Introduction I must begin by defining how I am using the term revolution. The dictionary defines a revolution as (1) “a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system”, and I am not advocating this by any means, or (2) “a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation”. I think we would … Read More
Primary Goal New Digital Champion Programme
Tablet Academy is excited to announce a new Digital Champion training programme, launching this September through our partnership with leading training provider Primary Goal. The 24-month programme is accessible to staff at all levels throughout your school – from teaching assistant to the headteacher. The programme is specifically designed to enable primary and secondary schools to support their teachers better, … Read More
DfE Platform Provisioning Programme
The Department for Education has partnered with Microsoft and Google accredited Partners to support schools and trusts to start using a digital education platform for Remote Learning. The following funding is available to help your school establish your cloud environment in Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams: – £1,500 for Primary Schools– £2,000 for Secondary Schools– Up to £10,000 for MAT’s … Read More
Remote Support Packages
In addition to our free courses we have recently released, we have also launched our new remote support packages for schools and colleges looking for more bespoke support. These including consultancy and remote teacher training sessions, all designed to help you adapt to delivering remote teaching and learning during the current school closures. Visit: https://ta.education/remote-services We’ve even included a road map … Read More
Support for Remote Teaching and Learning
With the enforced school closures we understand many schools have had to move to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom well in advance of their original timeline. In order to help with this, Tablet Academy had recently created free online training courses, to help support teachers delivering remote learning. We are delighted to say we have now added … Read More
Some useful Blogs
We are always asked about things and what we follow for both teaching and learning as well as educational technology. So here are some blogs that we would like you to check out. EdCompBlog – thoughts about educational computing from a secondary school Computing teacher. https://edcompblog.blogspot.com/index.html?m=1 The Keyword – Google’s Blog https://www.blog.google Macrumors – A good website for Apple things … Read More
Tablet Academy at the Bett Show
Tablet Academy enjoyed a highly successful BETT Show last week. With 16 consultants supporting the Microsoft, Google and HP stands, plus the BETT Escape Rooms being fully booked every day, it was one to remember. If you managed to book a time to experience the Escape Rooms, prizes winners for the quickest times each day will be announced later this … Read More
Tablet Academy Convention – 5th March 2020 – RAF Museum, Cosford
Following on from the successful launch of the Convention last year, Tablet Academy are pleased to announce their second event taking place at the RAF Museum, Cosford on 5th March. We have designed this especially for busy educators who need to find out the latest possibilities for edtech to engage, motivate and raise standards in their institutions. Our convention is … Read More
Need CPD for your school? We may be able to get it funded for you.
At Tablet Academy we work with a large number of companies who provide funding for us to help schools. Consultancy, training, student workshops and even complete transformation programmes can be included in these offers, and often at no cost to the school whatsoever. Both Google and Microsoft have comprehensive offers for schools who are either considering moving their products, or … Read More