This article was published in Teach Secondary magazine, before Covid-19 barged its way onto the scene. I still think everything I’ve written here is relevant, though I would, for obvious reasons, emphasise the need to clean them well, and frequently.
Read MoreA thematic approach to teaching Computing in secondary school
A topic list such as Algorithms, Loops, Flowcharts, Pseudocode and so on is not exactly enticing. Might there be a more interesting alternative approach to teaching Computing? Funny you should ask….
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Book review: How Charts Lie (short version)
We are presented with charts all the time. But are they telling us how things really are?
Read MoreBook review: The Meritocracy Trap
I’ve gone slightly off-topic with this book review, but I thought it provided an interesting thesis which may be useful to consider as part of bigger picture than only technology.
Read MoreBook review: 50 Teaching and Learning Approaches
Can a book that summarises educational theories in a series of vignettes be a substitute for in-depth study?
Read MoreBook review: 100 Top Tips - Microsoft Excel, by Sean McManus
Could this book of 100 top tips for using Excel benefit heads of department or subject leaders?
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Red pen, by Terry Freedman
Heads of computing must pay attention to detail
When should a Head of Department insist that things be done properly?
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Printer error, by Terry Freedman. Things like this happen!
Show me your product in a REAL school
With no distractions, lots of tech support on hand and equipment and software in pristine condition, you could get a really strong idea of what you could do with new ed tech products. But…
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