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James Kieft

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Worked in Further Education for over 28 years, passionate about Teaching & Learning & how technology can be used to enhance it #Blogger #Speaker #Edtech #YouTuber #Edtech50

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Great morning at #Digifest26, reconnected with lots of colleagues from across #FE, heard about approaches to help colleagues to review workload and identify where #AI could be useful

11.03.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Off to day 2 of #digifest26 looking forward to catching up on all things digital, AI @jisc.bsky.social

11.03.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A walk through guide on how to create a quiz  using Kahoot
A walk through guide on how to create a quiz using Kahoot YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

It has been a while since I last looked at #Kahoot! Wow, they have been busy! , Here is my quick walkthrough guide to help you navigate the menus, create quizzes from scratch, and view the results.

Watch here: youtu.be/PLhdFuaNrTg

#EdTech #Kahoot #TeachingTools #amplifyFE #edusky

19.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let us know your questions or concerns about copyright in FE anonymously via our form buff.ly/5uGwOM8 & we will get those questions answered during our #AmplifyFE x CoOL SIG webinar on 13 Mar 2026 11:00 AM. Booking link for webinar buff.ly/HbsCyY3 #Copyright #FurtherEducation #OnlineLearning

19.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Walk through guide to creating a quiz using EdCafe
Walk through guide to creating a quiz using EdCafe YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

New #Edtech video, in this video, I explore a tool that is new to me called #Edcafe it is a toolkit of #AI based tools to help teachers save time, including a chatbot, and Flash card creator to mention just a few
#Timesaver
youtu.be/7M8BWNuLhyY

26.01.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to set up breakout rooms in advance in MS Teams
How to set up breakout rooms in advance in MS Teams YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Don't wait for the meeting to start to organise your Breakout Rooms. You can configure everything directly from your Teams Calendar.

New #MSOffice #shorts out now! πŸ‘‡ youtube.com/shorts/kLgcj...

#MSTeams #Office365 #Shorts #TechTips

21.01.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How remove an image background and lots of other tips for editing  images in PowerPoint
How remove an image background and lots of other tips for editing images in PowerPoint YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

In my latest #edetch video, I go through the image editing features available in #PowerPoint including the Background Remover

Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/S4Z7bGLaWpU?...

#Presentations #ProductivityTips #Office365 #edusky

13.01.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to switch on Reading mode in Chrome on Apple iOS
How to switch on Reading mode in Chrome on Apple iOS YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Check out this quick tutorial on how to enable Reading Mode in Chrome on iOS. Customise your font, size, and background color for the ultimate distraction-free experience.
Watch the full short here: youtube.com/shorts/r-_oy...

#EdTech #iPadTips #Chrome #Productivity #ReadingMode

24.12.2025 10:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to create  an interactive wordsearch game in CoPilot that works in the browser
How to create an interactive wordsearch game in CoPilot that works in the browser YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

New #edtech video: I go through how to use #Microsoft #Copilot to build a fully interactive, browser-based Team #Wordsearch game from scratch.

πŸ“Ί Watch the full walkthrough here: youtu.be/A2NSvvLr7xs?...

#AI #Copilot #EdTech #edusky

12.12.2025 08:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Morph Magic  Turn PowerPoint Slides into Interactive Lesson activities
Morph Magic Turn PowerPoint Slides into Interactive Lesson activities YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Stop building static slides. Start building INTERACTIVE lessons! 🀯
New video showcases ideas on using the Morph transition to add matching pairs, sorting, and sequencing activities
Watch the tutorial: youtube.com/shorts/4O1-I...
#PowerPoint #EdTech #PresentationHacks #edusky

03.12.2025 19:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free CPD Opportunity for FE Educators - Luminate TLA Lightning Talks Wednesday 26 November, 4:00-5:00pm,Β Online

Check out this event coming up next week, shared via our #AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events

padlet.com/AmplifyFE/am...

22.11.2025 12:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Step by step guide to creating interactive presentations using   Slidea
Step by step guide to creating interactive presentations using Slidea YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Slidea makes interactive learning easy, with features like:
Live Q&A and Word Clouds
Instant feedback via audience phones πŸ“±
Watch the step-by-step guide to transform your classes or training sessions! πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/_uCtGDsSkHc?...
#EdTech #Slidea #Presentations #TeacherTools #edusky

22.11.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to use the new AI PPT:PDF to video generator now available in Flexclip
How to use the new AI PPT:PDF to video generator now available in Flexclip YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Turn your slides into videos in seconds!
FlexClip’s new AI tool converts PPT/PDF into dynamic videos with voice-over. Perfect for educators & creators!
πŸŽ₯ Watch my quick demo: youtu.be/Gm1O6n-d_iM
#EdTech #AItools #FlexClip
#PresentationTips

12.11.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A step by step guide to using Microsoft Planner
A step by step guide to using Microsoft Planner YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

In my latest #EdTech video, I walk you through Microsoft Planner step by step, perfect for managing and tracking projects with ease.
Learn how to set up tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
πŸ”— youtu.be/kohAhmYQuCo
#MicrosoftPlanner #ProjectManagement #DigitalTools

27.10.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to use the edit with transcript feature in MS Clipchamp
How to use the edit with transcript feature in MS Clipchamp YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

In the latest in my series of #MSOffice #Shorts, I show how to simplify your editing by using the edit with transcript feature in #Microsoft #ClipChamp simply edit the transcript and, it will edit the video or the audio. #edtech #edusky

youtube.com/shorts/2vlZy...

