Organisation

Nesta

Report

Flipped learning: research report


This small-scale study, undertaken by NFER and NESTA, revealed both benefits and challenges of implementing a flipped learning approach to mathematics teaching. Flipped learning involves the use of digital technology, such as video, to provide direct instruction on new concepts outside of the classroom. Students come to lessons already having a preliminary understanding of the...
Report

The net effect: using social media data to understand the impact of a conference on social networks


The research uses social media data from Twitter to develop a methodology for understanding the effects of events and conferences.
Working paper

Social action on social media


This paper examines a new way of detecting and measuring social action, especially that which takes place below the radar.
Guide

Development impact & you: practical tools to trigger and support social innovation


This toolkit helps development professionals discover, adapt and apply proven ideas for better results. It features widely used tools each with references for deeper exploration. Designed for all policy stages, it enables users to choose relevant resources tailored to their project’s needs and phase in the policy cycle.
Report

Call for action: ten lessons for local authority innovators


This publication shares 10 lessons on how to create innovative change in local government from the Creative Councils programme. Key findings New approaches are needed for costly social challenges posed by long–term youth unemployment and vulnerable families often living in places that feel as if they have been going backwards for decades. To create the...