Class Futures Insights
This is an edited version of last month's Class Futures Insights newsletter. You can read the full version by following this link.
In This Edition:
1. A.I. Lessons for Students (& Parents)
hundo is launching a new course, AI Lessons for Students (& Parents). The course is designed to equip young people with essential AI skills and prepare them for the future of work. Interested? Well, you need to be quick because hundo is offering the first 100 places on the course for £1 🔥.
2. Transforming Learning with Technology
Kabuni has announced its initiative with Bishop Challoner Catholic College to turn its music room into an immersive learning hub called Kabuni SPACE. When complete, this will enable over 1200 students to access a new way of learning using augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, and 3D printing. The company is working with its Head of computer science and ICT, Babak Mashhadi-Ebrahim , who is also a top 50 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2023. Watch this space.
3. Exciting Team Challenges
Collaboration Laboratory launched new cohorts. Students meet online for one hour per week to work on exciting team challenges and develop skills along the way 🌍.
4. Highgrove Online School: Virtual Events
Highgrove Education , the new venture from Heather Rhodes launching for September 2024, is hosting a series of virtual events. It is running a series of open events and taster lessons designed to help prospective parents and pupils learn more about its school.
5. The Tutors’ Association: National Tutors’ Conference 2023
The Tutors’ Association held its National Tutors' Conference and the Tuition Leaders’ Breakfast last month in Westminster, London. Due to bereavement, I was unable to make the event and take part in the panel discussion on the rise of online schools with Heather Rhodes and Hugh Viney . Congratulations John Nichols , Samantha Nichols and Jon Corbitt for putting the event together. From what I heard and read, it was a great success 👏.
6. CTL Academy Centre for Teaching and Learning: Upcoming Events for Parents
CTL Academy Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting a series of events for parents. The series is called conversations with parents and the next one is on “What to expect with AI and our children”.
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7. Emma White's Facebook Group: Home-Educated Students
If you are supporting a home-educated student who is working towards GCSEs, IGCSEs, A Levels, or UCAS admission, then you may want to take a look at a new Facebook Group called Home Education For Academic Excellence launched by Emma White . Emma home-educated her sons who are now both at university. She is also the founder of Mark My Papers which provides exam feedback services 👩🏼💻.
8. Launchpad23: Supporting Parents in Online Learning
Launchpad23 by Kristine Poptanich , ex- Synthesis , is hosting its next series of events for parents who are trying to navigate supplemental online learning options for their child. All sessions are free and open to parents everywhere 🌎.
9. Gaia Learning: Part-Time Online SEN Educator
Gaia Learning is currently seeking a part-time Online SEN Educator 👨🏻💻.
10. Sophia High School: Accreditation and Fee Information
Congratulations to Sophia High School and the team led by co-founder Melissa McBride 🚀 . It has gained its accreditation as an online education provider from the Department for Education through the Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS). I asked Melissa for a short comment and she said:
“We are thrilled to have our programme validated by Ofsted and accredited by the DfE. In light of global teacher shortages, crumbling school buildings, and mental health crises, there has never been a more urgent time to rethink education. Online learning, when done right, can provide high-quality instruction to all students, no matter where they live.”
The accreditation is valid for three years. Fees at the online provider, Sophia High School, start at £3000 a term 🏅.
11. Oak National Academy: New AI-Powered Tools and Procurement
Oak National Academy launched two new experimental AI-powered tools, a lesson planner, and a quiz designer. As noted in the last memo, it has also opened its second round of open procurement and is looking for partners to provide teaching resources 📚 for various subjects.
12. School of Humanity: Careers and University Fair
School of Humanity hosted its annual careers and university fair. The virtual event provided attendees with the opportunity to connect with representatives from universities and organisations providing gap years and apprenticeships.
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