Speakers Corner
Since 2007, ICT for Education has had a great variety of speakers at its conferences from all educational sectors within the UK. Our alumni of speakers are listed below. Thanks to all of them for their contributions to our conferences to date and hopefully in years to come.
If you would like to speak at an ICT for Education conference, please contact Sarah Underwood.
Presenter and guide on elearning, esafety, safeguarding, IPR and themes relating to technology and learning.
Over 20 years experience in leading workshops and training sessions for adults and young people in the UK and other countries.
Keynote, conference and exhibition speaker for Becta, Regional Broadband Consortia, universities, LSCBs, local authorities, schools and public services and charities.
2013 NAACE Impact Award winner for leadership 'for his commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for the education sector.’
Simon Howe is head of ICT at Ashton on Mersey school, where he leads and delivers the Computer science and ICT curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key stage 5. In addition, Simon is a Google Qualified individual, Raspberry Pi educator, CAS master teacher and SLE, who prides himself on developing innovative ways to deliver the Computer Science curriculum across all key stages.
Prior to becoming a teacher, Simon was a backend web developer, focusing on database driven websites. Simon firmly believes the best way to educate pupils and build resilience is through real world experiences and physical computing to motivate and engage pupils in both the classroom and at home.
Steve is an inspirational and experienced teacher. He has taught in primary, middle and secondary schools and covered many roles including ICT coordinator, head of year and senior leader. For the Open University, he has advised schools across the UK on their use of technology.
Developing teaching and learning in schools is the focus of Steve's work and he now advises teachers on using iPads to make an impact on learning. As a part-time lecturer at Durham University, he shares his experiences with undergraduate teachers. To develop enquiry in the classroom, Steve uses video games, programming and robots to enthuse his students.
Will is a full-time class teacher and computing coordinator at Westdene Primary. He has taught in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and been subject manager for computing for six years. He also works as a Computing at School's Master Teacher, helping other schools to develop their computing curriculum.