Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Oct 14, 2024 | sec-ed.co.uk | Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Over the last year, forward-thinking schools have been grappling with the many challenges and provocations raised by the now global presence of artificial intelligence (AI). Pathfinding trusts, such as Woodland Academy Trust in London and Kent, and the Robin Hood Multi-Academy Trust in Birmingham, have been trailblazing with AI-focused INSET days for all staff – raising awareness, providing training, and creating capacity to play and explore ideas and tools alongside colleagues.

Aug 14, 2024 | teachwire.net | Mary Gregory |Emily Hunt |eMily Hunt |Fiona Aubrey-Smith |Laura Di Pasquale

PrimarySTEM Laura Di Pasquale explores different ways to use Sphero coding robots in the classroom… by The concept of coding is often considered the empire of geeks and technology gods. But let’s face it, in the current climate we live in, we’re all going to need to speak a bit of robot lingo. This is where Sphero BOLT+ – a fun, versatile little robot – rolls in. Integrating Spheros into your lessons can make abstract concepts concrete and learning incredibly fun.

Jun 24, 2024 | headteacher-update.com | Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Next time you are with a school colleague, ask them to tell you about their last lesson. Chances are, they will give you some headline details about the class, cohort, and particular pupil characteristics. They will probably also give you some key information about content covered and perhaps some insights into a sample of activities or tasks carried out during the lesson.

Apr 8, 2024 | headteacher-update.com | Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Any forward-thinking school keen to provide high-quality pedagogy and curriculum in the current landscape will be aware of the important contribution that digital technology can make. Yet finding robust and insightful evidence has historically been a challenge, making it difficult to make evidence-based decisions.

Jan 8, 2024 | sec-ed.co.uk | Fiona Aubrey-Smith

The government’s rhetoric on mobile phone bans in schools must not lead to rash decisions that might limit the impact of digital devices and technology in the classroom. Fiona Aubrey-Smith considers four factors we must understand about the use of digital devices in learning Last term, the secretary of state for education announced plans for non-statutory guidance to support headteachers to ban the use of mobile phones throughout the school day.