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One of the defining characteristics of the education space is a willingness to share. I try and model that mindset and enjoy writing about topics close to my heart, where I have heard of any combined successes and failures.

I am very fortunate to be able to share articles on a broad church of publications and platforms. They cover topics as diverse as Digital Strategy, EdTech insights, Safeguarding, Governance, Data Protection, AI, XR, Digital Disruption and broader school strategies for growth.

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Digital Strategy

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EdTech

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Safeguarding

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Governance

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Data Protection

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All my latest published articles are on
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A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education

Authors: Al Kingsley and Mark Anderson. Version 3 > 2021

With the disruption to education caused by COVID-19 and an uncertain educational future ahead, it’s more crucial than ever that all school stakeholders can come together effectively to create a digital strategy that incorporates how EdTech can be used effectively – in school and remotely.

Recent events have prompted the authors of the immensely popular ‘Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education’ – Mark Anderson (ICT Evangelist) and Al Kingsley (Chair of a multi-academy Trust and MD of NetSupport) – to update the guide to take account of the new landscape schools now have to navigate.

V3 of the Digital Strategy Guide is out now

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Links to earlier published articles are shown below. Use Authory.com for my full library.

EQ – an essential element of strong school leadership

GESS Education – May 23
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Try Out ChatGPT Now: Because Your Students Already Know About It

Canadian Teacher Magazine – Apr 23
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Global ideas that show the power of an education servant leader

Smart Brief Magazine- Apr 23
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A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education

eSchool News Magazine – April 23
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How Tech Is Stepping Up For Student Mental Health

Forbes Magazine- Mar 23
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Taking the long term view on school governance

Education IT Reporter Magazine – Mar 23
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Do Your Students Have the Confidence to Keep Themselves Safe Online?

GESS Education – Aug 22
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Ensuring every student receives the “right support” in the “right place” at the “right time”

Education Technology Magazine – Aug 22
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Soaring rates of mental ill health are prompting schools to refresh their wellbeing strategies

Independent Education Today Magazine – Jul 22
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4 Tips to Ensure Your School Selects the Right Tools for Blended Learning

GESS Education – Jul 22
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Three Tips For Managing Technology In The Hybrid Workspace

Forbes Magazine – Jun 22
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It's time for a different mindset on Digital Security and Privacy

edCircuit Week – Jun 22
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What Is Digital Poverty and Why Edtech Is Responsible for Driving Change?

Inside Sources Magazine – Jun 22
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Ignore NAEP. Better Yet, Abolish It

Education Week – Jun 22
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Why we can't turn our back on EdTech

Children & Young People Now Magazine – May 22
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How can EdTech ignite learning engagement?

SecEd Magazine – May 22
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Don’t forget social, emotional health for district IT staff

eSchool News Magazine – May 22
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The Digital Divide

International Teacher Magazine – Apr 22
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Is Knowledge Obsolete ?

Forbes Magazine – Mar 22
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Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

GESS Magazine – Mar 22
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How to Meet the Social-Emotional Needs of Students & Staff

S.E.L Today Magazine – Feb 22
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5 EdTech opportunities that will emerge in 2022

eSchool news Magazine – Feb 22
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Keeping students safe online in 2022

Independent Education Magazine – Feb 22
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Empowering students to become responsible and respectful digital citizens

Education Technology Magazine – Feb 22
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Top Tips For Schools To Enhance Internet Safety

Children & Young People now magazine – Feb 22
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Online Safety - Approaches to digital safeguarding

International Teacher Magazine – Jan 22
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‘Levelling-up’: The emerging role of education technology

Open Access Government Magazine – Jan 22
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How to select new software for your school

Education Executive Magazine – Jan 22
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EdTech: Four steps for selecting new software for your school

SecEd Magazine – Nov 21
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Advancing your school’s digital strategy

GESS Education – Nov 2021
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The Future of Edtech is Simpler, Not More Complex

EdTech Digest Magazine – Nov 21
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Making The Right Technology Choices For Your Organization

Forbes Magazine – Nov 2021
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Increasing Teachers’ EdTech Confidence One Step at a Time

Teach Middle East Magazine – Oct 21
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Using EdTech to bolster digital literacy from a young age

Education Technology Magazine – Oct 2021
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How schools can build on EdTech gains during Covid

TES Magazine – Sept 21
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Tech the Initiative

TES Scotland – Sep 2021
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Change The Narrative

International Teacher Magazine – August 21
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"Collaboration"

Thrive Global Magazine – Aug 2021
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Who Wouldn’t Want To Be Disruptive?

