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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Microsoft's Future Decoded
The most fascinating thing for me about the Future Decoded conference was the present!
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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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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?
Read MoreMy best IT training days #1: The Science Department
As a complement to my series of articles about my worst training days, I’ve started a series about my best ones. I believe we can learn from both sorts. In this article, I relate an experience of running a twilight training session for a secondary school science department.
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Scream, by Terry Freedman (with apologies to Edvard Munch)
My Worst IT Training Days #2: Another Internet Training Day
It’s always a good thing to stipulate in advance all the things you need in order to run a training session —including even the most basic and obvious ones…
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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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Fake news, or just poor reporting?
Is the reporting of educational research merely poor or, worse, is it just made up? Here are a few notes in advance of my talk at ResearchEd on Saturday 8th September 2018.
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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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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.
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Some highlights from Digital Education
This article highlights a few of the articles featured in the current issue of the Digital Education newsletter.
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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Fake news?
Digital Education: new issue almost out
Another information-packed issue of my newsletter, Digital Education, is on its way. There’s a qualifications freebie, news of some brilliant events, and a prize draw, amongst other things.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Reflective Practice, Technically Wrong and Bad Algorithms
I’ve started to read this book, and so far it’s very interesting. I’ll be reviewing this and several others in my newsletter, Digital Education. I’ll also be running a prize draw to win a copy of Reflective Practice. Read on for more information.
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Digital Education Archive started
Digital Education past issues are now starting to become available. Read on for details.
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Join us at the ITTE conference in June.
Raising aspirations for digital education
Join us for what is looking to be a great conference: discussion, debate, disagreement — what more could one want?! Read on for details.
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Creating a culture of innovation, #6: Attend talks
Why attending talks can be a good way of fostering innovation, and six things to consider before you do so.
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