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NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Students' tips on positive climate change actionIn this special Bett 2025 edition of the 'Insights with NetSupport' podcast, Kat Cauchi - Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport interviews students from Denbigh High School, Azzahra Ali and Ibrahim Alam. In this episode Azzahra, Ibrahim and Kat talk about the importance of positive climate change action in schools and why it's everyone's responsibility. Azzahra and Ibrahim share their top tips for schools to make small steps that have a big impact, and they talk about their projects in school where they have utilised technology for environmental benefits. You can connect with Denbigh High School, Luton, on:
2025-04-0206 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Teacher training/Computing educationIn this special Bett 2025 edition of the ‘Insights with NetSupport’ podcast, Mark Anderson - Head of Education at NetSupport, interviews Professor Miles Berry - Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton. In this episode, Miles and Mark discuss computing education for trainee teachers explaining how the foundations of digital literacy skills (and particularly AI literacy skills) are needed to keep learning at the heart and centre of anything teachers and students do with technology. They also touch on how the 'learning struggle' should be part of this, that AI shouldn’t be used to make things ‘...
2025-03-1213 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Why esports education is a must for 2025In this special Bett 2025 edition of the 'Insights with NetSupport' podcast, Mark Anderson - Head of Education at NetSupport interviews James Fraser-Murison - Director of Fraser Esports.In this episode, Fraser and Mark discuss the benefits of esports and how the esports curriculum can equip leaners with essential skills for the future of work. They also discuss misconceptions about the subject and how esports it's a great opportunity to bring back joy in learning. You can connect with Fraser on: LinkedIn: James Fraser-MurisonBlueSky: theesportsteacher
2025-03-1211 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Is ChatGPT the gateway to better EdTech?In this special Bett 2025 edition of the 'Insights with NetSupport' podcast, Mark Anderson - Head of Education at NetSupport, interviews Karen Wespieser MBE - COO at Teacher Tapp. In this episode, Karen and Mark talk about research into what AI tools teachers are using and if this is the gateway to better EdTech. They also talk about building community across schools with shared data and understanding of how teachers feel about what's happening in education. You can connect with Karen on:LinkedIn - Karen WespieserX - @karenwespieserBlueSky - @karenwespieser
2025-03-1210 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: The power of networkingIn this special Bett 2025 edition of the ‘Insights with NetSupport’ podcast, Mark Anderson - Head of Education at NetSupport, interviews Rick Cowell - Founder and Director of the Association of Network Managers in Education (ANME). In this episode, Rick and Mark talk about the power of networking. Rick also talks about his background as of working as a Network Manager in schools for 20 years; and how what he needed the most during that time was contact with other people which was the driver for founding the ANME. You can connect with Rick on:LinkedIn: https...
2025-03-1205 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Latest research on smart phones and policy changesIn this special Bett 2025 edition of the ‘Insights with NetSupport’ podcast, Kat Cauchi – Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport, interviews Joanna Hughes – Group Director of EdTech and Ronan Mc Nicholl – Head of Digital Learning at Berkhamsted School. In this episode, Kat, Jo and Ronan talk about the latest smart phone policy changes in the UK and recent research into the impact of smart phones on children and young people. Ronan and Jo share about their own procedures in school regarding phones and the key information parents should know about children and smart phones. You can connect with Jo and...
2025-03-1208 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Journey to net 0 in education: How can EdTech help?In this special Bett 2025 edition of the 'Insights with NetSupport' podcast, Kat Cauchi - Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport, interviews Iryna Kazanchuk - Lead Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting. In this episode, Iryna and Kat talk about the journey toward net zero in education and how EdTech can help. Iryna shares how educational technology is a powerful catalyst for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices and the small steps schools can start to take towards environmental responsibility. You can connect with Iryna on LinkedIn: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/irynakazanchuk/
2025-03-1209 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2025 edition: Level Unlocked - AI in educationIn In this special Bett 2025 edition of the 'Insights with NetSupport' podcast, Kat Cauchi - Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport interviews Roddy Peters - Group Head of Digital Skills at Windsor Forest College Group.In this episode Roddy and Kat discuss how educators can make the most of AI tools and why it's important not to be afraid to make mistakes. Roddy also talks about Winnie, the first private FE chatbot and the impact it is making across Windsor Forest College Group.You can connect with Roddy on:X: @Roddypeters LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2025-03-1112 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.14 - Heather Vaters and Katharine Vafaei from NetSupport CanadaIn this episode Kat interviews Heather Vaters and Katharine Vafaei. Heather has over 30 years experience in the IT industry, securing the trust of both national and international companies and works diligently to build and maintain strong client relationships. When she isn't at the office, Heather wields paint brushes and power tools, renovating and decorating a Century home with her husband in a hamlet located in the GTA. She's happiest cooking over her beloved gas range, reading and snuggling with her dogs. Katharine started working at NetSupport Canada in 2005 as the Treasurer/Controller. Since then, her role in th...
2025-02-1124 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.13 - Alexandria Davis - Customer Experience ManagerIn this episode Kat interviews Alexandria Davis. Alexandria serves as a Customer Experience Manager at NetSupport Inc. Starting at NetSupport in 2022, Alexandria is a valued team member that consistently exceeds her goals in retention, collaborates with her team to ensure customer success and attends technology conferences to spread awareness, connect with customers and provide demos. She believes that entering the technology industry is ideal even if your education or background didn’t originate there. Alexandria is a firm believer in expanding your network to get to your ideal role. She is more than happy to connect on Lin...
2025-01-1711 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.12 - Aurea Sanabria - Northwest Regional Account Manager (US)Aurea is dedicated to driving new business growth and supporting existing clients. Her role involves expanding product usage, introducing new solutions that align with clients’ business objectives, and addressing their evolving needs. She began her career in sales and eventually transitioned to the educational sector, working for a company committed to fostering a love of reading and learning. NetSupport was the next logical step as it allowed her to continue working with educational organizations as well as expand into the corporate world. Being able to provide the right solution that helps meet the needs and goals of a company bri...
2025-01-0614 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.11 - Vineela Pappu - DevOps EngineerIn this episode Kat interviews Vineela Pappu. Vineela is an accomplished DevOps Engineer at NetSupport, dedicated to enhancing software delivery through automation and process optimization. She specialises in building and managing CI/CD pipelines, overseeing infrastructure across multiple global regions, and maintaining high standards of security and scalability. With a strong foundation in software development and a keen interest in AI and automation, Vineela seamlessly blends technical expertise with innovative problem-solving. Beyond her professional role, Vineela enjoys drawing and creating web applications with her daughters, nurturing both creativity and a love for technology within the fa...
