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Today, we're at ANME - Association of Network Managers #S21 Southern Meeting at Google Education. It's always great to chat with network managers, IT directors and technicians and we're looking forward to hearing from Dan Kronbergs.

EdTech can be stressful - tight deadlines, complex systems and constant problem-solving. Our team knows the pressure IT professionals face daily. Some of the best stress-busting strategies we’ve found: ✅ Talk to like-minded people – sharing challenges reduces isolation. ✅ Take breaks – even short ones help reset focus & productivity. ✅ Automate repetitive tasks – freeing up time for high-value work. All our tips can be found: https://lnkd.in/eteqeH95 How do you manage stress in EdTech? Share your best tips below! 👇 #StressAwarenessMonth #EdTech #SchoolIT #WorkLifeBalance

What are the benefits of a cloud-native MIS for independent schools? WCBS explores the advantages in this article: ✅ Regular security updates - ensuring the system is protected against the latest threats ✅ Scalability and flexibility - adapting to the growing needs of your school ✅ End-to-end encryption - protecting data both in transit and at rest ✅ Compliance with data protection regulations - meeting standards such as GDPR Automating user management and MIS integration is key to securing school data - eliminating manual errors, ensuring instant access control and keeping independent schools cyber-safe. 🔐 Read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWcfC3JN #EdTech #IndependentSchools #MIS #SchoolIT #Cybersecurity

Manual processes = more mistakes ❌ Automation = accuracy and consistency ✅ By integrating directly with your school's MIS, automation: 💜 Reduces errors 💜 Cuts manual tasks 💜 Creates a seamless experience for staff and students See how it works 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZvfYaDA

Can data really enhance academic performance? 🔍 This article by iSAMS by IRIS explores several strategies schools can use to improve academic performance: 1️⃣ Reducing admin burdens 2️⃣ Monitoring health and wellbeing 3️⃣ Strengthening parent communication When schools and MATs effectively manage and integrate their data, it becomes a powerful tool. SalamanderSoft’s Integration Suite helps schools and trusts manage and connect their data across different systems - helping you get the right data in the right place, which makes it easier to track progress, save time and make better decisions. #SchoolIT #MAT #EdTech #ISAMS

💡 New updates to Google Workspace for Education! Some highlights: 1️⃣ Google Vids now directly integrated with Google Classroom, allowing educators and students to easily create and collaborate on videos 2️⃣ New Classroom add-ons - FigJam, Education Perfect, Discovery Education and Autodesk Tinkercad. All now accessible within Google Classroom to enrich learning experiences. 3️⃣ Practice phonics skills and get insights on progress with Read Along in Classroom 4️⃣ New handwriting fonts to help educators teach handwriting based on regional research #EdTech #GoogleForEdu #GoogleWorkspace #Education #DigitalLearning Catchup on all the updates here: https://lnkd.in/eMACXca5

"Time, or rather a lack of it, is a huge barrier in education. That's why I often describe Salamander as one of the most valuable investments I make each year from my budget." — Dave Leonard, Strategic IT Director, Watergrove Trust How much time could your school save with automation? Swipe to find out 👉 Read the full article to discover more: https://lnkd.in/ercG4Fji #EdTech #MATChat #SLTChat #Education #MIS #TheANME #NetworkManagers #NetworkManagersinEducation

Scaling your school or trust IT doesn't have to mean scaling up your workload. Whether you're adding new students, onboarding new schools, or integrating new learning platforms, automation ensures: ✅ Efficiency – No more time-consuming manual setups ✅ Reliability – Consistent processes across schools and MATs ✅ Adaptability – Seamless integration, no matter your school’s size or structure Here's how you can build a future-proof IT infrastructure that evolves with your needs 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZvfYaDA

Matt Rushworth has adopted Salamander at every school or trust he's worked at. "It's my modus operandi" #EdTech #SLTchat #MATchat #TheANME

Time. The most valuable resource in education - but is your school using it wisely? Does this sound familiar? 🔧 Network Managers juggle user accounts, permissions, timetable syncing and integrations - all while keeping digital learning environments running smoothly. 🏫 Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) deal with operational inefficiencies, compliance issues and delayed access to key data. 📚 Teachers lose valuable lesson time due to login issues, outdated permissions and IT delays. 🗂️ Admin staff spend hours manually inputting student data and syncing information across multiple platforms. 🎓 Students rely on seamless access to assignments and learning tools, yet slow account setups disrupt their learning from day one. The common challenge? Time-consuming manual processes. By eliminating repetitive IT admin tasks, automation frees up everyone - from IT teams to SLT, teachers and students - so they can focus on what truly matters: teaching, learning and innovation. How much time could your school save with automation? Read the full article to find out: https://lnkd.in/ercG4Fji