The City of London Corporation has today (29 April) launched a Taskforce to tackle the lack of women in digital roles after Alan Turing Institute data revealed that less than 25% of women work in AI and data science fields in the UK.

City of London Corporation launches Taskforce to tackle lack of women in digital jobs

The City of London Corporation has today (29 April) launched a Taskforce to tackle the lack of women in digital roles after Alan Turing Institute data revealed that less than 25% of women work in AI and data science fields in the UK. Gender equity remains a challenge in these roles with estimates showing that there will be one skilled woman for every 115 tech roles by 2025 (1). The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce, which includes businesses such as IBM, Accenture and Salesforce, brings together business, Government, third sector and industry groups to support women from non-technical backgrounds to pivot to digital roles in AI, data, cyber and IT. Digital jobs are emerging and advancing rapidly, and as the momentum around AI accelerates, the Taskforce aims to knock down the barriers between women and these crucial roles. UNESCO data shows that by 2025 there will be 149 million new roles in software, data and AI across all sectors of the economy. And despite the need for vital skills training to fill these roles, only two percent of women are provided with opportunities to upskill at work (2). This initiative aims to support employers in the financial and professional services as well as technology sector to upskill workers while equipping organisations with the tools to hire women from non-technical backgrounds. Caroline Haines, Vice Chair of Policy and Resources at the City of London Corporation, who launched the event at Guildhall, said: “I am pleased to launch The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce which will encourage women to pivot to digital roles. The Taskforce will seek to give more opportunities and tools to women to close the growing digital skills gap. Achieving gender parity requires collective action from businesses, Government, and third sector organisations to make the digital workforce more diverse and inclusive.” Sheridan Ash, Founder and Chief Executive at Tech She Can said: “I am delighted to be co-Chair of this important Taskforce. There is an urgent need to boost growth and productivity in the UK by addressing our skills gap in technology. Increasing the skills and diversity of the technology workforce is fundamental to the UK becoming more competitive and innovative. The UK’s technology skills gap could be solved today if we had the same number of women as men working in technology jobs and careers. I very much look forward to working with everyone in this initiative, and to tackling the skills gap by increasing diversity in technology careers.” Flavilla Fongang, founder of Black Rise and Global Tech Advocates Black Women in Tech said: “As we launch this strategic initiative, I am filled with optimism about the powerful collaboration that awaits us. This is more than a start, it's a pledge to harness diverse talents and ideas that will redefine the technological landscape. I am excited to be part of a team as experienced and passionate as the Strategy Steering Board, we are destined to drive innovation and inclusivity at every step.” Adam Baldwin, General Counsel, Girls in Tech said: “I am delighted to join the Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce. The launch of this Taskforce by the City of London Corporation represents a significant step in creating new opportunities for our talented UK workforce, supporting women in their pivot into the growing number of digital roles. I cannot wait to see what we can achieve with such great support from the city’s businesses, government and third sector.” Laura Faulkner, Director of Business Services, Nationwide, said: “For the mutual benefit of our customers, colleagues and wider society, Nationwide is committed to addressing the underrepresentation in Financial Services of women in technology. As part of the City of London Corporation's Woman Pivoting to Digital Taskforce, we will focus on equipping women from non-technical backgrounds with the essential skills to build digital careers. Through cross-industry collaboration, our goal is to build a robust pipeline of female talent, surfacing and supporting opportunity for more women to move into digital roles." Karen Blake, co-Chief Executive of Tech Talent Charter, said: “It is an honour to join the Women Pivoting to Digital Strategy steering board. With women consistently underrepresented in specialist digital roles across sectors, our mission is clear: to leverage their diverse skills for innovation. As we embark on this two-year initiative, we're committed to bridging the gender gap and empowering women to thrive in the digital age.” Notes to editorsThe City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/">www.cityoflondon.gov.uk</a>1 <a href="https://codefirstgirls.com/di-for-tech-leaders/">Diversity &amp; Inclusion for Teach Leaders | Code First Girls</a>2 <a href="https://codefirstgirls.com/di-for-tech-leaders/">Diversity &amp; Inclusion for Teach Leaders | Code First Girls</a>

Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape

Embracing Education Technology: Navigating Changing Educational Landscape

In today's dynamic educational environment, educators face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. With the rapid advancement of technology, the traditional classroom is undergoing a profound transformation. Education technology has emerged as a powerful tool for educators to enhance teaching and learning experiences, adapt to changing needs, and prepare students for success in the digital age.&nbsp;Tech She Can believes&nbsp; the positive impact implementing new technology can have, and we&nbsp; have partnered with SAAS show this year, to share their resources with our teaching networks, as schools prepare for the 2024/2025 school year.&nbsp;Here are some of SAAS show’s top pieces of information for how to power-up your Ed Tech in your school &amp; Classroom. You can also register HERE for your free Ticket to the Schools And Academies show on the 1st May at the ExCel london.&nbsp; Empowering Educators Through Professional DevelopmentOne of the key benefits of education technology is its ability to empower educators through professional development and training. As the demand for digital literacy and pedagogical skills continues to grow, educators can leverage EdTech resources to enhance their teaching practices, engage students, and foster a culture of lifelong learning. From online courses and webinars to interactive learning platforms, EdTech offers a wealth of opportunities for educators to expand their knowledge and stay abreast of emerging trends in education.Tech She Can offers a range of Free Teacher CPD resources, like our <a href="https://techshecan.org/news/cpd-2">CPD session for Primary School Teachers.</a> Contact our Head of Education and Learning (becky@techshecan.org) if you would like a free CPD session delivered to your school, in person or virtually. &nbsp; Enhancing Learning Experiences Through PersonalisationAnother significant advantage of education technology is its ability to personalise learning experiences for students. With the help of adaptive learning algorithms and data analytics, educators can tailor instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and learning styles of each student. Whether through interactive multimedia resources, gamified learning platforms, or virtual reality simulations, EdTech enables educators to create immersive and engaging learning environments that inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.Tech She Can believes that by using Children's preferences and interests, you can engage them in new ways to see how you can integrate areas of technology across a wide range of subjects. Check out our free <a href="https://techshecan.org/live-assemblies">Live Lessons and Assemblies covering a range of different subjects here.&nbsp;</a> Prioritising Cybersecurity and Data PrivacyIn an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity and data privacy have become paramount concerns for educators. With the proliferation of online learning platforms, digital assessment tools, and cloud-based resources, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations are essential priorities. Education technology offers a range of solutions, from secure authentication protocols and encryption technologies to comprehensive cybersecurity training programs, to help educators protect student data and maintain the integrity of their digital learning environments.Cyber security is also important for young people in schools too. If you would like to help your students learn about online safety or cyber security, you can watch our <a href="https://techshecan.org/animated-lessons/cyber-security">Katie and Tex animation here.&nbsp;</a> Driving Innovation and Collaboration Across SectorsEducation technology transcends traditional boundaries, fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors. Whether in not-for-profit organisations, B2B enterprises, or government agencies, EdTech has the potential to revolutionise learning experiences and drive positive change.&nbsp;We’d love for you to chat to us at the Schools and Academies show on the 1st of May - get your free ticket here: <a href="https://www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/">https://www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/</a>&nbsp; Unlock the Full Potential of Education TechnologyThe Schools and Academies show have put together a free guide that provides a comprehensive roadmap for educators looking to harness the power of education technology in their practice. From defining clear goals and vision to prioritising cybersecurity and data privacy, the guide offers practical insights and actionable tips for educators at every level.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/edtech-resource-guide">Download your copy here.</a>

Embracing Education Technology: Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape

Design a sustainable vehicle for the future to win SuperQuesters books for you and your school!

