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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 pupils suddenly have to spend time away from parents) - as well as the availability of bereavement counselling.We hear how technology is helping wellbeing in the shape of a "WellBot" powered by AI, how it's helping to look after parents' wellbeing too, and how our youngest students are sharing and communicating on GoBubble.
First broadcast at 7.00pm BST on Wednesday 22nd April 2020. The show was hosted by Russell Prue and included the following guests and topics 7.00 - 7.45 pm The future shape of edtech What have recent events taught us about the future of edtech in schools? • Mark Anderson, Director of ICT Evangelist (from a Teacher/User perspective) • Al Kingsley, MD of NetSupport and Chair of a MAT (from a Governors/Developer perspective) • Traci Good, Online Safety Consultant (from a Safeguarding perspective) • Deborah Millar, Group Director of Digital Learning Technology, TEC Partnership (from FE perspective) • Eve Harper, Event Director, BETTShow UK • Russell Prue, Founder, Author and Broadcaster of Anderton Tiger Radio 7.45 - 8.30 pm School digital strategy, the dos and don’ts What is a digital strategy and what are the pros and pitfalls to look out for. • Lord Jim Knight, Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth, Chief Education and External Officer TES Global • Mark Anderson, Director of ICT Evangelist • Al Kingsley, MD of NetSupport and Chair of a MAT • Ben Whitaker, Director of EduFuturists and Google Certified Innovator and Curriculum Manager & Digital Solutions Lead at Burnley College • Abid Patel, IT Director at Leading Learning Trust (question 5,6,7) • Linda Parsons, Educational Technology Lead at Deira International School (question 5,6,7) • Olly Lewis, Assistant Head Teaching & Learning at the British International School in Abu Dhabi (question 5,6,7) 8.30 - 9.15 pm Supporting student and teacher wellbeing The wellbeing issues schools need to look out for and how they can support both students and teachers. • James Donaldson, Dean of Learner Journey at Cardiff and Vale College • Kelly Hannaghan, Wellbeing Associate at The Primary First Trust • Al Kingsley, MD of NetSupport and Chair of a MAT • Sarah Griffiths, Deputy Head (Pastoral and Wellbeing) at Caterham School • Henry Platten, founder of GoBubble and eCadets. • Professor Jonathan Glazzard, Professor of Mental Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion in Education at Leeds Beckett University • Russell Prue, Founder, Author and Broadcaster of Anderton Tiger Radio Find out more about our Live Broadcasting Workshops at www.AndertonTiger.com/Workshop and the equipment that we use that costs a lot less than you think, details at www.AndertonTiger.com/HUB
09 Mar 2020: Henry and Danielle Platten saw the need for a social media platform that would serve as a safe space for children and keep them away from predators and bullies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
NetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley, chats to Henry Platten (founder of GoBubble and eCadets) about the Bett show and NetSupport’s plans for the upcoming 2020 event. Rather than regarding Bett simply as a ‘trade show’, both agreed that it’s a fantastic event to meet peers, connect with customers and make new contacts. Al mentions that at last year’s event, NetSupport created a speaker zone on their stand and invited respected people in the education sector to present, share and connect – and due to its success, that’s going to be repeated at for 2020.A big part of NetSupport’s presence at the show is going to be NetSupport Radio, which, this year, will be the ‘official broadcaster of Bett’! Once again featuring renowned broadcaster, Russell Prue (founder of Anderton Tiger) as the host, everyone will be kept well informed with interviews from a range of top education sector guests and students.
In this latest episode I caught up with recently crowned Edufuturists Safeguarding Champion of the Year, Henry Platten. Fresh back from #ISTE19 in Philadelphia where GoBubble continues to take the safeguarding, #digcit and #edtech world by storm, Henry and I chatted about the developments in this outstanding platform which provides the perfect digital playground for children and young people to learn how to use social media safely. Online: gobubble.school @joinbubble
Michael is currently the District Technology Integrator/Teacher Leader for the Lake Shore Central School District in Angola, New York where he is in his 5th year in this role. He spent 10 years as a Mathematics Teacher and a majority of those as Team Leader at Lake Shore Middle School. Michael serves on the Lake Shore District Technology Committee and Mentor Teacher Committee and also Western New York Technology Integrators' Forum Advisory Panel. He's a Level 1 & 2 Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Certified Educator and Trainer, 2016 Apple Teacher with Swift Playgrounds. In 2016, Michael was recognized with the NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award. In 2018, he was selected as a Minecraft Education Global Mentor. Michael and is an active educator/learning ambassador for Bloxels Edu, BrainPOP, Buncee, CoSpaces, CueThink, Flipgrid, GoBubble, Seesaw, and Wakelet. Michael is also Sutori Storyteller and a member of the educator focus group for Belouga seeking ways to bring emotional equity through global collaboration to our classrooms.
In preparation for the hugely exciting launch of #GoPlaces in GoBubble on Monday 3rd June, I caught up with founder of GoBubble, Henry Platten to chat with him about this exciting opportunity. During the whole of June, until 11th July, schools can post in the #GoPlaces bestie group, with fabulous prizes from the wonderful people at WatAdventure for the most travelled bubbles. Listen and find out how you can get involved!
In the first of today's #GoPlaces travels, Highland Elementary school linked up with us at Westwood, a virtual journey of some 3503 miles! Using the GoBubble platform, we all posted a photo of what makes us happy and then used Skype to discuss our pictures and what makes us happy face to face. Brilliant!
In this episode I had the pleasure of catching up with friend of the podcast and inspirational founder of GoBubble, Henry Platten. Henry has created a unique and powerful platform in which under 13 year olds can learn how to use social media in a safe and secure environment, communicating and collaborating both with their peers and with other children internationally. Learn how you can get involved in this amazing platform and join thousands of others in helping to educate young people to use social media safely and responsibly. Twitter: @joinbubble Web: Gobubble,school
This episode brings together contributors from around the globe to share and discuss the very best practice in online safety with young people on Safer Internet Day. My huge thanks to colleagues and esteemed educators who have all given their time and added to this podcast. We talk #GoBubble - the brilliant social media platform for under 13s and hear many top tips for activities and resources from around the globe.
In this episode I discuss the innovative and simply brilliant GoBubble. A free app and education tool for teaching children under 13 about how we use social media in a safe, secure and moderated environment. Without the worry of inappropriate contact, all users are verified by the school and children can learn with enjoyment and safely about how to think before they post and collaborate globally with users from around the world. For more information, head to https://www.bubble.school or follow GoBubble @joinbubble on Twitter.
Westwood Talk is back for a new term, rounding up the news and information from Westwood with Iford Primary School. This week we celebrate the learning from every class, discuss remembrance and an interview with GoBubble founder Henry Platten, as well as look ahead to the coming week.
Here is chance to listen to an interview with the founder of GoBubble, Henry Platten. GoBubble is a safe, pre-moderated space for under 13 year olds where they can learn about social media safely in a secure environment without having to worry about contact or content. Henry discusses how the app and project have developed and how the launch on 9th November will enable schools and children from around the world to collaborate safely.