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Welcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!

In this conversation, live from the Bett show floor, NetSupport’s Head of Education, Mark Anderson, sits down with Alice Keeler, one of the world's biggest EdTech influencers, to talk about global EdTech trends!

00:00 - Introduction
02:19 - AI: benefits and drawbacks
03:41 - Teacher burnout and spending more time with students
05:07 - How Alice organises her time
06:38 - Strategies people can adopt to become confident with edtech tools
08:56 - Pedagogy and edtech
12:27 - Alice talks about her book that reveals 50 ways to engage students
13:19 - Social details and round-up

If you're interested in learning more from Alice, check out her blog at https://alicekeeler.com/ – and be sure to grab a copy of her new book that’s out soon!

Connect with Alice
• X: @alicekeeler
• Instagram: @alicekeeler
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicekeeler/

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Welcome to another episode of Insights with NetSupport! 

The Insights series aims to provide an interesting and relevant topic, and a special guest who can shine some expert knowledge onto the subject so we can all learn something new!

In this episode, we were delighted to welcome the Managing Director of ClickView UK, Michael Wilkinson.

With a career in education and EdTech spanning many decades, starting with work in Community Learning Centres (CLCs) exploring effective technology use to support and enhance teaching and learning, entrepreneurial work creating his own EdTech company, and subsequent roles working with EdTech companies, Michael has an enviable amount of knowledge and insight into the education and EdTech space.

In this episode, we explored the many ways video can be used in education with a specific focus on areas such as:

·         safeguarding young people when using video

·         ways in which subtitles can improve literacy

·         research into effective approaches with the use of video...

…among many others. 

Video is a media which is continues to engage young people and, in our conversation, we dig deep into how teachers can use it effectively whilst helping reduce workload, time spent finding the right video, plus how this can be done safely. 

We are also proud to share that ClickView is now a connector in our multi-award-winning classroom management and safeguarding tool, classroom.cloud.

To connect with Michael, you can find him on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

Learn more about ClickView here and on social media via the ClickView Twitter account.

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Hatty McCafferty, CEO and director of Real Menopause Talk.

Here are some of the questions we asked Hatty:

• Can you start by explaining what ‘menopause’ is in a nutshell?
• What are some of the symptoms women may experience during their perimenopause?
• What are some common misconceptions about menopause (and peri and post-menopause)?
• Could you speak a little more about other types of menopause: surgical, trans, early and premature?
• How can menopause impact on women in the workplace?
• What reasonable adjustments can employers make to support women who are going through the menopause?
• What are the foundations of taking care of yourself during this transitions? 
• On a more personal note, what is it that makes you so passionate about educating on menopause?
• How can men be menopause allies?

 
About our host:

Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a 2023 Wee Tech Women #TechWomen100 award winner. She is also a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  

Connect with Kat:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ 

 
About our guest

Hatty is a certified Menopause Consultant with a unique ability to unify people from C-suite to most junior with her energy, authenticity and humour. Having interviewed more than 100 people for her award-winning podcast, she supports all genders along the Perimenopause transition with a natural aptitude for including men in the conversation. Her strong background in TV and her global experience teaching in fitness, make her the perfect speaker and host - inspiring clear communication, meaningful connection and confidence. Hatty delivers simple strategies that support employees’ wellbeing, boost productivity and unify them as a collective. Hatty has lived in Europe and the Caribbean and is well-versed in cultural differences. Her respectful, inclusive delivery ensures that everyone leaves uplifted.

Connect with Hatty:

Website - https://realmenopausetalk.com/ 

Podcast - https://realmenopausetalk.com/?nclp=1 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realmenopausetalk/ 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realmenopausetalk 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatty-mccafferty-17172a64/ 

In each episode, we aim to bring you an interesting guest who shares their wealth of expertise, knowledge and insights around a relevant topic. 

Our aim is simple: to inspire and equip you with new insights that will empower your teaching and learning or leadership activities. So, get ready to dive into this episode’s conversation, exploring exciting topics such as Digital Strategy, effective use of technology, change management, AI in the classroom, leading on technology, and questions to ask vendors at edtech events such as the forthcoming Bett 2024! 

In this episode, we were delighted to be welcomed by a friend of NetSupport, Laura Knight. Now a learning consultant at Berkhamsted School, Laura is a former Languages teacher and middle and senior leader with a solid understanding of what effective technology use looks like at both a macro and a micro scale. 

In their conversation, Laura and our Head of Education, Mark Anderson, discuss many aspects around the hot topic of AI – but this chat, of course, dived far deeper than the latest top tools to use (although she does share some great tools to explore at the end of the recording, in a TeachMeet style). 

