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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · 17m

Apps for Good turns 15 🎉

Over the past 15 years, we've reached just under 350,000 young people! To mark this milestone, we’ve brought together inspiring stories from students, teachers and volunteers that highlight the power of young people using tech for good.

Read the stories: ow.ly/xseT50X1Ecn

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · 7d

Join one of our 20-minute webinars to explore how Apps for Good’s free computing courses can boost engagement and inspire your students.

🗓️ Thursday 9th October, 4.00-4.20pm
🗓️ Tuesday 14th October 4.00-4.20pm

Sign up for free: ow.ly/29fu50X53X7

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · 15d

We’re excited to share our 2024/25 Impact Report, showcasing the difference we made to students last year 🤩

Through our free computing courses, we’re proud to be reaching students nationwide and empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Read more: www.appsforgood.org/impact?utm_s...

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · 23d

Proud to be part of @FairEducation’s Report Card launch today.
This year’s priorities:
Mission-driven government
Workforce in underserved areas
Prepare young people for tomorrow
Universalise inclusion
Read more: www.faireducation.org.uk/report-card-...
#FairEducation #ReportCard2025

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · 28d

We have 3 exciting updates to our course content this academic year: a landscape version of our eWorkbook, a new Teacher Resources document and an App Lab Guide.

If you haven't signed up to teach one of our free computing courses yet, now's the time!

Click here: ow.ly/B1C450WRmr7

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Sep 2

Want to make technology use more sustainable in your school? @darcyprior.bsky.social shares her top 5 actionable tips on @netsupport.bsky.social's bitesize ListEd podcast. It's just 5 minutes and a must-listen for school leaders!

Watch or listen here: www.netsupportsoftware.com/20250827new-...

New episode of the ListEd podcast! - NetSupport

ListEd, from NetSupport, is a bitesize education podcast where experts give five actionable tips on an important topic in education.

www.netsupportsoftware.com

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you haven’t already voted in our Showcase 2025 People’s Choice Award, today is your last chance!

Grab a cuppa, take a look at the amazing app ideas from some brilliant students and cast your vote for your favourite before 5pm this evening.

Vote now: appsforgood.info/4jt8PxX

Apps for Good 2025 Showcase People's Choice Award

All the fantastic finalists from the Apps for Good Showcase 2025. Vote now for your favourite student app idea.

appsforgood.info

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jun 19

Have you voted in our Showcase 2025 People’s Choice Award yet?

Don’t miss your chance to view all the innovative app ideas and vote for your favourite. Voting closes at 5pm on Monday 23rd June.

Vote for your favourite here: appsforgood.info/4jt8PxX

Apps for Good 2025 Showcase People's Choice Award

All the fantastic finalists from the Apps for Good Showcase 2025. Vote now for your favourite student app idea.

appsforgood.info

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jun 16

We’re excited to announce that our Showcase 2025 finalists have been selected 🤩
You can now view the 16 innovative ideas and vote for your favourite in our People’s Choice Award! Voting will close at 5pm on Monday 23rd June.

Vote for your favourite app idea now: appsforgood.info/4jt8PxX

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · May 27

Check out our new short video to find out more about App for Social Action - a free computing course that’s helping students get excited about coding while building essential skills!

A huge thank you to the teachers and students at Connaught School for Girls for appearing in the video ⭐

Apps for Good - App for Social Action

YouTube video by Apps for Good

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · May 14

We've already reached over 2500 reviews of this year's brilliant Showcase entries thanks to our amazing volunteers 👏

Make sure you save the date for 16th June, when we will be announcing the shortlist and inviting you to vote in our People's Choice Award!

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · May 6

It was a pleasure to join Chiltern Learning Trust last Friday at the 3rd Climate Change and Digital Innovation Summit in Luton.

All of the young people taking part in #CCADIS have participated in our Innovate for Climate Change course using technology to shape their future. We’re proud of them all!

