Hosted by Paul Scott, Head of Computer Science at Devonport High School for Boys and Claire Buckler, Director of Learning Commons, this short webinar will focus on using the Chromebook to deliver computer science across all key stages, looking at programming and how to offer a paperless classroom.

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More advanced use of Teams and OneNote to develop teaching and engage and encourage more passive learners.

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Assessing learners and guiding their study with the use of Peardeck.

Presented by Pam Plumb, Lecturer in Health & Social Care, Darlington College .

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• A session that draws on numerous years of experience implementing EdTech systems – both hardware and software – across schools within a Multi-Academy Trust.

• Both the pedagogical angle and technical side will be discussed, including how to make longer term strategic decisions; how to introduce new systems; and how to draw on the experiences of staff.

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This webinar will look at how to set up Microsoft Bookings to run a virtual parents evening and discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of this free tool with the Office365 apps.

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Google Classroom and Additional Tools for In-Class and Blended Learning - including use of video:

• Google Classroom is a key tool in communication, task setting and feedback for children.

• Look at clear, rational ways to lay out your lessons, while adding variety and liveliness through video and other online systems.

• Additional tools - often free - that can be integrated into GC easily for great gains and motivated learners.

This session is free to attend via the EdTech Demonstrators Programme. It is due to run as a quick-burst 45-minute session, but there will be scope for extended Q+A for those who would like to use the opportunity.

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This webinar will explore the latest features in Microsoft Teams, including forced mute, the updated Insights and breakout rooms (if released). It will explore some of the limitations of the tools and allow a discussion of how they can be best used both in the classroom and with wider teams.

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• Seesaw is an increasingly popular platform for primary schools; bringing alive communication and feedback between students and teachers, including Key Stage 1.

• This session will look at Seesaw usage in-class, and will also consider how Seesaw can be used to provide mixed delivery for children who are unable to attend school, as in recent circumstances.

• Also includes links to numerous other web-based tools that can be used in conjunction with Seesaw.

• This session is free to attend via the EdTech Demonstrators Programme. It is due to run as a quick-burst 45-minute session, but there will be scope for extended Q+A for those who would like to use the opportunity.

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United Learning are providing a variety of webinars as part of the DfE EdTech Demonstrator Programme.

This webinar looks at how to run a virtual options evening using Microsoft Teams.

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• A session based in the new practice of using live feedback EdTech tools within Maths at Key Stage 2.

• Clearly a pedagogical process which is going to grow in popularity over coming years, we look at the pros and cons of the approach, exposing the gains that can be made for teachers and children.

• Joining for conversation, demo, and tips on usage will be two teachers from Indian Queens Primary School, Cornwall, looking at the direct gains that can be made from using live feedback style tools - in this case from Learning by Questions.

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Tapestry for Teachers and EY Managers: Open Q & A Session

• This open Q+A session on Tapestry will allow practitioners to gain insightful knowledge tailored to their own particular setting. A quick-burst session of 45 minutes, there will be opportunity to go beyond 4:15pm as required by the attendees.

• The session will touch upon the updated Development Matters materials and how you may want to utilise the Flags feature of Tapestry accordingly.

This session is free to attend via the EdTech Demonstrators Programme.

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Tapestry: Observations and Basics (Suitable for TAs / support staff / beginners to Tapestry)

• Suitable for staff who wish to get up-to-speed quickly with Tapestry observation making; either in Reception / KS1, or working with a child in one to one circumstances.

• Full of lots of tips and tricks for saving time and making the most of this digital platform.

• A short presentation will cover the processes involved, followed by an opportunity for Q+A and specific help with devices / Tapestry accounts. If staff cannot commit to the whole 75 minutes of the session, they are welcome to drop in and out as required.

This session is free to attend via the EdTech Demonstrators Programme.

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A session for school and multi-academy management and leaders / business managers / IT managers / EdTech & Computing curriculum leaders.

A session that outlines the key tech infrastructure principles (and products) that are allowing the Aspire Academy Trust - a group of 28 diverse primaries in Cornwall - to embed technology into everyday teaching and learning.

This session will make explicit reference to:

• Key product choices and recommendations

• Internet connection and filtering decisions for medium and longer term

• Managing a mixed range of devices for different purposes

• Managing Microsoft, Google and Apple admin decisions

• Procurement of services, hardware and software

• Management of data / licensing

• Management of IT staffing and support

Suggested as a quick-burst, hour long session... you will be welcome to continue conversations through Q+A and by registering for further free 1:1 support through the EdTech Demonstrator programme.

This session is free to attend via the EdTech Demonstrators Programme.

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