Al Kingsley
All things Education & Technology. MAT Chair, RSC Advisory Board, CEO of NetSupport, Apprenticeship Ambassador, Author & Speaker
I describe myself as a man of two hats, with one I am the CEO of the EdTech company, NetSupport, with almost 30 years' experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding. With the other, and with a passion for education and, in particular EdTech, governance and raising organisational performance, I have undertaken numerous roles in education, including being Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust and of an Alternative Provision Academy. I am chair of my regions' Governors' Leadership Group and also chair the regional SEND Board. With 20+ years' of governance experience, I also sit on the Regional Schools Commissioner's Advisory Board for the East of England and North London. I'm a FED Council member, Chair of the BESA EdTech Group and chair my regional Employment and Skills Board. A well-known face in EdTech around the world, I'm also the author of "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and co-author of “A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education”. I write and speak internationally on the effective use of Educational Technology and am a Forbes Technology Council Member. I continue to support schools and EdTech vendors with consulting and mentoring – as well as writing for the wider education community and speaking at events.
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Recent articles from Al Kingsley
Increasing Teachers’ EdTech Confidence One Step at a Time
Suggesting ways that schools and school leaders can support their teachers with learning and incorporating new technology into their teaching practise.
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Digital Footprints and the Digital Revolution
Analysing the issues with data collection for children and suggests ways that we can protect them when they are online.
How to Select New Software for Your School
Breaking down the key steps when choosing new EdTech for your school, ensuring value for money and maximum impact
‘Levelling-up’: The emerging role of education technology
The potential role of education technology in 'levelling up' – especially for vulnerable communities
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