2024-12-0519 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.10 - Latoya - US Regional Account ManagerIn this episode Kat interviews Latoya. Latoya is a regional account manager at NetSuppport Inc. for the Northeast region. Her favorite NetSupport solution is classroom.cloud, as it supports schools’ abilities to empower their staff, students, and families from anywhere. Latoya is inspired by the impact of technology within all learning environments, including training, and staff development across industries. Outside of work, Latoya loves reading and enjoying nature. Previously, Latoya earned her master’s from New York University and has worked in both corporate and educational organizations, ultimately leading her to the NetSupport team. Here a...
2024-11-2115 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.8 - Rachel Edwards - Product Services Testing AnalystEpisode 9 – Rachel Edwards, Product Services Testing Analyst In this episode Kat interviews Rachel Edwards. Rachel is a software tester at NetSupport, working alongside the development team to release the best possible product updates in a timely manor. Rachel started her journey in tech as an apprentice at Firebrand, then worked in IT support and management before moving into testing. Outside of her role at NetSupport, she is a crafter and outdoorsy person. Rachel loves hiking and woodland walks, going to the beach and spending time with her two loveable but very cheeky giant rabbits. Here are so...
2024-10-2411 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.7 - Rosalina Barragan - LATAM (Latin America) Channel ManagerRosalina is a dynamic professional with a diverse background spanning business, education, sales, and now, technology. With over a decade of experience, Rosalina has played a pivotal role in helping companies develop and expand their market share across North and Latin America. Her tech journey began in 2021 at NetSupport, as the Channel Manager for LATAM, driving success in the region. Fuelled by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, she seizes every opportunity to learn and brings a transformative perspective to the industry. Outside of work, Rosalina's passion lies in cycling, as she enjoys exploring new destinations on two...
2024-10-1014 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP. 5 - Emma Shorrock - Executive AssistantIn this episode Kat interviews Emma ShorrockEmma has been an administrative professional for almost 20 years, with experience across the Financial Services, Retail, Logistics and most recently the tech industry – She has had the pleasure of working at NetSupport since October 2022. Outside of work she is an avid (yet slow!) runner, having recently completed her very first ultra. She also enjoys snowboarding and spends most of her annual leave either in minus zero temperatures on top of a mountain or pootling round the country roads in her campervan. Crochet was her lockdown skill/craft of choice and she is pa...
2024-09-2518 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.4 - Jane Neal - Technical Author at NetSupportThere aren’t enough women working in the tech industry and all too often the ones that are, aren’t being seen and appreciated for the work they do. Role models are a huge part of attracting more women into the industry and so, in this new series, Community Engagement Manager, Kat Cauchi, interviews women in tech. She asks them about their roles, what it’s like to work at a technology company (challenges and benefits) and their advice for anyone wanting a career like theirs. Episode 4 – Jane Neal, Technical Author In this episode Kat interviews...
2024-09-0210 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.3 - Babita Panja - Product Developer for NetSupportIn this episode Kat interviews Babita Panja, Product DeveloperBabita is a creative product developer with expertise in Angular and JavaScript, who also has a passion for dancing, painting, and travelling.Here are some of the questions we asked Babita:1. Can you please tell us about your role at NetSupport and what it involves?2. Who are you outside of NetSupport?3. How did you get into your role?4. Were you interested in technology when you were in school?5. What has your experience been like working in a tech company (challenges and benefits)?
2024-08-2110 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.2 - Clare Elliott - Group Financial Controller at NetSupportEpisode 2 – Clare Elliott, Group Financial Controller In this episode Kat interviews Clare Elliott. Clare is the is the Group Financial Controller at NetSupport, with a passion for all things finance, business and operational excellence. Shortlisted for CFO Of The Year 2022 by Women In Finance Awards, winner of Best Financial Planning Service in 2019, a Fellow member of both the ACCA and AAT, and a Chartered Manager. Outside of work Clare likes to travel, take long country walks and eat out. Here are some of the questions we asked Clare: - Can you please introd...
2024-08-2112 min
NetSupport RadioHer Tech Life Podcast: EP.1 - Maggie Layfield - VP of Sales for NetSupport Inc.Introducing a brand new podcast series, ‘Her Tech Life’There aren’t enough women working in the tech industry and, all too often, the ones that are aren’t being seen and appreciated for the work they do. Role models are a huge part of attracting more women into the industry and so, in this new series, Community Engagement Manager, Kat Cauchi, interviews women in tech.She asks them about their roles, what it’s like to work at a technology company (challenges and benefits) and their advice for anyone wanting a career like their...
2024-08-2132 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - ISTE 2024 edition: Enhancing student engagement and inclusivity with AR & VR for students with intellectual disabilities with Phil HintzMaggie from NetSupport joins Phil Hintz from Niles Township School District at ISTE to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) VR in education.Phil talks about the challenges of implementing AI in schools, and one concern is that AI might be biased because of the data it’s trained on. To mitigate this, Phil suggests asking vendors questions about their data privacy practices and how they ensure the data is fair and unbiased. Another challenge is figuring out what data privacy agreements need to be in place when using AI tools. Phil ta...
2024-07-1511 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Minecraft, AI and eSports in education with Becky KeeneInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Becky Keene – Minecraft, AI and eSports in educationWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this interview, NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Becky Keene, Director at i2e and a former teacher and school leader, to talk about our current attitude to AI in education and how it may change over time, the benefits of Minecraft and how to get started with it in the classroom, and some of the benefits of eSports for students.00:00 – Introduction 00:2...
2024-02-0215 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Digital literacy and A.I. with Byron KingInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Digital literacy and A.I., with Byron KingWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this interview, Byron King, Deputy Head Teacher at Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School, talks to NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, about digital literacy and the effects of A.I. on education.0:00 Introduction0:54 How did you come to be in the role you are today?1:53 AI: is it all it's cracked up to be?3:19 How can we ensure students use AI safely?5:04 Digita...
2024-01-3113 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Effective digital teaching in an international school, with Ivan LangtonInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Effective digital teaching in an international school, with Ivan LangtonIt’s another Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'! This time, we hear from Ivan Langton, who is Head of Computing and Digital Literacy Coordinator at The Sultan's School in Muscat, Oman.Ivan talks to NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, about the importance of context and cultural sensitivity in education around the world, how he uses ChatGPT and helps students to do so too.00:00 - Introduction00:41 - Ivan's Bett highlights so far01:18 - A sh...