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To celebrate Earth Day and our Sustainable Travel Assembly on Monday 22 April, we’ve teamed up with children’s book publisher, <a href="https://www.questfriendz.com/">QuestFriendz</a>, to run a competition for children to use their STEM skills to design their very own sustainable vehicle.Open to individual children aged 4 to 11 years old and primary schools, the winner will receive a copy of <a href="https://www.questfriendz.com/en-gb/pages/the-case-of-the-stolen-sun">SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea</a> as well as Katie and Tex soft toys!&nbsp;The winner’s school will receive a set of the SuperQuesters series for their school library as well as a digital copy of <a href="https://www.questfriendz.com/en-gb/pages/the-case-of-the-stolen-sun">SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea</a>. The challengeThe SuperQuesters – Lillicorn, Bea Bumble and Leo Zoom – and their tech loving friends Katie and Tex would like to invent a sustainable vehicle to make travel better for the environment. But they’re struggling to come up with ideas by themselves.&nbsp;They think the best people to help them are children – like them - who will be the ones travelling in the future. Tex: “Can you help us with ideas for a new way to travel which doesn’t harm the environment?&nbsp;Lillicorn: “It could be a new type of car, plane, boat, bus, drone, skateboard, scooter, train, tram or something else!”Bea Bumble: “To help us build it, please can you label your designs to tell us how it works.”Katie: “Remember to think about what it is made from, what fuel or power it uses and how it helps us get from one place to another.”Leo Zoom: “We can’t wait to see what you come up with! And as a thank-you for helping us out, our favourite design will win a copy of the book, SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea and your own cuddly Katie and Tex. Plus a set of SuperQuesters books for your school library.” How it worksPlease read the terms and conditions below as by entering you agree to these.To take part, please download the submission sheet for the child to design their sustainable vehicle for the future on <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0229/8170/5764/files/QF_TECH_SHE_CAN_Entry_form_11042024.pdf?v=1712940425">here</a>.The competition is open to all children aged 4 to 11 years old in the UK and Ireland and must be submitted by an adult over the age of 18 years old.The design can be in any format - whether that’s a computer-generated image or hand drawn.&nbsp;At the end of the competition, we'd love to be able to share the children's creative ideas with our audiences via our social media channels, in print and online. By submitting an entry, you are deemed to have given permission for it to be shared by Tech She Can and QuestFriendz in this way. For inspiration, you might find it useful to show your students or children <a href="https://techshecan.org/animated-lessons">Animated lessons - TechSheCan</a>. Please submit your children’s designs using the form link to <a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/vac1hjqP">https://form.typeform.com/to/vac1hjqP</a> or you can submit via email to both: <a href="mailto:hello@questfriendz.com">hello@questfriendz.com</a> and <a href="mailto:info@techshecan.org">info@techshecan.org</a> by 23.59 on Friday 10 May 2024.Designs will be judged by Tech She Can and QuestFriendz, with the winner announced on both our social media channels on Wednesday 5 June 2024. About the charactersTex is a robotic dog who features in our series of <a href="https://techshecan.org/animated-lessons">Tech We Can animated lessons</a> for primary-age children. The animations are designed to educate and excite children about technology, and the people who develop it, from an early age. Each animation covers a different area of tech and gives children a simplified understanding of how it works and how it’s used. The SuperQuesters are three friends – Leo, Lilli and Bea – who are secret STEM superheroes and feature in the QuestFriendz SuperQuesters book series aimed at children aged 4-9.&nbsp; QuestFriendz aim to spark children's interest in STEM from a young age through interactive storytelling. You can meet the SuperQuesters characters here. <a href="https://www.questfriendz.com/pages/meet-characters">Meet the Characters | QuestFriendz</a> Terms and conditionsIntroduction By participating in the competition you are agreeing to these competition terms and conditions. The competition is being run by Tech She Can and QuestFriendz. Eligibility to Enter The competition is open to UK and Republic of Ireland residents. Those who work for Tech She Can and QuestFriendz are excluded from the competition.Entrants must be aged 18 or over and submit entries on behalf of a child aged 12 years and younger who is in full-time education in the UK or Ireland (including home-schooling, in which case the child must be legally resident in as well as home-schooled in the UK or Ireland).Only one entry per child will be accepted. Entrants may not win more than one prize.Entries must be original works, and not under copyright to any other person or organisation in the UK or Ireland. Entries found to be in breach of these terms will be considered to be forfeit and removed from the judging process; the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw allocation of any prizes should an entry be found to be forfeit after this process has been completed, and a newwinner will be selected from eligible entries. By entering the competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and that you are eligible to receive any prizes that may be awarded to you.