ByteEd Endorsement for Educators

At ByteEd, we wholeheartedly believe in our educational methodologies and teaching approaches used by our learning resources for computer science (digital technologies) and computational thinking.

All learning methods are supported by pedagogical models and educational research. Examples include:

  • Using unplugged-to-digital activities to reinforce understanding of concepts & techniques,
  • Using play-based & game-based learning to motivate students,
  • Deepening knowledge retention by using a SAMR model approach, moving learners from being ‘users’ of digital tools to ‘creators’,
  • Using innovative digital technologies to engage learners and inspire learning,
  • Practising and utilising skills for the future, for example collaboration, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, logical thinking, and evaluative thinking,
  • Weaving many curriculum subjects into learning activities to enable students to learn how to transfer skills and knowledge through curriculum integration.

ByteEd have developed a range of endorsements for educators and schools to support their own development in computer science, and to reinforce their commitment to learning. Let’s explain these different opportunities…

 

ByteEd Certified Educators

Certified educators are individual teachers who have willingly taken part in our ByteEd Play Code Learn professional learning workshops (online and/or in-person). Each Play Code Learn kit has a different session to attend, enabling teachers to build their practice and understanding. In each session, the teacher has explored the kit, ByteEd app. online teaching portal, and they have been actively involved in the learning content and activities!

At the end of the workshop, teachers receive a digital badge to confirm their attendance for the respective kit:

ByteEd Play Code Learn Ambassadors

ByteEd Play Code Learn Ambassadors are individuals who have been selected to officially represent Play Code Learn from schools across the world. They actively use the Play Code Learn kits, ByteEd App and online teaching resources to support students in their classrooms and can be seen as the ‘lead’ teacher in their school supporting other teachers in the classrooms. These experts also support other educators outside of school, by showcasing learning with Play Code Learn through different forums, for example sharing online case studies, presenting at conferences, promotional social media posts, and so on. Play Code Learn Ambassadors have actively taken part in at least two professional learning workshops with the Play Code Learn kits.

A Play Code Learn Ambassador can be offered numerous opportunities to support ByteEd, including:

  • Providing regular feedback on learning resources to improve and develop content,
  • ‘Sneak peaks’ at the latest updates and products developed by the ByteEd team and the chance to test prototypes that are in development,
  • Opportunities to help with educational research and pilot programmes linking to the impact of learning with Play Code Learn products,
  • As an Ambassador, they receive access to ALL Play Code Learn kits & teaching resources – without the need to buy upgrades,
  • Ambassadors also have access to personalised support for the ByteEd team, with monthly check and connect meetings,
  • If Ambassadors encourage other teachers to buy the PLC resources, they can ‘gift’ a 10% discount to the new user to aid purchase.

To apply to become a Play Code Learn Ambassador, you need to send a letter of application to ByteEd stating why you feel you would be an amazing asset and awesome Ambassador for the Play Code Learn teaching resources. Send your application letter to support@byteed.com

On a successful application, you will receive:

  • A digital Play Code Learn Ambassador badge,
  • An Ambassador certificate,
  • An original ByteEd t-shirt, and
  • An exclusive Explorer Ed plushie!

Play Code Learn Ambassador titles last for two years. After this time, you need to renew the Ambassador program.

 

ByteEd Certified School

This opportunity is for schools that have a ‘whole school’ approach to deepening and developing learning in computer science (digital technologies). Students, teachers, leaders, and support staff are all involved with using ByteEd educational resources. These resources include Play Code Learn STEM kits and/or support with creative digital technologies, for example virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D modelling & animation.

ByteEd Certified Schools officially represent ByteEd and are selected from schools across the world. They actively use ByteEd teaching resources and professional learning workshops (online and/or in person) to support students and teachers across the school. Your school will have a team of digital experts (leads) that support teachers within school and other educators outside of school. Leads are responsible for showcasing learning with ByteEd through different forums, for example, sharing online case studies, presenting at conferences, promotional social media posts, and so on.

A ByteEd Certified school can be offered numerous opportunities. Including:

  • Providing regular feedback on learning resources to improve and develop content,
  • ‘Sneak peaks’ at the latest updates and products developed by the ByteEd team, and the chance to test prototypes that are in development,
  • Opportunities to help with educational research and pilot programmes linking to the impact of learning with Play Code Learn products,
  • School leads also have access to personalised support for the ByteEd team, with monthly check and connect meetings,
  • An ongoing partnership with the ByteEd team will develop, with ByteEd helping to develop personalised curriculum and planning documents for each school.

To apply to become a ByteEd Certified School, you need to send a letter of application to ByteEd stating why you feel your school would be an awesome asset to ByteEd and an excellent example to other schools across the world! Send your application letter to support@byteed.com

On an successful application you will receive:

  • A digital ByteEd certified school badge,
  • ByteEd certified school certificate and posters,
  • ByteEd t-shirts for all digital leads, and
  • An exclusive Explorer Ed plushie!