2024-01-3116 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Sustainability, edtech and cultural sensitivity with Brett SalakasInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Sustainability, EdTech and cultural sensitivity, with Brett SalakasWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!This conversation, live from the Bett show floor, features Brett Salakas, currently the Hewlett Packard Education Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand – and with a background in teaching and leadership in schools in Australia, the USA and Asia. He talks to Mark Anderson about sustainability in education, his published book, A Mammoth Lesson, and upcoming book,A Eulogy for the Essay – Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI.
2024-01-3124 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: CPD and efficient ways with A.I. with Daren WhiteWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this interview, Daren White, Academic Technologies Lead at Academies Enterprise Trust, talks to NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, about CPD, teacher confidence and competence with technology, and ways that A.I. can make things more efficient for schools.00:00 – Introduction 02:09 – Teacher confidence and competence with tech05:04 – The disconnect between working with students and working with colleagues07:24 – Daren talks about where he goes for his CPD09:34 – Efficient ways to use A.I.12:44 – Wrap upConnect with DarenX: @ranga_e...
2024-01-2613 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Alternative provision - considerations to make it work with Bukky YusufInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Alternative provision – considerations to make it work, with Bukky YusufIn this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport' we hear from Senior Leader and Science Lead, Bukky Yusuf.She talks to NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, about how she got into teaching, what she loves about it and the various considerations that can make alternative provision work for students. 00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Why did you become a teacher?02:52 - Tell us about the setting you work in05:26 - Understanding the individ...
2024-01-2611 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Paddy McGrathWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'! In this interview, Paddy McGrath, Head of Education Strategy (EMEA) at Texthelp talks to NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, about how accessibility technology can help elevate learning for the students who need it - and the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). 00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – Accessibility: essential for some, useful for all 02:29 – Human flourishing, accessibility and inclusion 04:37 – UDL and how it provides equity of access 08:11 – Resources to learn more about UDL 10:41 – Round-up Connect wi...
2024-01-2610 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: Mission possible: The transformative power of game-based learning with Kate WhylesWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this interview, NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Kate Whyles from Nottingham College to talk about how the college has created two immersive spaces, some of the technologies used, and how they have engaged and inspired the students.00:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Kate Whyles introduction 0:50 - Overview of the immersive space at Nottingham College 2:01 - How the college ensures VR headsets have impact 3:29 - How EdTech can empower students 4:51 - Gamifyi...
2024-01-2507 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: EdTech trends in the APAC region with Rachel CoathupInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: EdTech trends in Primary and in the APAC region with Rachel CoathupWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!Our special guest for this Insights interview is Rachel Coathup, Customer Success Director at Texthelp. She talks to host, Mark Anderson, about ensuring teachers are confident to use technology in their practice, the differences between her experiences in education in the UK and in Australia, and a little about her current work at Texthelp.00:00 – Introduction01:11– Rachel Coathup introduction01:3...
2024-01-2510 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: The importance of STEM, computing and coding in the curriculum with Joseph ArdayInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: The importance of STEM, computing and coding in the curriculum with Joseph ArdayIt’s another episode of 'Insights with NetSupport', live from Bett 2024!In this conversation, Joe Arday, a computer science teacher of 15 years and Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, talks to Mark Anderson about computing, careers advice, Raspberry Pi and overcoming adversity.00:00 – Introduction00:40 – Joe’s introduction 02:54 – Joe talks about his role with the British Computer Society04:15 – How people can get involved with Joe’s sessions05:10 – STEAM...
2024-01-2409 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: EdTech tools to help manage your workload with Ross McGillInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: EdTech tools and tips to manage workload with Ross McGillAnd here’s another special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this conversation, live from the NetSupport stand at Bett, NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Ross McGill, the founder of the immensely popular website, @TeacherToolkit, to talk about EdTech tools and tips to help manage teacher workloads.So, tune in, listen up and get ready to be enlightened!0:00 Introduction0:50 3 top tips for marking1:57 Planning and the 5-minut...
2024-01-2409 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: Global EdTech trends with Alice KeelerWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!In this conversation, live from the Bett show floor, NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Alice Keeler, one of the world's biggest EdTech influencers, to talk about global EdTech trends!00:00 - Introduction 02:19 - AI: benefits and drawbacks03:41 - Teacher burnout and spending more time with students05:07 - How Alice organises her time06:38 - Strategies people can adopt to become confident with edtech tools08:56 - Pedagogy and edtech12:27 - Alice talks about her book that reveals 50 wa...
2024-01-2413 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Michael Wilkinson - Exploring ways videos can be used in educationWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport! The Insights series aims to provide an interesting and relevant topic, and a special guest who can shine some expert knowledge onto the subject so we can all learn something new!In this episode, we were delighted to welcome the Managing Director of ClickView UK, Michael Wilkinson.With a career in education and EdTech spanning many decades, starting with work in Community Learning Centres (CLCs) exploring effective technology use to support and enhance teaching and learning, entrepreneurial work creating his own EdTech company, and subsequent r...
2024-01-2242 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Hatty McCafferty - What everyone needs to know about menopauseThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Hatty McCafferty, CEO and director of Real Menopause Talk.Here are some of the questions we asked Hatty:Can you start by explaining what ‘menopause’ is in a nutshell?What are some of the symptoms women may experience during their perimenopause?What are some common misconceptions about menopause (and peri and post-menopause)?Could you speak a little more about other types of meno...
2024-01-1631 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Laura Knight - AI - The latest top tools to useIn each episode, we aim to bring you an interesting guest who shares their wealth of expertise, knowledge and insights around a relevant topic. Our aim is simple: to inspire and equip you with new insights that will empower your teaching and learning or leadership activities. So, get ready to dive into this episode’s conversation, exploring exciting topics such as Digital Strategy, effective use of technology, change management, AI in the classroom, leading on technology, and questions to ask vendors at edtech events such as the forthcoming Bett 2024! In this episode, we were delighted to b...
2023-12-1842 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Veronica Llorca-Smith - ' Managing multi-cultural teams'The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Veronica Llorca-Smith, Leadership Consultant specialising in cultural agility.Here are some of the questions we asked Veronica:You speak 6 languages and have been learning languages since you were a child, could you talk more about this?Do you think because you started learning languages at a young age it made it easier to learn new languages as you got older?You have...
2023-12-0530 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Virginia Mendez - ‘Professional feminism’ and challenging gender inequalities in the workplaceThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Virginia Mendez, Co-Founder of The Feminist Shop, a feminist ethical brand and hub.Here are some of the questions we asked Virginia:• When we talked about this recording you said you went on a journey from, “I’m not a feminist,” to, “I’m a professional feminist” – could you talk a bit about that?• Why and how did you start The Feminist...
2023-11-2728 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Charlotte Speak - Supporting working parentsThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Charlotte Speak, Founder of Power of the Parent. Here are some of the questions we asked Charlotte:· Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?· Where did your passion for supporting parents in the workplace stem from?· What are some of the key barriers for parents in the workplace?· How can companies start to break down some of the...
2023-11-2234 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Catrina Lowri - Neuro-inclusive recruitment and staff developmentThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Catrina Lowri, Founder of Neuroteachers. Here are some of the questions we asked Catrina:· What is neurodiversity?· You mentioned in recent talks you have given that a common question has been asked, ‘Should employers accept self-diagnosis for neurodiversity?’, can we talk more about that?· You have said before that there is a skills gap in recruitment that can be...
2023-11-2235 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Saskia Menendez - Trans inclusion in the workplaceThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Saskhia Menendez, Innovator at Keychange, Board of Directors at The F List Music and LIVE Diversity Expert Panel Member.Here are the key questions we asked Saskhia:Where does your passion for music come from?What was your transition from a very deprived background to having a music scholarship at a ‘prestigious’ school like?What is it like...
2023-11-2122 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport (Corporate): Tommy Hatto - How organisations can support men's healthThe Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Tommy Hatto, founder of wellbeing and brand agency THO and men’s health expert.Here are some of the questions we asked Tommy:Do you think your background in acting and modelling is what sparked your interest in men’s mental health, particularly body image?What are some of the current key challenges you are seeing in men’s health...
2023-11-2128 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Nikki Sullivan - Culture, motivation and professional learningWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport!In each episode, we aim to bring you an interesting guest who shares their wealth of expertise, knowledge and insights around a relevant topic. Our aim is simple: to inspire and equip you with new insights that will empower your teaching and learning or leadership activities. So, get ready to dive into this conversation, which builds upon a recent recording of Insights with David Weston from the Teacher Development Trust around teacher CPD. In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by De...
2023-10-2736 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Nic Ponsford - Building diversity and inclusion in educationIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, we are joined by Nicole Ponsford , Founder of the Global Equality Collective (GEC) and Top50 Inspiring Women in Tech Europe.View the questions we covered about diversity and inclusion below...A big question, but can summarise the key challenges of diversity and inclusion in today’s world?What is the impact of a lack of diversity and inclusion on young people?What are your top tips to building a truly diverse and inclusive classroom?Can you tell us about the work you do at Global Equality Collective?
2023-09-2635 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Keren Mitchell - Social action and philanthropy in educationIn this Insights with NetSupport recording we are joined by Keren Mitchell, who is the Founder of SuperKind (www.superkind.org).In this episode we explore with Keren importance of social action and philanthropy in education.Questions:Should schools be integrating social action and philanthropy into the curriculum and classrooms?How would they go about implementing this/what are your top tips?Can parents get involved?
2023-09-2126 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Jim Love - Are skills and qualifications really needed?In this episode of Insights with NetSupport we are joined by Jim Love, who is the CIO and Chief Digital Officer of IT World Canada (Canada's leader in ICT publishing and digital marketing). He's also the host of Hashtag Trending, a daily news podcast focusing on business and technology and author of Digital Transformation in the First Person.In this episode we discuss the below:Questions:What are your thoughts about companies that have eliminated or reduced the emphasis on needing a 4-year college degree to apply for a mid-level or a...
2023-09-2037 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Brian Aspinall - AI and a new twist on ChatGPT for EducatorsIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, host Al Kingsley (NetSupport's CEO) is joined by Canadian teacher, author and founder of CodeBreaker, Brian Aspinall.They discuss about the topic of the moment – AI – and the opportunities it presents, as well as other technology developments happening in education.Brian talks about CodeBreaker (a consulting and publishing powerhouse in the education space), how it challenges the status quo and seeks to "educate the whole child – mind, body and soul," – and chats about the great work currently going on in the Canadian education system.To learn more and...
2023-07-2739 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Dean Shareski - Education in Canada - an overview and the latest trendsDean Shareski, an Educational Consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships, joined Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss everything from an overview of education in Canada, the state of remote learning, the overall challenge of new teachers and leadership, along with some thoughts on the efforts around student well-being and workplace wellness.Questions included:Can you give me an overview of school governance in Canada?Can you also explain how it differs from the U.S. and perhaps the U.K?How do you think we are doing from a leadership perspective...
2023-05-1147 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Kailey Lefko - A mindful approach to student managementKailey Lefko, a Math and Science Teacher, Co-Founder at Educalme Inc and The Balanced Educator Podcast Co-Host, joined Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss everything from a mindful approach to student management, how to use classroom tools to help students stay focused, social-emotional learning - plus much more!The question covered included: What types of strategies do you use to help students stay focused?Do you use different classroom tools, desk configurations, music, colors, etc?Can you explain the process of teaching mindfulness?Do you have thoughts about the role of mindfulness in a...
2023-05-1048 minNetSupport RadioBett 2023 - Live on Day Three (Fri 31st of March)NetSupport Radio puts on a great show for the final day of Bett 2023!In a broadcast packed with top guests for the final NetSupport Radio broadcast from Bett 2023, host Russell Prue kicked off with NetSupport's CEO, Al Kingsley, talking about the team's experience over the duration of the event.The absolute highlight of this day's interviews was a segment featuring none than children's author, Michael Rosen!Next up were guests including, Jane Basnett, Director of Digital Learning, Nick Causton from STEAM Co, Jeremy Waters from Elastik Learning and Beverly Clarke who s...
2023-03-311h 35
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Nic Ponsford - Intersectionality in educationNicole Ponsford, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Global Equality Collective, joined us on this edition of Insights. The latest addition to the GEC app, a student module, was the subject of Nicole's discussion with Al Kingsley, Group CEO at NetSupport, and Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Lead at NetSupport. The GEC has gathered a sizable amount of data from their extensive research on youth, which has been incorporated into their new student module. Ponsford, Kingsley, and Cauchi explore the significance of utilising data responsibly in schools with the goal of assisting young people in...
