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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7 must-attend conferences for ed tech teachers
UPDATED! Here are 7 conferences that will appeal to any ed tech teacher wishing to improve their practice and broaden their horizons.
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Kay's survey of over 300 teachers has yielded some interesting results.
ICT and Computing
The DfE has summarily dismissed the ICT GCSE qualification. Kay Sawbridge carried out a survey to find out the possible consequences of this.
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Oh joy! The next issue of Digital Education is out today!
Coming soon: Digital Education!
Another bumper edition of the Digital Education newsletter! Due out later today.
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How are you using your digital signage?
From SAMR to Signage
A lot of digital signage in schools is used ineffectively, or not at all. In this article, Neil Emery of Trilby TV discusses how the SAMR model could be applied to school digital signage, with impressive results.
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More than just ticking boxes
My 10-point marking strategy
Marking is an important part of assessment, but it need not be unduly arduous.
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Erm, which way now? The contradictions in the Educational Excellence Everywhere policy are somewhat disconcerting. Picture from Pixabay.com CC0
Educational Excellence Everywhere, and the Computing curriculum
A new Department for Education policy document has been published. What does it have to say about Computing?
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David Brown gets to the heart of the matter
Ofsted's views of the Computing curriculum
David Brown, Ofsted's National Lead for Computing, answers some common questions.
For those not in Britain, Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, aka the inspectorate.
Here's an important call to action: fill in the survey!
The future of ICT: a survey
Please take a few minutes to make your contribution to the discussion on the future of ICT by filling in this incredibly short survey by Kay Sawbridge.
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Confused? Join the club
A survey about the demise of the ICT qualification
Kay Sawbridge has created a short survey. If you have been affected by the scrapping of the ICT qualification in England, please fill it in.
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Remember these?
7 Books for Computing teachers
As it's World Book Day, what are my recommendations for books for teachers of Computing? This is by no means a definitive list -- think of it more as a starter.
Read More7 reasons to visit the exhibitions area at ed tech conferences
Next time you're at an education technology conference, don't ignore the exhibition area.
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Coming soon: a new edition of Digital Education
With reports on Bett 2016 from 12 people, plus a humorous but incisive article on Nicky Morgan's speech at Bett (by Crispin Weston), and articles on assessment, Stephen Potter, parental engagement, a competition and book reviews, the forthcoming edition of Digital Education promises to be a fine read! Sign up now (it's free).
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ICT and Computing Qualifications Update
What's the latest position regarding which qualifications are available in ICT and Computing? This free document contains the information you need.
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New publications from ICT & Computing in Education
Two new free publications are now available for subscribers to Digital Education.
Read MoreWho's trackin' ya, baby?
What happens when you visit a website? Information about those pesky cookies.
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News about the Digital Education newsletter
What you may have missed in the pre-Christmas Digital Education newsletter, and what's coming up in the next one.
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Flipped learning is not as simple as telling kids to watch a video or two.
Flipped learning - again
In order to implement flipped learning, you need to ensure that certain conditions are in place.
Read MoreA Koan, Computing and QuicK Tips
News, reviews, two competitions, free resources, interesting reading, a new Computing scheme of work, and women in computing -- just some of the stuff featured in the new issue of Digital Education. Subscribe for free!
Read MoreHow to create a grade-prediction system in Excel, and save yourself loads of time
Spotting the unexpected results of mock exams of scores or even hundreds of students need no longer be a nightmare.
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