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Safer Internet Day 2017

Posted on 1 February 2017 by Rebecca Avery - Education Safeguarding Adviser in EdTech

Safer Internet Day 2017
Safer Internet Day 2017 will take place on Tuesday 7th February with the theme 'Be the change: Unite for a better internet'. Celebrated globally and coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the campaign sees hundreds of schools and organisations join together to raise awareness of online safety issues and run events and activities right across the UK. Read More...

Week 3: Help I’m a New Teacher

Posted on 20 September 2016 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in EdTech | General

Week 3: Help I’m a New Teacher
Week 3 as a new teacher. This is a good time to take a look at your social media settings and think about your posts as you don't need extra stress during your NQT Induction. Read More...

National Coding Week

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in EdTech

National Coding Week
Coding powers our digital world and our digital world is increasing more and more each year. In order to operate devices, coding is needed - every website, smart phone app, computer programme, calculator and even microwave! All of these will do exactly what you tell them to do (through coding). For additional online support, The Open University provides 7 step by step guides on how to code... Read More...

How To Secure That Teaching Job #KTChat

Posted on 24 March 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in EdTech | General

How To Secure That Teaching Job #KTChat
On Wednesday 2nd March, we hosted our second Kent-Teach Twitter Chat (#KTChat): “How to secure that teaching job” and what a brilliant chat. We had an excellent panel of education professionals who offered their expert advice on questions we posted throughout the session – thank you again to Headteacher Graham Chisnell, Retired Headteacher Julia Skinner and SPS HR Consultant Lirette Mill for your participation! During the Twitter Chat, we discussed 8 questions and valuable advice was offered to help job seekers improve the chances of securing teaching roles. Read More...

Safer Internet Day

Posted on 4 February 2016 by Rebecca Avery - e-Safety Officer in EdTech

Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day 2016 is being celebrated globally on Tuesday 9th February with the slogan ‘Play your part for a better internet’. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration will see hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people... Read More...

How to Secure That Teaching Job Twitter Chat – 2 March 2016

Posted on 29 January 2016 by Admin in EdTech

How to Secure That Teaching Job Twitter Chat – 2 March 2016
If you’re looking for a new teaching job or would like to hone your application and interview skills, then don’t miss our next exclusive Twitter Chat. On Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 12 – 1pm, our panel of experts will be sharing their knowledge on how you can stand out from other candidates including key points to consider when applying as well as tips for making the right impression during the all-important interview stage... Read More...

Survey of parents about their children’s internet usage

Posted on 8 December 2015 by Stephen Bennett in EdTech

Survey of parents about their children’s internet usage
A new study of 3000 parents of children aged between 12 and 15 years old by Stop Procrastinating, the productivity website, has discovered that a majority of parents have found that their children using social media and browsing the web when they should be sleeping. The resulting drop in concentration the next day at school had a marked impact on school performance. Read More...
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