Book Launch - Futureproof: Preparing Young People For Their Digital Futures

21st March 2022
Events Cyber-wisdom

Ahead of the publication of their upcoming book, Futureproof: Preparing Young People for Their Digital Futures, two leading researchers on the topic of cyber-wisdom, Drs. Tom Harrison and Gianfranco Polizzi, and two of the UK’s most prominent school leaders, Sophie Murfin and Lee Peachey have designed an online practical session for teachers, parents and other educators to bring to life their new comprehensive framework for teaching digital citizenship in schools.

In this session, each of the experts will draw upon their own understanding and expertise to show how the framework can be practically applied to support the development of young people at all ages.

The agenda for the webinar will be as follows:

16:00 – A New Framework for Digital Citizenship Education – Dr. Tom Harrison
16:15 – Digital Risks and Opportunities – Dr. Gianfranco Polizzi
16:30 – Digital Citizenship in the Primary School – Sophie Murfin
16:40 – Digital Citizenship in the Secondary School – Lee Peachey
16:50 – Q&A

Guests of this launch event will also benefit from a unique, 30% discount on the book courtesy of publisher Jon Catt Educational. Full details of which will be shared at the session.

Registrations for this free online event are now open, via the Jubilee Centre’s Eventbrite Page.

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Character Strengths for the Working World is an essential event for PSHE Leads, Careers Leads, and Character Education Leads within UK educational institutions. Join us on Thursday, 13th July 2023, from 9am to 5pm at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Birmingham.

This one-day conference, organised byThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, aims to provide insights, knowledge, and networking opportunities for professionals committed to enhancing character development and employability skills in their students.

Our speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on educational policy and best practices for empowering students to excel in the working world through harnessing their character strengths. The event will include keynote speeches, policy and practitioner panels, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with a wide range of professionals and experts in the field.

Our line-up of distinguished speakers includes:

• Rt. Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan (former Secretary of State for Education)

• Bec Tigue (Character Lead at the University of Birmingham School)

• David Harkin (CEO at 8 Billion Ideas)

• Adrian McLean (Character Ambassador and Multi-academy Trust Lead at Severn Academies)

• The Careers and Enterprise Company

Food and refreshments:

Morning coffee and pastries, lunch, afternoon tea, and a drinks reception will be provided as part of registration for you to enjoy.

Free resources:

There will be multiple free resources available for you to take away at this event. We will be launching a new workbook, based on research funded by the Society for Educational Studies, for use by careers guidance professionals and character educators to help students consider who they are, the character traits they aspire towards, and to align their career choices with this. We will also have multiple other free resources that educators can use within their practice based on over a decade of research at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. It is essential to reserve your place in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your institution's approach to character education and student employability. Register now to secure your spot at Character Strengths for the Working World.

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