Digital learning and innovation

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Driven by collaboration and evidence, we can harness digital tools to empower the whole school community and shape impactful and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment experiences.

Learn more about the work we're doing with educators, young people and experts to drive new innovations, inspire digital confidence, unlock new opportunities and make a tangible impact in schools.

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Spotlight on innovation

Onscreen Assessment for GCSE English

Earlier this year, we announced our ambition to offer onscreen options for GCSE English exams.*

Building on the success of our onscreen GCSE and International GCSE exams to date, we’re excited to be opening up more ways for students to best show what they know and can do in GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language 2.0.

* Subject to regulatory timelines and Ofqual approval

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Onscreen exams

As technology evolves, exams should too, so we’re already making onscreen assessment a reality. Onscreen exams mean more than switching from paper to a device. They offer students another way to best show what they know and can do.

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Introducing ActiveHub

ActiveHub is the next step in digital teaching and learning, bringing together assessment, rich data insights and next generation independent intervention practice to give you the tools you need to help your students reach their full potential. Driven by insights, ActiveHub provides everything on one platform for a powerful online learning experience, anytime, anywhere.

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Why we’re thoughtfully optimistic about the place of GenAI in education

Generative AI brings into focus the importance of the most human skills, such as creativity and critical thinking.

Find out more about how we’re thinking about the impact of GenAI and AI literacy in education.

Read the Schools Week article

Digital learning support

Online teaching and learning support

We’re committed to helping teachers, students and families make the most of learning – whenever and wherever it happens. Our online, remote and blended learning hub is available all year round and contains free support and guidance in one place.

Discover our online teaching and learning support hub

Guides to The Future of Digital Learning

We partnered up with Headteacher Update and SecEd to explore what lies ahead for edtech – from best practice and personalised learning to closing the digital divide.

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Digital Live: Evolving Education

#PearsonDigitalLive, we joined educators and industry experts to reflect on a year of digital transformation and what's next for EdTech – from practical ideas and discussions to support blended teaching and learning, to exploring the latest innovations.

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Research and insights

The Pearson School Report

Since 2022, our reports have showcased educator and student views that have fuelled conversations from playgrounds to the Houses of Parliament. Now in its third year, the 2024 report will bring together over 12,000 teacher, student and sector voices.

8 in 10 learners say technology makes it easier for all students to participate at school.
48% of teachers say more needs to be done to tackle the digital divide in homes and schools.
More than half of teachers (55%) say we need a better digital curriculum.

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Persona Life Skills

Alongside Persona Education and 200 GCSE resit students, we’re exploring effectively life skills can be developed and recognised using digital badges.

More about the pilot

Insights: Onscreen Assessment

Hear from Pearson and schools on our experiences of delivering onscreen exams in summer 2022 and recommendations on what’s next.

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Spotlight on onscreen assessment

Our report poses some of the big questions ahead for the sector: how do we facilitate change? What are the big opportunities? And what are the barriers?

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Award nominations for collaboration, innovation and impact

BETT Awards 2023: Collaboration and Transformational Impact

Our work with schools across the globe has led to us becoming a BETT Awards 2023 finalist for: Transformational Impact – with our onscreen assessment pilot and Collaboration with a School – for our new Mocks Moderation Service with Greenshaw Learning Trust.

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Recent news and blog posts

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Beyond the comfort zone: Empowering the next generation of maths stars

Dr Simon Singh MBE (@SLSIngh) completed a PhD in particle physics and went on to become an author, journalist and TV producer, specialising in maths and science. His books include “Fermat’s Last Theorem” and “The Code Book”.

Following his recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle podcast, Simon shares his thoughts on why we should nurture and challenge our most talented students, and how his Parallel Academy * was built to do just that.

October 7, 2024
Breaking the cycle of maths inequality: 5 strategies for teachers to promote equity and social justice in maths education

By Dr Meghna Nag Chowdhuri

Following her recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle podcast, Dr Meghna shares her thoughts on why promoting equity within the maths classroom is a goal worth pursuing and her five top tips to help you get there.

September 2, 2024
How prioritising sustainability has improved behaviour and wellbeing at our school

Reading time: 3 minutes

Becki Huth, the sustainability and forest school lead at Cutteslowe Primary School and River Learning Trust, shares her approach to the outdoors and the natural world, reducing anxiety and exclusions at her school.

September 2, 2024

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