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Free STEM Residential Courses – RAF Youth & STEM

Tablet Academy are proud to partner the RAF in the delivery of STEM activities to inspire the next generation of innovators, aviators and engineers. The RAF Youth and STEM Team offer numerous residential programmes that encompass cyber, space, rockets, logistics and engineering.  Experience the power of STEM first-hand and think like an engineer to bring solutions to a multitude of … Read More

David FullerPartner

ThingLink and Tablet Academy announce Professional Development Partnership

ThingLink and Tablet Academy are delighted to announce their partnership which will be officially launched at the forthcoming Tablet Academy’s Transform, Innovate and Inspire Convention on the 5th March at RAF Cosford, Telford, UK.   Tablet Academy is one of the leading platform agnostic consultancy, teacher training and student engagement companies in the UK. The company has grown to become one of … Read More

David FullerNews

Introducing the new Digital Applications Apprenticeship

65% of students today will do jobs that currently don’t exist. New STEM roles will expect to double in the next 10 years. We have a challenge in developing STEM skills in schoolchildren to make use of these opportunities. Tablet Academy in partnership with Primary Goal will be launching a new Apprenticeship programme for Teachers or Teaching Assistants which will … Read More

David FullerArticle

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

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Participate in Digital Learning Day 2020!

Each year, states, districts, schools, and classrooms across the and around world hold thousands of events to celebrate Digital Learning Day. If you’re planning to participate in Digital Learning Day 2020 on February 27, please add your event to the map. For further information and to register your interest visit this website. https://digitallearningday.org/register-your-event/

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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

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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

David FullerCPD

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

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STEM News – Minecraft update

Simon brings news about the latest updates for Minecraft which came out in September. Additions to Minecraft include: integrating the Immersive Reader, added a Single Sign On (SSO) option for one-click authentication, improved the user interface and multiplayer experience with join codes, and more. These features are available for download on all Minecraft: Education Edition supported platforms (Windows, MacOS, and iPad). Further information … Read More

David FullerArticle

Article: The Use Of Simulations In Teaching

This is the first of a series of articles produced by Tablet Academy staff on a range of subjects which we hope will be of interest. In this article Professor Steve Molyneux discusses the issues around the use of Simulations in Teaching. It is a 5 minute read. The Use Of Simulations In Teaching  In education, simulations can take two forms. The simulation … Read More