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In this episode, you will gain five tips for teaching pupils online safety education that is empowering not fear inducing. These practical strategies will help you approach online safety in a more ‘human’ way helping your students become more digitally safe and savvy. About our guest: Caroline Allams is a passionate advocate for social-emotional learning. With over 15 years in the classroom, Caroline co-founded Natterhub, a pioneering digital literacy platform designed to empower children with the critical thinking, empathy, and resilience needed for positive online interactions.  Caroline’s work has been widely recognised, earning multiple industry accolades, including the prestigious Bett Award for Transformational Impact. She was also named a Woman to Watch in Education 2023, cementing her reputation as a leading voice in the sector and is a regular interviewee on BBC Radio, BBC News, has been featured in The Times and most recently, at Westminster Education Forum advocating for early intervention and statutory guidance to support children's digital wellbeing. You can connect with Caroline on LinkedIn, X,  Instagram or  Facebook. 

In this episode, you will learn five ways that you can use AI to support language acquisition, practice and revision. With tools for comprehension, planning, assessment for learning these are practical strategies to help teachers in the languages classroom. About our guest:  Joe Dale is an independent languages consultant from the UK who works with a range of global organisations. He is a recognised expert on technology and language learning. Joe has spoken at conferences and run training courses in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, the Far East and Australasia. He has advised on various Erasmus Plus projects, worked with the British Council in Algeria, Indonesia and Lithuania. He is also known as the man behind #mfltwitterati. Joe’s Facebook group ‘Language Teaching with AI’  has over 5,700 members. You can connect with Joe on LinkedIn, Bluesky,  X and Facebook.

Ellise Hollie Hayward – Motivational Speaker and Disabilities Editor at The Jill Dando News Centre  In this episode, you will gain five tips to help you empower students with physical impairments -supporting confidence and independence to create more equitable opportunities in school.   Ellise Hollie Hayward is a non-verbal motivational/public speaker, who has cerebral palsy. She is a confident, passionate young woman who aims to educate people about disability and inclusion. She is also an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Ambassador and EDI Ambassador at Ashton Park School; a Trustee at Teach Us Too; as well as the Disabilities Editor and a Patron for The Jill Dando News Centre (part of The Priory Learning Trust). Her aim is to level the playing field and bring equality and inclusion into education settings, healthcare and workplaces. Her message is quite simply ‘ask, never assume’.   Connect with Ellise:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellise-hollie-hayward-b0b1961a9/   X: https://x.com/Ellise_Hayward_   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliseholliehayward  

In this episode, you will gain five tips for helping get students immersed and ‘bothered’ about the curriculum you are delivering. Learn how to move from passive attention to invested I learning, where everyone in the classroom gets stuck in and is involved.   Tip 1: Move the children from passively engaged to invested  Tip 2: Use story  Tip 3: Find the real world when delivering the curriculum  Tip 4: Work alongside children as well as in front of them  Tip 5: Be a warm demander About our guest: Hywel has been a teacher for over thirty years. Hywel is as at home in front of hundreds of Headteachers on the conference circuit as he is when working with EAL children on the carpets of their classrooms. Hywel contributes to the national conversation around education at school and university level. He is an experienced teacher in Special, Primary and Secondary settings, nationally and internationally. He is also a well- respected author and contributes regularly to a variety of publications. Hywel contributed to BBC Bitesize acting as a content provider and script doctor during the Pandemic in 2020. Major publications include his award-winning book ‘Oops! Getting Children to Learn Accidentally’, ‘Uncharted Territories’ and, most recently, the best-selling ‘Botheredness’. He has also contributed fiction to a prison-based literacy reading programme developed by The Shannon Trust. Hywel is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Fellow of the Charted College of Teaching. Hywel part owns a commercial cask ale brewery with some pals, but that’s another story. He was recently described as ‘..a world leader in enthusiasm’.  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hywel-roberts-67ba032b   Bluesky: @HywelRoberts.bsky.social  X: @hywel_roberts  Instagram: @hyweleilianwyn  Facebook: Create Learn Inspire Hywel Roberts  TikTok: @BotherednessHQ

In this episode, you will gain five tips to help you use different technology tools in your elementary/primary school art lessons. From digital collages to stop-motion animation these tech tips will help student’s demonstrate their understanding and creativity in new and exciting ways.  About our guest: Tricia Fuglestad is an NBCT K-5 art teacher, author and artist, who has led on K-12 tech integration. She successfully blends digital and physical art making with her transdigital lessons to help students find transformative ways to dynamically demonstrate learning. Tricia’s classroom is featured in educational publications and textbooks. Her students’ self-created art-related videos (Fugleflicks) screened at international film festivals and won national awards.   She’s been recognised by NAEA, IAEA, Golden Apple, PBS, Artsonia, ISTE, and is a named 2023 K-12 IT influencer. Tricia is the author, illustrator, and animator of ‘PETER O'METER’, an interactive augmented reality SEL children's book and ‘The Amazing Robot Coloring and Drawing Book’.

