Marking is an important part of assessment, but it need not be unduly arduous.
Read MoreMore than just ticking boxes
Robot editor up against a deadline -- by Terry Freedman
AI: Could a bot write your next book?
What's the role of artificial intelligence in the writing of books, games and apps?
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Terry's 2 minute tips #1 Marking with coloured pens
Is marking with different coloured pens a good idea? That's the topic I cover in this edition of Terry's 2 Minute Tips.
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The checklist approach to assessment
An interesting article on assessment in an Australian magazine for teachers leaves a few questions to be answered.
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David Brown gets to the heart of the matter
Ofsted's views of the Computing curriculum
David Brown, Ofsted's National Lead for Computing, answers some common questions.
For those not in Britain, Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, aka the inspectorate.
15 reasons to use education technology in your classroom
Here's a list of benefits of using education technology in lessons.
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STEM and Governmental micromanagement
The Department of Education's recent "clarification" on the deployment of exclamation marks has taken micromanagement to a new level. They've issued edicts on textbooks and worksheets, now exclamation marks. Will they turn to the Computing curriculum next?
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6 reasons that computing lessons shouldn't be driven by kids
The idea of allowing kids to decide what they learn in Computing lessons is simply wrong.
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Remember these?
7 Books for Computing teachers
As it's World Book Day, what are my recommendations for books for teachers of Computing? This is by no means a definitive list -- think of it more as a starter.
Read MoreWhat comes first: education or technology?
Some people are adamant that educational practice, or pedagogy, must be the first consideration, before technology is even mentioned. But is this actually right?
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Ignorance vs certainty, by Terry Freedman
Uncertainty and ignorance: an issue for assessment?
If a student fails your assessment tasks, it could be that she knows too much!
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Coming soon: a new edition of Digital Education
With reports on Bett 2016 from 12 people, plus a humorous but incisive article on Nicky Morgan's speech at Bett (by Crispin Weston), and articles on assessment, Stephen Potter, parental engagement, a competition and book reviews, the forthcoming edition of Digital Education promises to be a fine read! Sign up now (it's free).
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ICT and Computing Qualifications Update
What's the latest position regarding which qualifications are available in ICT and Computing? This free document contains the information you need.
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My best and worst IT lessons: why?
Why did I start the series called "My best and worst IT lessons"? Shelly Terrell interviewed me and asked:
What inspired you to share your best and worse lessons?
How can reflecting on our best and worse lessons enhance our teaching?
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New publications from ICT & Computing in Education
Two new free publications are now available for subscribers to Digital Education.
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My best and worst IT lessons #7: What's the interest rate?
Whether or not you can easily look up the answers to questions is far less important than asking the right questions in the first place.
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My best and worst IT lessons #6: Adorable spreadsheets
Why a lesson on spreadsheets became the highlight of the kids' day, and a nightmare to haunt me forever.
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My best and worst IT lessons #5: Modelling
How objective are computers really? It's importtant to try to work out what is actually going on when it comes to modelling or running simulations.
Read MoreWho's trackin' ya, baby?
What happens when you visit a website? Information about those pesky cookies.
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My best and worst IT lessons #4: Murder Mystery
Flat file databases don't have to be boring: they can be an opporttunity for pupils to test their detective skills!
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