While it’s encouraging to read that nine out of ten teachers say they’ve improved their tech skills since 2020, over half of educators we spoke to aren’t happy with their edtech training. They feel it needs to be faster, more practical and better support their professional development.
It’s something we want to put right. It’s something we’re changing with Lenovo Edtech Consulting.
Teaching the teachers
As a trusted education training partner we’ve seen first-hand how harmful a digital skills gap can be. Educators can sometimes feel ill-equipped to deal with new tech. Or that their knowledge doesn’t reflect what students are going through outside the classroom.
Which is why, alongside Tablet Academy, we take a practical approach to get teachers up to speed. Talking to you, your teachers and support staff, we start by getting a better understanding of your current situation and where you want to be. Then looking at how we can help you get there.
We know the path to any successful future starts with simple steps. Let us show you which ones to take.
Did you know?
What do we need to do?
We believe there are four key factors in supporting educators so they can learn how to use effective technology for enhanced teaching.
Being more engaged about what’s going on can drive more effective integration of ICT into teaching. Giving them better and more valuable support, in turn gives them better insights into ICT adoption and integration in teaching and learning.
With practical, customised, and continuous training, skills can not only be kept up to date but also enhanced for the latest changes ahead.
Having the support of senior school leaders is essential for successful technology integration. They play a pivotal role in getting necessary equipment and infrastructure into classrooms.
A teacher’s sense of success and confidence in technology integration is crucial. Ensuring they are self-efficient significantly influences their professional development and wellbeing.
Choosing the right steps
Lenovo and Tablet Academy provide multiple solutions aimed to support your staff and school. From helping to plan cloud adoption and technical infrastructure to providing in-person or virtual training sessions for staff and boost their confidence you can choose the right solution for you.
Our Digital Strategy package aims to support your institution by evaluating your current position and priorities. We will then work with you to provide a strategic technology plan including: cloud adoption, technical infrastructure, hardware, software, learning spaces, business processes and professional development for staff. This service is also available combined with the Digital Skills package.
The Digital Skills package is designed to assess the confidence and capabilities of end-users within either Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for your school or institution. Following a survey and presentation of results, a professional development plan will be provided to support your end-users within their role. This service is also available combined with the Digital Strategy package.
Support your staff with end-user training. Following an initial conversation, a consultant will provide a training session, including live demons, to your end-users. This can be done remotely which can be 1.5 – 6 hours or in-person which can be 3 – 6 hours. The method of delivery and length of time will be agreed in the initial conversation.
Benefits:
“Our vision is for every student to be able to be equipped for the world of work, to be confident using their digital tools, and for our teachers to be able to collaborate on content and teach really, really engaging lessons”
Catherine Wells, Assistant Teacher, Bishop Ramsey
How Lenovo powers digital education
Empower the next generation of innovators with the Skills for Innovation initiative by Intel® and Lenovo to support students today for the tech-driven workforce of the future.
From devices to services, online learning to classroom activities, we enable safe, accessible learning that sparks imagination. Wherever teaching takes place.
Need strong, durable devices that your students can take between the classroom and home? Or a classroom management solution that makes teaching and learning easier? Whatever you need, our products and software can help.
Get in touch
Get in touch today to see how Lenovo can provide greater support to your students and teachers.