Recognising that there are no silver bullets in education, and certainly not with educational technology, Laura and Mark explore change management; how to raise the bar of confidence, competence and cognisance with the use of technology; why AI represents a real ‘internet’ moment of change for schools – all grounded with practical ideas and tips just as useful for teachers as they are for leaders. 

To learn more and pick up those three top tools to check out (and the bonus one she just had to include!) access the latest episode of Insights with NetSupport below!

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Veronica Llorca-Smith, Leadership Consultant specialising in cultural agility.

Here are some of the questions we asked Veronica:

• You speak 6 languages and have been learning languages since you were a child, could you talk more about this?
• Do you think because you started learning languages at a young age it made it easier to learn new languages as you got older?
• You have lived in 9 different countries – what has that experience been like and what draws you to continue living in different countries?
• As an advocate for cultural agility, could you please explain the terminology for anyone who is unsure?
• How can employers and employees develop cultural agility?
• What are the opportunities and challenges of managing a multi-cultural team?
• What are some of your top tips for managing a multi-cultural team effectively?
• How can managers ensure all of their team feel included?

About our host:

Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  

Connect with Kat:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ 

About our guest:

Veronica Llorca-Smith is a public speaker, leadership consultant and an author. She has lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages, and her area of expertise is cultural agility. She has published several books including the bestseller title ‘The Lemon Tree Mindset’ and uses social media to advocate for diversity and inclusion. She’s a mum of 2 and a triathlete. 

Connect with Veronica:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicallorcasmith/ 
Medium - https://medium.com/@verollorcasmith 
Newsletter – https://veronicallorcasmith.substack.com/ 
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Lemon-Tree-Mindset-reinvent-yourself/dp/B0C12227TV/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Virginia Mendez, Co-Founder of The Feminist Shop, a feminist ethical brand and hub.

Here are some of the questions we asked Virginia:
• When we talked about this recording you said you went on a journey from, “I’m not a   feminist,” to, “I’m a professional feminist” – could you talk a bit about that?
• Why and how did you start The Feminist Shop?
• What are some common misconceptions about feminism?
• How can companies challenge gender inequalities in their workplaces?
• How can you build a career alongside your values?
• How can companies embed a values based workplace culture?
• How can companies effectively share their values with staff and ensure all staff are on board?
• Where can our listeners best get in touch with you and learn more?

About our host
Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model. 
Connect with Kat:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ 

About our guest
Virginia Mendez is a feminist author, trainer, public speaker and the co-founder of The Feminist Shop - a feminist ethical brand and hub. A mother of two, with a background in corporate, she decided to put her skills to work by creating a career that can make a real positive change. She loves public speaking and challenging kids and adults to unlearn constrictive stereotypes. She has published 2 children’s books, one about gender stereotypes and another about consent, as well as a parenting book ‘childhood unlimited: parenting beyond the gender bias’. She has participated in debates, hosted events, moderated panels and delivered workshops in schools, communities and corporations and has now launched a Substack to explore all kind of topics through her feminist lens.
Connect with Virginia:
Website - https://www.virginiamendezm.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiamendez/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/virginiamendez.m/
Substack - https://virginiamendez.substack.com/ 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Charlotte Speak, Founder of Power of the Parent.

Here are some of the questions we asked Charlotte:

·         Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?

·         Where did your passion for supporting parents in the workplace stem from?

·         What are some of the key barriers for parents in the workplace?

·         How can companies start to break down some of these barriers?

·         What are some common misconceptions about parental support strategies, and why do you think they occur?

·         What kind of parental support strategies should we be seeing more in the workplace?

·         Where can our listeners best get in touch with you and learn more?

About our host

Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  

Connect with Kat:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ 

About our guest

Charlotte Speak is a mum of two, change marker and coach for parents in the workplace. She set up Power of the Parent in 2018 after her own negative experiences of becoming a parent in the workplace. She works with businesses to help attract, retain and develop their brilliant team members who happen to be parents. As a Strengthscope Master practitioner, reconnecting people with what energises them and celebrating their unique value in the workplace is at the heart of everything she does. Power of the Parent’ aim is to craft workplaces where parents and businesses can thrive. They collaborate with employers on everything from building a parental support strategy; to helping employees prepare for or return from parental leave; to navigating the impact of parent guilt, boundaries, burnout; and of course the all-important line manager support.

