Apps for Good
appsforgood.bsky.social
Apps for Good
@appsforgood.bsky.social
Free computing courses for schools, giving students the skills and motivation to shape their future with technology.
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
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October 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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...
September 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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
September 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
June 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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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May 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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!
May 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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!
May 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
April 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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
April 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
April 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🌍 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.
March 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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
March 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢 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
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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
February 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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
February 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🎉 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
February 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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 🌟
January 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
#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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January 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM