Chapter 1 – Introduction

4 minutes

Video Overview

Northern Ireland is at the forefront of education technology. Our vibrant Edtech sector delivers a wide range of state-of-the-art products and services to stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

With access to exceptional technology, world-leading university research and innovation hubs, skilled talent supply and an entrepreneurial eco-system, it’s easy to see why leading education professionals are adapting Northern Ireland's education technology services/solutions.

In this webinar, we are joined by panellists from five Northern Irish organisations TextHelp, EventMap Solutions, Stranmillis University College, Firefly and the NI Edtech Collaborative Cluster.

They will share their key learnings from COVID19 and how they have made an impact on their service, users and customers through technology.

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Chapter 2 – Text Help – Jamie Ball, Regional Education Manager – MEA

8 minutes

Video Overview

TextHelp offers literacy, accessibility and dyslexia software for employees & students with reading and writing difficulties. Creating smart, inclusive technology that helps people read, write, express their thoughts and share information more accurately & fluently – across all stages of life.

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Chapter 3 – EventMap Solutions - Dr Barry McCollum, CEO

9 minutes

Video Overview

EventMAP provides software based space and time resource planning and timetabling solutions to the third level education sector through a combination of consultancy and software.

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Chapter 4 – Stranmillis University College - Celia O'Hagan, Senior Lecturer

8 minutes

Video Overview

Stranmillis University College has been a centre of excellence and innovation in shaping educational policy and practice through world-class educational research, scholarship, teaching and career-long professional development for education practitioners, for over 100 years.

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Chapter 5 – Firefly Learning - Michael Hicks, Regional Director, MENA

5 minutes

Video Overview

Firefly’s Modern Learning Experience Platform liberates teachers to innovate for greater impact in the classroom and beyond, while empowering leaders with holistic visibility to drive a transformational modern learning strategy for the entire school community.

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Chapter 6 – Northern Ireland EdTech Collaborative Cluster - Michael Humphreys

11 minutes

Video Overview

NI EdTech Collaborative Cluster is a network consisting of 12 EdTech companies. The cluster will represent the interests of the EdTech Sector at home and abroad. The group's knowledge and collective experience enriches the offer and adds cumulative depth for the group as a whole.

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Chapter 7 – Questions & Discussion

36 minutes

Video Overview

The panel discusses their key learnings from COVID10, how their products and services have been impacted and what opportunities and challenges they have faced.

Download the full slide deck for the Transforming the learning & teaching landscape through Edtech webinar (PDF)

Transforming the Learning and Teaching Landscape Through Edtech

Northern Ireland is at the forefront of education technology. Our vibrant Edtech sector delivers a wide range of state-of-the-art products and services to stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

In this webinar, we are joined by panellists from five Northern Irish organisations TextHelp, EventMap Solutions, Stranmillis University College, Firefly and the NI Edtech Collaborative Cluster.

They will share their key learnings from COVID19 and how they have made an impact on their service, users and customers through technology.

81 minutes
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