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417 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Stay up to date with NetSupport’s latest broadcasts and listen back to our previous podcasts on topics such as safeguarding, digital citizenship and teaching with edtech – plus, catch up on all the activity and interviews with key education experts from recent Bett shows.You can also listen to chats about all things education-related from specialists in the sector in our Big Education Debates, as well as learn about how edtech can help your school or Trust with managing its IT, complying with GDPR – and much more!
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Dr Edward Tse discusses the impact of technology on future employment
February 04, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBNetSupport 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.
Bryn Llewellyn from TagTiv8 outlines the value of movement to engage students
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBAn 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.
Discovery Education’s Phil Birchinall chats about improvements in AR and bringing Mars to Bett
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBAugmented 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…
Richard Smith from Amazing ICT talks about some of his favourite bits at Bett
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBRussell Prue talks to Richard Smith from Amazing ICT about what has caught his attention amongst the many and varied offerings at the show.
Richard Smith from Amazing ICT talks about some of his favourite bits at Bett
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBRussell Prue talks to Richard Smith from Amazing ICT about what has caught his attention amongst the many and varied offerings at the show.
James Donaldson introduces Project Wellbot and describes how it improves students’ wellbeing
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBJames 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.
Evo Hannan introduces his new student AGENCY project
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBEvo 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.
Evo Hannan introduces his new student AGENCY project
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBEvo 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.
Joe Moretti from Sleuth IT discusses bringing literacy to life
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBSleuth 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.
Sally Lanni and Dave Whyley from Pheasey Park Farm School talk about their edtech success
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNetSupport 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.
Sally Lanni and Dave Whyley from Pheasey Park Farm School talks about their edtech success
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNetSupport 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.
Sally McKeown, freelance journalist and author, talks about dyslexia
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBSally 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.
Sal McKeown, freelance journalist and author, talks about dyslexia
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBSal 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.
Jon Samuel from Primrose Hill Primary School talks about GoBubble – and working with the BBC!
January 30, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBPrimrose 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 Ponsford talks live from the train about The Gender Equality Collective
January 30, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBNicole 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.
Headteacher, Ian Rockey, reflects on his students’ NetSupport Radio takeover
January 30, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBRussell 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!
Professor Steven Wheeler and Mark Anderson discuss Bett, CPD, ‘Twisted Tropes’ and more!
January 30, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBNetSupport 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.
James Clark discusses the importance of environment for learning
January 30, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBAs 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.
Al Kingsley reflects on the first three days of Bett 2020 and looks forward to the final day
January 30, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBAl 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.
Professor Sugata Mitra chats about self-organised learning environments and the Granny Cloud
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBNetSupport 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, French Ambassador for Digital Affairs, discusses digital collaboration and innovation
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MBHenri 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.
Bob Harrison reminisces about the origins of Bett and more...
January 30, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBRussell 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.
Bob Harrison, former teacher, lecturer and college principal
January 30, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBRussell Prue and Bob Harrison reminisce about how Bett began, its evolution, the Bett Awards and how the newly-structured show is working out for 2020.
Live from Bett 2020 - Day Four (25/01/20)
January 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBListen 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; and Ian Rockey from Westwood with Iford Primary School commenting on his students' takeover of NetS...
Staff from Dogsthorpe Infants' School talk about their experience using ReallySchool
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MBHeadteacher of Dogsthorpe Infants' School, Becky Waters, and Reception Learning and Teaching Manager, Rachel Jordan, talk about the impact that using observations and assessment solution, ReallySchool, has had in their classrooms and on their workloads.
Al Kingsley talks about staff and students’ wellbeing, digital strategy - and more
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBIn his introduction to Day 3 of Bett 2020, NetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley, talks to Russell Prue about how the show has gone so far, how digital strategy informs technology purchases for MATs and the importance of wellbeing for everyone in a school…
Dan Sandhu, CEO of Sparx Learning, talks about the importance of efficacy evidence
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBHow effective is the technology you are looking at for your school? Dan Sandhu, CEO of Sparx Learning talks about the launch of the EdTech Evidence Group and explains how the company begins with research to ensure the right approach for its technology. He also talks about the joint project between Sparx and HegartyMaths to increase the impact on the teaching and learning of maths in schools across the country and abroad.
