Here’s a different and more engaging way of testing pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding. This is an updated version of an article I wrote in 2020. This version includes some ChatGPT-generated additions.
Read MoreResources, copyright, useful tips for using education technology in the classroom
This issue of my Computers in Classrooms newsletter, dates from 2001. I am reproducing these newsletters partly in order to make sure that some of the history of using education technology is preserved, and partly because some of it is still relevant. That applies especially to the Tips section.
Read MoreReview: Audio for Authors (Yes, it IS relevant for teachers!)
Many moons ago I started my own podcast. It was called Terry Freedman’s Education Technology podcast, and it consisted of useful hints and tips for teachers of Computing and related subjects. I have to say that I found it hard going.
Read MoreMy experiments with transcribing audio
I was surprised, at first, to discover that dictating articles is very easy. When I thought about it though, I realised that it should not have been surprising at all.
Read MoreBooks of 2020 -- now with audio
Yesterday I published a blog post entitled Books of 2020, a list of the books I’ve (mostly) read in 2020. Well, it’s a bit of a long read at around 4,000 words, so I’ve created an audio version of it as well.
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These are the books I’ve encountered in 2020.
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Audio, by Terry Freedman
Audio version of the Digital Education newsletter
As an experiment, I thought I’d create an audio version of the most recent issue of my newsletter, Digital Education.
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Ear, by Terry Freedman
New audio articles added
Good news for readers of this blog who prefer to listen to articles rather than read them. I’ve created audio versions of some more blog posts.
Read MoreUPDATED! Should governments concern themselves with education technology?
UPDATED! Do we really want incompetent central administrations getting directly involved in schools’ ed tech?
Read MoreReview of The Fourth Education Revolution Reconsidered
Will Artificial Intelligence help to transform education?
Read MoreOn this day #4: Government initiatives
Well, this is very timely. On 12 October 2018 I wrote an article stating that I have grave doubts about governments getting involved in ed tech initiatives because, somehow, they usually mess them up, or at least the initiatives don’t work. Yet now there’s a report calling for more government involvement in ed tech. No thanks!
Read MoreReasons to have a double opt-in system for newsletters
Ever since I started my newsletter — which is now in its 20th year — I have used a double opt-in system. What does that mean, and why do I do it?
Read MoreWill Bett 21 happen?
For more than 30 years, London has hosted the Bett show, a mega education technology exhibition/conference. Will it go ahead in 2012?
Read MoreBook review: 100 Top Tips - Microsoft Excel, by Sean McManus
Could this book of 100 top tips for using Excel benefit heads of department or subject leaders?
Read More13 Things new teachers need to know about education technology
Just starting out as a teacher? Here are a few things it's useful to know in relation to using education technology. Updated to include online teaching and learning considerations.
Read MoreMaking money for ed tech -- from manual labour
How I made money for ed tech in my school: was it worth it?
Read MoreReasons to have an e-learning committee in a school
In my past roles as ICT Co-ordinator or e-learning co-ordinator, I have formed and chaired an ICT or e-learning committee. What are the benefits of having such a body, and does Covid-19 change anything?
Read MoreTeacher assessment in ICT and Computing: not a perfect solution
What’s wrong with teacher-assessed grades?
Read MoreTeaching: the easy option
If teaching is so easy, how comes there is always a recruitment and retention crisis?
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Listening to a blog post, by Terry Freedman
Audio blog posts round-up
I’ve converted a few more blog posts to audio files. Here they are.
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