WHO IS IT FOR?
As Microsoft’s leading training partner in the UK, we have trained 1,500 schools and 40,000 teachers to use education technology in a way that is best suited to their specific needs. To further support schools with the demand for more edtech tools, we created the Edtech Leaders Programme.
The programme provides schools with an easy-to-access training platform for the SLT and Computing/Digital Learning Lead. We recognise the gap between technology and strategy management, the challenge of integrating edtech across the curriculum in all subjects, and the growing responsibility for safeguarding children online
THE EDTECH LEADERS PROGRAMME ENABLES YOU TO:
Grow your support network
ACCESS 1:1 MENTORING FROM EXPERT LEADERSHIP COACHES
Develop your knowledge and experience even further with our 1:1 mentoring and coaching programme: the Edtech Leaders Academy Plus. This programme has been tailored to provide existing and aspiring edtech leaders with direct 1:1 support through sessions that are led by expert coaches.
All leadership coaches are senior educationalists with extensive edtech experience in SLT and local authority roles - at primary and secondary levels.
6 MODULES WE EXPLORE IN EDTECH LEADERS ACADEMY & ACADEMY PLUS
Module 1
Learning & Teaching
- Explain the key features of 2 edtech models
- Identify key lines of research about edtech and how to find out more
- Apply research on edtech to your own context and T&L priorities
- Identify how you want to use edtech to transform learning in your school
Module 2
Vision & Values
- Establish a clear vision that matches your school’s values and ethos
- Refocus perspectives around technology in education
- Lay secure foundations for a culture of improvement
- Create an initial value statement that will form the basis of your relationship with technology
Module 3
Change Management
- Describe issues around managing change in complex organisations
- Describe some models and tools to help manage change
- Use stakeholder mapping to identify and support people to change
- Use the Lippett-Knoster change model to design a change strategy
Module 4
Self-Review
- Describe the rationale for and the desirable features of an edtech self-review
- Explain how school priorities should shape self-review
- Select appropriate evidence to inform self-review
- Use a standards-based review tool
- Write an outline plan for an edtech self-review in your school
Module 5
Strategy & Action Planning
- Identify the components of an effective strategy and plan
- Understand how to prepare your strategy and plan
- Ensure your planning is clear and achievable
- Create part of a focused strategic plan that reflects the priorities of your school
- Formulate a set of goals and identify how they will be achieved
Module 6
Implementation
- Develop relational trust and communicate your strategy
- Plan more impactful Professional Development
- Practically lead on your strategic plan for educational technology
- Establish accountability and sustain progress
- Prepare a plan for Digital Champions
- Plan for fidelity when implementing your strategy
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Edtech Leaders Group on Facebook which is dedicated to the edtech leaders.
Learn the latest edtech news, exchange actionable insights, and share best practices - all from a safe environment with your peers.
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Got a question about the Edtech Leaders Programme? Want to know more about the 6 Leadership Modules? We can't wait to speak with you about how we can support your edtech strategy.
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