In this episode, you will gain five tips to help design learning experiences that work for all primary school students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).   Tip 1: Teach children to use accessibility features of tablets and computers independently Tip 2: Record your teaching and your modelling Tip 3: Encourage autonomy and offer choices Tip 4: Use AI to help you plan and provide sequence activities Tip 5: Know your children  About our guest: Hollie is the Deputy Head of Knockhall Primary School and an Apple coach. She is an active member of her Trust's AI Working Party, where she contributes to the development and implementation of responsible AI practices. She worked previously as a  KS2 lead and spent many years as a KS2 teacher.  Hollie’s school has 1:1 iPads for children across the school and works closely with staff to embed iPad use meaningfully across the curriculum, ensuring use aligns with pedagogical goals and supports diverse learner needs. She has recently been supporting the use of safe and effective AI within the school’s planning to support Universal Design for Learning. She supports colleagues in using AI tools for lesson planning, resource creation, and assessment, while maintaining a focus on ethical use and the importance of teacher ownership. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollie-benfield-194930119/ 

In this episode, you will gain five tips for creating a culture where staff and students can have important and open conversations about online behaviours. These practical strategies will help you to work collectively to keep students safe online. Tip 1: Embed e-safety everywhere Tip 2: Pause and think Tip 3: Go beyond ‘stranger danger’ Tip 4: Foster a ‘tell me’ culture Tip 5: Loop in parents Learn more about our podcast: https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/listed-podcast/ About our guest: Farrah Khalifa is an experienced educator who has been teaching for over ten years in secondary education. As Head of Computer Science and eSafety Lead, she is passionate about empowering young people with the skills to thrive in a digital world. Farrah is committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM and actively promotes diversity and inclusion in computing. She actively tries to inspire underrepresented groups to pursue tech-related pathways. Alongside her teaching, she leads on eSafety, helping students navigate the online world safely and responsibly. She aims to support a future where all learners feel confident and represented in digital spaces. Connect with Farrah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khalifa-6a834526a/ X: @MrsFKhalifa Bluesky: @mrsfkhalifa.bsky.social

In this episode, you will gain five tips for how to use AI creatively in the classroom from app design to creating a co-teacher. These practical strategies will help you utilise AI tools to aide student projects and enhance classroom engagement. Tip 1: Power up independent learning with Google LLM Notebook Tip 2: Create quickfire learning tools with Canava Code Tip 3: Build real-world skills with Gemini Canvas Tip 4: Co-teacher with ChatGPT Tip 5: Give opportunity for student input Learn more about our podcast: https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/listed-podcast/ About our guest: Ivan Langton is a forward-thinking educational leader with over two decades of experience across UK and international schools. Currently based in Oman, he serves as Assistant Headteacher at The Sultan’s School. Known for bridging the gap between EdTech and classroom practice, Ivan specialises in digital governance, AI integration, and MIS leadership. He has presented at global conferences including BETT London and Oman2040. Passionate about creating engaging, purposeful learning environments, he combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach. Outside the classroom, he’s a family man, avid reader and a proud ambassador for the power of purposeful technology. Connect with Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misterel

In this episode, you will gain five tips for improving your sustainability using technology and how to ensure you use your technology sustainably, from tracking energy consumption to reviewing how you can extend the lifespan of your devices. Tip 1: Track and monitor energy consumption Tip 2: Review if you can extend the lifespan of your devices Tip 3: Approach the use of AI sustainably Tip 4: Empower students through educating them on technology and sustainability Tip 5: Encourage staff and students to connect with the outside world Learn more about our podcast: https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/listed-podcast/ About our guest:  Emma Darcy is Director of Technology for Learning at Denbigh High School in Luton and winner of the Gold National Teaching Award for Digital Innovator of the Year and Global EdTech Award for Most Impactful Senior Member of Staff. She works part time as a consultant supporting other schools and Trusts across the country with AI and digital strategy and is also a Trustee for Apps For Good, a Workstream Lead for the A.I. in Education initiative and a member of the Digital Futures Group. Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-darcy-9b770828/ Bluesky: ‪@darcyprior.bsky.social‬

Welcome to the first episode of the ListEd podcast! A practical education podcast that gives listeners 5 actionable tips to put into practice each episode on important topics in education. In this episode, you will gain five tips for beginning your AI journey. These practical strategies will help you to develop your understanding of and confidence with using AI in the classroom one step at a time. 00:14 - Introduction 00:37 – Tip 1: Know the basics 01:19 – Tip 2: Start small 01:51 – Tip 3: Use what works for you 02:16 –Tip 4: Connect on social media 02:59 –Tip 5: Get your students involved 03:21 – Summary Learn more about our podcast: https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/listed-podcast/ About our guest: Aileen Wallace is a Modern Studies teacher with nearly 20 years of classroom experience in Scottish secondary schools. She’s curious but cautious about how AI and EdTech can support learning, and I share honest reflections and practical tips on her blog, AI with Aileen. She has contributed to national conversations about AI in education, presented at conferences and webinars, and is proud to still be learning alongside her students. She focuses on what actually works in a real classroom - no jargon, no gimmicks. Just useful ideas that make life a little easier for teachers and better for learners. Connect with Aileen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiwithaileen/

In this episode, Gemma Gwilliam, Head of Digital Learning, Education and Innovation for Portsmouth: The digital City Project, shares her advice for leading change management at scale. In this episode you will learn: 1. Top tips for ensuring implementation actually works 2. How to support staff who may be reluctant to change 3. Best ways to communicate change to staff to ensure everyone is on board You can learn more by connecting with Gemma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmagwilliam/

In 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denbigh-high-school-luton-bedfordshire X @DenbighHigh