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]]>To celebrate the inspiring women of our organisation, we wanted to highlight some key themes that emerged from our conversations with them. Our incredible staff members are passionate about empowering other women in the industry, and their advice is both practical and inspiring.
Samantha O’Leary, our Head of Training, spoke of the importance of women having an equitable voice and taking an active part in the development of new technologies. “The rapid development of technology is having a profound impact on the way we live, work and communicate,” she said. “One of the things that I am most passionate about is that women have an equitable voice and take an active part in the development of new technologies and how we adapt and change the world we live in”.
“Essentially, education is at the heart of the conversation. The onus is on us to make sure those who identify as female know that they are included and valued. We need to ensure there are opportunities to foster and grow interest and engagement in the world of tech. We need to fling the doors to the skills and careers in tech wide open.”
At TA, we are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive edtech industry. We believe that by providing opportunities for women to grow and succeed in their careers, we can drive innovation and transform education for the better. We will continue to advocate for women in tech and create an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Together, we can create a future where women are equal partners in shaping the world of technology.
Linda Edge, one of our consultants, highlighted the importance of flexibility in the edtech industry. “One of the most important issues for women is how to combine a career and work with a family,” she said. “The edtech industry is ideally placed to offer this flexibility, and by doing so can provide equity and inclusion for women.”
This sentiment was echoed by many of our staff members. In a world where women are still too often forced to choose between their careers and their families, the edtech industry can be a beacon of hope, offering opportunities for women to work on their own terms and achieve their goals without sacrificing their personal lives.
Another theme from our conversations was the importance of advocating for yourself. Rebecca Davies, our Key Account Manager, said: “Ask for the opportunities you want, whether it’s a promotion, a challenging project, or a training programme. Don’t wait for someone else to recognise your potential. Show the industry what you can do.”
This is an important message, especially for women who may be hesitant to speak up and ask for what they want. It’s easy to assume that if you work hard, someone will notice and reward you accordingly. But the reality is that you often have to be your advocate and ensure your voice is heard.
Our HR Director, Katie Yorke, shared a similar sentiment: “Don’t be afraid to share your ideas and opinions, even if they differ from those of your colleagues. Your unique perspective is valuable and can help drive innovation.”
In an ever-evolving industry like edtech, innovation is vital. And the best way to drive innovation is to make sure that everyone’s ideas are heard and valued. Women on our staff have a unique perspective to bring to the table, and we must encourage them to share their insights and push the industry forward.
Clara Heppleston, another of our consultants, shared how she has been blessed with female role models who have inspired her to follow her passions and dreams throughout her life. She also went on to say, “I have never seen my gender as a barrier. However, I know this is not the same for all women and the edtech industry, in particular, is still a male-dominated area. So, in addition to achieving my own goals, it is important to me to inspire young women to follow their passions and dreams as I did”.
Women and girls are often underrepresented in STEM-related careers and face unique challenges that prevent them from pursuing their passions fully. To address this issue, TA Consultant Amanda Wolanski has dedicated herself to being a STEM advocate.
“I have always seen myself as a STEM advocate, encouraging females to follow their dreams and dismiss barriers. Working in edtech has allowed me to continue to enthuse females to pursue their goals.“
At TA, we are thrilled to celebrate the fantastic women who are driving equity and transforming education in the edtech industry on International Women’s Day. We hope their wisdom, insight, and passion will inspire more women to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the industry.
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]]>Well known for its highly regarded Level 3 Digital Championship programme, available for education and businesses, PG’s formal strategic alliance with TA will strengthen the programme curriculum, the skills learnt by apprentices, and the benefits to the employer.
