In ICT and Computing, the simplest programs are often the most elegant and efficient.This is just one example of a "rule" of opposites that seems to pervade everything.
Read More5 mistakes I made when teaching Computing, by William Lau
In this very incisive article, teacher William Lau discusses 5 mistakes he has made when teaching Computing, in the light of experience, research and reading.
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12 things I've learnt about assessing Computing and ICT
I've been thinking about, doing, and running courses in the art and science of assessing what kids know, understand and can do when it comes to Computing and ICT for a long time. Here are 12 things I've learnt.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #4
Here's a collection of articles you may have missed, on a variety of subjects including Brexit, Master teachers and ebooks.
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Project-based learning in Computing: micro and mini projects
You can't just give kids half a term to solve a problem and expect them to be able to just get on with it. This article suggests a simple approach that will help them get used to working on projects.
Read More9 uses for checklists in education technology
A checklist is one of the handiest tools at your disposal, and won't cost you a penny. How might you use checklists in your Computing or ed tech lessons?
Read MoreEducation hashtags
Here's a link to a post containing a comprehensive list of Twitter educational chats, compiled by Simon Johnson.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #3
Here are 5 articles from last week that you may find interesting, covering writing, blogging and education technology.
Read MoreArticles on ed tech: Retrospective 02
A selection of articles on education technology you may have missed, from last week, last year, and the Digital Education newsletter.
Read More24 must-have features of computer labs
If you still have, or are planning to have, a computer lab, then these 24 things are essential to include.
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What if "she" decided whether or not you got the job?
7 ideas for story-writing in Computing
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.
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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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