Global technological advances usually take some time to dribble down into the education system. This time lag creates what what Martin Bean, Vice Chancellor of Open University, recently described as “the crisis of relevance facing education”.

As part of Futurelab’s Greater Expectations project we are currently developing a web resource called ‘Infocow – Social search for stufff that matters’. We are finalising the branding for the site and are eager to get the views of young people aged 13-19 on the shortlist of designs.

A new website from comic masters Clickwheel is bringing comic creation to the masses. Comicbrush allows users to create, publish and share comics.

What makes effective cpd in ICT? There have been some mixed messages recently about how confident and competent teachers are in the use of ICT for teaching and learning.