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With the enforced switch to online learning, schools have had to transition fast! Our guests share their own schools' experiences of how they have switched from face-to-face to distance learning - and what they have learned from the process. We also hear a technical perspective of how one school made the transition to cloud-based solutions and the eventful route it took  – overcoming various...

Wellbeing has never been more important than now - and it's a given that we're going to encounter some mental health issues in the future as a result of the pandemic lockdown. Our experts on this topic discuss the need to plan for the new 'future normal' when students and staff are reintegrated into school, with preparations likely being required for separation anxiety (when pu...

NetSupport Radio was joined by a range of educators, edtech experts and education specialists to discuss and debate a range of the hottest topics in the education sector today, including: The future shape of edtech – What have recent events taught us about the future of edtech in schools? School digital strategy, the dos and don’ts – What is a digital strategy and what are the pros and pitfalls to...

Al Kingsley hosts our Digitial Strategy podcast on behalf of NetSupport and Opportunity Peterborough . The podcast will cover the latest trends and strategies in IT Management and security, and we’ll be hearing from 5 industry experts discussing a range of topics.  Nathan Allison – Talks about Operational Security and utilising frameworks. Colin Jeffs – Discussed Global Digitial Business and Plann...

NetSupport Radio has a fascinating chat with Dr Edward Tse (edtech leader, speaker, author and YouTuber) about how automation is impacting jobs now and in the near future – and the need for us to ensure we’re teaching students the critical skills they’ll need for their future employment.

Russell Prue and Antony Moore, Head of Partnerships at Firefly Learning discuss the new show layout and what they think of it.

Tony talks to Russell Prue live at Bett 2020 to spread the word about a new DfE website to support schools – educationdatamatters.org.uk – that contains free advice on privacy, dealing with the ICO, information about risk assessments and more.

An increasing focus on maths and English in schools at the expense of other subjects prompted Bryn Llewellyn to create TagTiv8; a method of delivering physically active learning. He chatted to NetSupport Radio to explain how it works and talks about the research behind it that shows that activity enhances cognition and academic performance. 

James Donaldson explained to NetSupport Radio how his college, its digital leaders and student union are providing greater access to advice and guidance on wellbeing via an AI-driven chatbot.

Russell Prue talks to Richard Smith from Amazing ICT about what has caught his attention amongst the many and varied offerings at the show.

Augmented reality is a fast-developing area which is now beginning to really make an impact in the classroom. Phil Birchinall, Senior Director of Immersive Content at Discovery Education, describes how it’s maturing and how show visitors have been treated to a trip to Mars…

NetSupport Radio talks to Sally Lanni (Executive Head Teacher) and Dr Dave Whyley (from the governing body)about the impact that edtech has had at Pheasey Park Farm School.  They talk to Russell Prue about the importance of getting all stakeholders on board, providing tailored training for teachers, digital champions, ensuring parents understand the school’s vision and evidencing achievement.

Sal chats to NetSupport Radio about her upcoming round-table discussion at Bett on supporting dyslexic students in primary and secondary schools. She also comments on resources for dyslexia at the show.

Evo Hannan from Dwight School in Dubai chats with Russell Prue about his new project that he has recently launched on Twitter called "The Agency". Its aim is to change teachers’ mindsets in the way teaching and learning is delivered, but equally applies to facilitators in corporate settings.

Sleuth IT creates interactive resources for engaging students in literacy. Taking the form of interactive adventure games, students can work in groups to discover a topic through a range of literacy resources that bring it to life.

Primrose Hill Primary School in Salford is close to the new media city, where the BBC, ITV, C4 and lots of tech and media companies are located.  Jon Samuel, the ICT Lead at the school talks about working closely with GoBubble to teach children about safe social media use – and the school’s involvement with BBC Bitesize. 

Nicole is CEO and Co-Founder of The Gender Equality Collective. She chats to Russell about inclusive technology, closing gaps, and collaboration to create a more inclusive society – plus her work on the upcoming Kitemark for gender equality for business and education.

Russell Prue and Ian Rockey, headteacher from Westwood with Iford Primary School, reflect on his students’ takeover of NetSupport Radio on Day 3 of Bett 2020! 

As James says, “We all feel different in a cathedral than in a shopping centre” – and creating a feeling of wellbeing in a space is critical for optimum learning. Innovative school furniture design is what Learniture does best and James talks about taking the lead from wider society to create the kinds of spaces that students like to work in.

NetSupport Radio talks to Professor Steven Wheeler from Plymouth Marjon University and ICT Evangelist, Mark Anderson, about what they’d like to see at future Bett shows, facilitating more ad hoc sharing and what their plans are over the coming year.

Al Kingsley talks to Russell Prue about how the first three days of the show have gone and whether his aspirations have been fulfilled! They also discuss the loss of the Saturday from the event from next year onwards – and chat about what they’ve particularly enjoyed this year.

NetSupport Radio had the honour of hearing from Professor Sugata Mitra about his self-organised learning environments, the work he’s been doing with the Granny Cloud and what the future holds for how children will learn in years to come.

Henri Verdier is the French Ambassador for Digital Affairs, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. He talks to NetSupport Radio about digital diplomacy, influencing the future of the digital world, internet governance and entrepreneurship. 

Russell Prue and Bob Harrison (former teacher, lecturer and college principal) reminisce about how Bett began, its evolution, the Bett Awards and how the newly-structured show is working out for 2020.

Listen back to NetSupport Radio's live broadcast from Day 4 of Bett 2020! Radio host Russell Prue chats to James Clark from Learniture; Professor Steven Wheeler from Plymouth Marjon University together with Mark Anderson, ICT Evangelist; students from Lanchester EP and Birchwood Primary Schools; Jon Samuel from Primrose Hill Primary School; Nicole Ponsford from The Gender Equality Collective;...