There are too many people saying teachers aren’t necessary, or that we don’t need them to have any initiative, much less knowledge. They are wrong.
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Research reporting: how do you know if it's just fake news?
I’ve created an infographic on this topic. Read on for more details.
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What I've been reading: Closing the Vocabulary Gap
UPDATED!
What does a book on vocabulary have to do with teaching Computing? Believe it or not, Closing the Vocabulary Gap has some useful information and insights for the ed tech teacher. Read on for the review, and how you can enter a prize draw to win a copy of the book.
Read MoreWhat is shadow IT, and is it a problem or something to embrace?
Shadow IT is the name given to the situation in which employees use their preferred software rather than the officially-approved software. This article is written from a business perspective, but I’ve included it here because I think it highlights many of the issues involved, and provides an interesting perspective. Much of what is said could be applied to an educational environment.
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Steve Mastin, The Education Secretary, Lord Lingfield
Do we really need more innovation?
A response by Damian Hinds, the Education Secretary for England and Wales, to a question about introducing new policies prompted me to write this article about innovation.
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Research, Alternative Facts or Fake News?
How can you tell whether news reports of new research in ed tech are accurate? I’ve created an 8-point infographic for this, based on my own work in this area. Read on to find out more, and how you can get hold of it.
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Education technology predictions for 2018: how are we doing so far?
Just before Bett 2018 I invited ed tech companies to suggest what was likely to be on the horizon in 2018, and what the main challenges would be. Now that we're over three months into 2018, how are those predictions standing up to scrutiny?
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New prize draw for two thought-provoking books
Two great books are available to be won in a prize draw. Read on for details of eligibility to enter.
Read MoreEd Tech: Look beyond the statistics
Do we really need to be obsessed about our social media following? Not necessarily, IMHO.
Read More9 ways to encourage reluctant teachers to use education technology
If part of your job is to encourage other teachers to use technology in their lessons, this article, based on my own experiences, may help.
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Creating a culture of innovation, #6: Attend talks
Why attending talks can be a good way of fostering innovation, and six things to consider before you do so.
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A session in full swing at the London Book Fair -- photo by Terry Freedman
The London Book Fair 2018, and why you should be interested
The seminar sessions at this year's London Book Fair look great. Here are three reasons I think the London Book Fair is a great event, and a link to my top 11 seminar sessions (so far).
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How to set up a teachers' computing area
Teachers need areas where they can work on computers quietly, efficiently and away from pupils. Here's how to go about setting one up.
Read MoreHow to evaluate digital content: a 25 point checklist
Thinking of buying some software, or subscribing to an online platform of some sort? Use this handy 25 point checklist to help.
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Creating a culture of innovation, part 5: Budgets
In part 5 of this series on creating a culture of innovation, we consider another aspect of delegation, and a special type of fund.
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Teachers of the future? I don't think so. Picture from pixabay.com Licence: CCO
From AM to AI -- or why teachers should embrace the robot revolution
AI should be embraced, not avoided, because it has the potential to enable teachers to do their job withoiut much of the associated drudgery.
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Creating a culture of innovation, part 4: Spreading good practice
Where are you most likely to discover good practice? And how can it be spread more widely?
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Bett 2018: A report
My review of Bett 2018. covering:
- why it's useful to attend Bett, generally speaking
- the main themes going on this year
- a couple of wishes
- where I'll be writing more about the products and services I saw
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Bett 2018: Interview with Drew Buddie
An interview with Drew Buddie, aka @digitalmaverick
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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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