22 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Teacher Should Know Posted on 27 January 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in EdTech Using keyboard shortcuts can increase your efficiency levels when using your computer whether you are browsing the internet or using Microsoft application etc. Many of us know and use some shortcuts already but were you aware of all 22?! Read More...
Technology in the Classroom: Keep Your Pupils' Focused Posted on 29 September 2014 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in EdTech Technology has opened up a whole world of amazing resources for teachers and students to use in the classroom but it is all too easy for them to become a hindrance rather than a help! Follow our infographic to keep your students on task when they are learning with devices... Read More...
Ofsted and e-Safety: updates for September 2014 Posted on 8 September 2014 by Kent E-Safety Officer in EdTech In July 2014 Ofsted published the updated version of their School Inspection Framework ready for use in September 2014. Ofsted have significantly reduced the number of guidance documents which they publish for inspectors, schools and other stakeholders. This has resulted in there now being just three guidance documents: The framework for school inspection; School inspection handbook and Inspecting safeguarding in maintained schools and academies. Read More...
Social Networking for Teachers – Practical Tips Posted on 5 September 2014 by Rebecca Avery, e-Safety Officer in EdTech There have been many articles written about social networking and teachers, varying from sensible advice to horror stories and scaremongering. In this blog post, Kent’s e-Safety Officer, will share some practical tips about using social media as a teacher safely. Read More...