There's only so much you can do to prevent things going wrong as far as technology is concerned.
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Don't let this happen to you!
National Backup Day: points for discussion, and 8 potential elements of a Computing project
Some topics to discuss arising from a recent survey, plus a possible Computing project for your kids.
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You could put this up on the doors of your computer labs! Photo by Terry Freedman 2017
11 ways to deter colleagues from using education technology
Why should other teachers get their hands on all that lovely ed tech? You can't tell them not to use it, but here are 11 tried and tested ways to make them not really wish to.
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The Editor at work
Digital Education: what's in the latest issue?
Assessment, Book reviews, Ofsted: just three of the topics covered in the latest issue of our newsletter, Digital Education.
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Books erratum
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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The London Book Fair 2017
Copyright conundrum
Should educational materials be completely free to copy and distribute?
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The London Book Fair 2017 Photo by Terry Freedman
Interim report on the What Works Conference
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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An interesting online market place
Using Fiverr in schools
What's Fiverr, and why might it be useful to both teachers and school-leavers?
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Go on, subscribe: you know it makes sense.
In the next issue of Digital Education...
What's coming up in the next issue of Digital Education.
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It was much easier in the old days!
More assessment resources, and a change of cover
I've been adding resources to the list for my forthcoming course, and changing the cover of my book.
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So what makes you think I love reading? Photo by Glen Noble.
What I'm reading: books on digital literacy and Raspberry Pi
Three more books coming up for review -- on the subjects of the Raspberri Pi and digital literacy.
Read MoreSexism in computer stores
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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My first Kindle book!
What's in "Education Conferences: Teachers' Guide to Getting the Most out of Education Conferences"?
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.
Read MoreWhat did you see at Bett 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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Sir Bob Geldof at Bett 2017. Photo (c) 2017 Terry Freedman.
An interview with Sir Bob Geldof, and other articles
Here's some information about what's in the latest edition of our newsletter, Digital Education.
Read MoreThe state of teaching in the UK
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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Russell Prue at Bett 2017
Bett Radio 2017, with Russell Prue
Relive the Bett 2017 experience with Russell Prue's Bett Radio. Four days'-worth of chat, interviews and observations. And it's free!
Read MoreBett 2017 Bulletin #6: What I've seen, what to see
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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Bett 2017: Wednesday's seminars
A selection of seminars going on at Bett 2017 on Wednesday, the first day.
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Bett 2017 Bulletin #5
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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