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Terry Freedman's Books

Books erratum

March 16, 2017

In a recent article I said that a particular book was my first 'proper' book -- and then I remembered the previous half dozen or so! This article sets the record straight. 

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In Bookshelf, News & views Tags books, correction, manuals
The London Book Fair 2017

The London Book Fair 2017

Copyright conundrum

March 15, 2017

Should educational materials be completely free to copy and distribute?

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In News & views, Unintended consequences Tags copyright, London Book Fair
The London Book Fair 2017 Photo by Terry Freedman

The London Book Fair 2017 Photo by Terry Freedman

Interim report on the What Works Conference

March 15, 2017

A very brief note about the What Works conference I attended, with a link to my London Book Fair Bulletin #1.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development Tags London Book Fair, What works Education Conference
An interesting online market place

An interesting online market place

Using Fiverr in schools

March 9, 2017

What's Fiverr, and why might it be useful to both teachers and school-leavers?

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In Alternatives, News & views, Reviews, Thinking aloud Tags Fiverr, work, skills
Go on, subscribe: you know it makes sense.

Go on, subscribe: you know it makes sense.

In the next issue of Digital Education...

March 8, 2017

What's coming up in the next issue of Digital Education.

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In Digital Education, News & views, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Digital Education, newsletter
It was much easier in the old days!

It was much easier in the old days!

More assessment resources, and a change of cover

March 7, 2017

I've been adding resources to the list for my forthcoming course, and changing the cover of my book.

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In Assessment, Computing, News & views, Professional development Tags assessment, assessing Computing, ebook cover
So what makes you think I love reading? Photo by Glen Noble.

So what makes you think I love reading? Photo by Glen Noble.

What I'm reading: books on digital literacy and Raspberry Pi

March 2, 2017

Three more books coming up for review -- on the subjects of the Raspberri Pi and digital literacy.

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In Bookshelf, Computing, News & views Tags Raspberry Pi, Peachey, Thinking critically, Digital Literacy

Sexism in computer stores

February 28, 2017

In 1994 I set out with my wife to discover the best place to buy a computer system -- and discovered a lot of sexism along the way.

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In Blast from the past, History, Discussion topic, News & views Tags sexism, gender, buying
My first Kindle book!

My first Kindle book!

What's in "Education Conferences: Teachers' Guide to Getting the Most out of Education Conferences"?

February 26, 2017

Why did I write this book, and what does it contain? Here's a list of the table of contents, and a short extract. I must have got something right, because so far it's received seventeen 5 star reviews on Amazon. I'm holding the price at £0.99/$0.99 for a short while longer.

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In Bookshelf, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development Tags Education conferences book

What did you see at Bett 2017?

February 16, 2017

If you went to Bett this year, what struck you as good, useless, interesting, quirky etc etc? I'm going to compile a round-up of impressions, so please complete a really brief survey to share your views. Thanks!

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In News & views, Professional development, Research, Reviews Tags Bett, Bett2017, survey
Sir Bob Geldof at Bett 2017. Photo (c) 2017 Terry Freedman.

Sir Bob Geldof at Bett 2017. Photo (c) 2017 Terry Freedman.

An interview with Sir Bob Geldof, and other articles

February 10, 2017

Here's some information about what's in the latest edition of our newsletter, Digital Education.

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In Big ideas, Computing, Digital Education, Interview, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Sir Bob Geldof, Seth Reichelson, Digital Education, Bett 2017

The state of teaching in the UK

February 7, 2017

Why do teachers leave teaching? Read on for an infographic, and for details of a Department for Education survey, plus a couple of surveys regarding computing teachers in particular.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, Research, News & views Tags teaching profession, teaching, computing teacher survey, leavers
Russell Prue at Bett 2017

Russell Prue at Bett 2017

Bett Radio 2017, with Russell Prue

January 31, 2017

Relive the Bett 2017 experience with Russell Prue's Bett Radio. Four days'-worth of chat, interviews and observations. And it's free!

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Russell Prue, Bett, Bett 2017, BETT Radio

Bett 2017 Bulletin #6: What I've seen, what to see

January 26, 2017

Here's a summary of what I saw on the first day of Bett 2017, and the products and seminars I think worth looking at.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags BettBulletin, Bett 2017, Bett

Bett 2017: Wednesday's seminars

January 25, 2017

A selection of seminars going on at Bett 2017 on Wednesday, the first day.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett 2017, Bett, BETT Seminar

Bett 2017 Bulletin #5

January 24, 2017

More information about #Bett2017, including a seminar I'm chairing, links to previous Bett Bulletins, and information on how you can get more, erm, information.

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In News & views, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT Tags BettBulletin, Bett, Bett 2017, BETT Seminar

Bett 2017 Bulletin #4

January 23, 2017

The forthcoming issue of Digital Education is a Bett special, with loads of useful information if you're planning to go to Bett -- and even if you're not. (The section on new products being launched at the show may be quite useful.)

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In Digital Education, News & views, Professional development Tags Bett, Bett 2017, BettBulletin
Click the pic to be taken to book's Amazon page for your country!

Click the pic to be taken to book's Amazon page for your country!

Bett 2017 Bulletin #2

January 20, 2017

Read on for an opportunity to purchase this seminal work for a mere 99 cents or 99 pence.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development Tags BETT Show, Bett 2017, BettBulletin
We need to talk about ed tech...

We need to talk about ed tech...

Bett 2017 Bulletin #1

January 19, 2017

Information about an interesting-looking discussion panel at Bett 2017.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Professional development, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett 2017, Bett, BettBulletin

Exclusive: Review of Bett 2017

January 18, 2017

An exclusive review of Bett 2017, even before it's taken place!

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In News & views, Reviews, Professional development, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT Tags Bett, Review, conference
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