A possibly cynical take on government-funded initiatives for education technology in schools.
Read MoreMy (somewhat jaded) view of most high-profile Government ed tech initiatives
research reading, by Terry Freedman
What I've been reading: The Teacher's Guide to Tech 2018
Read this article for a review of this book — and a nice surprise!
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The Homework Excuse Management System, by Terry Freedman
Blast from the past: the homework excuse management system
You can use a spreadsheet to solve even relatively trivial problems — but why should you do so?
Read MoreMy best IT training days #1: The Science Department
As a complement to my series of articles about my worst training days, I’ve started a series about my best ones. I believe we can learn from both sorts. In this article, I relate an experience of running a twilight training session for a secondary school science department.
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Thumbnail sketch: Bad Choices: How Algorithms Can Help You Think Smarter
Here is a short review of this book about algorithms.
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The cover of the latest issue of Digital Education
Digital Education AI edition
The latest issue of the free newsletter Digital Education is about to be published. It has a special focus on artificial intelligence, and there’s a chance to win a book in a prize draw. Read on for more details.
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20 Characteristics of Excellent Computing Or ICT Teachers
The people who say we can deal with the lack of Computing teachers by using ‘facilitators’, or getting the kids to learn from each other, don’t know what they’re talking about. A good ICT or Computing teacher, by which I mean one that understands what real teaching is, will do everything a so-called ‘facilitator’ would do, and more.
Read MoreArduino: The ultimate guide to Arduino, including projects, programming tips & tricks, and much more!
Here’s a quick look at a book which takes you through the Arduino.
Read MoreWho are you REALLY meeting?
Is the person you’re talking to online who they say they are? Here’s a short video that ou could use to discuss this topic with your classes.
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Fake news?
Digital Education: new issue almost out
Another information-packed issue of my newsletter, Digital Education, is on its way. There’s a qualifications freebie, news of some brilliant events, and a prize draw, amongst other things.
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New ed tech qualifications list
I’ve updated my list of ed tech-related qualifications. Please read on for details of how to get it.
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Scripted lessons? No thanks.
Teachers? We don't need no teachers!
There are too many people saying teachers aren’t necessary, or that we don’t need them to have any initiative, much less knowledge. They are wrong.
Read MoreA great example of virtual reality
Dinosaurs in the Wild is a fascinating virtual reality experience. Well worth going to if you can, especially if you can take some pupils with you. It’s a great educational experience.
Read MoreThere's more to ed tech than automation
Is adopting automation always a good thing when it comes to ed tech?
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5 ways to develop critical thinking in ICT and Computing
How do you encourage pupils and students to think critically in the context of educational technology? Although we can devote a lot of time and energy to setting up the "right environment", I can't help thinking that really it all comes down to some pretty simple questions, and very straightforward approaches.
Idea! By Terry Freedman
6 articles with ideas or resources for the classroom
A collection of hopefully useful links for the ed tech teacher.
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7 questions to ask pupils during lesson observation
If you're observing a lesson, here are seven questions to ask the pupils.
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Review of Enhancing Learning and Teaching with Technology
David J Longman reviews this new collection of essays on the theme of what the research says about using technology to enhance learning and teaching.
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Creating a culture of innovation, part 4: Spreading good practice
Where are you most likely to discover good practice? And how can it be spread more widely?
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More Bett thoughts and recommendations
Going to Bett? Here are some do's and don't's for Day 2 of the great show.
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