“The COVID-19 pandemic further institutionalised the applications of digital technologies across the education and business sectors. However, the outcome of this move clearly identified that there are insufficient staff that fully understand, from an end-user perspective, the technologies and strategies required to complete the transition into a post-COVID age, and as such hinder employers from getting the very best from their investment. Together, TA and PG will leverage their respective knowledge and experience to safeguard the evolution of programmes such as the Digital Champion Apprenticeship, thereby securing that organisations, large and small, are fully equipped to create, implement, and manage the Digital Transformation process.”, said Professor Steve Molyneux, Tablet Academy Co-founder and Chairman.
Mark Yorke, CEO of TA (UK) commented on the partnership, “With TA’s wealth of experience in the delivery of Digital Transformation Consultancy and Training, and with access to many technology industry partners, we believe that this partnership will bring about much needed future-proofed support to organisations of all sizes and in all sectors.”
Newly appointed PG CEO Louise Salmon reported, “Following five years of a successful working relationship with TA, all our staff and shareholders are delighted that Primary Goal and TA will be working closer together in enabling all learners and other stakeholders the full benefit of both companies expertise and excellence in digital provision.”
With a firm background in training and education, Louise joined Primary Goal as CEO earlier this month and is delighted to be working alongside Mark and the TA team with their expertise in digital transformation to drive the quality of education to the benefit of all.
PG founder, Louise Campton is also delighted with the recent changes and looks forward to working with all parties in strategically progressing the alliance of PG and TA.
For more information visit www.PrimaryGoal.ac.uk or www.ta.education
About TA: Founded in 2013 by education visionary and academic Professor Steve Molyneux, and creativity in schools consultant Mark Yorke, Tablet Academy has grown from a small company in Telford, to over 30 full-time staff, many former teachers and headteachers, in the UK, and a group of 13 franchise offices across Europe, Middle East, Africa and the USA. Each franchise is committed to working with education institutions, businesses, governments, and industry partners worldwide to ensure digital equity across the education and business sectors. This is achieved through consultancy on the creation and implementation of digital transformation strategies, and the development and delivery of highly customised end-user training in technology use, irrespective of the customer’s technical ecosystem (Google or Microsoft).
TA has several high-profile technology partners including Adobe, Google, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, etc., and has provided consultancy to governments across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Currently, TA (UK) supports over 2,000 education institutions and trains over 45,000 staff a year on how to get the best from technology to support their objectives, be that teaching and learning outcomes in schools, or productivity increases and cost savings in businesses.
TA services are delivered face-to-face, and now more commonly, remotely via Microsoft Teams, Google Meeting, or Zoom.
Through an International Office in the Canary Islands, TA operates franchises in France, Germany, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.
For more information contact [email protected]
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]]>Schools can now register to host free creative workshops delivered by experienced TA educators.
Choose from a menu of activities listed below.
Designed for students, these 1-hour (or single lesson) workshops introduce students to the free cloud-based creative tools within Adobe Express, helping learners to develop creativity they can apply throughout the curriculum.
Any school can request to host one of these free events by completing this form, but please ensure you have read the terms and conditions below before completing the form.
MENU OF ACTIVITIES
The following activities can be selected by the school. Please indicate your choice when you complete the form.
- Careers workshops for secondary - design CVs, create online portfolios, social media presence etc.
- Literacy workshops for primary
- Sustainability and Climate Change
- Who Am I - Personal reflection and identity
- Adobe’s monthly challenges aimed for KS2: Two challenges per month based around items in the school calendar.
- September’s challenges: UN International Peace Day, Getting to Know You
- October’s challenges: Black History Month, National Poetry Day
You can create free accounts for all staff and students so they can login to Adobe using their Office 365 or Google accounts.
If you don’t have any Adobe accounts already you can request one to be set up here How to request and deploy Adobe Express for Education.
Our technical support team can also help you to get set up prior to hosting your workshops. Simply email [email protected] or call 01952 567450 and we’ll be happy to help.
- Each school booking must involve a minimum of 100 students.
- Workshop timings are flexible but typically run for 1-hour (or a single lesson). We would expect to repeat the workshop for 4-5 classes in a typical school day.