Connect with Charlotte:

Website - www.power-of-the-parent.com 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-speak-0a143228/ 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/power.of.the.parent 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/poweroftheparentchar 

Twitter –  https://twitter.com/PowerOfParent 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Catrina Lowri, Founder of Neuroteachers.

Here are some of the questions we asked Catrina:

·         What is neurodiversity?

·         You mentioned in recent talks you have given that a common question has been asked, ‘Should employers accept self-diagnosis for neurodiversity?’, can we talk more about that?

·         You have said before that there is a skills gap in recruitment that can be filled with neurodivergent minds, can we dive into that?

·         What barriers are there in the recruitment process that employers need to break down for more inclusive hiring?

·         How can employers ensure staff development is neuro-inclusive?

·         How can you be a good ally at work?

·         What are some of the key barriers for neuro-divergent minds are facing in the workplace and how do we overcome these?

About our host

Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  

Connect with Kat:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ 

About our guest

Catrina Lowri founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners and colleagues to find simple solutions for inclusive practice. She and her team do this by providing training, information, mentoring and consultation on neuro-inclusion to nurseries, schools, colleges and businesses. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher. She also employs autistic and neurodivergent speakers and trainers to work as associates. This allows her to provide perspective as both and employee and an employer. Catrina believes passionately in true inclusion for all neuro types.

Connect with Catrina:

Website - https://www.neuroteachers.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrina-anne-lowri-32a7791b2/

Instagram – www.instagram.com/neuroteachersuk 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/762451187641854

Twitter –  www.twitter.com/neuroteachers 

Threads – www.threads.net/neuroteachersuk 

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9_uWakdkdNem5mHBxk-Yg

Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/neuroteachers 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Tommy Hatto, founder of wellbeing and brand agency THO and men’s health expert.

Here are some of the questions we asked Tommy:

Do you think your background in acting and modelling is what sparked your interest in men’s mental health, particularly body image?

What are some of the current key challenges you are seeing in men’s health?

Could you talk about some of the findings in your recent research paper with the Global Equality Collective on body image?

Within the report what differences did you see (or not see) between different countries around perceptions of body image?

You mentioned that organisation brand and culture should be linked rather than siloed – could you talk more about that?

Has considering company culture when applying for jobs become more noticeable in recent years?

How can organisations can better support men’s health?

About our guest:
Tommy Hatto (he/him) is an award-winning coach, actor, model and founder of wellbeing and brand agency THO. With a combined social media following of over 120,000 – Tommy uses his platforms to promote gender equality such as men’s health, body image within all and educating men about women’s health issues like the menopause. He talks around his own lived experience with body image, eating disorders and low self-esteem. After leaving school, Tommy was thrust into the limelight by Dustin Hoffman and has carved out a career in movies such as Thor 2 as well as fronted global campaigns for Calvin Klein, GQ and Rayban.

Connect with Tommy:
Website: https://tommyhatto.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-hatto/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tommyhatto/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tommyhatto/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/tommyhatto/ 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Saskhia Menendez, Innovator at Keychange, Board of Directors at The F List Music and LIVE Diversity Expert Panel Member.

Here are the key questions we asked Saskhia:

Where does your passion for music come from?

What was your transition from a very deprived background to having a music scholarship at a ‘prestigious’ school like?

What is it like for you being in the music landscape as a multi racial trans woman?

You have said that a big part of the industry being more trans inclusive is education and awareness, what else should the industry be doing to be more supportive and inclusive?

How can employers best support employees who are transitioning?

You’ve mentioned how important trans representation in the music industry is, how do we make this authentic, proportional and visible?

Could you talk a bit more about how you educate businesses?

Listen now to learn about how to make your workplace trans inclusive.
 
About our guest:
Saskhia Mendendez is an Innovator at Keychange, on the Board of Directors at The F List Music and a LiVE Diversity Expert Panel Member. She is an Equality and Diversity Ambassador, Researcher, Public Speaker, Mentor, and Social Change activist. Saskhia works to help diversify the music industry landscape, as well as helping improve representation and access, and educating and informing people of the issues and barriers certain underrepresented groups face. She is a multi-racial trans woman who transitioned 12 years ago, she is a parent of two children, and has over 10 years’ experience in the music industry. She is also in the process of making some brand-new tracks, which are due for release early 2024. She is also preparing to undertake a PHD in gender equality in music, mainly around trans and non-binary inclusion in music. Saskhia finalised her MA in Music Marketing in 2021 and has had a musical education from the age of 8.

Connect with Saskhia:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssaskhia/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mizsaskia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/saskhiamenendez
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SaskhiaMenendez