BTEC blog

  • The cloud is here to stay - now education needs to follow

    Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.ÌýÌý

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  • Young people participating in esports

    Busting common myths around esports

    There's a common misconception that esports is a ‘playful’ qualification, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

  • BTEC Music

    BTEC Music students record charity single for the NHS

    Students from Platform One College of Music collaborated with local performers, such as Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra and Fusion Arts Academy, to release a charity single in support of NHS key workers during the pandemic.Ìý

  • Changing the hiring bias

    According to the 2020 ÃÛÌÒapp Global Learner Survey, which includes views from 7000 participants globally, formal education is seen as the basis for success.ÌýThis statistic is hardly surprising – we can all agree that education can only bring positive change. The challenge comes in ensuring that once students have that solid foundation of education, they can be confident in their future and progress into their chosen field.Ìý

  • Introducing blended learning in the new normal – 5 key considerations

    Blended learning is a term which has gained prominence in education over the past decade and is once again in the spotlight due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Put simply, blended learning is typically a delivery method of education which combines face-to-face delivery with technology-powered online learning.

  • Built by BTEC

    Built by BTEC: Meet our BTEC Construction Ambassadors

    The worldwide construction industry is changing. Demand is on the rise for environmentally friendly buildings, particularly houses. That means the new generation of home-builders needs to understand everything from 3D printing and manufacturing to environmentally friendly building techniques and sustainable resources.

    We recently interviewed some inspiring people who completed a BTEC in Construction. Find out how they achieved success through studying a BTEC.

  • A reading list for Childcare learners

    Our BTEC Childcare team have compiled a list of useful books, films and TV shows that can help your learners keep engaged with the childcare sector whilst they are studying from home.

  • A reading list for Travel and Tourism learners

    Our BTEC Travel and Tourism team have compiled a list of useful films, TV shows and podcasts that can help your learners keep engaged with the travel and tourism sector whilst they are studying from home.

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