What does 2019 have in store for us as far as education technology is concerned? And what challenges might we face? Read on for some interesting answers, and an opportunity to have your say too.
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A Way to Raise money for Education Technology (UPDATED)
If you’re in a school in the UK and looking for a way to raise some money, you may find this article interesting.
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It’s all go! Illustration by Terry Freedman
What's in the November 2018 issue of Digital Education?
Here at Freedman Works we’ve been throwing in ideas, reports, books, magazines, blog articles and pictures into the writing machine I invented some time in 2017, and out has popped the latest issue of Digital Education. Read on for a taster of what’s in it.
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Editor at work!, by Terry Freedman
Coming soon in the Digital Education ezine
There are four books to be won in the next issue of Digital Education. There are also a few pretty useful articles and bits of information. Read on to find out more.
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I love metadata, by Terry Freedman. The photo bears merely a tenuous relation to the subject matter: I always need a cup of tea to help me survive at conferences!
Forthcoming Education Technology-Related Events in London
Details of three useful-looking events related to education technology, coming up in London.
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A daunting prospect, so what’s your motivation? Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
Encouraging other teachers to use education technology
Gretchen Rubin talks about four kinds of self-motivation. Might this provide a way of thinking about how to encourage colleagues to use education technology in their lessons?
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My (somewhat jaded) view of most high-profile Government ed tech initiatives
The trouble with government education technology initiatives
A possibly cynical take on government-funded initiatives for education technology in schools.
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When it comes to ed tech, trust is better than control
Checklists are often really good — but sometimes they are worse than useless. In my experience, one of those times is when it comes to ensuring that colleagues teach information technology in their own subject lessons.
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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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Yes, OK, I’ll try out the computers, but please leave me alone! Photo by Anh Nguyen on Unsplash
Bombarding colleagues with research results regarding ed tech doesn't work
Gathering research findings into how beneficial education technology could be, er, beneficial. But there are caveats.
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This is what all ed tech co-ordinators should do if possible
In this new series, I look at 7 mistakes I made as an ICT-Co-ordinator. This first article is more of an omission, with the benefit of 20:20 hindsight!
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Read all about it: what does the research REALLY say?
Even if a piece of education research is flawless (which itself is relatively unlikely), experience suggests that it's unlikely to be reported completely accurately, despite journalists' best efforts. Why does this happen?
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Covers of my forthcoming books
Books in progress
A progress report on the three books I’m currently working on — and information about a freebie!
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Education technology qualifications update
Computing and related qualifications: I’ve updated my spreadsheet of qualification at Key Stage 4 and 16-18. Please read on for details.
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The cover of the latest issue of Digital Education
Digital Education AI edition
The latest issue of the free newsletter Digital Education is about to be published. It has a special focus on artificial intelligence, and there’s a chance to win a book in a prize draw. Read on for more details.
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Photo by Štefan Štefančík on Unsplash
My worst IT training days #1: Internet training day
Here’s the first article in a new series about my worst training days — the ones in which I was the trainer I mean!
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10 questions new headteachers should ask about the education technology in their school
If you’ve just started in a new school, how can you quickly evaluate how well the education technology is being used?
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Come back! by Terry Freedman
Computing and Qualifications in the UK
The recently-published Roehampton University report on the take-up of Computing qualifications by school pupils makes for depressing reading.
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Nesta's FutureFest 2018
Here are a few highlights from this year’s FutureFest, which takes place on 6th and 7th July. Lots of AI and ruminating about the future. Looks good.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Reflective Practice
This book looks at the benefits of writing in order to reflect on and improve your practice, and suggests numerous exercises for doing so.
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