20.10.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Differentiate the questions asked by using the branching feature in MS Forms
Differentiate the questions asked by using the branching feature in MS Forms YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

πŸš€ In the latest #MSOffice #shorts, I show how to use branching in #MicrosoftForms to create a smarter, more dynamic quiz that varies the route through the questions depending on the answers given.

youtube.com/shorts/upxzM...

#EdTech #Microsoft365 #DigitalLearning #edusky

10.10.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The End of Choice? How Subscription Models Are Reshaping EdTech Use in the Classroom As with most educators just prior to the start of the new term,Β I spent some time goingΒ throughΒ and updatingΒ my resources to ensure they were current.Β At the start of the year,Β I run several new teach...

In my latest #edtech blog post, I explore how the way we subscribe to edtech tools is changing models, and this could reshape which EdTech is used in the classroom. Read more: wix.to/3BTtcDQ #Education #Digitalskills #SubscriptionModels #AmplifyFE #edusky

27.09.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Scott

22.09.2025 07:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to create  a randomiser spinning wheel in PowerPoint
How to create a randomiser spinning wheel in PowerPoint YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Want to make your PowerPoint lessons more interactive?
🎑 In this quick tutorial, I show you how to create a randomiser spinning wheelβ€”perfect for quizzes, student names, or activity choices.

Watch the video
#EdTech #PowerPointTips #TeachingTools #Microsoft365
#edusky
youtu.be/G-5KWl2N1sQ?...

11.09.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Study Smarter  Time Saving Hacks in Word & PowerPoint
Study Smarter Time Saving Hacks in Word & PowerPoint YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

With the new term started, in this, my latest in a series of #MSOffice #shorts, I go through my top time-saving approaches for students using #Word and #PowerPoint, including: Dictate, Immersive reader, Designer, and Editor
#edusky
youtube.com/shorts/T-KjQ...

03.09.2025 11:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Create a video overview of your class notes or resources  using Google's Notebook LM
Create a video overview of your class notes or resources using Google's Notebook LM YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

πŸš€ Want to turn your class notes into a quick video overview in minutes?
In this video, I show how to do just that using Google's NotebookLM. Perfect for teachers & students looking to create a summary of content covered! πŸŽ“πŸ“Ή
πŸ‘‰ youtu.be/FvckqYbxOm4
#EdTech #NotebookLM #edusky

25.08.2025 10:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🎨 Want perfect colour matching in PowerPoint?
Use the Eyedropper tool to grab any colour from your screenβ€”fast and easy! πŸ‘€
Watch the quick tip πŸ‘‰https://youtube.com/shorts/ZS0aQMtWMMo
#EdTech #PowerPointHack #AmplifiyFE #DigitalLearning

14.08.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A quick guide to creating  interactive activities using Wordwall
A quick guide to creating interactive activities using Wordwall YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

New #edtech video shows you how to use #Wordwall to create engaging, interactive lessons. Use them with the whole class on the main board or have students access them individually on their own devices.
youtu.be/Mm5wsC04wt8?...
#TeachingStrategies #ClassroomEngagement #FE

02.08.2025 07:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A change of name and a move to a new business model. If you used #Quizziz last term, beware that the free for school account has gone, access is limited to a few question options, now requires a school/organisation to access the wider feature of #waygroundai
#edtech #amplifyFE #edusky

30.07.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Walk through of updated calendar in MS Teams  #office365
Walk through of updated calendar in MS Teams #office365 YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

In the latest in my series of #MSOffice shorts, I go through the changes recently made to the Calendar in #MicrosoftTeams, including new view options and improved functionality #Digitalskills #edusky

youtube.com/shorts/IcN80...

25.07.2025 13:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to create a quiz template with a countdown timer using the Zoom feature in PowerPoint
How to create a quiz template with a countdown timer using the Zoom feature in PowerPoint YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

🚨 New #edtech Video!
Want to make your PowerPoint quizzes pop? 🧠⏳
Learn how to create an interactive quiz using the Zoom feature and a horizontal countdown timer in #PowerPoint!
πŸŽ₯ Watch now: youtu.be/vbvg5rNB8rc
#EdTech #TeachingTools #edusky #DigitalLearning

18.07.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Creating and adding a signature to a Word document using MS Office lens
Creating and adding a signature to a Word document using MS Office lens YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Want to add your signature to documents without the hassle? Check out my latest #edtech video where I demonstrate two quick methods, using MS Office Lens and MS Word's draw feature. Say goodbye to printing and scanning! #DigitalSkills #MSOffice #edusky

youtu.be/fWaEp5l5bHQ?...

30.06.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A quick look at new application home pages in #office365
A quick look at new application home pages in #office365 YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

In this the latest of #MSOffice #Shorts , I highlight the new look of the #Office365 application home page ,That makes it easier and quicker to locate the files you need πŸ“‚βœ¨
youtube.com/shorts/s0j8A...

#Office365 #Productivity #TechTips

19.06.2025 07:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A guide to using the free editing tools available in Canva's Photo editor
A guide to using the free editing tools available in Canva's Photo editor YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

Discover the power of #Canva's free photo editor in my newest #edtech video! I'm highlighting every free feature designed to help you perfect your photos.

#Creativity #Digitalskills #Photography #Edusky

youtu.be/3lPJTlIuRQM?...

12.06.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Converting date format to UK in Excel
Converting date format to UK in Excel YouTube video by James Kieft - Edtech Reviews

New #edtech video, continuing my series of #msoffice #shorts, this time I go through how to convert the date format from US to UK in #MSExcel
#Digitalskills #amplifyFE

youtube.com/shorts/Jckqq...

19.05.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0