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Introducing our newest sponsor: UBISOFT
We are thrilled to announce our newest sponsor for the Digital Schoolhouse programme, Ubisoft.
DSH's e-safety report is released with over 2000 pupil insights
This week saw the launch of Digital Schoolhouse in academic instiutions across the UK for the new school year. We chose to focus upon the ‘buzzworthy’ topic of e-safety; an issue that remains ever topical for the video games industry. The importance of discussing the theme of e-safety stems from the fact that it lies at the core of the continuing attempt to strike a balance between the government’s desire to both make the UK the best digital economy in the world, while also making the UK a safe place to live, work and play.
Diary of a Lead Teacher: Programming without a computer in sight
I didn't know what to expect when I was invited to the Ukie offices in London in June. I was asked to meet up with other people who were representing their schools, people who are passionate about computing literacy, game design and digital skills. I had been to a few other similar initiatives in the past, but what was about to unfold was nothing like I had ever experienced before.
Diary of a Lead Teacher: A positive look to the school year ahead
Crystal clear water, red sunsets and beautiful coastlines. These were the only thoughts running through my head as I walked out of school at the end of July and headed off for 16 nights in Italy.
I was leaving behind a tough term, a tough year perhaps, but I would be lying if it wasn’t full of promise for the next academic year.
Meet our new guest bloggers!
We’re thrilled to announce that we have two brand new guest bloggers who will be publishing their monthly blog, right here on our website (very soon!). They'll be focusing on all things play-based learning and creative computing for your reading pleasure. Find out a little more about who they are and their connection to the programme.
Ukie’s biggest survey in education revealed at annual launch - 13 Sep
On 13 September we’ll be kickstarting the new academic year with another jam-packed annual launch at Ukie HQ. We're celebrating Digital Schoolhouse powered by PlayStation landing in more locations across the UK, with our network of Schoolhouses and community of Lead Teachers continuing to expand.
You can register here.
DSH talk esports at The Children's Media Conference 2018
Digital Schoolhouse recently travelled to Sheffield for The Children's Media Conference (CMC) 2018, welcoming professionals across sectors serving the children's and youth audience including: television production, interactive media, games, the academic community and more.
In true DSH fashion we decided to shake things up and introduce delegates to the world of Esports.
Introducing red tier supporter TeacherGaming
Joining our headline sponsor PlayStation, we are delighted to introduce our newest Red tier supporter for the Digital Schoolhouse programme, TeacherGaming (TG).
TG is a Finnish game-based learning brand that seeks to elevate learning by bringing the power of blockbuster games to classrooms.
The making of the esports trophy by Creative Assembly
The national esports tournament concluded last month, but whilst game play ceases, it gives us an opportunity to look back at the event and showcase some of the amazing work that went on behind the scenes.
At DSH, our vision is to bridge the gap between education and industry, and throughout the tournament we highlighted careers education in esports, video games and wider tech at every opportunity: from players to production, and even the winners' trophy…
DSH dance at Google Academy for Learning Lab by Tes
Earlier this week the Digital Schoolhouse team were invited to the Google Academy in Victoria, to present at the Learning Lab, hosted by Tes, to an audience of senior leaders from schools across the UK.