Giselle and Kelly from DDMIX for Schools talk about their primary school dance activities programme
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBGetting kids moving (and enjoying it) is sometimes a challenge, but is something DDMIX for Schools (Diverse Dance Mix) aims to change. Created by Dame Darcey Bussell, DDMIX is a new programme to enable teachers (even non-specialists) to deliver varied dance activities for their primary school pupils, which they will hopefully enjoy!
Live from Bett 2020 - Day Three (24/01/20)
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBListen to the interviews from Day 3 of NetSupport Radio's live broadcast at Bett 2020 right here! Russell Prue chats to Professor Stephen Heppell about learnometer boxes, catches up with Myles Pilling on special educational needs, Dan Sandhu from CEO of SPARX, Andrew Whitehouse on assistive technologies, Al Kingsley, MD of NetSupport - plus many more.
Myles Pilling talks about technologies for SEND that have caught his eye at Bett 2020
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MBMyles is a specialist SEND technology consultant who provides assessment, training and strategy advice to a wide range of settings. He talks to NetSupport Radio about the products he’s excited about at Bett 2020, as well as his plans for the coming year that include assisting with raising the profile of disabled people in the Lebanon and a series of educational webinars with the British Assistive Technology Association.
Professor Stephen Heppell chats about the research behind the Learnometer – and plants…
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBNetSupport Radio was delighted to chat to Professor Stephen Heppell at Bett 2020 and hear all about the Learnometer boxes that, after five years of prototyping, are now available as a product for schools. The boxes monitor classroom environments to help schools create optimal environments for learning – and a new initiative of Bring Your Own Plant is a part of it!
Professor Stephen Heppell chats the research behind the Learnometer – and plants…
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBNetSupport Radio was delighted to chat to Professor Stephen Heppell at Bett 2020 and hear all about the Learnometer boxes that, after five years of prototyping, are now available as a product for schools. The boxes monitor classroom environments to help schools create optimal environments for learning – and a new initiative of Bring Your Own Plant is a part of it!
SEND Consultant, Andrew Whitehouse, talks about new specialist resources and technologies
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBAndrew Whitehouse, SEND Consultant and supplier of bespoke training for schools through People First Education, chats to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue about what’s new at the show in his sector and the importance of choosing the right solutions.
Staff from Dogsthorpe Infants' School talk about their experience using ReallySchool
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MBHeadteacher of Dogsthorpe Infants' School, Becky Waters, and Reception Learning and Teaching Manager, Rachel Jordan, talk about the impact that using observations and assessment solution, ReallySchool, has had in their classrooms and on their workloads.
Staff from Hampton Academies Trust discuss all-through schools and the challenges of finances
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MBExecutive headteacher, Helen Price, and Director of Finance, Caroline Behann, from Hampton Academies Trust discuss the challenges presented by making the budget stretch to meet everyone's priorities - and how their all-through school came about.
SecEd Magazine editor, Pete Henshaw, discusses the trends and hot topics coming from his readership
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBPete Henshaw, Editor of SecEd magazine, chats to NetSupport Radio about schools’ increased focus on evidence, the benefit of a digital strategy, not being swept away by the latest technology, VR and AI – and more.
EduFootyAid matches to take place at Bett to raise money for mental health charity, Mind
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBSam de Lange from 2Simple Software tells NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue all about the forthcoming EduFootyAid football tournament taking place at Bett 2020 on Saturday, with the headline event being the first all-female game. There’s an opportunity for visitors to donate the Mind via the Bett website and via donation points throughout the exhibition hall – plus, take part in a raffle to win football merchandise!
Paul Topping, headteacher of The British School in the Netherlands talks vinyl!
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBThere’s nothing like a good creative project to really inspire students. Paul Topping, headteacher of The British School in the Netherlands, explains to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue how some of his students have recently recorded their music onto vinyl.
Russell Prue chats with JD, John, Will and Chris from community radio station, Phonic FM
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBJD, John, Will and Chris from Phonic FM chat to Russell about what they’ve come to see at the show, their reactions to its new format and… vinyl!
