Discussing the impact of technology on the future of teaching and learning methods

June 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Calling all senior leaders, school teachers and ICT managers and co-ordinators. For the very latest advice on how technology is revolutionising teaching and learning methods, head to Frog 13 - Celebrating outstanding education on Tuesday 18th June at the ICC in Birmingham.

The conference will bring together a host of visionary leaders from across the education sector to discuss the future of learning and technology. As well as providing an opportunity to get up close with the very latest education technology, there will be interactive workshops and panel discussions focusing on outstanding uses of technology and its huge impact on education. Some of the workshops include -

Devices are taking over the classroom - so what's next?

Who is this aimed at - Senior Leaders, Primary and Secondary Teachers, ICT Managers and Co-ordinators

What is it all about - The revolution has arrived. Mobile devices are in our classrooms, but after technical issues have been resolved, how do you actually use devices as a teaching resource? Hear how schools are using devices in the classroom to improve learning and increase student engagement. For those interested in the technical issues surrounding device implementation attend ‘Devices - how to make the technology work for you’ in our Technical Workshop series.

Who will be speaking -

Greg Hughes, Assistant Principal of The de Ferrers Academy

Cath McCarney, Assistant Principal of Bluecoat Academy

Chris Silverton, eLearning Manager of Ninestiles School

Working with parents to raise attainment

Who is this aimed at - Senior Leaders, Primary and Secondary Teachers

What is it all about - Parental engagement is a great way to raise attainment in schools. Technological advances can help facilitate this relationship. Hear how primary and secondary schools effectively communicate with parents, and how they help parents in supporting their children at home.

Who will be speaking -

Tom Phillips, Network Manager of St Clement Danes School

Name: Richard Blaize, Head of ICT of Paget High School

Rosemay Harper, Teacher of Portway Infant School

Katy Lynas, Teacher of Portway Infant School

These industry experts will explore and celebrate the role technology plays in enabling successful learning as smart phones, tablets, pocket sized computers, touch screen technology and 4G networks push the boundaries of the 21st century classroom.

Registration is open now and will run until 18th June. Frog 13 is a free event and is CPD certified. Frog is the global leader in learning platforms for schools used by over 12 million people worldwide. For more information and to register, visit http://www.frogtrade.com/frog13