2023-03-3109 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Martin Bailey, Lady Kirsty Grundy, Jade Parker - Using immersive audio in the classroomIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, three special guests joined our host, Mark Anderson. Lady Kirsty Grundy, Headteacher of Shireland Technology Primary; renowned Primary Computing specialist, Martin Bailey; and Year 2 teacher, Jade Parker, joined us for a conversation to share insights on how immersive audio can help learning and teaching in Primary. The guests were asked and responded to the following questions: What is immersive audio, what technology do you use to facilitate immersive audio in your school and how easy is it to implement? What is your E3L curriculum in your school? How are yo...
2023-03-3010 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Jerome Nogues - Appsmashing in the primary classroom to rock creativity and engagementJérôme Nogues, a Microsoft Innovative Educator expert, talks about how technology can be used in the classroom in this episode of Insights from NetSupport. In his conversation with our Head of Education, Mark Anderson, Jérôme expressed his belief that technology should only be utilised if it is beneficial to the teacher and students. He also discusses some of the tools he employs, such as Classroom Cloud, which has been a game-changer for them, and Sentencebuilders.com, an incredible website for language instructors. In addition, he emphasises the benefits of Reading Coach and Reading Progre...
2023-03-3007 minNetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Alice Lacey and Tilly Brooke - Immersive audio and resources in the classroomIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement lead at NetSupport meets with the CEO and COO of Now Press Play, Alice Lacey, and Tilly Brooke, discuss immersive audio and resources in the classroom. For elementary school students, the immersive audio resource Now Press Play brings the curriculum to life and stimulates creative writing. The speakers point out that audio is underutilised and emphasise how using headphones in class can help students focus and feel included. Additionally, they go over the advantages of using audio to give children feedback and record them, especially when co...
2023-03-3006 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Rebekah Bawler - Digital skills in secondary schoolsBecki Bawler, who works at Risca Community Comprehensive School and leads the development of the Digital Competence Framework in Wales, joined our Head of Education, Mark Anderson in this Insights from NetSupport video to discuss how digital skills are now at the forefront of Wales' educational goals. The framework for digital competence is one of the three cross-curricular skills they discuss and is of equal importance to literacy and numeracy. She also discusses the significance of the Hwb platform, which is accessible to every student and teacher in Wales. During the pandemic, the Hwb platform, which provides a...
2023-03-3009 min
NetSupport RadioBett 2023 - Live on Day One (Weds 29th of March)Listen back to the live NetSupport Radio broadcast from Day 1 of Bett 2023!NetSupport's CEO, Al Kingsley, kicks off the broadcast by sharing what's happening on the NetSupport stand, talking about new product updates, explaining how this year is about 'listening and learning as much as sharing' to really connect with customers, plus he explains a little about his role as Chair of a MAT.NetSupport Radio's host, Russell Prue, has some informative chats with a range of superb guests, including those from 2econd Chance, Tanzii TV, iplicit, Headteacher Chat, NovelEffect, DDMIX and Sleuth...
2023-03-301h 19
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Oliver Wright - Everyone is a leader, just taking small steps.In this episode of Insights with NetSupport, Kat Cauchi, the community engagement lead at NetSupport, interviews Oliver Wright, a former headteacher and current leadership resource developer, to talk about leadership. He advises those aspiring to leadership positions to discuss their actions with others, recognise their achievements, and plan slightly riskier next steps. He also talks about common misconceptions about leadership, like the idea that a leader must make big changes or hold a certain position. With practise and reflection, everyone can develop their leadership abilities, according to Wright, who sees leadership as a journey rather than a d...
2023-03-2904 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Shareen Wilkinson - PedtechIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, Kat Cauchi, the community engagement lead at NetSupport, joins Shareen Wilkinson to discuss the fresh approach to technology in education called ‘PedTech’. PedTech puts pedagogy first, using technology to support teaching and learning. Shareen shares how technology can be used for feedback, recording audio responses, and adapting lessons to meet the needs of students. Through PedTech, schools can work collaboratively and involve all teachers and leaders in the process. Shareen is currently working on a PedTech project to maximise opportunities for individual subjects and support schools in their transition to using...
2023-03-2903 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Emma Darcy - Climate change strategyIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement lead at NetSupport, and Emma Darcy, Director of Technology for Learning and Bett Advisory Board member, discuss the importance of aligning digital strategy with sustainability and climate change strategy in schools. They also discuss how the Chiltern Learning Trust intends to reduce their carbon footprint further and expand their climate change education initiatives. You can find Emma on Twitter at @darcyprior. For more Insights and many more useful videos, please subscribe to the NetSupport channel. Watch the video from Bett here.
2023-03-2904 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Olly Lewis - Change management with technologyIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, Mark Anderson talks to Olly Lewis, Head of Digital Transformation at the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and 2022 ‘Edruptor’ about change management and how to integrate educational technology into an educational setting. Olly emphasises the importance of time, priorities, and community involvement in change management. He stresses the need to ensure sufficient time is given to the change process, clear communication about what is being done and why, and involving the community, which includes the school, parents, and students. Olly also highlights the importance of understanding the digital divide and wa...
2023-03-2911 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Sammy Lambert - A to Z of EdTech' and accessibilityWelcome to the latest episode of 'Insights with NetSupport,' where NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Sammy White, former Maths teacher and teaching and learning expert from Texthelp, to discuss her new book, 'The A to Z of EdTech' and accessibility in the classroom.Here are the questions we asked Sammy:What inspired you to become a maths teacher, and how did you end up working at Texthelp? In your book, the 'A to Z of Edtech,' you cover a wide range of topics related to educational technology. What were some...
2023-03-2729 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Jon Tait - Productivity for school leaders and how technology can helpWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport! The Insights series aims to provide an interesting and relevant topic and a special guest who can shine some expert knowledge onto the subject, so we can all learn something new! In this episode of Insights, we were delighted to welcome Deputy CEO of the Areté Trust, Jon Tait to the show. With a career in education spanning many years, with teaching, middle and senior leadership responsibilities, Jon has also authored several helpful books for educators. Always jam-packed full of top tips (and that’s just hi...