Deb Lyons from Bolton Local Authority and Pete Lee from Learning by Questions chat about their LA-wide project
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MBDeb Lyons from Bolton Local Authority and Pete Lee from Learning by Questions tell NetSupport Radio host, Russell Prue, about their successful implementation of the learning solution across the primary schools in Bolton Local Authority.
Al Kingsley and Russell Prue chat about edtech confidence and reflect on Bett 2020, Day 1
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBNetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley, talks to Russell Prue about making technology accessible for teachers and supporting them in its use – plus, they give their reactions to Day 1 of the newly-zoned Bett show and their hopes for Day 2!
Al Kingsley and Russell Prue chat about edtech confidence and reflect on the first day of Bett 2020
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBNetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley, talks to Russell Prue about making technology accessible for teachers and supporting them in its use – plus, they give their reactions to Day 1 of the newly-zoned Bett show and their hopes for Day 2!
Andrew Tidswell from Discovery Education talks about their international work with MoEs
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBAndrew Tidswell, Director of International Professional Development at Discovery Education has worked with Ministries of Education across the world. He discusses the background to creating sustainable change in education, the release of their new whitepaper and how that can inform projects both at home and abroad.
Martin Bailey from Animate 2 Educate discusses the success of EduFootyAid
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBMental health is an issue we can all relate to and Martin Bailey talks to Russell Prue about the origins of the EduFootyAid project (in conjunction with 2Simple) and how it raises money for the mental health charity, Mind.
Chris Castelle from E2BN talks about the effects of cybercrime on schools
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MBNetSupport Radio host, Russell Prue, chats to Chris Castelle from E2BN about the effects of cybercrime on schools. The fact that every school has a network and an internet leaves them open to the danger of abuse from cyber criminals. Chris explains the challenges for schools, as well as talking about why it’s important for them to report any attacks.
Live from Bett 2020 - Day Two (23/01/20)
January 24, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBListen back to NetSupport Radio’s live broadcast from Day 2 of Bett 2020! NetSupport Radio’s host, Russell Prue, talks to more superb guests on the live broadcast from Day 2 of Bett 2020! With contributions from Chris Castelle from E2BN; Deb Lyons from Bolton Local Authority SICT; Martin Bayley talking about EduFooty Aid; Paul Topping, a headteacher from a school in the Netherlands; Pete Henshaw, Editor of SecEd Magazine – and more!
Will Few talks about the IWF’s work to remove child sexual abuse images from the internet
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBThe Internet Watch Foundation does amazing work to remove images and videos of child sexual abuse from the internet to prevent the victims from being revictimized, over and over again. Russell Prue talks to Will Few on NetSupport Radio about the vital work of the organisation and how the number of such images online is growing year on year, driven by the trend of content generated by children themselves…
Lucy Marcovitch discusses the challenges of teaching PSHE
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBPSHE can be a tricky subject to teach, especially if teachers aren’t confident with the subject, haven’t been trained in what to teach, or the correct age-appropriate vocabulary to use. NetSupport Radio’s host, Russell Prue, chats to Lucy Marcovitch, PSHE consultant and series editor for Discovery Education, about the resources the company has produced to aid teachers in this respect ahead of the subject becoming a statutory requirement in England from September 2020.
Lucy Marcovitch discusses the challenges of teaching PSHE
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBPSHE can be a tricky subject to teach, especially if teachers aren’t confident with the subject, haven’t been trained in what to teach, or the correct age-appropriate vocabulary to use. NetSupport Radio’s host, Russell Prue, chats to Lucy Marcovitch, PSHE consultant and series editor for Discovery Education, about the resources the company has produced to aid teachers in this respect ahead of the subject becoming a statutory requirement in England from September 2020.
Kat Cauchi and Gary Perkins discuss recent developments in ReallySchool
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBListen to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue chat to ReallySchool Product Manager, Kat Cauchi, and Independent Advisor, Gary Perkins, about NetSupport’s primary observations and assessment solution, ReallySchool, (a Bett 2020 finalist!) and hear how much it has been developed over the last year to add even more value for school leadership teams.