Bett Global – London – 2024 came to an end on Friday. Once again, it proved to be a brilliant event, packed full of new software, hardware and solutions for education. However, as ever it is the people that makes Bett extra special.

On Wednesday, I participated in a ‘Table Talk’ that sparked fantastic conversations about generative hashtag#ArtificialIntelligence in education. It was very useful to sit down with a group of educators to talk and share experiences on a topic that is challenging all of us to think differently. After the show, I had the privilege of attending the hashtag#bett2024 Awards as a judge and seeing some of the best hashtag#EdTech companies gain recognition for the work they do and products they make.

On Thursday, I was joined in London by friend and colleague Matt Warne as we were presenting together, in the Teaching and Learning Theatre, on the RGS Worcester Family of Schools’ Whole School Approach to hashtag#AI. It was a bit of a dream come true to represent RGS Worcester at Bett and share our story to a packed Theatre. Indeed, it was an experience neither of us will forget. Hopefully, it proved to be an authentic, useful and meaningful experience to everyone who took the time to come along.

Friday was the turn of the pupils! Over 40 children from all four of the RGS Worcester Family of Schools made it down to East London. They had tasks to complete; ranging from selfie’s with Robots to testing out and reviewing the latest E-Sport technologies. However, the highlight of their day was presenting on the Albion Computers PLC stand alongside RGS The Grange’s very own Adam Morgan. They shared how AI Literacy was being developed across our schools and a huge audience gathered to listen to their insights and of course, they did themselves and the school extremely proud.

So, that’s it for another year as far as the Bett Show is concerned. However, between now and Bett 2025, it is clear that the educational landscape will continue to change, perhaps quicker than ever before. AI was everywhere, but it’s important that the educational community sift through the noise and identify what is actually adding meaning and value to teaching and learning. Hopefully, RGS Worcester will be back next year to share what more we have learned as we navigate the challenge of getting the very best out of hashtag#EdTech.