Well, this is very timely. On 12 October 2018 I wrote an article stating that I have grave doubts about governments getting involved in ed tech initiatives because, somehow, they usually mess them up, or at least the initiatives don’t work. Yet now there’s a report calling for more government involvement in ed tech. No thanks!
Read MoreKeeping your "customers" happy during Covid-19
Just to be clear, I’m not referring to “customers” just in the traditional sense of the term.
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Something ain't right, by Terry Freedman
Not planning is such a time-wasting non-activity
As a rule, I am incredibly meticulous when it comes to planning. I will create a detailed checklist, which can sometimes take me a good hour, and then work my way through methodically from start to finish. But not always….
Read MoreThe importance of making mistakes and dealing with them properly
What does dealing with mistakes “properly” mean in practice?
Read MoreMy best IT training days -- index
Technology goes wrong from time to time, but isn’t it wonderful when the technology and the training go well?
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The scream by Terry Freedman
My worst IT training days -- index
We all have the occasional awful experience when giving training. Here are mine!
Read MoreAn ed tech slap on the forehead moment: Something I didn't think of but wish I had
Dang! Why didn’t I think of this great idea for inspiring confidence in technophobic colleagues?
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Idea lightbulb, by Terry Freedman
Encouraging colleagues to use education technology
How can you make online learning more attractive to colleagues?
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Footprints -- Covid19, by Terry Freedman
Teachers' experiences in the time of Covid
What has been the experience of teachers during this pandemic? An interim report will be discussed in a couple of virtual symposia.
Read MoreThe blame game
When it comes to responsibility, what can we learn from politicians and others?
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Clouds, by Terry Freedman
Choosing a cloud computing provider
What should you take into consideration when choosing a cloud storage provider?
Read MoreBook review: 50 Teaching and Learning Approaches
Can a book that summarises educational theories in a series of vignettes be a substitute for in-depth study?
Read MoreBook review: 100 Top Tips - Microsoft Excel, by Sean McManus
Could this book of 100 top tips for using Excel benefit heads of department or subject leaders?
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Red pen, by Terry Freedman
Heads of computing must pay attention to detail
When should a Head of Department insist that things be done properly?
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Printer error, by Terry Freedman. Things like this happen!
Show me your product in a REAL school
With no distractions, lots of tech support on hand and equipment and software in pristine condition, you could get a really strong idea of what you could do with new ed tech products. But…
Read More4 things I learned about using education technology from a blues harmonica
If you’re playing with a bunch of people and someone shouts out “Solo!”, you have a choice. You can either stop and mumble “Sorry, I’m not quite…., I don’t think…., perhaps we should…” — or you can throw caution to the winds, trust your instinct and enjoy the moment. There’s a lesson for teachers of Computing etc here.
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Road ahead closed, by Terry Freedman
So -- who are the stakeholders in this big IT project of yours?
Have you consulted with everybody who is likely to be affected by your major project? Are you sure?
Read MoreMaking money for ed tech -- from manual labour
How I made money for ed tech in my school: was it worth it?
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Celebrate! by Terry Freedman
Improving your chances of winning an educational award
How can you improve your chances of winning an educational award?
Read MoreReasons to NOT have an e-learning committee
Are there any downsides to having an e-learning committee in a school?
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