&nbsp;Data Protection and Publicity Tech She Can By submitting your entry via email, you acknowledge that we may send you Tech She Can related insights that we consider relevant to you. Please see our <a href="https://techshecan.org/privacy-policy">privacy policy</a> for details of why and how we use personal data and your rights (including your right to object and to stop receiving marketing communications from us). To stop receiving marketing communications from us, please click on the unsubscribe link in the relevant email received from us or send an email to <a href="mailto:info@techshecan.org">info@techshecan.org</a>. QuestFriendz By submitting your entry via email, you acknowledge that QuestFriendz may send you newsletters and promotional offers that they consider relevant to you. Please see their <a href="https://www.questfriendz.com/en-gb/pages/privacy">privacy policy</a> for details of why and how they use personal data and your rights (including your right to object and to stop receiving marketing communications from them). To stop receiving marketing communications from QuestFriendz, please click on the unsubscribe link in the relevant email received from them or send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@questfriendz.com">hello@questfriendz.com</a>. At the end of the competition, we'd love to be able to share the children's creative ideas with our audiences via our social media channels, in print and online. By submitting an entry, you are deemed to have given permission for it to be shared by Tech She Can and QuestFriendz in this way.There is a limit of one entry per person and the competition is completely free to enter. The competition will close at 23.59 on Friday 10 May 2024. No entries will be accepted after this date. The Prize One child will win:&nbsp;<ul><li>SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea (RRP £7.99)</li><li>Tex cuddly toy&nbsp;</li><li>Katie cuddly toy</li></ul> Their school will win:&nbsp;<ul><li>1 x SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun (RRP £7.99)</li><li>1 x SuperQuesters: The Case of the Missing Memory (RRP £7.99)</li><li>1 x SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery (RRP £7.99)</li><li>1 x SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea (RRP £7.99)</li><li>1 x a digital copy SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea</li></ul>The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable, and no cash alternatives will be provided.Please note the school element of the prize will not apply in the event of a winning entry by a home-schooled student, who will receive the pupil prize only.We reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond our control require doing so. Tech She Can and QuestFriendz decision on any aspect of the competition is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into about it. Winner Announcement The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and notified via the email address provided by Tuesday 21 May 2024. QuestFriendz will make two attempts to contact the winner via email. If the winner does not respond to the emails informing them of their win within 14 days of the second email, they forfeit their right to the prize, and QuestFriendz reserves the right to select and notify a new winner. Delivery of the Prize The winner will allow 14 days for the prize to be delivered, otherwise alternative collection or delivery arrangements can be made through mutual agreement. You agree that any personal information that you provide when entering the competition will be used by Tech She Can and QuestFriendz for the purposes of administering the competition and for the other purposes as specified in our Privacy Policy. All entrants may request information on the winning participant by emailing <a href="mailto:info@techshecan.org">info@techshecan.org</a>. Limitation of Liability Tech She Can and QuestFriendz accepts no liability for any damage, loss, injury, or disappointment suffered by any entrants as a result of participating in the competition, being selected for the prize or linked to usage of part of the prize. General Tech She Can and QuestFriendz reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to cancel the competition or amend these terms and conditions.