Forbes Magazine – August 21
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Online safety is paramount

The HeadTeacher Magazine – Aug 2021
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Avoiding Post-COVID EdTech Failure

Education IT Reporter – July 21
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Move beyond the COVID catch up' narrative to help students thrive

The Educator (Australia) Magazine – July 2021
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EdTech change and transformation: How to make things happen...

SecEd Magazine – June 21
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How To Plan Your Organization’s New Flexible Tech Landscape

Forbes Magazine – June 2021
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How Schools can produce an effective and efficient digital strategy.

Education Today Magazine – June 21
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Balancing Well-Being And School Improvement

Forbes Magazine – May 2021
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Why it’s vital that teachers are at the heart of the edtech development process

Education Technology Magazine – May 2021
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Not being Clouded by the Cloud

American Consortium for Equity in Education – May 2021
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The unlocked potential of education technology

Education Business Magazine – Apr 2021
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7 reasons why dragging out your technology strategic plan is a good thing

District Administration Magazine – March 2021
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5 Tips For Keeping Students Focused And Engaged When Learning Remotely

Teach MiddleEast Magazine – Apr 2021
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It’s never too late to boost your EdTech skills

Global EdTech Magazine – Apr 2021
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3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers

eSchool News Magazine – Mar 2021
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Staying Safe Online: Why Education Is More Important Than Ever

Forbes Magazine – Feb 2021
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Keep things simple with EdTech to encourage parental engagement

Primary School Management – January 2021
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5 tips for keeping students focused and engaged when learning remotely

Teach Middle East Magazine – Jan 2021
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Balancing Technology And Teachers' Confidence

Forbes Magazine – December 2020
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Practice makes perfect with EdTech for teachers

Primary School Management Magazine – Dec 2020
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Shaping Your School’s Digital Future

Forbes Magazine – November 2020
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What impact has this year had on edtech use in schools?

EdExec Magazine – Nov 2020
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Education Disruption Brings School Digital Strategies Into Focus

Forbes Magazine – October 2020
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Consistency and continuity in and out of the classroom

Teaching Times Magazine – Oct 2020
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Continuity and consistency; answering the core challenge of blended learning

QA Education Magazine – Sept 2020
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Planning your school's digital strategy post-Covid

SecED Magazine – Sep 2020
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Resetting digital priorities for a blended September (and beyond)

Education Technology Magazine – Sept 2020
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Remote learning: Creating safe digital ecosystems

SecED Magazine – Aug 2020
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Planning Governance ready for back to school

HeadTeacher update Magazine – Aug 2020
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Technology to support Teacher & Student Wellbeing

Global EdTech Magazine – Aug 2020
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Digital strategy in an age of remote learning

SecEd Magazine – Jul 2020
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Ed-tech: Making industry collaboration work for your school

HeadTeacher Update Magazine – May 2020
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Supporting Teacher and Student wellbeing with technology

Teach Middle East Magazine – Apr 2020
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How schools can use technology to tackle bullying

Teach Middle East Magazine – Feb 2020
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Economical EdTech

Education Executive Magazine – Feb 2020
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Plan your edtech strategy

Primary School Management Magazine – Jan 2020
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Getting your digital strategy right ahead of Bett 2020

SecEd Magazine – Jan 2020
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Smarter edTech starts with having a strategy

Education Technology Magazine – Jan 2020
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SchoolTrustee.blog

Authors: Al Kingsley

SchoolTrustee site is a resource full of articles I have written on all aspects of school governance, ranging from finance and technology, to best practice, scheduling the annual cycle of a governing body, MAT structures and Ofsted compliance.

It is intended as a free resource to share best practice and ideas with other school leaders.

Read the blog here