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Articles published in the week beginning 1st November 2021

November 8, 2021

In case you missed them, here’s the list of articles I published here last week — in reverse chronological order.

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, From the Archives Tags archives

Reflecting, by Terry Freedman

I don't agree with Cognitive Load Theory (CLT). Here's Why

November 7, 2021

A question: is Cognitive Load Theory another example of the emperor’s new clothes?

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In Discussion topic, News & views, Research Tags Cognitive Load Theory, Working Memory

Who needs a robot assistant? Photo by Terry Freedman

On this day: Thoughts about Alexa

November 5, 2021

I can’t get used to just barking orders at someone. Whatever happened to courtesy?

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In News & views, On this day Tags Alexa, digital assistance

Take responsibility, by Terry Freedman

Responsible Use Policies

November 3, 2021

The general thrust of education these days is on student-centred learning. This is often expressed by depicting on the teacher’s role as being the guide on the side rather than the sage on the stage. Regardless of whether you agree that that’s how things should be (and as it happens I don’t!), the often-stated philosophy these days is that students know best.

But does stating that philosophy mean that it is observed in practice?

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In Bring your own technology, News & views Tags Acceptable Use Policies, BYOD, BYOT, Bring your own device, Bring your own technology, Responsible Use Policies, mobile, mobile learning, mobile technology

Push to open, by Terry Freedman

On this day: what the mind sees

November 2, 2021

Here’s a link to an article about the mind playing tricks.

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In On this day Tags The mind

Ask the expert: a Zen-inspired view

November 2, 2021

What can a Zen outlook teach us about education technology etc?

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In News & views, Professional development Tags Zen, expert advice, experts

Choosing the right education conference

November 2, 2021

Anyone who announces that we need change, but without going any deeper into it, is an idiot as far as I am concerned. Either that, or they assume that I am.

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In News & views, Professional development Tags conference, conferences, opinion, opinions, professional development

Digital Functional Skills Qualifications

November 1, 2021

The Department for Education in England and Wales has issued the specifications for a new digital skills exam. Well, two cheers for that: it’s about time there was something from the DfE for young people which doesn’t expect them to develop a deep knowledge of computer programming.

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In News & views Tags qualifications, digital skills, Functional Skills

Why your business needs an ebook

November 1, 2021

Ebooks are the perfect medium for “going niche”. In this article I look at the main benefits to your business.

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In News & views Tags ebooks, marketing
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Recent book reviews
Backlist: The Written World
Backlist: The Written World

Writing was invented ‘only’ a few thousand years ago. It’s a fascinating story.

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Backlist: What I'm reading: Bounce
Backlist: What I'm reading: Bounce

What does it take to become an expert? And what can the Computing teacher do about it?

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Backlist: The Fourth Education Revolution
Backlist: The Fourth Education Revolution

The title of this book invites curiosity: what were the other three ‘revolutions?

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A book review for your English department colleagues perhaps
A book review for your English department colleagues perhaps

Some of these stories are so richly told, it can almost seem as though you’re right there with him.

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Review: Pen Names
Review: Pen Names

OK, so this has nothing to do with education technology, but we all read (I hope!). A very interesting examination of the pen names some authors have adopted, and why.

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Review: The Library of Ancient Wisdom: Mesopotamia and the Making of History
Review: The Library of Ancient Wisdom: Mesopotamia and the Making of History

There's a really interesting section in this book about how ceramic storage of data and information is probably the most likely medium to stand the test of time.

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A book review for your biology colleagues perhaps
A book review for your biology colleagues perhaps

The subject under discussion here is how human physiology has developed in different ways, in response to different conditions around the world.

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Review: Social Media for Academics
Review: Social Media for Academics

This book is very readable, and if I sound surprised that is because it’s not always true of academics!

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Quick looks: VIBE Coding by Example
Quick looks: VIBE Coding by Example

For the time being, this book is free in Kindle format.

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Review: The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too
Review: The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too

Despite the relative paucity of immediately obvious National Curriculum links, teachers will find several of sections of this book to be highly engaging.

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