Creating a connected and collaborative learning experience for students across the globe
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How to equip university students with skills for the digital workplace
We are undoubtedly experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, with predictions that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 aren’t invented yet. So to what extent are graduates ready for this world? Read more
5 steps to embed digital skills development into schools, colleges and universities
As part of Teesside University’s digital strategy, Future Facing Learning, we created a Digital Development Programme (DDP) to provide training, coaching, and support around digital skills to all of our staff. Read more
3 tools to develop Azure skills in Higher Education
Higher education (HE) institutions within the UK are adopting cloud services at an increasing rate. Azure is a key tool for academic teaching and within the IT operations. Read more
9 ways to transform the student learning experience with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has become one of the most rapidly evolving digital collaboration platforms of recent times. Usage across the education sector is now growing, with institutions starting to adopt Teams as their ‘go-to’ for teacher collaboration and communication. Read more
4 tips for establishing a digital learning platform
It’s been an interesting journey of discovery. Just over two years ago, I took on the role of Head of Digital at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College with the main objective of implementing the recently produced digital strategy. The first priority of this strategy was, and I quote… Read more
5 tips for creating digitally skilled educators
There are few things at Glasgow Kelvin College as important as developing skills. Almost 16,000 students enjoy accessible vocational skills and core-skills learning from five campus buildings and through a large network of over 40 community-based learning centres. Read more
3 learnings from the Microsoft Education Exchange event
Earlier this year, I attended the Microsoft Education Exchange (E2) event in Paris. It’s a chance to celebrate the work of educators around the world – and I haven’t stopped thinking about the impact the event has had on me and my practice. Three main thoughts about the direction and use of technology in the Read more
Meet the #E2ChangeMakers
Learn about Team UK’s time at the E2 Global Education Exchange. Find out why being a Microsoft Innovative Educator unlocks student’s learning potential. Read more
Students equipped to unlock their learning potential with the latest Windows devices
Find out how to unlock your students digital learning potential while on a tight budget with the The Parental Contribution Programme by Freedom Tech. Read more
Online Safety and Security in a post
Never before have citizens in the UK had more rights. The introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May this year brought about a number of changes that have had significant impact in schools. The best bit for me with it all has been the conversations around protecting children and their data Read more
How to access free resources and encourage collaboration
One of the most difficult parts of an educator’s job is staying on top of all of the preparation required in each and every lesson taught. The pressures on educators to not only help learners achieve fantastic results but to make those lessons relevant, purposeful and to stay on top of curriculum developments and other Read more