- Each student will require a device with internet access to use for the duration of the workshop. Shared devices are also acceptable, but not preferred.
- Each student requires access to a free Adobe Express account. TA can help arrange your free accounts if you do not have existing logins. This must be completed prior to the day of the workshop.
- Workshops are designed for KS2 and KS3 students but can be adapted for older students.
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]]>Want to lock in our old pricing before we make the changes?
All you need to do is place your order before the end of July 2022 and you’ll only pay the current price. You then have 12 months to redeem your purchase.
This modest increase is necessary to maintain the level of service you’re accustomed to, so we wanted to communicate this to you in good time. We’re confident that our prices remain competitive within our sector for the quality of the service that we provide, and as always, we’re focused on the results we provide to our amazing clients.
Have any questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR?
Adobe Creativity Workshops:
Including Careers, Sustainability/Climate Change and Literacy Workshops.
STEM Programmes:
Including, STEM Camps, Robotics workshops and Minecraft challenges.
Microsoft Programmes:
Including, Accelerate & Demonstrate, Incubator Schools Programme and MIEE Digital Champion Programme.
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Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator (MIEE) Applications
This June, TA Education are offering free 1:1 workshops for schools aiming to submit their application for Microsoft Showcase School Status or educators applying for Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator (MIEE).
Is your school planning to submit a Microsoft Showcase School application this Summer?
Would you like an opportunity to have your application reviewed by a Microsoft Education Expert?
Do you need support to complete your Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator application?
Or maybe you want an expert to review your application before you submit it to Microsoft.
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]]>The Xbox Academy’s Minecraft: Education Edition Build Challenge is designed to engage students in creative thinking, problem-solving and a better understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Challenge learners to work in teams of 1-3 using Minecraft: Education Edition to design and build a solution for their community that shows how they can change unsustainable behaviours for ways of living in harmony with nature.
This challenge is an opportunity for:
Educators to explore how Minecraft: Education Edition can be used to engage learners through gamification. Learn more here
Learners to collaborate and communicate in an environment that they feel confident and familiar with.
Teams to showcase their learning and understanding of the global challenges we all face and to reflect on their communities to find innovative and creative solutions.
The winning team and the 2 runner ups will have their build 3D printed to showcase at their school!
- “Team Leader” -You are an educator, instructor, advisor and/or other leader 18 years of age or older for an educational institution or club as of January 1, 2022.
- Students can only be part of one team.
- Teams have a maximum of 3 builders.
- The Team Leader should complete the “Team Leader Registration Form”
- The Team leader should complete the “Team Submission Form” (one submission per team) if builders are below the age of 18 years old.
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]]>After our January programme quickly sold out, we’re excited to announce a new date has been added to the Edtech Leaders Programme 2022.
Get ready School Leaders, SLT, Computing and Digital Learning Leads because the new start date is:
Wednesday 11 May 2022
***Only 20 seats available***
These are 6 reasons why you should join the Edtech Leaders Programme…
About the Edtech Leaders Programme
As Microsoft’s leading UK training partner and a recognised Google PD partner, we’ve tailored the Edtech Leaders Programme to support school leaders, the SLT, Computing and Digital Learning Leads to roll out school-wide changes, reduce barriers, and lead edtech strategies with confidence.
In just six months, you will strengthen your knowledge of edtech to successfully implement and manage your school’s edtech strategy – all from our team of edtech experts and coaches.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
We don’t want you to miss out… sign up today!
Edtech Leaders Programme – Next Cohort
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STAAR is designed for Year 9 (Scottish S3) students who demonstrate an interest or aptitude for one or more STEM subjects. Interested schools can enter the STAAR competition, with applications opening on 28 February, with winning schools given the chance to attend a residential at RAF Cosford. The competition has a mixture of tasks across the STEM spectrum, and schools are asked to submit a maximum of 10 students from across Year 9, with an equal gender split (same sex schools may apply 10 students). Please note: we cannot accept more than 10 students for the residential application. More than 10 students may take part in the competition, but only 10 can be put forward for residential if your school is selected.
