BETT 2012 presentations: Value for Money

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Jan 262012

At the BETT Show in London in January 2012, we ran a series of seminars on some of the key themes from the EXite programme.

Having a coherent ICT strategy is not enough – even one that is aligned with the corporate strategy and future needs of the organisation. Skilled resources, good project management, best practice development, exhaustive testing and trialing ideas and a focus on benefits are all essential ingredients for ensuring the money invested in new systems and services has been well spent. The ability to gain overall value for money from ICT is not simply a question of procuring the right services at the best price. It is an organisational capability, encompassing all the factors mentioned above, and many more. In this session Hannah Jones explored these issues.

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BETT 2012 EXite Value for Money presentation

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BETT 2012 presentations: Safe and Sound

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Jan 262012

At the BETT Show in London in January 2012, we ran a series of seminars on some of the key themes from the EXite programme.

Pervasive access to technology is transforming the way our young people communicate, learn, interact and find information, it is also making significant changes to how we teach, support young people and handle communications. This seminar looked at four key areas of e-safety in this ‘open’ world. Using direct experiences of colleagues in schools, this seminar looked at how to understand the impact of technology on the safeguarding agenda; being clear on the implications for learners, addressing the issues for staff and the key technical issues we should address. Hosted by Mike Briscoe and Paul Shoesmith, the session included a panel session in which participants explored the ideas and concepts presented.

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BETT 2012 EXite Safe and Sound presentation

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BETT 2012 presentations: Leaders’ Perspectives

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Jan 262012

At the BETT Show in London in January 2012, we ran a series of seminars on some of the key themes from the EXite programme.

Schools are entering a new era with open learning platforms, web 2.0 technologies, social networking and portable devices. School leaders must review their leadership, data and curriculum and models of teaching and learning with ICT. They must be aware of best practice in other schools, consider how ICT can challenge their models of learning and access tools and models to ensure their strategies are robust. This seminar looked at best practice nationally and explored how leaders have embedded and sustained school improvement through new technologies and are equipped for the future. With unparalleled national experience delivering programmes bringing together leadership, technology and excellent peer support, Hannah Jones and Mike Briscoe presented the seminar. They were the Directors of the highly successful Strategic Leadership of ICT (SLICT) programme that over 7 years reached over 13,000 leaders developing a strong national and International footprint.

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BETT 2012 EXite Leaders’ Perspectives presentation

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BETT 2012 presentation: Leaders’ Journeys

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Jan 262012

At the BETT Show in London in January 2012, we ran a series of seminars on some of the key themes from the EXite programme.

Innovative use of new technologies exists on the fringes of education and is driven by creative leaders and practitioners who argue that the key challenge is to shift the focus away from what people should know and onto what they should be able to do with their knowledge. The journey of exploration and development of innovative practice is littered with obstacles and challenges. This seminar described some school leaders’ journeys – how they informed their vision, what their drivers were, and how they achieved their planned desired outcomes. Hosted by Hannah Jones and Mike Briscoe, the session included contributions from successful headteachers and a panel session in which participants explored the ideas and concepts presented by these leaders.

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BETT 2012 EXite Leaders’ Journeys presentation

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