We work with schools every week that tell us about the growing challenges and numbers of students with learning needs in their classrooms. nd most of us know about the incredible digital tools and strategies that aree out there now,
Engaging our students has become a real challenge in a post-COVID, media-filled world. We talk to Jo Mclntyre-Brown about her passion for Steam learning and sustainable enterprise programs. If you’re looking for a way to enrich your classrooms with authentic
Welcome to the latest edition of the Using Technology Better (UTB) newsletter! In this edition, we want to highlight the fantastic work of our trainers Adrian and Paul, who have been working tirelessly to support schools in their quest to
How do we keep up with the developments of AI and all the new tools coming our way? Mark and Bex dive into the latest trends and also some concerns we all need to be across as leaders in schools,
Kia ora UTB whānau! As we see a rapid shift in the use of AI technology – it is becoming an increasingly important part of education. Schools we are working with are implementing new technologies and digital tools to enhance
When was the last time you had a refresh of the tools, processes and culture of your school’s communication plan? There are so many ways we can be more efficient and build a better team culture. This week Mark and
In this episode, we explore the differences between coaching and mentorship. While both are powerful tools for personal and professional growth, they have distinct approaches and outcomes. We dive into the characteristics of each, including the level of structure, guidance,
Schools are bombarded with an increasingly complex set of needs and responsibilities. As leaders, our response, far too often, is to overload our teams with another meeting. This week Mark and Bex unpack 5 ways to organize your meeting structure
4 ways that you can use Google Sites in your school When you think of the Google Workspace suite of apps, Google Sites probably isn’t one of the first to come to mind. In fact, you may never have even
It’s never been more important than ever for school leaders to take an active part in connecting their families and wider community together. Schools are often the main point of contact for people now and Mark and Bex unpack some
Have you heard or read about Augmented Reality? If you have, are an educator and don’t really care, this is the episode for you! Paul Hamilton, UTB’s resident AR expert, tells us why AR is becoming such an engaging and
STEAM Learning can be challenging for teachers when they’re over a single lesson, a week or even a term. How does a teacher continue an authentic, engaging and multi-award-winning STEAM project for 5 years? We talk to Myles Webb, a
