Training days don't have to be dire. If you have choice in how you spend at least some of the day, here are twelve suggestions, plus a link to a humorous audio recording.
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Choosing the right education conference
Anyone who announces that we need change, but without going any deeper into it, is an idiot as far as I am concerned. Either that, or they assume that I am.
Read More15 ways to keep on being a learner
Learning is necessary, useful and pleasurable! Here are 15 suggestions for continuing to learn, ranging from some pretty easy almost costless ways to a major commitment. Hopefully there’s something for everyone in this article.
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Concerned, by Terry Freedman
Should teaching be a Masters profession?
I for one am heartily sick of people thinking that anyone can teach just because it involves, as they see it, standing in front of a class of kids and spouting forth.
Read MoreChoosing the right education technology conference UPDATED
How to decide whether the so-called “experts” at a forthcoming conference are likely to impart any useful, actionable information.
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Blogger, by Terry Freedman
New blogging course
If you’ve thought about starting your own blog, but are not sure what to write about or what keeping a blog entails, then a course I’m teaching in December 2019 might be of interest.
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Training manual, by Terry Freedman
Ideas for In-Service Training for ed tech teachers
The dreaded training day season looms. But the event doesn’t have to be awful as it frequently is.
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There’s nothing like a good book — except maybe several good books! Photo by Elijah Hail on Unsplash Licence: CC0
14 ways to keep on being a learner
Learning is necessary, useful and pleasurable! Here are 14 suggestions for continuing to learn, ranging from some pretty easy almost costless ways to a major commitment. Hopefully there’s something for everyone in this article.
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More Bett thoughts and recommendations
Going to Bett? Here are some do's and don't's for Day 2 of the great show.
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Bett thoughts and recommendations
It's the first day of Bett, and here are a few new product announcements plus a few useful-looking talks.
Read MoreCreating a culture of innovation, part 2: Make The Professional Development Interesting
In this, the second part of our new series on creating a culture of innovation, we look at why it's important to make professional development activities interesting, with some ideas on how to do so.
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What makes a good training day? 10 suggestions and a link
Training days don't have to be dire. If you have choice in how you spend at least some of the day, here are ten suggestions, plus a link to a humorous audio recording.
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8 education technology conferences in 2017
Now's a good time to start planning for 2017. Soto help you, here's a list of 8 conferences concerning educaton technology, in the broadest sense of the term.
Read More9 Computing course providers to explore
There are many courses being offered to help you plan for, and implement, the new Computing Programme of Study. Here is a short selection of providers to get you started.
Read MoreTablets for Schools Conference
Computers in Classrooms new edition out now!
The latest edition of Computers in Classrooms, the e-newsletter for those with a professional interest in educational ICT, has just gone out. It’s a special conference edition. And one of the conferences is offering subscribers a 50% reduction in the entry fee!
Ed Tech Innovation–#6: Do some thing for yourself
Here’s a novel idea. Teachers are always focused on what (more) they can do for their kids, but sometimes they would be better off doing something for themselves instead. It may be counterintuitive, but sometimes that can often mean doing better or more things for the kids anyway. Here are some ideas you might like to consider.
ICT Professional Development News
Here are a couple of items that have come to my attention, and which I hope will be of interest. One is a conference, which takes place on 7th June, the other is access to web resources, on a special offer.
The joy of not knowing
What teachers and other educators do best is, by and large, tell people stuff. It can be unsettling to not know things, so it’s no doubt natural to assume that if we don’t like it, then neither will others. So we tell people. But is it OK to not know the answers if you’re an ICT teacher? Here are a few thoughts about that, followed by a video featuring Kate Russell.
ICT Conferences (again)
Just in case you hadn’t realised I’ve updated my original post about this several times, here is a list of the conferences I mentioned, in alphabetical order.
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