Why Prioritise EdTech for INSET Days?

Technology in education offers tools that can elevate teaching and learning to new heights. In order to fully utilise these opportunities, your teaching staff needs to be trained on what can be achieved. Opening the doors to let them think of new ways to use resources in the classroom.

An INSET day focused on educational technology provides a perfect opportunity to achieve this. It’s a chance to empower teachers with the skills and confidence to use technology effectively, enhancing classroom experiences and improving student outcomes. The impact of such a day goes beyond individual lessons – it sets the stage for lasting transformation.

What Does an EdTech INSET Day Achieve?

A dedicated INSET day centred on EdTech delivers tangible benefits for both staff and students. For teachers, it fosters confidence in using technology, offering practical strategies to integrate it seamlessly into their everyday routines. For students, it creates engaging, interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse needs and abilities.

Schools that have embraced this approach report outcomes such as:

• Increased teacher proficiency with tools like interactive displays and visualisers.
• More collaborative and engaging classroom environments.
• Time-saving strategies that reduce teacher workload, such as utilising Lumio for planning and marking.

By dedicating a day to exploring EdTech, schools ensure their investments in technology translate into meaningful outcomes.

How Does a Well-Planned INSET Day Look?

To ensure an EdTech INSET day delivers maximum impact, it’s essential to design it with purpose. Key elements include:

• Practical Learning Opportunities: Staff benefit most from hands-on experiences. Workshops should focus on demonstrating tools in action, such as creating lesson plans using Lumio or showcasing the capabilities of interactive displays.
• Collaborative Sessions: Teachers thrive when they share insights and ideas. Group discussions or collaborative activities can highlight creative ways to tackle common challenges with technology.
• Expert-Led Training: Our in-house specialists bring invaluable expertise to these sessions. Providing tailored demonstrations, troubleshoot issues, and sharing best practices, ensuring every teacher leaves feeling more confident.
• Follow-Up Support: An INSET day is just the start. Building in ongoing support, such as CPD sessions or peer coaching, ensures long-term success and encourages consistent use of technology.

Real Results: The Staff Experience

Imagine returning to school after a half-term to find your classrooms transformed. This was the experience for schools we’ve supported, where project-managed installations were completed seamlessly during school breaks. INSET days followed, giving teachers the tools and training to make the most of their new technology.

Feedback from these sessions has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers report feeling energised and equipped to use technology in ways that genuinely enhance their teaching. By dedicating time to an EdTech-focused INSET day, schools unlock the potential of their staff and technology alike.

Transform Learning with Your Next INSET Day

Now that you understand the importance of an EdTech focused INSET day, it's time to look for the perfect venue and plan. That's where we want to offer a hand via our Experience Centre. It's the perfect place to get hands on experience with the latest EdTech and giving a taste of what your lessons could be like.