Here are links to a few articles I've written recently. They cover parental engagement, innovation, how to teach computer programming and, finally, "digitally illiterate and proud of it".
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Making and coding
Is 'making' really an effective -- or cost-effective -- way of learning programming? Guest contributor Derek Blunt has his doubts.
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Don't let this happen to you!
National Backup Day: points for discussion, and 8 potential elements of a Computing project
Some topics to discuss arising from a recent survey, plus a possible Computing project for your kids.
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It was much easier in the old days!
More assessment resources, and a change of cover
I've been adding resources to the list for my forthcoming course, and changing the cover of my book.
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So what makes you think I love reading? Photo by Glen Noble.
What I'm reading: books on digital literacy and Raspberry Pi
Three more books coming up for review -- on the subjects of the Raspberri Pi and digital literacy.
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A very readable book.
What I'm reading: Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security
My first impressions of a new book about computers, networks and data.
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Maybe you should have checked the tech first! Photo from pixabay.com CC0
A useful rule of technology
What do trainee teachers or colleagues who are new to education technology need to know?
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Sir Bob Geldof at Bett 2017. Photo (c) 2017 Terry Freedman.
An interview with Sir Bob Geldof, and other articles
Here's some information about what's in the latest edition of our newsletter, Digital Education.
Read MoreBett Bulletin #7: two stands to visit at Bett
Two pretty good products to see at Bett 2017.
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Back to BASICs
Bett 2017 Bulletin #3
I know from past experience what next week at Bett will entail, so I've written a program to summarise it....
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Computers, life and work: some interesting 'background' reading
Here's a selection of very interesting and articles -- and one book -- about artificial intelligence, and how it does, or may, affect us. It includes a sobering list of jobs which no longer exist, and a debate.
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Digital Education Holiday Reading
Nudge theory, coding, crosswords, artificial intelligence and more are all in the latest issue of the free ezine, Digital Education. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThe rule of opposites
In ICT and Computing, the simplest programs are often the most elegant and efficient.This is just one example of a "rule" of opposites that seems to pervade everything.
Read More5 mistakes I made when teaching Computing, by William Lau
In this very incisive article, teacher William Lau discusses 5 mistakes he has made when teaching Computing, in the light of experience, research and reading.
Read MoreComputing and magic
What can we learn from magicians when it comes to designing computer software and equipment? In this article, Professor Paul Curzon explains all.
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7 reasons to teach coding through problem-solving
Should you start with the raw components when teaching coding, or get the kids problem-solving immediately? This article argues in favour of the latter.
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Do algorithms have a secret bias?
Computing discussion topic 2016-05-23
A topic to discuss with your students perhaps: the hidden bias in algorithms.
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It's ready at last! Oh joy!
New! Updated ICT and Qualifications List now available
The new, updated list of approved ICT and Computing qualifications is now available -- in return for just a few minutes of your time!
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Crosswords and coding
If you like coding, you should enjoy doing cryptic crosswords too. If it was good enough for Alan Turing...
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Robot editor up against a deadline -- by Terry Freedman
AI: Could a bot write your next book?
What's the role of artificial intelligence in the writing of books, games and apps?
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