Plymouth teacher selected for prestigious digital education event in Chicago
A Plymouth primary school teacher will be flying to Chicago this summer, after being recognised for her work as a digital pioneer in the classroom.
Claire Trebilcock, ICT Co-ordinator at Boringdon Primary School, has been selected to attend the Discovery Education Summer Institute, an exclusive professional development and networking event taking place in North America this July.
One of just 8 UK teachers chosen to attend, Claire was selected after taking part in a competitive application process, and impressing judges with her enthusiasm for using digital technology to boost pupil learning and achievement.
Claire said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been chosen to make the trip to Chicago. This is an opportunity of a lifetime — not only for me but also for Boringdon Primary School and the Plym Academy Trust.
"The Discovery Education Summer Institute is a fantastic opportunity to meet with teachers from around the world and learn about the very latest digital technologies.
"Through using digital technology in our lessons, we have seen how learning for our pupils has been transformed. It will be fantastic to learn about future developments and to bring that knowledge back to energise and innovate teaching and learning in our school.”
Also making the 4,000 mile trip are: Gemma Clarke from Grangehurst Primary School in Coventry, Dan Ferry from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Islington, Matthew Haydon from Greet Primary School in Birmingham, Julia Elfred from Christ Church C of E School in Croydon, Rachael Coultart from St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School in Hertfordshire, Christopher Goymer from West Hill Primary School in Wandsworth and Stacey Trow from Delves Infant and Nursery School in Walsall.
The 8 teachers will fly to Chicago at the end of the summer term, where they will spend an unforgettable week exploring the latest digital technology, hearing from inspirational teachers and networking with colleagues from some of North America’s leading digital schools.
Now in its 11th year, the 2016 Discovery Education Summer Institute will be held at the city’s Loyola University.
Lance Rougeux, Vice President of Learning Communities at Discovery Education said: “The Discovery Education Community in the UK is really growing and we are delighted to welcome 8 new teachers to join our Summer Institute alumni. By taking part in this unique professional development experience, I know that they will return to their UK classrooms with an array of new resources, ideas, and a renewed energy for integrating the latest technologies and digital content into everyday teaching.”
To learn more about the Discovery Education Community and Discovery Education’s other services and initiatives, visit www.discoveryeducation.co.uk
