The Autumn 2024 askKira Update Is Here! 🍂
The askKira Autumn 2024 Update is now live, featuring a refreshed user interface, light/dark mode, Wonde integration, printable tests, enhanced responses, and more. Join thousands using askKira’s powerful AI, your AI-powered teaching ally.
Welcome Back, UK Educators: Embracing AI in the 2024/25 Academic Year
Welcome back to a new academic year! We hope your first week back has been filled with excitement and fresh beginnings. As we dive into the 2024/25 academic year, it's evident that AI is steadily making its way into our education system, promising new opportunities to lighten workloads, enhance learning experiences, and empower teachers to focus on what truly matters—teaching.
Empowering Educators: UK Government Unveils Trustworthy AI Tech for Teachers
The UK government has announced a £4 million initiative to provide teachers with more reliable AI tools to reduce workloads and improve classroom experiences through a new AI tool store.
Reimagining the State: Sir Tony Blair’s Vision for AI in the Public Sector
Sir Tony Blair made a powerful case for embracing Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for reinventing how the government functions and serves its people. He argued that AI isn’t just a new tool but a radical force capable of transforming the public sector from the ground up.
Easing Exam Season Stress: How KiraTest Empowers Teachers
As exam season approaches, the pressure on teachers intensifies, especially with the need to create tailored practice papers for SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels, and end-of-year exams. Fortunately, askKira.com is stepping in to alleviate this burden and provide the support teachers need with KiraTest.
Elevating Formative Assessment with KiraMark: Augmented Intelligence in Action
In the ever-evolving world of education, formative assessment serves as a guiding light, offering educators invaluable insights into student progress and understanding. However, traditional assessment methods often pose challenges, from time-consuming manual marking to subjective evaluation practices. Enter KiraMark, a groundbreaking marking platform designed to empower teachers and enhance student learning through effortless assessment, augmented intelligence, and innovative teaching ideas.
5 Trends Impacting Education
Education is in a constant state of evolution, and as the summer term gains momentum, it's time to reflect on the key trends that have shaped this academic year. With the introduction of new technologies and pedagogical methods, schools have embraced innovative trends aimed at enhancing student learning, supporting teacher well-being, and promoting equitable access to education.
Here are five trends that have left a significant impact on the educational landscape…
Effectively integrate AI into your classroom
As educators navigate the rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of augmented intelligence (AI) into teaching practices presents exciting opportunities to enhance classroom dynamics and education delivery.
askKira.com: Redefining AI in Education with a Personal Touch
Amidst a sea of generic AI tools, askKira.com stands out by offering a tailored, educator-centric AI platform designed to address the unique challenges of the UK education sector.
Illuminating Insights: Latest UK Educational Research Findings for Early Career Teachers
Here we'll summarise some of the recent educational research findings in the UK and provide a list of the best resources and popular platforms to keep ECTs well-informed and up-to-date.
Nurturing Diversity: Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Early Career Teachers
Here we will delve into the significance of differentiated instruction, share valuable strategies for ECTs, and provide a list of the best resources and popular platforms in the UK to help you excel in implementing these strategies.
Prioritising Wellbeing and Self-Care: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
This blog is dedicated to discussing the importance of wellbeing and self-care for ECTs and provides a list of the best resources and popularly used platforms in the UK to support your journey towards a balanced and fulfilling teaching career.
10 Essential Tips for Teachers to Prioritise Wellbeing
Teaching is a profession that demands both heart and mind, and caring for yourself is essential in meeting the needs of your students. It's crucial for educators to understand that prioritising their own wellbeing not only enhances their ability to support and nurture their students but also sustains them in this immensely rewarding yet demanding profession. Here we share 10 Tips for self care.
Career Development for Teachers in the UK: Nurturing Growth and Excellence in a Digital Age
In the ever-evolving landscape of education in the UK, career development for teachers has become an increasingly crucial aspect of professional growth, especially in the digital age. In this article we examine the, various opportunities and resources are available to teachers across the UK.
Unleashing the Power of askKira: A Glimpse into Teachers' Triumphs
The feedback from our teachers and school staff speaks volumes about the impact askKira is making. We know the positive impact our platform can make on Educators’ lives, read what the profession thinks…
The Art of Enquiry: Why Questioning Output in Generative AI Responses Matters
In this blog, we'll delve into six key insights that can help you succeed, as an ECT, in classroom management. Plus, we'll introduce you to a valuable resource, askKira.com, where you can receive expert advice from seasoned educators.
Mastering the Art of Writing Prompts with Generative AI: 10 Essential Hacks
In this blog, we will explore the ten most important hacks for writing prompts using Generative AI, providing you with the skills and strategies to enhance your own teaching practice and the learning experience of your students.
Transforming Education: The Integration of AI in UK Schools
The integration of AI into the education sector is not just a futuristic dream; it's a reality that's reshaping teaching and learning. In this blog, we will explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices of integrating AI into UK schools.
Half-Term Hurrah! Reflecting and Recharging for ECTs
ECTs, you've made it through your first half term! That's a huge achievement, and it's important to take a moment to celebrate your success.In this blog we will look at wellbeing, reflection and preparation for the coming half term.