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It’s no secret that today’s young people are more computer-literate than ever before. As everything seems to have gone digital, it’s even more important to get creative technology into the classroom to hold their attention and keep up with the technological Joneses. Here, we take a look at the benefits of integrating Macs and PCs in your school.

When it comes to CAD and 3D modelling there seem to be a never-ending supply of different applications out there, each trying to make teachers’ and students’ lives that much easier. While they all have their benefits, Elliott Smith (friendly 3D consultant) decided to put together a simple guide to help you choose between them.

Digital advertising is big business, and now more designers than ever are rolling up their sleeves and adding more skills to their creative repertoire. So, we decided to ask Paul Hasted, director of UK-based design company, Gooii, what he thinks you need to get into the world of website programming and design…

Let’s be honest about it: virtualisation is not an easy topic to get to grips with – especially when all you hear about is the string of problems you will supposedly have by going virtual. So in the spirit of fairness, I give you 10 myths of virtualisation technology* (and my verdict on which ones are even remotely true).

Here at Jigsaw, we’re always tweeting about what we get up to in the world of creative technology. When Tom Mumford, co-founder of video production company BoxFly Media and freelance video cameraman, started following us on Twitter, we soon discovered that he had lots to say too. Always on the look-out for people to interview about the creative industries, it wasn’t long before we’d nabbed him for a chat!

Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms are the perfect place for creative technology. Traditional teaching methods aren’t always the best way to teach pupils with such specific needs, but incorporating more sensory techniques, like Oak Field School's immersive environment is a great alternative.

For easy to use publishing solutions, lecturer Keith Martin explains why QuarkXPress 8 comes top of the pile.

It’s not just cinema moguls that are feeling the benefits of stereoscopic moviemaking; it is also a great way to make sure your students remember just about any subject. With the right equipment and a bit of guidance from us, anyone can get started with 3D.

We talk to Paul Anderson of Gravity London – an award winning marketing company – to find out what life as a creative bigwig is really like…

We love videomaking. Not only is it an easy way of engaging students with topics, it’s also a fantastic way of getting them to develop transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork and organisation. Here, we give you a step-by-step guide to Apple's iMovie.