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Bett 2017 Bulletin #1
Information about an interesting-looking discussion panel at Bett 2017.
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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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Computers, life and work: some interesting 'background' reading
Here's a selection of very interesting and articles -- and one book -- about artificial intelligence, and how it does, or may, affect us. It includes a sobering list of jobs which no longer exist, and a debate.
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15 ideas and tons of resources
If you're looking for ideas and resources for the new school term, here is a really good resource to get you going.
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A worrying aspect of the fake news problem
What some statistics tell us about where (young) people get their news from, and what they do to check whether it's true or not.
Read MoreA generic classroom activity for dealing with fake news
Fake news is in the news -- unless, of course, that is not itself fake news! Here's an infographic summarising a generic classroom activity, plus details of how to get a lot more information.
Read More7 ways to use comics and cartoons in the Computing classroom
Here are seven suggestions about how to use cartoons or comics in your classroom -- not an exhaustive list. It contains examples of some of my own efforts (I expect I'll be contacted by the Tate Gallery any time now), and a great video.
Read MoreBack to school with Digital Education
The latest issue of Digital Education is a very quick read, with links to articles and resources you should find useful when school starts again. It's out today at 7pm GMT.
Read MoreWhy I dread the thought of benign algorithms
Science fiction writers would have us believe that intelligent machines will either enslave us or get rid of human beings altogether. But what if they were extremely benign and protective towards us? What could possibly go wrong? This article may be used as the basis for a discussion with your pupils.
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BREXIT and education technology
This is a round-up of views about how the decision to leave the EU might affect some of our laws pertaining to technology, such as data protection, followed by some suggestions on how one might use these notes in the classroom.
Read MoreRandomised lesson activities in Computing and ICT
Why not introduce a bit of unexpectedness into your lessons -- by selecting exercises at random?
Read More4 go-to places for evidence-based education technology
How do you know what works in education technology? Here are details of 4 places you can go to on the web to find out.
Read More3 excellent education technology newsletters
Here are details of three education technology newsletters you should subscribe to right now!
Read MoreHandy hints and tips for writers
This is a round-up of four articles consisting of useful tips and tools for writers who use modern technology.
Read MoreTop 5 articles on the ICT & Computing in Education website
What are the 5 most viewed items on the ICT & Computing in Education website? To find out, I trawled through the archives and the data. The answer to that question surprised me. I wonder if it will surprise you as well.
Read MoreThe rule of opposites
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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