What does it take to become an expert? And what can the Computing teacher do about it?
Read MoreThe stimulating classroom revisited
How can technology help to make your classroom a vibrant, exciting place of learning?
Read MoreMessy problems and ed tech
Do we spoonfeed students too much? Or ask them the wrong kind of questions? Here's an interesting discussion between Kevin Hogan of Technology & Learning and Alan November.
Read More5 minute innovation in education technology
What can you do in five minutes that is different? How can 5 minute innovation be useful in education technology?
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9 ways to make your Computing classroom 'immersive'
What is an 'immersive' computing or ICT classroom, why is it important, and how can you make your classroom immersive?
Read More10 ideas for Computing or ICT lesson routines
Things may be going great, so why change them? You know the old saying: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
But there's another point of view too: who wants to become ossified? Read on for a few simple ideas to try now.
Read MoreComputing and magic
What can we learn from magicians when it comes to designing computer software and equipment? In this article, Professor Paul Curzon explains all.
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They're not that shocking, surely?
5 Outlandish things to do in your Computing lesson
Why not try something different in your Computing lessons? Here's a short list of suggestions.
Read More4 things I've learnt about assessing Computing and ICT
Assessing pupils' ability in Computing or ICT is not easy. Here are four things I've learnt about it.
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7 reasons to teach coding through problem-solving
Should you start with the raw components when teaching coding, or get the kids problem-solving immediately? This article argues in favour of the latter.
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A history lesson, circa 1991. What are the small things that helped to make the atmosphere so vibrant?
Quick wins in the Computing classroom
You don't need to spend a fortune or wait for years in order to make some big improvements in your school's Computing provision.
Read MoreComputing discussion topic 2016-05-25: The algorithm that is too effective
Here's an example of a computer program that prevents people buying stuff, based on their address.
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A word cloud of the GCSE options that schools are offering in Computing and related subjects
Computing options at GCSE: interim survey results
What are schools going to be offering their students by way of Computing options at GCSE? Here are the initial results of a survey I'm conducting.
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Do algorithms have a secret bias?
Computing discussion topic 2016-05-23
A topic to discuss with your students perhaps: the hidden bias in algorithms.
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Will he dictate even more of what you see?
Immersive journalism: a VR nightmare?
VR technology has come of age (more or less) and suggests some exciting possibilities. But how will reportage be affected, and is it wholly a good thing?
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10 things to do in 5 minutes in your computer lessons
What can your students do in the odd five minutes in computing lessons? Here are ten suggestions.
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7 must-attend conferences for ed tech teachers
UPDATED! Here are 7 conferences that will appeal to any ed tech teacher wishing to improve their practice and broaden their horizons.
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Such a shame that we can't look inside kids' heads. It would make assessment so much easier!
5 articles on assessment and assessing computing
How to assess pupils in Computing, marking, evaluation -- here are 5 articles that I hope you'll find challenging, thought-provoking and perhaps even useful!
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Crosswords and coding
If you like coding, you should enjoy doing cryptic crosswords too. If it was good enough for Alan Turing...
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Oh joy! The next issue of Digital Education is out today!
Coming soon: Digital Education!
Another bumper edition of the Digital Education newsletter! Due out later today.
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