Spend the day with WORLD-leading educationalists and technology experts.
Keynote Speakers
Professor of Computing Science & Author of the Technology Ecosystem Review, University of Glasgow
Head of the Internationalisation Department in the Education and Youth Board, Education Estonia (INVITED)
Heli Aru-Chabilan is the Director for the internationalization departement at the Estonian Education and Youth Board. During the first wave of the pandemic, she lead the team of 60 people that provided e-services and practical support to schools across Estonia so that teaching and learning could continue.
Director for Education and Skills, OECD, (INVITED)
Reader in Computer Science Education, University of Edinburgh
Teaching Fellow in Digital Education, The University of Strathclyde
Digital Technology Skills Manager, Skills Development Scotland
Visual Retail Marketing Manager, Intel
Mark is a Visual Retail Marketing Manager within Intel’s Internet Of Things Group, covering collaboration technology for both the corporate and education sectors across EMEA.
During his 9 years with Intel he has held roles in both marketing and as a field application engineer covering programmable technology. Prior to Intel, Mark had worked for over 15 years in a variety of engineering roles, spanning telecommunications through to designing instruments for ESA satellites
CEO , Ajenta
John is the CEO of Ajenta, owner and operator of the Vscene platform (previously owned by Jisc). Vscene classroom technology enables the most humanised learning and teaching experience in a hybrid classroom. John has been a trusted advisor on collaborative technology for more than 20 years; driving digital innovation across education, research and healthcare
Honorary fellow, Historical Association
Carmel is an honorary fellow of the Historical Association. In 2020 and 2021 she formed part of the national BBC Daily Bitesize lockdown team producing tailored content for remote learning. Her GCSE content is currently used on the BBC Bitesize Website and App.
In 2020 she was listed in the prestigious Edtech50 for her innovative work bringing the historic environment to life through virtual visits as part of teacher and student webinars and revision conferences. Other educational film work with Clickview and Hodder was nominated for the Bett Awards 2020 and Teach Secondary Awards 2020.
Her latest video series ‘Explain This’ for BBC Teach has been very well received by students and the History teaching community following launch in April 2020 and she is currently working on two new series for 2022.
Carmel has co-authored best-selling Revision Guides and work on the BBC Teach Series Cluetubers with pioneering teacher facing video was showcased by the BBC Team at the Bett Awards 2019.
Carmel uses video coaching to assist with continuing learning and professional development and has worked extensively in schools across Scotland. She is a regular speaker at The Schools History Project Conference, TM History Icons and The Premier League Education Conference and following a session at the Scottish Learning Festival in 2019 is delighted to be representing Clickview at Future Scot 2021.
IT Security Analyst / Engineer, Cirrus Logic
Managing Director UK, ClickView
Michael Wilkinson is the UK Managing Director of ClickView, a video based teaching and learning company and world leading content publisher, working with over 4000 schools and colleges around the world to revolutionise how video can be utilised to increase student engagement and boost student outcomes.
Schools Technology Adviser , University of Edinburgh
Experienced in operational through to strategic in many aspects of digital learning including school design, mobile learning, inspiring learning spaces, assistive technology, safer internet, web, social media. Experienced engineer / learning and assistive technologist / teacher / school manager / project manager. Currently working as a consultant to various Councils and a Schools Technology Adviser on the University of Edinburgh’s Data Driven Innovation programme. Research interests include digitally empowered inspiring learning spaces, data technology and education in and around the classroom and IOT in the indoor/outdoor learning spaces. Beyond work I am a Trustee and volunteer at Thornton Rose, Riding for the Disabled and an Ambassador for the Reverse Rett charity, helping to speed a cure for Rett Syndrome. An ability activist at heart!
North East and Scotland Manager, RS Assessment
My role is as North East and Scotland Manager with RS Assessment at Hodder Education. I have worked in Educational Roles helping advise schools for the last 25 years, and the last 10 years, Consulting and Specialising In Assessment.
I’m really proud to be able to help schools ensure that they have a real impact to help children fulfil their potential, that the children and teachers enjoy the journey, by signposting to individual needs through assessment, then giving solutions to improve , whilst also, cutting down on workload for teachers to give them time to do what they love to do…teach!
Founder, DressCode
Toni Scullion is a Computing Science teacher at St.Kentigern’s Academy, West Lothian. They have had a strong uptake of girls over the past number of years. She is currently working on launching a new initiative aimed at encouraging more girls into Computing Science, which will be launched in late 2018.
St.Kentigern’s Academy has been recognised for their efforts of bridging the gender gap in Computing Science and was featured in a practice pipeline video for Education Scotland. Toni was also a finalist in the Scottish Women in Technology Secondary Teacher of the Year category. She is the current Cyber Security teacher of the year and, along with three of her S5 girls, was awarded the accolade of Champion of Champions, during which her work in diversity was highlighted.
Professor of Educational & Social Research, University of Dundee
Head Teacher, Bertha Park High School
He and his team have recently established the first non-replacement school in Scotland in 20 years and quickly secured Microsoft Flagship status. As a result of the immersive and innovative work in digital learning, the school soon won the ‘Transforming Learning and Teaching’ award at the Education Buildings conference and shortly afterwards, the Digital Schools Award, Scotland.
