@appsforgood.bsky.social
Free computing courses for schools, giving students the skills and motivation to shape their future with technology.
It was an inspiring day at #BETT2026 on Wednesday!
Our CEO, Natalie Moore, was on stage discussing the launch of #AIAwarenessDay, and how we're empowering teachers and students through our free AI for Good course.
If you’re interested in learning more we’d love to hear from you!
#BETTUK #EduSky
Run a free computing club with Apps for Good!💻
Give young people the chance to build real-world digital and essential skills while creating an app for a cause they care about.
👉Find out more: appsforgood.info/49s4gAW
👉Sign up for a 'getting started' webinar: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-st...
Are you passionate about education? Do you want to make a positive difference to young peoples' lives?
We're looking for an Education Community Manager to join our friendly team!
Closing date is Thurs 6th Nov.
Find out more:
appsforgood.info/4ogluXP
#CharityJobs #RemoteJobs
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
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
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...
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
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
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-...
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
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
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
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 ⭐
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!
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!
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
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
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
🌍 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.
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
📢 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
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
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
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
🎉 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
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 🌟
#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
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
We'll be there on Fri 24th Jan, 2.50-3.20 at the Teaching and Learning Stage for 'Computing meets climate innovation: One multi-academy trust’s approach', discussing how our free resources can support climate and sustainability goals, and talking to students about how the course has inspired them!
07.01.2025 14:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌟 2024 has been an incredible year at Apps for Good!
From launching our brand-new AI for Good course to hosting our first in-person event in five years, it’s been a year full of meaningful moments.
We’ve rounded up our team’s top highlights from 2024 - check them out here: ow.ly/B5Vc50Ussfp
