5 Tips When Dealing with Negativity Online Posted on 16 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in EdTech If you are deciding to take your school ‘online’ or develop your existing social media presence, here are 5 tips on how to handle negativity online from Social Media Expert, Zoe Cairns. Read More...
The Future World of Automation and Robotics Posted on 9 October 2017 by Becky Duncan - Kent-Teach in EdTech We have all seen the movies predicting a bleak dystopian future but are these films realistic? Here’s what the real predictions are for the world of work in a future of automation and robotics and what it means for teachers. Read More...
Learn to Code and Future-Proof Our Children Posted on 18 September 2017 by Darren - Kent-Teach in EdTech Do you feel left behind by the digital revolution? Do the children around you know much more about the internet, smart phones, or even coding? Read More...
Safer Internet Day Report Highlights Posted on 9 February 2017 by Rebecca Avery - Education Safeguarding Adviser in EdTech On Tuesday 7th February schools across Kent and beyond joined together to celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) with the aim of inspiring people to ‘Be the Change’ and unite for a better internet. The day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Here are some report highlights... Read More...
Safer Internet Day 2017 Posted on 1 February 2017 by Rebecca Avery - Education Safeguarding Adviser in EdTech 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 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 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 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...
Online Safety Within the School Inspection Handbook Posted on 9 February 2016 by Rebecca Avery - e-Safety Officer in EdTech | General This post follows on from a post which highlights online safety within Ofsted’s Common Inspection Framework. This post highlights elements reflective of online safety regarding how schools will be inspected. Read More...
Safer Internet Day Posted on 4 February 2016 by Rebecca Avery - e-Safety Officer in EdTech 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...