We're recruiting for an exciting new position based in South Yorkshire for a part-time Primary School Teacher.

Join our team: Primary School Teacher in South Yorkshire (FTC)

<div>We're recruiting for an exciting new position based in South Yorkshire for a part-time Primary School Teacher. </div><div> </div><div>Key Information </div><div>Job title: Primary school teacher contractor </div><div>Contract info: 1 year contract (with a possibility of extension to 3 years) </div><ul><li>Salary: £24k pro rata (£40,000 FTE)</li><li>3 days a week&nbsp;</li><li>Location: South Yorkshire - in and around (but not exclusive to) Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and Hatfield</li><li>Reports to: Head of Education</li><li>Start date: 2 September 2024</li></ul> About Tech She Can Our mission at <a href="https://techshecan.org/">Tech She Can</a> is to ensure children across the UK aspire to pursue, and can access pathways into tech careers. As a charity, we bring together the collective experience and expertise of our member organisations to tackle the talent shortage and lack of diversity in UK technology.&nbsp; <div>In October 2023, we celebrated our second birthday as an independent charity and published our second <a href="https://techshecan.org/our-impact">Impact Report</a>.&nbsp; </div><div>It is an exciting time to be joining us. We are committed to our vision for women to be equal in creating and developing the new technology, business, products and services that shape our world, ensuring that technology works for all. </div><div>The role We’re looking for an experienced (at least five years) Primary School teacher to join our growing Education team to help deliver on a new project for Tech She Can which begins in September 2024.&nbsp; You will deliver the Tech We Can resources to KS2 children in primary schools across rural areas of West Yorkshire to inspire the students to consider future careers in technology. You’ll work closely with the wider Education team for training in this material and then be required to travel to schools in and around these areas to deliver Tech We Can sessions. Post delivery you’ll be collecting feedback from teachers and students and create impact reports to deliver to the sponsors of this project.&nbsp; </div><div>About you&nbsp; </div><ul><li>Mission-aligned: you are passionate about inspiring children and young people to consider a future in STEAM and beyond.</li><li>At least 5 years teaching experience at a primary school level.</li><li>Confident and comfortable using technology to create and deliver learning solutions.</li><li>Committed to ensuring learning solutions are creative, inclusive, inspiring and engaging.</li><li>People oriented: you’re friendly, approachable, and a team player.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communicator to both adults and children.</li><li>Can-do mindset: we’re a small, fast-paced start-up on a big mission so you’ll need to hit the ground running and work with us on common goals and to short timescales.</li><li>Based in South Yorkshire or within reasonable travelling distance.</li><li>Have existing contacts and relationships with schools across South Yorkshire.</li></ul><div>&nbsp; Key responsibilities </div><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with target schools in order to arrange regular school visits.</li><li>Deliver Tech She Can educational resources to students both virtually and in person.</li><li>Represent the charity externally as an ambassador across high-profile networks.</li><li>Continuously review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Tech She Can educational resources.</li><li>Collect impact data from students and teachers and create a termly impact report for the project.&nbsp;</li><li>Present termly impact report to sponsoring member organisations.</li></ul><div> Next steps: Email us your CV with a supporting cover letter highlighting your skills that are relevant for this role, and why you’d like to support our mission to our Head of Education becky@techshecan.org with the email title “Primary School teacher contract ”. Closing date for the role is 19 April 2024.&nbsp; </div>

We've created two short videos to help explain the significance of International Women's Day to children.

