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My Blog
Here I post my thoughts on a range of topics and share insights around digital, education and technology. You'll also find useful hints and tips!
Top Tips: Working in Further Education as Interim Manager or Leader
In this post, I share my top ten tips for working as an interim leader or manager within a FE environment. After more than 20 assignments...
Embedding Digital Strategy into Everyday Practice
Strategy Without Action Is Just Wallpaper! You’ve got a digital strategy. Maybe it’s on your intranet, your SharePoint site, or—if you’re...
Digital Maturity: Where Are You, and Where Should You Go?
One of the first things I tell clients is this: you can’t transform digitally if you don’t know where you’re starting from. Whether I’m...
How AI is Reshaping Education and Business: A Strategic Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a trend—it's a foundational shift affecting how we learn, work, and innovate. As someone deeply...
3S Method: My three pillars for successful strategy leadership
Projects and strategies can be complex. However, they don't need to be. A successful strategy depends on three core elements:...
Creating a Digital Strategy That Actually Works
Let’s face it - most digital strategies fail not because people don’t care, but because they get lost in translation. They sit in...
What happens when Artificial Intelligence (AI) meets Robot?
The merging of these two ground-breaking technologies will lead to a transformative impact on various industries and aspects of daily...
Blended Learning Done Right: Using Tech to Support Flexible Delivery
By Billy Smith Introduction: Blended Learning Is Not Just Uploading PowerPoints Blended learning has been around for years, but let’s be...
Supporting SEND and Inclusion with Learning Technology: Practical Approaches That Work
By Billy Smith Introduction: Inclusion Needs More Than Good Intentions Creating an inclusive learning environment isn’t just about policies or legal compliance. It’s about designing systems, resources, and experiences that support every learner—especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Learning technology can be a powerful leveller. But only when it’s chosen and used with empathy, strategy, and purpose. “I’ve seen learning tech open doors for le
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