Technology & Innovation - Issue 11

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery Visit the Science Museum in London and step into the fascinating world of STEM careers at Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery . Recreating the workplaces of technicians across multiple sectors – health science, creative arts, manufacturing, and renewable energy – your group will get hands-on with interactive exhibits that simulate job-related tasks. Students will experience what it’s like to be a lighting technician on the Black Panther film set fromMarvel Studios, explore the problems faced by wind turbine technicians, and discover how NHS pharmacy technicians make life-saving medicines. Groups can also book free ‘Meet an Employee’ workshops, where they will participate in activities and Q&A sessions with real-life technicians. Book your free visit at sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups. Seeing is believing HUE specialises in affordable technology to inspire teaching and learning. Recognised for its colourful, high-quality, flexible document cameras and visualisers, HUE has won many awards around the world. The cameras are easy-to-use, affordable and perfect for use in the classroom, at home or in the school office. Without any training, teachers can use HUE cameras right across the curriculum to share work or record a demonstration and students can record their own presentations and save videos for sharing with teachers and family. Now available with 3-year warranty and custom-built shockproof cases to further enhance their longevity. HUE cameras are compatible with pre-installed software and browser-based apps including Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Flip, Google Meet, Mathsboth.com/ cam , QuickTime,Windows and Chrome “Camera”. 6 Safely secure Lapsafe® is the UK’s industry- leading expert in innovative Smart Lockers and Charging solutions, and is proud to be the preferred supplier of Smart Lockers within the education sector. Over 80% of UK universities currently use its Smart Lockers, with UK colleges following closely behind. Enhance your device management with Lapsafe®’s advanced Charging Trolleys, which are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual process of loaning devices to students. These compact solutions can store, charge and even apply system updates to devices in volume. Its robust design, intelligent charging and upgradable modules can additionally support your school’s net zero targets. For more information, visit lapsafe.com . 7 Free AI resources Experience AI is an educational programme that provides cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence and machine learning to teachers and students aged 11 to 14. Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in collaboration with Google DeepMind, the programme offers a range of free teaching resources, including adaptable lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets and videos. All our resources are designed to get young people passionate about the subject, and are accessible to all educators – regardless of subject expertise or technical experience. Ready to inspire your students? Download our Experience AI resources today at experience-ai.org and help prepare the next generation of AI innovators. Girls belong too Computer science is the fastest growing STEM subject, yet despite its popularity, girls taking the subject remain consistently outnumbered by boys. ‘I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science’ is an inspiring programme delivered by the National Centre for Computing Education that supports teachers and leaders in understanding the barriers to girls’ participation in computer science, and helps make a plan to overcome them. By enrolling on the programme, you will be shaping the future of computing, improving diversity within the subject and ensuring that every girl knows she belongs in this dynamic and rewarding field. Find out more and enrol at ncce.io/belonging 10 8 9 teachwire.net PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 55