Here's a list of benefits of using education technology in lessons.
Read MoreA survey about the demise of the ICT qualification
Kay Sawbridge has created a short survey. If you have been affected by the scrapping of the ICT qualification in England, please fill it in.
Read MoreSTEM and Governmental micromanagement
The Department of Education's recent "clarification" on the deployment of exclamation marks has taken micromanagement to a new level. They've issued edicts on textbooks and worksheets, now exclamation marks. Will they turn to the Computing curriculum next?
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Perfect ICT Every Lesson
Perfect ICT every lesson? It's an ambitious title. Does the content deliver the promise though?
Read More6 reasons that computing lessons shouldn't be driven by kids
The idea of allowing kids to decide what they learn in Computing lessons is simply wrong.
Read More7 Books for Computing teachers
As it's World Book Day, what are my recommendations for books for teachers of Computing? This is by no means a definitive list -- think of it more as a starter.
Read More7 reasons to visit the exhibitions area at ed tech conferences
Next time you're at an education technology conference, don't ignore the exhibition area.
Read MoreA new front page for Digital Education
What do people think of the new Digital Education front page? Is it a case of "nice read, shame about the face"?
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Delete
We live in an age where it's impossible to forget anything. Is this a good thing?
Read MoreWhat I've been reading
A must-read for anyone who has taught in "challenging" schools!
Read MoreBut what if the singularity is benign?
People usually have a pretty dim view of how computers will treat us when they finally overtake us in the intelligence stakes. But what if they turn out to be too loving and caring?
Read MoreWhat comes first: education or technology?
Some people are adamant that educational practice, or pedagogy, must be the first consideration, before technology is even mentioned. But is this actually right?
Read More5 problems with self-assessment and 4 solutions
Self-assessment is useful, but it needs to be introduced properly.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading
Some educational research books are better written than others. "Making a difference in education" is one of them.
Read MorePerverse incentives in assessment
Trying to be helpful to pupils while assessing their understanding could actually be counter-productive.
Read MoreDigital Education post-Bett edition now out
The latest issue of Digital Education is now available. Guest contributions from Crispin Weston, Ian Addison and many others. Observations on Bett 2016, assessment, Nicky Morgan's speech at Bett and Stephen Potter are just some of the things covered.
Read MorePhilosophy and technical support
What if philosophers provided technical support...?
Read MoreMy best and worst IT lessons #8: Logging in
logging in should take seconds -- not a whole lesson!
Read MoreUncertainty and ignorance: an issue for assessment?
If a student fails your assessment tasks, it could be that she knows too much!
Read MoreThe trouble with Levels
What was wrong with the old system of levels. In a nutshell.
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