2023-01-0945 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Jack Roehrig - Data ProtectionIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, we welcome Jack Roehrig (@sirjackery), Tenured GRC CSO+, International Privacy Expert, and UPTYCS Evangelist, to speak about everything 'Data Protection'.Hear Jack's answers to the following questions:-For our audience, can you provide a quick overview of your background in data security and why you’re passionate about it?-In the US you have FERPA/COPPA… what impact do these regulations have on schools/edtech vendors? Do you think they do enough?-What would be your top tips for vendors working in the education sector?- Lo...
2022-12-1532 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Adam Mendler - Leadership skills and mentorship for schoolsIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, we are joined by the fantastic Adam Mendler, CEO of Veloz Group and Host of the Podcast - Thirty Minute Mentors. Adam draws upon his insights on building and leading businesses and interviewing hundreds of America's top leaders as a keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations. Adam has written extensively on leadership and related topics, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. Hear Adam's answers to the following questions we asked on NetSupport Radio:-Tell me ab...
2022-12-1530 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Andy Colley - Top tips for computing leadsWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport. In this episode, we were delighted to have the opportunity to interview someone who has been pivotal in supporting many educators across the country with their teaching of Computing. A founder of one of the UK’s longest running Twitter chats all focused on the teaching of Computing, #caschat, Andy Colley has had a broad experience in his career within education. A former school IT technician and subsequently teacher of Computing and now Director of Computing at Laurus Cheadle Hulme school in the Northwest of England, Andy’s been a CAS...
2022-09-131h 11
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Chris Edwards - Leadership tips for leaders new to the role ready for starting in SeptemberIn this episode of Insights with NetSupport, I was delighted to spend some time talking with the Headteacher of Brighton Hill Community School, Chris Edwards. In his sixth year as Headteacher at the school, the number of students on the roll has more than doubled from 502 to 1205. His successful leadership has seen wide-ranging developments and improvements so, with this in mind and the school’s successful growth and perception in the local community, we thought it would be great to ask Chris to share some of his insights into school leadership. With the new academic year...
2022-08-3043 min
NetSupport RadioProduct Insights with NetSupport: NetSupport Manager - How can it help manage unattended devicesWelcome to another episode of Product Insights with NetSupport! In this episode of Product Insights with NetSupport, we grab the opportunity to catch up with NetSupport’s Technical Support Manager, Andy Earp, to talk about our popular product NetSupport Manager, and how it can be used to support unattended devices. A popular use for NetSupport Manager is to use it to support unattended devices, particularly in the corporate space. From ATMs to cash registers to factory floor robots to jukeboxes in restaurants, NetSupport Manager can save time and money, as well as promote efficiency by usin...
2022-08-1609 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Charlie Rosier - Technology in early years educationWelcome back to Insights with NetSupport! In this episode, Al Kingsley speaks to Charlie Rosier of Babbu, as they explore technology in early years education.
2022-07-2514 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Meika Billings Dopwell - Tips for teachers to best support learners with speech and language difficultiesWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport. In this episode, I was thrilled to welcome Meika Billings Dopwell to the show. In this episode, I was keen to pick Meika’s brains about top tips for teachers to best support learners with speech and language difficulties in addition to some of the technologies and approaches we use in our classrooms and schools. Here are the questions that we covered:1. You’re new to Twitter... As someone in education, how are you finding the experience, what benefits are you experiencing and what top tips w...
2022-06-3027 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Justin Weinberg - Engaging and preparing students for STEM classesJoin Al Kingsley and Justin Weinberg in the newest episode of NetSupport Radio. Justin is the Co-founder and CEO of Aktiv Learning using his decade of experience teaching math and science as a tutor and teaching assistant to bring Akiv Learning to STEM courses across North America. STEM classes are all the rage in today’s schools but for students to get the most out of it, they need to be fully prepared to learn to properly engage and understand the lesson. In this episode, Al and Justin discuss ‘Engaging and Preparing Students for STEM Classes’.Her...
2022-06-2717 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Gary Henderson - Wellbeing and workload reduction as a Network ManagerInsights with NetSupport with Gary HendersonWhen it comes to ensuring that technology across a school runs smoothly, the often-unseen heroes within education are the network managers, technicians and directors of IT who play that pivotal role of ensuring continuity of learning and consistency of access. The importance of their roles came into significant focus during the various lockdowns during the pandemic. It is fair to say that, without their patience, hard work and often long hours working, many educators and learners would not have had the support and access they required to e...
2022-06-2245 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 15 - Taking early school education to 'the big kids'In this episode, we are joined by Maggie Layfield. As a former teacher turned ‘EdTechie’, Maggie is passionate about seeing technology used intentionally in the classroom to help increase engagement and lead to positive learning outcomes. She serves as the VP of US Sales for NetSupport Inc, and is recognised leader in EdTech. She lives outside of Atlanta with her husband and two kids (plus one on the way!). Maggie loves to bake, solve puzzles, play word games, and read in her spare time, which is rather limited these days.In this episode we discussed Taking early year...
2022-06-2134 min
NetSupport RadioProduct Insights with NetSupport: NetSupport Notify - How it's used across multiple scenariosFrom sending one-way messages that can’t be ignored, to streamlining communication and ensuring everyone has received and read the message – NetSupport Notify can help in any scenario!Sensitive information: Deliver sensitive information discreetly without using the overhead PA system – perfect in hospitals for code calls.Adverse weather: Help keep your staff informed about any natural disasters or severe weather that may affect them.Emergency or lockdown procedures: Using a three-hotkey combination, quickly notify staff of emergencies (such as bomb threats or active shooter situations) so they can initiate any lockdown or emergency proced...
2022-06-1723 min
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport: Abid Patel - Developing powerful and positive relationshipsWelcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport! In this episode, Abid shared lots of great insights and top tips – from advice on interactions with other colleagues, to developing powerful and positive relationships and approaches to collaboration. There’s lots for both network managers and school leaders and teachers to take away from this episode. During our chat, Abid responded to the following questions and shared some great approaches. Here are the questions I asked him: 1. How do you explain to a teacher that something won't work?2. What tips can you share about how to a...
2022-05-2530 min
NetSupport RadioProduct Insights with NetSupport: NetSupport ServiceDesk - Manage and support all of the queries, requests and other issues that colleagues bring to the technical IT support teamWelcome to another great conversation with Andy Earp, our Technical Support Manager at NetSupport.In this episode of Product Insights with NetSupport, we explore our fantastic product, NetSupport Service Desk and explore how it can help you manage and support all of the queries, requests and other issues that colleagues bring to the technical IT support team. NetSupport Service desk is a feature rich solution which as you’ll discover from the episode can:· Integrate with your Active Directory. · Help you support your colleagues with any issues they are facing using their devices. · B...
