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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 of where i have heard of any combined successes and failures. I am very fortunate to be able to share these on a broad church of publications and platforms and these articles cover topics as diverse as Digital Strategy, EdTech insights, Safeguarding, Governance, Data Protection, AR, Digital Disruption and broader School Strategies for growth.
Digital Strategy
EdTech
Safeguarding
Governance
Data Protection
School Finance
My Secret #EdTech Diary
Looking at Educational Technology through a wider lens.
Author: Al Kingsley ISBN10: 1913622630 ISBN13: 978-1913622633
My School #Governance Handbook
Keeping it simple, a step by step guide guide and checklist for all school governors.
Author: Al Kingsley ISBN10: 1915261457 ISBN13: 978-1915261458
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.
PUBLISHED articles BY AL KINGSLEY
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 cyle 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.
Six money-saving tips for smarter edtech
Education Technology Magazine – Dec 2019
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How can school leaders harness the strategic value of edtech?
Open Access Govt Magazine – Nov 2019
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Parental engagement and communication
SecEd Magazine – Oct 2019
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The future tech-driven workplace: is it all down to edtech?
Innovate My School Magazine – Apr 2019
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Using Technology in schools to combat Bullying.
Teach Middle East Magazine – Mar 2019
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What don't we know about GDPR ?
Primary School Management Magazine – Apr 2018
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How can MAT schools make the best use of their IT?
Academy Today Magazine – Apr 2018
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GDPR : Schools have had enough of overviews; it's specifics they need now
HR Director Magazine – Mar 2018
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GDPR: The countdown continues
HeadTeacher Update Magazine – Mar 2018
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The essential school guide to GDPR
Schools Week Magazine – Feb 2018
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The importance of knowing what your students are talking about
Internet Watch Foundation – Oct 2017
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How to invest in technology to save money and time
Teach Secondary Magazine – Dec 2016
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