Celebrating International Women's Day with children

With only 3% of women citing a career in technology as their first choice,&nbsp; on International Women’s Day - and always - Tech She Can is on a mission to address this imbalance. We are ensuring that women and girls have equal access to and ownership of tech industries so that their skills and creativity can be harnessed to make and use technology that works for all.We’ve put together two short videos one for children aged 5+ and the other for children aged 11+&nbsp; to help explain the importance of this day to children, to highlight inequalities that exist between women and men and to share ways children can help make the world a fairer place.Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or guardian, we hope you find these videos useful either as part of a school assembly or lesson or simply to spark a valuable and interesting conversation with your own children. &nbsp;

Tech We Can Guest Blog - Ways to Save Time With AI In Education

In my last teaching job, I was really starting to see the potential of technology in lessons. And I don’t just mean smart boards, or I-Pads. Augmented reality meant you could show pupils the surface of Mars. Online parent evenings became a possibility with the help of Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. But AI took everything to another level.&nbsp;I still remember the first time I’d seen ChatGPT do its thing. Among some of the prompts, I asked the AI to write 10 school mottos, a list of classroom rules, and a haiku about winter.It did all three within seconds. Are they perfect? 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But you can quickly sign up with a Google account and get it working at the click of a button. All you need is a prompt and you’re ready.For example, if you want to create an article on the health benefits of chocolate, or write a script for a year 6 school play, all you need to do is type in the request. And the AI will make something in seconds.Disclaimer: It’s not always perfect. But it’s a brilliant shortcut if you need something for a lesson, and you don’t have time to search the Internet.What AI Tools Can You Use?There have been a myriad of different AI tools cropping up ever since, which claim to be all-singing and all-dancing. And some tools are really specific, from background removers to QR code generators.&nbsp;Most people use the free version of <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt">ChatGPT</a>. It’s a decent one size fits all. For those working in a school, educational companies, like Twinkl have come up with their own version called <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ai">Twinkl Ari in their AI Hub</a>.&nbsp;Why Should You Try AI?What AI can and should do is still up for debate. But one thing we can all agree on is that it can save people a lot of time when it comes to more intensive and repetitive tasks.&nbsp;What might take an hour for a person can be completed in half the time with AI. It’s fast. Very fast. And it’s a fantastic tool for teacher admin.Ways AI Can Save Time In EducationAs an educator, I don’t believe AI can do everything. But like me, if you’re wondering how you can make the most of it, here are some ways AI can save you time: 1. Creating Templates - Emails / LettersFor reporting pupil progress, preparing consent forms and beyond, communicating with pupil’s families is a massive part of working in a school. But writing those emails or letters takes up precious time, which usually means a longer day at work.AI can make short work of this, writing templates for your emails and letters.&nbsp; 2. Writing Example Texts For ActivitiesIf you’ve struggled to find examples of articles online without all the heavy advertisements and awkward formatting, or nothing in the textbooks quite fits around your lesson plan, this is a wonderful teacher hack.You can even ask the AI to intentionally make spelling errors in the text for a quick proofreading activity. 3. Produce Summaries and ReportsAI can also be used to speed up your reading and reporting process. If you have a large chunk of text, you can feed it to the AI and ask it for a summary. You can also reverse the process, asking for a report or longer comment based on a single sentence - useful for pupil report writing. 4. Search and FindLike a search engine, AI can scour the web for you and search out answers to your questions. If you need a list of sources on a topic, it can find them in a heartbeat. No more hours spent going through the search results yourself.Is AI Worth It?Overall, AI software should be taken with a pinch of salt. For content creators, media and SEO, it’s rocked the boat substantially. Having blurred the lines of copyright, originality and in some cases, even accuracy, many users proceed with caution when using it to create anything original.On the other hand, with the right building blocks, it can take the biggest tasks and automate them without any hassle. Signing up is easy, and at the moment, a lot of it is free to use.&nbsp;So why not, right?&nbsp;Article installation complete.About the authorThis blog post was written by <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/author/adam-morris">Adam Morris</a> who works as a Content Executive for the <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources">KS1 team at Twinkl</a>. Adam has a keen interest in edtech, gamification and using digital resources to improve engagement in literacy.Want to know more about technology in education? Discover the marvels of technology with Tech We Can.