Launch of Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHWB) Portal
Launch of EdTech Hub - Tower Hamlets
Invasion of Ukraine - Online Resources
Adobe Teacher Spring Camp
ReadingZoneLive BookClub Events
Immersive Learning Pilot
FREE LGfL Training
Curriculum Blogs
Mental Health and Wellbeing Portal
We have launched a new Mental Health and Wellbeing portalresource which is intended to support schools to develop a positive culture and talk about "mental wealth".
The videos help to explain the range of unique training opportunities offered to the LGfL community to support schools wherever they are currently on their journey regarding mental health and wellbeing for both staff and pupils.
Tower Hamlets Local Authority is working in partnership with LGfL to develop communities of practice that share expertise and experiences relating to:
Effective use of technology to support everyday teaching and learning
Effective whole school communication and efficient work practices
The Tower Hamlets Digital Strategy for Schools is their template for their support; this new portal features schools already making effective use of technology who have shared their experiences for the benefit of other schools within and beyond the Tower Hamlets community.
Katy Potts (Computing and E-Safety Lead for Islington Children's Services) has kindly given permission for us to reproduce information she included in her newsletter as collated by Andrew Hall, Safeguarding.
Mis- and disinformation online are particularly prevalent during times of conflict and the risk posed by misleading narrative and information becomes more severe:
Following the success of Adobe’s Summer and Autumn Teacher Camps last year, they are offering again four creative courses taking place Tuesday-Thursday every week for three weeks from 19th April 19 to 5th May at 6pm to 7:30pm. Registration here.
The series of courses aims to provide teachers with high-quality professional development designed to build their confidence in teaching digital skills and projects in their classrooms.
The free live Spring Camp offers four learning tracks for teachers:
Join the ReadingZone Bookclub programme of free virtual author events this term. The bookclub is aimed at classrooms keen to develop a love of reading and is aimed at ages 5-11 years.
The Story Shop: Storytelling with Tracey Corderoy Friday 18th March, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 1-3 (Ages 5-8)
Writing Great Adventure Stories & Non-Fiction with Sam Sedgman Friday 25th March, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 3-6 (ages 8+)
Mystery, History and Smugglers with Annabelle Sami Friday 29th April, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 3-6 (ages 8+)
Revisit Journey to the River Sea with Emma Carroll's sequel Friday 10th June, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 5 & 6
Phil Earle introduces When the Storm Rages Friday 17th June, 1.45pm - 2.30pm For Years 5, 6 & 7 (Please note the earlier time for this event).
To sign up for any of these free events, and for more details, email info@readingzone.com
Are you interested in joining our Immersive Learning Pilot? Get in touch via contentsupport@lgfl.net.
If you want to know more about the pilot before committing, then watch the "Teacher Support Sessions" featuring the latest developments and examples of the SandboxAR Platform in action. New case studies from the pilot schools will be available in the coming weeks.
In addition, Bob Usher (LGfL Content Manager), Phil Birchinall (Senior Director Of Immersive Content, Discovery Education) and Simon Pile (Deputy Headteacher, Anson Primary School, Apple Distinguished Educator, Into Film Ambassador) will be presenting 'Immersive Learning and Making' on the main stage at Bett on the Friday 25th at 11:50am-12:20pm.
Alongside the Edtech UK magazine and the Edtech 50 awards the team organise, attend and speak at many events across the UK about the developing Edtech sector, the benefits and pitfalls for educators and how to learn from and meet challenges. Upcoming events include:
BETT: Friday 25 March, 14:10-15:10 'The Edtech 50, celebration, ambition and inspiration' - Edtech UK and LGfL.
National Edtech Summit 2022: 'Edtech; where now, where next?' - 8th & 9th July, Brighton
LGfL Training
Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Please click the button below to see the extensive training programme available (you should have also recently received a full listing of all the training sessions for March and April).