2022-04-2015 min
NetSupport RadioBett 2022 - Day 2NetSupport Radio at Bett 2022 – Day 2There were some fantastic interviews happening on NetSupport Radio on Day 2 of Bett 2022!Not only did our superb host Russell Prue have the chance to chat to Professor Stephen Heppell about changing education for the better with new ways of thinking, but actress Gemma Oaten – yes, from Emmerdale! – popped along for an interview too! She is Patron of the SEED charity for eating disorders and came on the show to tell us about all about its education toolkits for schools and parents.We also heard NetSupport’s CEO, A...
2022-03-252h 19
NetSupport RadioNetSupport Manager - Supporting the remote management of devicesWelcome to another great conversation with Andy Earp, our Technical Support Manager at NetSupport.In this episode of NetSupport Radio, we explore our fantastic product, NetSupport Manager and explore how it can help corporate clients with supporting the remote management of devices within your IT estate. In this episode we explore how NetSupport Manager can; helping you to save time. help you support your colleagues with any issues they are facing using their devices. help you to efficiently update and manage devices across your IT estate, from colleague workstations to POS devices to robots on your pro...
2022-02-1012 min
NetSupport RadioNetSupport School - How it can benefit your companyWelcome to another great conversation with Andy Earp, our Technical Support Manager at NetSupport.In this episode of NetSupport Radio, we take a deep dive into our award-winning product, NetSupport School and explore how it can help corporate clients with activities such as induction, compliance training, testing and onboarding clients. Loved by our existing clients, in this episode we explore how NetSupport School can; helping you to save time. help you support your colleagues with their induction or other training activities. help you to efficiently support and onboard customers. …and so much more! We cove...
2022-02-0922 min
NetSupport RadioNetSupport at FETC 2022Join @LayfieldMaggie and @AlKingsley_Edu as they chat about #FETC and all the activities they have lined-up for visitors. Don’t forget to pop by booth #402!https://www.netsupport-inc.com/https://classroom.cloud/
2022-01-1919 min
NetSupport RadioNetSupport DNA - How it can support your businessWelcome another great conversation with Andy Earp, our Technical Support Manager at NetSupport.In this episode of NetSupport Radio, we explore our hugely popular product, NetSupport DNA. Loved by technicians and Network Managers the world over learn in this episode how DNA can support your business on many levels, including; · helping you to save time; · reduce costs and overheads; · help you to ensure ROI on software purchases; · help support remote working; …and so much more! In this episode we covered a significant number of ways that DNA can help you framed aro...
2021-12-0716 min
NetSupport RadioNetSupport Manager - How it can support your businessIn this episode of NetSupport Radio, we are joined by Andy Earp as we explore some of the many ways that NetSupport Manager can support your business, save you time, money and help support remote working without the need for any VPNs! One of the most interesting parts of the conversation was learning about the significant number of use-case scenarios for using NetSupport Manager. Whether you’re a small business wanting to support remote working, a factory looking to support your machinery on the production line, a retail organisation looking at supporting your POS locations or s...
2021-11-0216 min
NetSupport RadioTip Top Tips Edu: Andy Earp - NetSupport NotifyLearn more about NetSupport Notify on #TipTopTipsEdu! Welcome to another episode of #TipTopTipsEdu! In this episode, we talk with our Technical Support Manager, Andy Earp, about all things NetSupport Notify where he shares his top five tips based upon some of the most frequent questions he’s asked about it. As explained in the episode, NetSupport Notify has lots of fantastic use cases in all sorts of organisations, including schools. From alerting people about emergencies to scheduled activities, kit reminders or even seeking help on behavioural issues from SLT callout – there are so...
2021-04-1320 min
NetSupport RadioAn introduction to classroom.cloud!In this live session, join Matt Jones and NetSupport's Head of Education, the ICT Evangelist, Mark Anderson to learn about the latest award-winning product from the NetSupport stable, classroom.cloud and how it can help your teachers and learners thrive whilst using technology to support learning.Hear it all on NetSupport Radio or watch the show on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4yPjhf-1MWUTo discover more about classroom.cloud, visit classroom.cloud or follow on twitter: @classroomcloud_
2021-04-0935 min
NetSupport RadioTip Top Tips Edu: Andy Earp - NetSupport DNAIn this episode of #TipTopTipsEdu I had the chance again to talk all things NetSupport DNA with our Technical Support Manager, Andy Earp.For the uninitiated, NetSupport DNA is one of our jewels in the crown here at NetSupport. A product which is helpful from both a whole school IT real estate management front alongside supporting the role of the Designated Safeguarding lead; DNA is a product that works well and supports any school. It’s no small wonder it’s loved by Network Managers the world over! In this episode, Andy answers 5 frequently asked quest...
2021-02-1716 min
NetSupport RadioTip Top Tips Edu: Andy Earp - NetSupport SchoolWelcome to another episode of #TipTopTipsEdu on (NetSupport’s YouTube channel/NetSupport Radio). In this episode, we talk with NetSupport’s Technical Support Manager, Andy Earp with five of his tip-top tips for supporting and deploying NetSupport School. NetSupport School is our popular and award-winning classroom management solution. In this episode, I asked Andy five questions based around some of the most popular and helpful tips he could share about working with NetSupport School. Andy responded to the following five questions and shared some great resources too. Here are those questions and the relevant resource guides...
2021-01-2520 min
NetSupport RadioHeadteacher, Ian Rockey, reflects on his students’ NetSupport Radio takeoverRussell 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!
2020-01-3013 min
NetSupport RadioLive from Bett 2020 - Day Four (25/01/20)Listen 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 NetSupport Radio.
2020-01-271h 41
NetSupport RadioNetSupport MD, Al Kingsley, gives his intro to Bett 2020NetSupport is back once again at Bett 2020 and its MD, Al Kingsley, chats to Russell Prue about what visitors can expect to see on stand NL44 (NetSupport Radio, Speaker Zone, product updates, a little blue pig – and more!), his initial reactions to the new zoned approach of the show and what he’s looking forward to seeing at the event…
2020-01-2308 min
NetSupport RadioKat Cauchi revealed as a speaker on the NetSupport stageKat Cauchi, Product Manager for ReallySchool and former Primary School Teacher at Dogsthorpe Infant School, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss activities at Bett 2020.Presenting at Bett in NetSupport’s Speaker Zone on Friday 24th January at 1pm, Kat will be discussing her “Top 5 tips for saving time in the primary classroom,” and will be evaluating how certain tools such as ReallySchool can help save precious time – as well as also covering more general tips that anyone can try to help reduce their workload.Helping to develop the ReallySchool app, Kat is also excited...
