Here is a big data infographic I produced in 2014.
Read MoreReview of the Thule Gauntlet Laptop Bag
An expensive mishap concerning my laptop led to my buying a Thule laptop bag. Here's what I think of it.
Read More11 attributes of the ideal ICT and Computing inspector
If ICT or Computing is inspected in your school, what attributes would you like the inspector to have?
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Academic writing and grammar for students
A well-structured book that will prove a handy reference in the secondary classroom and beyond.
Read MoreTo put it Bluntly: Ofsted jargon
Derek Blunt takes issue with inspectors' jargon.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #4
Here's a collection of articles you may have missed, on a variety of subjects including Brexit, Master teachers and ebooks.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: How to read journal articles in the social sciences
While not specifically concerned with Computing or education technology, this is a very useful book for students undertaking research in journals.
Read MoreComputing discussion topics 2016-09-14: Brexit and biometrics
It's very important to cover the Computing curriculum in a way that relates it to what is actually going on in the real world. Here are two more discussion topics to help you to do that.
Read MoreProject-based learning in Computing: micro and mini projects
You can't just give kids half a term to solve a problem and expect them to be able to just get on with it. This article suggests a simple approach that will help them get used to working on projects.
Read MoreEducationTechnology News: 4 forthcoming events
News of 4 forthcoming events, including one that takes place tomorrow.
Read More9 uses for checklists in education technology
A checklist is one of the handiest tools at your disposal, and won't cost you a penny. How might you use checklists in your Computing or ed tech lessons?
Read More7 articles about ebooks
Here is a short selection of articles I've written about ebooks, self-publishing and related matters.
Read MoreEducation hashtags
Here's a link to a post containing a comprehensive list of Twitter educational chats, compiled by Simon Johnson.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #3
Here are 5 articles from last week that you may find interesting, covering writing, blogging and education technology.
Read MoreHubris in the world of education technology
I believe that there's a fine line between letting people know you're an expert, and displaying too much self-regard. If keeping on the right side of that line proves a bit of a challenge, here are three "rules" that could help.
Read MoreArticles on ed tech: Retrospective 02
A selection of articles on education technology you may have missed, from last week, last year, and the Digital Education newsletter.
Read More24 must-have features of computer labs
If you still have, or are planning to have, a computer lab, then these 24 things are essential to include.
Read More70 kinds of educational blog posts -- offer
I've created a crib sheet of 70 types of blog post. These ideas have been selected on the basis of how well they can be adapted to educational blogs -- either the teacher's or the school's.
Read on to find out how to get it.
Read More7 ideas for story-writing in Computing
Here are 7 ideas for encouraging pupils to write stories on Computing and related topics -- and the announcement of a brilliant new and free resource: 70 Kinds of Blog Posts.
Read MoreArticles on ed tech: Retrospective #1
Here are links to some articles about Computing and ICT from last week, and one from last year and also information about an article on the subject of teaching Computing in our newsletter.
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