Dinosaurs in the Wild is a fascinating virtual reality experience. Well worth going to if you can, especially if you can take some pupils with you. It’s a great educational experience.
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What I've been reading: Closing the Vocabulary Gap
UPDATED!
What does a book on vocabulary have to do with teaching Computing? Believe it or not, Closing the Vocabulary Gap has some useful information and insights for the ed tech teacher. Read on for the review, and how you can enter a prize draw to win a copy of the book.
Read MoreHow to evaluate digital content: a 25 point checklist
Thinking of buying some software, or subscribing to an online platform of some sort? Use this handy 25 point checklist to help.
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Review of Enhancing Learning and Teaching with Technology
David J Longman reviews this new collection of essays on the theme of what the research says about using technology to enhance learning and teaching.
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Bett is a great opportunity for networking and discussion. Picture from Pixabay.com Licence: CCO
Bett 2018: A report
My review of Bett 2018. covering:
- why it's useful to attend Bett, generally speaking
- the main themes going on this year
- a couple of wishes
- where I'll be writing more about the products and services I saw
What I've been reading: The Trouble With Women
You would hardly believe the ridiculous things that 'genius' men have said about women's capabilities. I can't help thinking that if Ada Lovelace had been a man we'd have had computers at least one generation before we did. Anyway, here are my views on a book that deals with the issue.
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Review of ASAP Utilities for Excel
A program to put Excel on steroids. Loads of utilities that can be applied straight away, no programming involved, and it's free!
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The Raspberry Pi User Guide 4th Edition
Thumbnail sketch of the Raspberry Pi User Guide
I always dread having to open any kind of manual. For a start, it’s against the natural order of things. (I don’t ask for directions either, even when I’m hopelessly lost.) Secondly, they usually seem to be written for people for whom they are superfluous.
Imagine, then, what a pleasant surprise it was to open this book and discover that it is not only well-structured, but an enjoyable read.
I wouldn’t say it is bedtime reading exactly (mind you, I used to read books on Excel functions and VBA before retiring for the night). However, it is very comprehensive.
For example, if you are interested in setting up your Pi to take time-lapse video, this book takes you step by step through the process.
If you’re serious about pushing your Raspberry Pi to its limits, and even if you’re already pretty familiar with what it can do, this book is a must-have for your bookshelf or workbench.
Raspberry PI User Guide (Amazon affiliate link)
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5 Must-have conference apps
If you go to at least one conference a year, you should consider using these five apps.
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What I've been reading: Weapons of Math Destruction
What's worse than being governed by algorithms? Not even knowing what the algorithm is doing. This very timely and readable book lifts the lid of what goes on in many walks of life.
Read MoreReview of FotoJet
Fotojet is an online design application. Here's what I thought of it.
Read MoreDroning on: Review of Drones in Education
What a fascinating idea: using drones as part of the curriculum. This book tells you much of what you need to know.
Read MoreOur lives in data: privacy
How much data are you prepared to give away, and what are you prepared to allow organisations to do with it? The answers in my case surprised me.
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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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The book is available as an iBook or a PDF
What I've been reading: Thinking Critically with Digital Media
This book by Nik Peachey is an excellent resource book for teachers of media and digital literacy.
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A very readable book.
What I'm reading: Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security
My first impressions of a new book about computers, networks and data.
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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What I've been reading: So you've been publicly shamed
A harrowing, but very readable, account of how public shaming affects the victims.
Read MoreThoughts on Bett 2017
Updated. Some reflections on Bett, plus links to other articles about Bett.
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Exclusive: Review of Bett 2017
An exclusive review of Bett 2017, even before it's taken place!
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