their day-to-day tasks and stay focused while studying.

Final words

Nobody likes to spend more time studying than is necessary, especially with all the additional pressures medical training entails. Learning good study strategies will guarantee that you are adequately prepared for your medical tests and exams. Hopefully, using the tips outlined above, you will be able to make your study time more productive and enjoyable.

Students worldwide rate the 30 Best Student Cities and 4 UK Cities make it onto the Campus Advisor Ranking

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TheCampusAdvisor.com is a global student review website that allows users to rate and review their university, academic staff, campus facilities, accommodation, as well as much more relating to their experiences of life at university!

Over the past year, we’ve also surveyed 12,164 students about the cities they live in while attending university. The survey considered a range of factors including

  • student friendliness
  • cost of living
  • nightlife
  • public transport
  • amenities
  • safety
  • and the general opinions of current students.

We are delighted to now reveal the 30 best student cities in the world for 2022, determined entirely based on those ratings submitted by students!

You can view the full rankings here: https://www.thecampusadvisor.com/best-of/30-Best-Student-Cities-in-the-World-2022/Ranking/103

In summary, the top 5 best cities in the world are (1st) Melbourne, (2nd) Newcastle, (3rd) Seoul, (4th) Vienna, and (5th) Montreal. London is ranked 10th, Edinburgh 16th, and Nottingham 26th overall.

Here’s a complete breakdown of how the UK cities that made it into the top 30

Nottingham (26th)

Across 6 categories, Nottingham achieved an overall score of 4.12 out of 5.

The categories that Nottingham scored best in were ‘Student Friendliness’ with a score of 4.52 out of 5 and ‘Nightlife’ with a score of 4.42 out of 5.

Here’s the full breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Nottingham:

Student Friendliness: 4.52
Cost of Living: 3.71
Nightlife: 4.42
Public Transport: 4.16
Amenities: 4.21
Safety: 3.70

We also asked everyone who reviewed Nottingham the following questions (the results of the responses to each are in bold):

“Would you recommend living in Nottingham as a student?”
96.2% of the reviewers that answered said they would recommend living there.

“Is there a large student population living in Nottingham?”
100% of the reviewers that answered felt that Nottingham does have a large student population.

“Do you think Nottingham has a diverse population?”
98.5% of the reviewers that answered think Nottingham does have a diverse student population.

“Are there many opportunities for students to get jobs in Nottingham?”
89.3% of the reviewers that answered said they thought there were enough job opportunities available for students.

“Is there a good variety of options for eating out?”
99.2% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Is there a good variety of bars and clubs for students?”
99.2% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Are there interesting attractions for those looking for cultural experiences?”
89.9% of reviewers said Nottingham does have interesting cultural experiences.

Edinburgh (16th)

Across 6 categories, Edinburgh achieved an overall score of 4.27 out of 5.

The categories that Edinburgh scored best in were ‘Student Friendliness’ with a score of 4.82 out of 5 and ‘Public Transport’ with a score of 4.49 out of 5.

Here’s the full breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Edinburgh:

Student Friendliness: 4.82
Cost of Living: 3.17
Nightlife: 4.20
Public Transport: 4.49
Amenities: 4.44
Safety: 4.47

We also asked everyone who reviewed Edinburgh the following questions (the results of the responses to each are in bold):

“Would you recommend living in Edinburgh as a student?”
98.8% of the reviewers that answered said they would recommend living there.

“Is there a large student population living in Edinburgh?”
100% of the reviewers that answered felt that Edinburgh does have a large student population.

“Do you think Edinburgh has a diverse population?”
91.5% of the reviewers that answered think Edinburgh does have a diverse student population.

“Are there many opportunities for students to get jobs in Edinburgh?”
92% of the reviewers that answered said they thought there were enough job opportunities available for students.

“Is there a good variety of options for eating out?”
97.6% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Is there a good variety of bars and clubs for students?”
97.6% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Are there interesting attractions for those looking for cultural experiences?”
98.8% of reviewers said Edinburgh does have interesting cultural experiences.

London (10th)

Across 6 categories, London achieved an overall score of 4.35 out of 5.

The categories that London scored best in were ‘Public Transport’ with a score of 4.90 out of 5 and ‘Amenities’ with a score of 4.89 out of 5.

Here’s the full breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for London:

Student Friendliness: 4.69
Cost of Living: 2.85
Nightlife: 4.86
Public Transport: 4.90
Amenities: 4.89
Safety: 3.88

We also asked everyone who reviewed London the following questions (the results of the responses to each are in bold):

“Would you recommend living in London as a student?”
93.9% of the reviewers that answered said they would recommend living there.

“Is there a large student population living in London?”
98.6% of the reviewers that answered felt that London does have a large student population.

“Do you think London has a diverse population?”
99.7% of the reviewers that answered think London does have a diverse student population.

“Are there many opportunities for students to get jobs in London?”
94.1% of the reviewers that answered said they thought there were enough job opportunities available for students.

“Is there a good variety of options for eating out?”
97.9% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Is there a good variety of bars and clubs for students?”
97.2% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Are there interesting attractions for those looking for cultural experiences?”
98.3% of reviewers said London does have interesting cultural experiences

Newcastle (2nd)

Across 6 categories, Newcastle achieved an overall score of 4.53 out of 5.

The categories that Newcastle scored best in were ‘Student Friendliness’ with a score of 4.80 out of 5 and ‘Nightlife’ with a score of 4.85 out of 5.

Here’s the full breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Newcastle:

Student Friendliness: 4.80
Cost of Living: 4.42
Nightlife: 4.85
Public Transport: 4.46
Amenities: 4.15
Safety: 4.52

We also asked everyone who reviewed Newcastle the following questions (the results of the responses to each are in bold):

“Would you recommend living in Newcastle as a student?”
100% of the reviewers that answered said they would recommend living there.

“Is there a large student population living in Newcastle?”
100% of the reviewers that answered felt that Newcastle does have a large student population.

“Do you think Newcastle has a diverse population?”
91.6% of the reviewers that answered think Newcastle does have a diverse student population.

“Are there many opportunities for students to get jobs in Newcastle?”
94.3% of the reviewers that answered said they thought there were enough job opportunities available for students.

“Is there a good variety of options for eating out?”
100% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Is there a good variety of bars and clubs for students?”
100% of the reviewers that answered said there was.

“Are there interesting attractions for those looking for cultural experiences?”
95% of reviewers said Newcastle does have interesting cultural experiences.

The overall mission of ranking the best student cities in the world is to help future students to make a more informed decision about what university will be the best fit for them and allow students to better prepare for the next chapter in their life! We also want to highlight areas in which cities can improve to give residents living there a better quality of life.

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