Shadow IT is the name given to the situation in which employees use their preferred software rather than the officially-approved software. This article is written from a business perspective, but I’ve included it here because I think it highlights many of the issues involved, and provides an interesting perspective. Much of what is said could be applied to an educational environment.

A response by Damian Hinds, the Education Secretary for England and Wales, to a question about introducing new policies prompted me to write this article about innovation.

How can you tell whether news reports of new research in ed tech are accurate? I’ve created an 8-point infographic for this, based on my own work in this area. Read on to find out more, and how you can get hold of it.

I spent part of the recent holiday on the newsletter pages of this website. This article details the changes.

Is adopting automation always a good thing when it comes to ed tech?

There’s nothing wrong with automated marking. Indeed, there is much to commend it.

Just before Bett 2018 I invited ed tech companies to suggest what was likely to be on the horizon in 2018, and what the main challenges would be. Now that we're over three months into 2018, how are those predictions standing up to scrutiny?

If you want to make a good impression on teachers, here's what you should bear in mind when giving a talk.

If you subscribe to my newsletter, Digital Education, the instructions in this article may apply to you.

News about the recent transfer of subscribers to my newsletter, Digital Education, and seven benefits of signing up to it.

Two great books are available to be won in a prize draw. Read on for details of eligibility to enter.