Get to know ‘Malc’ Malcolm Dawes is TA’s Head of Events and Student Engagement, dealing with schools and organisations to arrange training and events around educational technology. Even before joining the team, Malc was well-versed in all things TA. His former job at a local leisure centre was located in the same building as TA, and it was there that … Read More
Microsoft Incubator School Support Programme
Free support for schools on their journey to applying to become a Showcase School. From this September, TA will be launching a free support programme for any school looking to enter the Microsoft Incubator Programme to be ready to submit their Showcase School application in July 2022. Our Microsoft Expert Trainers will be on hand to provide remote support to … Read More
TOP 10 MICROSOFT TEAMS FEATURES
Words by Philemon Burney – Head of Consultancy and Training Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool that I use every day for work, to keep in touch with colleagues, access shared documents, participate in meetings and more! Here are 10 of my favourite features that I use almost every day: 1. Create Task Often whilst I’m reading through posts in a channel of a Team or using Chat … Read More
Lenovo 11E Devices – Limited offer
30 Lenovo 11E Devices* with digital pens and free TA training for £7,200.Package value £15,300. Better than half price! Lenovo Yoga 11E TouchscreenGrade A Refurb Devices I3-7100U 8GB / 256GB SSD Including digital pen W10 Pro 1 year warranty (Optional 3 year warranty £20) Price per device £240 (+VAT) Limited stock available, provided on a first-come basis. Minimum order 30 … Read More
Employee Spotlight – Graham Bowman
Get to know ‘Google Graham’ Graham Bowman is Head of Google for Education, VR and the Professional Learning Platform at Tablet Academy. After a chance meeting at BETT (British Educational Training and Technology Show) in 2016, Graham was booked by Tablet Academy to deliver several workshops to students, whilst still working as a freelance trainer. Three years later, Graham became a full-time … Read More
Case Study: 1:1 Windows 10 devices in Key Stage 2
Discover How St John Fisher Primary School Introduced 1:1 Devices and Microsoft Teams to Save Money and Improve Student Learning Experiences. ABOUT THE CLIENT St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a state primary school operating in one of Coventry’s more challenging catchment areas and is part of The Romero Catholic Academy (Multi Academy Company) THEIR CHALLENGES The school engaged with TA to focus on two main areas: The school relied heavily on … Read More
TA (UK) Announces Milestone of Teachers Trained to Support Remote Learning
40,000 Teachers upskilled to teach using Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom during the Pandemic. Tablet Academy (TA) today announced that the company had reached a milestone in its training of teachers to use Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom to teach and support students learning remotely. Over the past 12 months, education consultancy and teacher training company TA have trained over 40,000 teachers in the use of technology to support their … Read More
TA (UK) Announces Innovative School 1:1 Student Device Programme
Giving every student a Windows 10 device and training for less than £7/month Tablet Academy (UK) today announced a new TA 1:1 Student Device Programme for UK educational institutions. The TA 1:1 Student Device Programme is designed to address the problem of a lack of digital equity of students within UK schools. By teaming up with leading industry partners the programme will provide free strategic advice, guidance, and end-user training to help school leaders, teachers … Read More
Free STEM Workshops and 3D Printing Competition
TA has teamed up with Craftbot and the RAF Youth & STEM Team to provide 4 Secondary Schools with the chance to participate in a 3D printing challenge and win a Craftbot Plus Pro 3D Printer Bundle (worth £1,600). We are searching for enthusiastic and open-minded teachers, looking to inspire their students with the world of STEM and 3D printing. … Read More
Presenting the STAAR (Summer Time Advanced Aerospace Residency) Programme with the RAF Museum, Cosford
The STAAR (Summer Time Advanced Aerospace Residency) Programme is brought to you by Northrop Grumman, with the support of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, and in partnership with the RAF Museum. It is being delivered by Tablet Academy, the Museum, Royal Air Force Cosford and RAF Youth and STEM Team. STAAR is designed for Year 9 (Scottish S3) students who demonstrate … Read More