Hello!
I’m Kate, the new Emerging Technology Officer in Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
I will be using emerging technologies to encourage and capture innovation and creativity when working with Children and Young People. This will range from using YouTube and Social Networking to utilising Smart Boards and Podcasts.
Many people are not familiar with these initiatives and are therefore sceptical and anxious about using them, especially to aid learning and express creativity. Initially I will look at safer use of the internet in order to protect young people and adults, helping them to understand the risks and act accordingly. This in-turn will give users confidence when introduced to Emerging Technology and by creating an E-Safety policy, Emerging Technologies can be used to their full advantage.
Any research, ideas and projects that I carry out will be blogged onto OurOpenSpace to create a forward-thinking reflective space where others can comment, compare and share their own experiences.