- The STAAR competition opens for applications on Monday 28 February 2022
- Participating schools will be sent competition tasks and resources on Monday 7 March 2022 via a secure OneDrive link. Schools then have until Friday 8 April 2022 to submit their completed work.
- After the final submission date, all work is reviewed by external judges.
- Winning schools will be selected to attend a fully-funded residential at RAF Cosford.
Applications are now open - apply to the STAAR competition here.
This form must be filled out by teachers - any applications made by students will not be accepted.
Residential Element
This is a immersive, hands-on residential camp, like no other. Successful students stay with chaperones on base at RAF Cosford, and each day of the course is delivered at the RAF Museum or on base at RAF Cosford by RAF Museum STEM Ambassadors, industry experts from Northrop Grumman, Tablet Academy professionals and RAF STEM personnel.
The programme is funded by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and all places on the STAAR programme are provided free to the selected students. Residentials are held between:
- Monday 18 - Friday 22 July 2022
- Monday 25 - Friday 29 July 2022
Please be aware that the residential element is dependant on government guidance. For more information, please see the RAF's FAQ's page.
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]]>Fostering and building a culture of creativity in your school by providing the 21st Century teacher and student with new competencies.
In the well-known book `The Creative School´, Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica, like many forward-thinking educationalists and academics, make a clear case for embedding creativity deeply across the curriculum.
Creative thinking alters the way we as human beings approach a problem. It allows us not only to express ourselves in traditional and modern Art forms, but also to think `outside the box´, experiment, and come up with innovative ways of finding solutions to various problems. In this context, it is clear that creativity has a role to play in all subject areas across the curriculum.
Today´s fast-paced, internet-savvy students don’t need to remember a string of facts as with the right skills these can be found and verified easily on the internet. What students of today really need are competencies and strategies that will help them navigate through a life of exponential change.
Human attributes such as curiosity – the constant drive to pay attention to the world and ask questions about it; creativity – the ability to come up with new ideas to solve complex, interesting problems and implement them; and criticism – the courage to question even the answers to their own questions, are qualities that withstand the test of time.
So how do we nurture these attributes in our students? One way known to all nursery and primary school teachers is through exploration and experimentation, and given the tech-savvy students of today, technology can help play an important role in helping them master these competencies.
To help schools accomplish this creative technology giant ADOBE have partnered with education services provider Tablet Academy to help schools foster and build a culture of creativity by offering them the technology, consultancy, training, and resources free of charge.
The Technology
Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education is a suite of creative applications offered for FREE to any primary, secondary, and independent school, plus organisations officially recognised by the DfE as a registered education provider such as Pupil Referral Units.
This series of cloud-based applications that run on any device, gives teachers and students everything they need to confidently create outstanding graphics, photos, presentations, web pages, and videos, allowing anyone to express themselves in unique and creative ways both inside and outside the classroom.
Free Support
Every school, college, Local Authority or Multi Academy Trust can access free support from TA including:
- Technical Support
- Teacher Training and Consultancy
- Teaching Resources
- Student Activities
Full details are available here https://ta.education/creativity/
For more information, email [email protected]
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]]>This round includes events for leaders around strategy, information for IT Managers around licensing and deployment, and events designed to help educators secure their Microsoft qualifications.
ABOUT THE SERIES
With events running through until March 2022, we once again teamed up with Microsoft to deliver a series of events aimed at supporting school leaders and classroom educators in benefitting from the features provided by a range of Microsoft tools.
The focus of these events is to help institutions that are looking to use technology to enhance their in-class delivery and remote teaching.
These events range from 30-60 minutes and will include a mix of presentations, live demonstrations, and Q&A.
We also have a number of special live events using TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.
CHOOSE YOUR EVENTS
Below, we have outlined all of the events. Simply click on the event links provided to book your free places.
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