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy #EarthDay from Apps for Good! 🌍

Today, we’re celebrating the young changemakers using technology to build a better planet, and looking back at the innovative ideas shortlisted in our 2024 Showcase Climate Changers category.

Enter our 2025 Showcase now: lnkd.in/d2mkESUk

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Apr 9

Have you seen our Career Series yet?

You can access our library of free, bite-sized sessions via our website and on demand. Meet inspiring role models with valuable insights into tech careers.

Access our Career Series now: appsforgood.info/4ho1oIb

#TechCareers #SLTChat #UKEdChat

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Apr 8

Entries are now open for our 2025 Showcase!

Join us in celebrating the next generation of tech innovators. Submit your students' amazing app ideas by Friday 2nd May 🌟📱

Find out more about Showcase and how to enter here: lnkd.in/d2mkESUk

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Mar 13

🌍 It’s #SustainabilityWeek! 🌍

We want to empower young people to create a better future through technology. Our Innovate for Climate Change course helps students design digital solutions for real environmental challenges - like Scrapp, an app created by students to tackle food waste.

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Mar 4

Happy #NationalCareersWeek!

Last week we launched our Career Series - free bite-sized sessions featuring brilliant Industry Volunteers from leading brands, ideal to share with young people this
@careersweek.bsky.social 🤩

Check out our Career Series: ow.ly/8Zmq50UZyoz

#NCW2025

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Feb 25

📢 Our Career Series is now LIVE!

Just in time for @careersweek.bsky.social, check out our free bite-sized sessions for students & school leaders featuring Industry Volunteers from brands such as #Spotify & #LEGO

See Career Series: www.appsforgood.org/career-series

#NCW2025 #NationalCareersWeek

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Feb 18

We're excited to have Monica from @Spotify sharing a glimpse into her daily work and insights on overcoming challenges as part of our new Career Series 🤩 - a must-watch for students!

Be the first to know when this session and more goes live: ow.ly/8Zmq50UZyoz

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Feb 12

App for Social Action is an introductory computing course that supports your students to create a community focused, social action app.

Key features:
💻 Teach in 7 sessions
💻 100% free
💻 Engage with Industry Volunteers
💻 Mapped to UK computing curriculums

Find out more: ow.ly/Y8ir50SK7Aa

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Feb 11

Join Bob Schukai, CIO at PNC Bank , in our new Career Series!

Bob will share insights on the importance of essential skills such as communication and teamwork, and discuss the value of developing them early.

Don't miss out, sign up here: appsforgood.info/4ht5Q8D

#EduSky #NCW2025

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Feb 6

🎉 Introducing our new Career Series! 30-minute pre-recorded sessions connecting students & school leaders to real-world industry professionals.

Sign up to be the first to hear when the sessions go live: appsforgood.info/4ht5Q8D

#NCW2025 #NationalCareersWeek #SLTChat #UKEdChat

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jan 29

Last Friday at #Bett2025, we were very lucky to have two fantastic educators and two inspiring students join us on stage. They did a brilliant job of showcasing how schools (and most importantly students) can play an important role in climate action 🤩🌍

A huge thank you to everyone who took part 🌟

Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jan 22

#Bett2025 kicks off today, and we're so looking forward to being there this Friday!

"Computing meets climate innovation: One multi-academy trust’s approach"
📅 24/01/25
🕒 2.50-3.20pm
📍 Teaching & Learning Stage

🔗 ow.ly/AIs550UKjEa

#BettUK2025 #BETTUK

Computing meets climate innovation: One multi-academy trust’s approach

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Apps for Good @appsforgood.bsky.social · Jan 9

Ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers? 💻🌍

Our free Innovate for Climate Change course is designed for easy delivery and mapped to UK curriculums. Get in touch if you'd like to book a 1-2-1 call to learn more!

Empower your students and make a difference today: ow.ly/N07g50Qg0JG