2020-01-1503 min
NetSupport RadioRussell Prue is joined by Dr Ger Graus on NetSupport RadioDr Ger Graus OBE and Global Director of KidZania, talks to Russell Prue on NetSupport Radio about KidZania and his upcoming talk at Bett 2020. He explains, “It’s KidZania’s 20th birthday and we now have 30 cities for children globally, with a plan for another 20 or so in the next 10 years. KidZania is a city for children aged 4-14, where they can practice, think, dream and aspire about the world of work.”As an immersive world with 80,000 square feet of aeroplanes, operating theatres, television studios, radio stations, football stadia, and so on, Dr Ger Graus asserts t...
2020-01-1410 min
NetSupport RadioAdam Chase joins our line-up of NetSupport speakers at Bett 2020Adam Chase, a Y5 teacher and Computer Lead at Bury LA, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to chat about activities at Bett 2020.Presenting at Bett in NetSupport’s Speaker Zone on Friday 24th January at 2pm, Adam will be discussing the topic, “Deepening understanding of computing”.Adam explains: “It’s in the vein of the unplugged learning – which has always been associated with the programming side of things. Where I’ve been applying it for the past couple is years is hardware, software, how to think like a computer and the processes of how all these area...
2020-01-0804 min
NetSupport RadioIan Rockey is presenting in the NetSupport Speaker ZoneIan Rockey, Headteacher at Westwood-with-Iford Primary School, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to chat about activities at Bett 2020.Presenting at Bett in NetSupport’s Speaker Zone on Friday 24th January at noon, Ian will be discussing, “Developing confidence and resilience through education radio”. Ian explains: “Though using education radio and our school radio station, the children behind the mic - producing and creating their own content as well as engaging with an audience - have developed real confidence and resilience.”Ian’s school radio station has an audience of 12,000 per month and the students...
2020-01-0611 minNetSupport RadioJust confirmed – Ben Whitaker will be presenting on NetSupport’s stage at Bett 2020Ben Whitaker, Director of Edufuturists and Google Certified Educator, Trainer and Innovator, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to talk about activities at Bett 2020.Presenting at Bett in NetSupport’s Speaker Zone on Wednesday 22nd January at 1pm, Ben will be discussing, “Embedding technology into your culture”. Ben explains: “Based on the research I did earlier in the year, I will look at the reasons why edtech gatekeepers say no to new investment or maybe invest in the wrong edtech, and how to overcome these and convince them it’s worth the time, money and effort.”
2020-01-0313 min
NetSupport RadioMartin Bailey joins NetSupport’s Speaker Zone at Bett 2020!Martin Bailey, Director of Animate2Educate and a Digital Enrichment Leader at Lanchester EP Primary School, as well as a lecturer at Durham University, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss his presentation at the NetSupport Speaker Zone at Bett 2020. Presenting at 1pm on Thursday 23rd January, Martin will discuss “A ‘Deep Dive’ into Primary Computing”. Martin explains, “It’s a hot topic at the moment from the changes added to the Ofsted framework in September and I’m hoping it will be a whistle-stop guide for someone who is maybe a coordinator and is a bit daunted by...
2019-12-1808 min
NetSupport RadioBukky Yusuf joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport RadioBukky Yusuf, a Senior Leader, teacher of secondary sciences to A level students and Ambassador for Leadership Matters (amongst many other roles), joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss her current roles and forthcoming activities at Bett 2020.Bukky has recently been appointed as an interim co-chair of the EdTech Leadership Group to support the Government’s EdTech strategy. She explains, “We are trying to bring about a cohesive and well-connected strategy to bring the Government EdTech strategy to life. What makes it unusual is that there is representation from industry as well as education, who can look...
2019-12-1706 min
NetSupport RadioGet your voice heard with NetSupport Radio, official broadcaster of Bett 2020Eve Harper (Bett UK Event Director), Al Kingsley (MD of NetSupport and Chair of a Multi Academy Trust) and host, Russell Prue (Anderton Tiger Broadcasting), get together to discuss NetSupport Radio and Bett 2020.From interviews with top education and edtech experts (including speakers from Bett’s theatres), music, chat and interactive slots, NetSupport Radio will be sharing the latest activity across the show. There’ll even be a showcase of student voice on the final day, with students from Westwood-with-Iford School’s broadcasting team doing their show live from the event!Hear from Eve about Bett’s...
2019-12-0219 min
NetSupport RadioOfficial broadcaster of Bett 2020!Radio broadcaster Russell Prue chats to NetSupport's MD, Al Kingsley, live at the National Education Show in Cardiff about their plans to team up again for NetSupport Radio at Bett 2020.Russell and Al chat about the fact that, for the first time ever, NetSupport Radio (powered by Anderton Tiger) will be the official broadcaster of the Bett Show! There are always so many great things to celebrate about Bett and, this year, working directly with the organisers, NetSupport Radio will get a chance to showcase all the amazing things that take place, including interviews with t...
2019-10-3105 min
NetSupport RadioNetwork Management tools - and more!Henry Platten chats with Al Kingsley about the variety of functions that NetSupport's IT management solution, NetSupport DNA, offers schools - and how the product has evolved over time.Talking about the three areas that the solutions covers - IT management, classroom management and safeguarding - they highlight the main features of each and outline their benefits for teachers, technicians and students. Al explains that NetSupport DNA has evolved over time and the company has worked directly with schools to co-produce and deliver the tools that they actually need to enable them to work in line with...
2019-08-2818 min
NetSupport RadioThoughts and plans for Bett 2020NetSupport’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 Net...
2019-08-0112 min
NetSupport RadioNetSupport pre-show update: Bett Show 2018NetSupport's MD, Al Kingsley, gives a run-down of what's in store for NetSupport at Bett, including new product (ReallySchool) in the Bett Futures Zone; NetSupport Radio with Russell Prue as the expert host (interviewing people about edtech, digcit, safeguarding and more); demos of brand new versions of NetSupport DNA and NetSupport School; a range of special guests, competitions, giveaways - and more!
2018-01-0502 min