If part of your job is to encourage other teachers to use technology in their lessons, this article, based on my own experiences, may help. Now updated again with additional points.
Read MoreA history lesson in the Atari room
National Introverts Week: how NOT to celebrate
Introverts: agentic AI could be your friend!
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I must phone my cousin
What is so significant about an insignificant conversation between two cousins?
Read MoreThe effects of technology on lifestyle, and techno-romanticsm reconsidered
What was so wonderful about cassette-driven computers that took ages to be ready, and which made it time-consuming to find the right section?
Read MoreReview: Cabinet of Curiosity - Developing a Superpower
School life ought to consist of far more than just a utilitarian pursuit of exam grades over all other considerations.
Read MoreReview: Dr Bot - Why Doctors Can Fail Us-and How Al Could Save Lives
In this comprehensive and highly readable Dr Bot, Blease tackles a wide range of issues, including some that are apposite for those working in schools.
Read MoreReview: Books A Manifesto - Or, How to Build a Library
A compelling read that's bound to make even the most well-read among us feel somewhat under-educated.
Read MoreReview: Algospeak-How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language
A fascinating insight into how language evolves and adjusts according to changes in culture.
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My grim and distant techie past: the uni years, part 1 (updated)
My mother lived for 91 years, and during that time she witnessed cars becoming ubiquitous, the invention and expansion of television, the development of video and home video recording, cheap flights, fast trains…
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My grim and distant techie past: the uni years, part 2 (updated)
In this occasional series, I am outlining the sort of technology I’ve been obliged to use at various stages of my life.
Read MoreRevisiting the Carrot 2 Search Engine
I first reviewed the Carrot2 search engine in 2016. I found it quite useful then. What’s the story now?
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Two cheers for Substack
The pros and cons of Substack, from a personal perspective.
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AI can increase workload
I came across an interesting article about AI increasing workload rather than reducing it.
Read MoreDiscipline in the classroom: what, why and how (2026)
I’ve deleted some redundant code and changed a dead link. The rest still stands, and I still abide by it. Mty motto: don’t smile before half-term.
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Safer Internet Day 2026
Three resources that you or the parents of your pupils may find useful.
Read MoreNeed a break? This book of short stories could be just the ticket!
The 39 stories in this collection span a hundred years, during which Polish society underwent seismic political change several times over.
Read MoreReview: Digital Culture Shock: Who Creates Technology and Why This Matters
An interesting look at how differently societies across the globe view and use technlogogy.
Read MoreReview: The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World and Shape Our Future
The written word has endured for millennia, and herein you'll discover why.
Read MoreReview: Craftland: A Journey Through Britain's Lost Arts and Vanishing Trades
A book that offers a glimpse into the way traditional crafts were practised before the Industrial Revolution.
Read More10 reasons to use comics and cartoons in the classroom (Updated)
There are at least ten good reasons to use cartoons or comics in your lessons. This article explains what they are, with links to research and useful resources.
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