Here are 7 ideas for encouraging pupils to write stories on Computing and related topics -- and the announcement of a brilliant new and free resource: 70 Kinds of Blog Posts.
Read MoreWhat if "she" decided whether or not you got the job?
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Articles on ed tech: Retrospective #1
Here are links to some articles about Computing and ICT from last week, and one from last year and also information about an article on the subject of teaching Computing in our newsletter.
Read MoreUsing a time machine in your lessons
Imagine how your lessons would be transformed if you had the right technology.
Read More10 questions arising from lazy thinking in ICT and computing in schools
There's plenty of lazy thinking in the world of education technology, ICT and computing. Here are 10 useful questions to ask when you come across it.
Read More6 useful ideas for computing lessons
What can a book written 40 odd years ago have to say about teaching computing? Nothing, actually, but it did inspire me to write an article suggesting routines in computing lessons. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreTeaching computing, assessing computing, and a lot more
I'm on the final proof-reading stages of the latest issue of Digital Education. It's a free newsletter for people with a professional interest in ICT and Computing in education, ed tech, digital skills etc. This issue includes an article by William Lau on the 5 mistakes he made when teaching Computing, and an article by Sam Hunter on the ladders approach to assessing Computing.
For more information on what the new issue contains, read on.
Read MoreWhat I'm reading: Bounce
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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