Due to the embedded technology, Bertha Park High School was able to seamlessly transform their entire curriculum online from March 2020 and has provided high-quality remote learning experiences ever since.
Stuart has presented nationally and internationally for The Scottish Government and with Microsoft on leadership of digital learning and establishing visionary schools for the 21st Century.
Head Teacher, e-Sgoil
After teaching Gaelic and History in The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, for several years Angus became Principal Teacher and subsequently Depute Head of a rural 5-14 school before returning to The Nicolson Institute as Depute Rector. He took up his current post as Head Teacher of e-Sgoil in August 2016 and now leads a team of eight Deputes based across the Northern Alliance (Regional Improvement Collaborative). The team combine a national e-Sgoil role with leading digital learning within their substantive local authorities.
e-Sgoil has been working in partnership with Education Scotland and West Online School to deliver the live, interactive component of the National e-Learning Offer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Depute Head/Coordinator of Newbattle High School Digital Centre of Excellence, Newbattle High School
He has led significant change in the Newbattle Digital Centre through the implementation of a wide ranging Digital Strategy covering the implementation of a completely new digital infrastructure, using technology to support pedagogy, delivering an inclusive digital curriculum, support and training, partnerships and innovation. Mark’s particular focus is on delivering an equitable and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive in our fast changing world.
Head of Curriculum Innovation, Education Scotland
Joan is Head of Curriculum Innovation in Education Scotland. The Curriculum Innovation team has a focus on curriculum design and innovation at organisation and system level and works with others to support and promote curriculum design drawing on learning and change from across the system. Recent work includes working in partnership with eSgoil and with WestOS as part of the National eLearning Offer.
Teacher and Science Faculty Head, Shawlands Academy
Paul is happiest when with his wife, daughter, family and friends.
Session 1: Digital Teaching & Learning: Lessons from Lockdown
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Teaching Fellow in Digital Education, The University of Strathclyde
Keynote Address
Director of Economic Development, The Scottish Government
The school in the cloud: A lifelong learning strategy with digital transformation at its heart
How Estonia’s number one digital ranking helped continuity of education during a pandemic
Head of the Internationalisation Department in the Education and Youth Board, Education Estonia (INVITED)
Education responses to Covid-19
Embracing digital learning and online collaboration
Director for Education and Skills, OECD, (INVITED)
Expert Panel: Transformation in action: a view from the digital coalface in Scottish education
How Scotland’s schools responded to a public health crisis: the lessons from lockdown and their digital legacy
Depute Head/Coordinator of Newbattle High School Digital Centre of Excellence, Newbattle High School
Head Teacher, Bertha Park High School
Head Teacher, e-Sgoil
Break
Session 2: Knowledge Exchange Masterclasses
Humanising the Hybrid Classroom
Join John Wilson, CEO of Ajenta and Mark Frost, Visual Retail Marketing Manager within Intel’s Internet Of Things Group, as they discuss the tools we can use to humanise a hybrid model of learning and teaching.
CEO , Ajenta
Visual Retail Marketing Manager, Intel
Assessing in Scotland, Assess, Intervene, Improve.
The How and Why!
North East and Scotland Manager, RS Assessment
Captivating your classroom with video content
Carmel Bones, leading educationalist and honorary fellow of the Historical Association, will provide practical pedagogical examples of how to captivate your class and ensure deeper understanding through video. Carmel will use history as an example subject, but the principles resonate across all subject areas. By attending this session delegates will see how to ensure lesson quality, save valuable teachers time and improve outcomes for pupils.
Honorary fellow, Historical Association
Soft Skills For Strong Tech Success
Fiona Kippax and Gaye Cleary from Cirrus Logic, discuss their individual journeys into tech, and the value that soft skills bring to their workplace.
IT Security Analyst / Engineer, Cirrus Logic
Break
Session 3: Innovation In Education: Remote And Blended Teaching And Learning Methods
The Digital Pedagogies:
How innovation has helped equip schools with the right resources to ensure continuity of education during Covid-19
Head of Curriculum Innovation, Education Scotland
Equity, excellence and empowerment:
How recorded learning experiences for children and young people are providing a new route for high quality engagement in education
Teacher and Science Faculty Head, Shawlands Academy
Making the grade:
Blended versus face-to-face learning: has coronavirus shone any light on how pupils can learn more effectively?
Professor of Educational & Social Research, University of Dundee
Expert Panel: The post-pandemic way forward for remote and blended learning
Teacher and Science Faculty Head, Shawlands Academy
Head of Curriculum Innovation, Education Scotland
Professor of Educational & Social Research, University of Dundee
Managing Director UK, ClickView
Break
Session 4: A Data Education: Building The Digital Workforce Of The Future
Addressing the imbalance:
How to get young girls interested in tech and coding
Founder, DressCode
Inspiring learners with data in their hands
How sensors in schools can capture the imagination of children, helping them to engage with their environment
Head of Data Technology ISG, University of Edinburgh
Schools Technology Adviser , University of Edinburgh
Expert Panel: Inspiring innovation and data curiosity among young learners
Digital Technology Skills Manager, Skills Development Scotland
Professor of Computing Science & Author of the Technology Ecosystem Review, University of Glasgow
Reader in Computer Science Education, University of Edinburgh
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