Education technology (EdTech) has been transforming the education landscape for the past few years, and the ongoing pandemic has further accelerated its adoption. In response to this, the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) and the National Association for Education Technology (Naace) recently released an EdTech Leadership Briefing Paper to helpRead More →
Naace has announced a significant update of the online Self Review Framework. They are in the process of building a new SRF platform and website ready to launch at BETT 2023. This will be an exciting development for all schools currently using the tool and for those yet to engage.Read More →
ME Trainers are educators, edtech trainers, professional development specialists, or affiliates who want to train educators and school leaders on the effective use of technology. The role of an Microsoft Educator Trainer is to plan and deliver inspirational training that helps other educators use technology in teaching and learning, asRead More →
The MIEE badge is designed for educators* who are striving to find new ways to engage their students and colleagues. It provides the opportunity to join a professional learning community of global educators who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what a classroom looks and feels like. MIE Experts shareRead More →
Once you have earned the Educator badge and are ready to go deeper into Microsoft tools in teaching and learning, successful completion of two learning paths will unlock the Advanced Educator badge. Begin with the learning path ‘Master Microsoft Teams’ to experience all the toolsets and features that Teams hasRead More →
Microsoft describe this as ‘the first step on a journey of digital transformation’ and it is designed for educators who are new to Microsoft tools in teaching and learning. Its focus is on best practice and some basics for facilitating a blended or hybrid learning environment. Most people achieve theRead More →
This certification builds on the skills learned in Level 1 and the pedagogical knowledge gained through Level 2 (both of which are recommended but not required for the Certified Trainer qualification), combining them with the development of training and leadership skills. Topics covered during the self-paced units are: These unitsRead More →
The Naace Self-Review Framework (SRF) was first developed over 20 years ago as a collaboration between Naace, Becta, Ofsted and other partners. It has established itself as the most commonly used technology review framework with over 16,000 schools having used it. Schools using the SRF are able to assess theirRead More →