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1909717193 pdf 1909717193 pdf Classroom in the Cloud aims to focus the minds of teachers and school leaders to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the online revolution and the emergence of blended learning. Alex McGrath, Head of King's Ely Senior School in Cambridgeshire, argues that with planning and co-ordination, huge benefits can be reaped from new ways of learning, complementing the traditions of British education. He looks at the implications for the UK of e-learning practices and techniques introduced overseas and urges teachers and leaders to face the challenges posed by new technology and embrace change. Alex McGrath is the Head of King's Ely Senior School, Cambridgeshire. He contributes regularly to the educational press, is a speaker on school leadership issues, and delivers training for schools and businesses. He has worked as a consultant for Schoolblazer, Thomas Franks, Rivanet, Equity Insurance and Mungo Dunnett Associates. He remains passionately interested in boarding education, and promoting British education overseas - especially in China. He is the founder of A&C Learning Ltd. Alex is always interested in hearing from those who wish to collaborate on ideas for the future of education, and can be contacted on aandclearning13@gmail.com Alex is the author of Lifting Our Heads, also published by John Catt Educational. Read more