In my opinion, the potential benefits of artificial intelligence make it a very attractive proposition for use in education.
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Oh no! Photo by Terry Freedman
7 mistakes I made as an ed tech co-ordinator Index
We’ve all made mistakes, such as being a bit too excited about the thought of our colleagues using education technology more. I’ve written about seven of mine that I’m almost too embarrassed to think about. Here’s an index to all of the articles in this series.
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The scream by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #7: Not inventing jargon
Want to get ahead, possibly get awards, and get away with not informing anyone of anything remotely useful? This post will tell you how!
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The scream by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #6: Not making more use of the parents' association
If you need more computing equipment (and what school doesn’t?), why not ask the parents?
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The Scream, by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #5: Being honest
Is honesty always the best policy? I like to think it is.
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The scream, by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #4: Allowing unrestricted advance booking
When it comes to allowing staff to book computer rooms and other facilities, it doesn’t always pay to be accommodating.
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Is progress held up by policy?
Is progress held up by policy? That’s the question I asked several people a few years ago. This post provides a link to the article in which I reported my findings.
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How will you keep your recordings safe? Illustration: Edirol recorder by Terry Freedman
How to keep your school's videos, photos and data media safe
Over the course of a year, a school could amass hundreds of photos, videos and audio recordings. How can you store them?
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Forward to the past? Becta’s startegy challenges. Photo by Terry Freedman
The Department for Education's Ed Tech Strategy: better late than never?
My initial reflections on the Department for Education’s education technology strategy which was launched today. A bit like the curate’s egg, parts of it are excellent.
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Research, by Terry Freedman
Engaging with evidence: a free guide
A new guide on engaging with evidence has appeared. Here is a quick evaluation of it.
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IWB marker pen by Terry Freedman
Problems in the ed tech classroom #1
In this the first article in this series, I look at the problem of permanent markers being used on the whiteboard. Believe it or not, there is a more useful response than “Aaaaaargh!”
Read MoreHalf-price offer on my guide to getting the most out of conferences
UPDATED! For one week only, my guide to getting the most out of education conferences is available for half price.
Read More5 interesting technology sessions at the London Book Fair 2019
UPDATED! Here are 5 talks and one event at the London Book Fair that you may be interested in. Plus, a free personal selection from myself.
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Conference, by Terry Freedman
Conference: Next steps for education technology - improving educational outcomes
This conference, in London in April 2019, looks at a range of issues around education technology.
Read MoreReading efficiently is a must for teachers of Computing and information technology
With more and more to read, and with the ever-changing landscape of education technology, teachers of Computing and related subjects need to be able to read more in the same amount of time. Here are some tips that I’ve found useful.
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Mitch Resnick at #Bett2019 — ink drawing effect. Photo by Terry Freedman
Interview with Mitch Resnick
What is a kindergarten approach to learning, and what are its characteristics? What are its advantages? Could adopting such an approach work in our education system? Here’s what Mitch Resnick said when I interviewed him at the January 2019 Bett show in London.
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Computer error, by Terry Freedman
A new framework for judging teachers
Fears about the unintended consequences of the proposed new Ofsted framework — have your say — plus links to other articles about Ofsted-related fears.
Read MoreWhat kind of ed tech house is your school?
If the ed tech in your school is horrible, and mistreated, then perhaps this article, inspired by a talk by A J Crabill, Deputy Commissioner for the Texas Education Agency, will help.
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Bett 2019 — Created in Canva by Terry Freedman
Bett 2019: Useful tips
My annual guide to Bett is out. Here’s how to access it.
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R.I.P 2018, by Terry Freedman
Education Technology 2018: A Personal Retrospective
The 25 articles listed in this post represent the main issues that were exercising my mind in each month of 2018. I was, of course, thinking about more than only 25 topics, but these are my personal favourites. A couple of themes seem to crop up more than others, these being automation (for example in marking), and better teaching or use of computing and technology. I hope you find them interesting, useful or both.
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