Sofia Costa

Currently working on EdTech policy in DfE. Views are my own.

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Find out how schools and colleges can meet IT service and digital equipment standards: https://t.co/woasV9CBEs

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Go here: https://t.co/woasV9CBEs for the latest digital and tech standards on:
- Filtering and monitoring
- Cloud
- Servers and storage

Thanks to all involved!

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

We will enable every school across the country to soon have access to high-speed broadband.

We're working with @DCMS and broadband providers to make this a reality by 2025, and supporting those schools most in need now with £150 million to upgrade their WiFi connections.

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

As part of our #EdTech Strategy, a network of Demonstrator schools and colleges will showcase best practice and offer peer-led hands-on support. Launching in Spring 2020 this new programme is supported by @LGfL @sheffhallamuni @EdnFoundation #Bett2020

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

At #Bett2020 today, Minister @CSkidmoreUK will announce plans to fund trials of ground-breaking assistive technology for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, helping to unlock the potential of every child. 👇
https://t.co/4pYfNE7o9I

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

@FeBlc @coventrycollege @JimJUK @warwickuni @MartinLewarne @SolihullCollege Such an excellent session - always good to hear about the wonderful work everyone is doing!

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

The new #EdTech Innovation Testbed will help schools and colleges trial exciting technology products for free, with hands-on support from evaluation experts 🏫
Apply now 👉 https://t.co/fNmZmFcNNK @nesta_uk

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Exciting opportunity to trail technology for free and contribute to research to help you and others understand what works. Available to schools and colleges :)

[Nesta @nesta_uk]

We’re excited to have launched England’s first #testbed with @educationgovuk : We’re now looking for schools and colleges to be part of this new programme exploring how #EdTech can make a difference to teachers and students. Sign up now https://t.co/eXnhz5NNgl

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

📱#AppDevelopers, It’s the final week; the accreditation process for educational app developers to apply for a quality mark closes on September 13.

Interested #developers can apply here: 👇 https://t.co/eAblsZaRPH

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

@timstirrup @LordCHolmes I would find it very difficult to disagree Tim - thanks for the link!

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Really good article from our EdTech Leadership Group Chair @LordCHolmes! https://t.co/Bhbh0FhCDb

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

@DrAliceJones 🤦‍♀️

[Nancy Wilkinson @NancyWilko]

Applications now open for our EdTech Innovation Fund @nesta_uk @educationgovuk! Looking for exciting #edtech to tackle key challenges in education. Find out more here: https://t.co/DrED7rDv4L

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

@CJPWright @sirmarkgrundy @laurenthorpeUK @CatScutt @Aftab_Hussain discussing how tech can help support education. “Any tech we deploy is only as effective as the teachers using it” #edtechstrategy

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Debbie McCann @JenHalmshaw deep dive into the #edtechstrategy

[BESA @besatweet]

#edtechstrategy deep dive https://t.co/gSVfx0GUpS

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

From the 💻to the📱technology has changed our lives - we want to use technology to transform education by:
📚 reducing teacher workload
🏫 boosting training opportunities for teachers
🚫 improving anti-cheating software
👉 https://t.co/Kma86xXFXb #EdTechStrategy

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

And a huge thank you to @BoltonCollege @Highfurlong @wlv_uni @SandringhamSch1 @ArkSchools @TrentUni @gifhe @woodberrydownN4 @katypotts @CamEverlands @domnorrish @laurenthorpeUK @Layton_Primary @CJPWright @EDUCATEldn @EdspaceHoxton

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

And the #EdTechStrategy is here!
https://t.co/sAdSFmV4QW

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

Today Education Secretary @DamianHinds announced a £10 million #EdTechStrategy to use the power of technology to transform our schools.
From teachers to pupils we want everyone to benefit from the opportunities that technology can bring #IndustrialStrategy https://t.co/Kma86xXFXb

[Sofia Costa @Sofia_C0sta]

Good luck @avfletcher! I just backed #ADaysNotEnough: The Book on @Kickstarter https://t.co/OUgzimFpIH