EEUU: Teachers to get a view of hi-tech future at education conference

EEUU, September 23, 2017. By:education.einnews.com.

Teachers and school workers are being invited to get a glimpse of the future of education at a county conference.

Shropshire Council’s EdTech (Education Technology) conference will be held at Theatre Severn on Wednesday and is for anyone working in a school across the UK, but especially those in Shropshire.

Hosted by Shropshire Council, it is hoped to be the first of many similar conferences.

Large technology and software companies will be attending the event including BT, Microsoft, Sophos and Capita.

There will be a range of exclusive talks and hands-on sessions providing delegates with tools to deal with current IT challenges. They will include everything from e-safety to social media, to digital literacy targets. More than 80 schools have already signed up to attend but there are still limited spaces available.

Nick Bardsley, Shropshire Council’sCabinet member for children’s services and education, said: «This is an amazing opportunity for all local schools and education providers to take control of the ever-evolving face of technology and learn to use it to their advantage.

«The aim of this is to benefit the teachers, support staff and of course students by giving you a glimpse of the future, as well as helping children and young people to be as well-equipped as possible to handle the challenges of navigating the internet, and the potential dangers that come with it.

«Shropshire Council is pleased to have significant buying power, meaning that we can deliver a reduced cost service for those receiving services.

Delighted «I am delighted by the large number of schools already signed up, and would like to take this opportunity to welcome and encourage everyone to book their places without delay.»

People can sign up to attend the event at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edtech-shropshire-wednesday-27th-septem-ber-2017.

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