Sometimes the reason, and the fix, are relatively simple.
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a busy station, by Terry Freedman
Useful concepts for the head of computing/edtech co-ordinator: further barriers to entry
Another barrier to entry might be a lack of expertise.
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a busy station, by Terry Freedman
Useful concepts for the head of computing/edtech co-ordinator: barriers to entry (continued)
Another barrier to entry — but one that can be easily resolved.
Read MoreUseful concepts for the head of computing/edtech co-ordinator: keeping computer rooms locked, and having a time-consuming means of booking them
The computer rooms were kept locked at all times, but staff could access them any time they liked. All they had to do was get the keys….
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A busy station, by Terry Freedman
Useful economic concepts for the edtech co-ordinator: barriers to entry
This concept is usually applied in the context of a company attempting to break in to a particular market. In the context of a school, we can apply the idea to the taste of encouraging teachers to use the computing facilities.
Read MoreEncouraging girls to do computing: an economics approach
Discussions about getting more girls to do computing tend to focus on strategies like providing role models or some form of positive discrimination. Unfortunately, providing role models is not always easy, and I disagree with positive discrimination on principle. So what's the alternative?
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