Things may be going great, so why change them? You know the old saying: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
But there's another point of view too: who wants to become ossified? Read on for a few simple ideas to try now.
Read MoreComputing and magic
What can we learn from magicians when it comes to designing computer software and equipment? In this article, Professor Paul Curzon explains all.
Read More4 reasons that teachers in charge of computing should be concise
When in doubt, cut it out: 4 reasons that computing teachers should get straight to the point.
Read MoreThe Digital Skills Crisis
Apparently there's a digital skills crisis in England. Well, ain't that a surprise? Here's a brief comment, and a link to the Science and Technology Committee's findings.
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They're not that shocking, surely?
5 Outlandish things to do in your Computing lesson
Why not try something different in your Computing lessons? Here's a short list of suggestions.
Read More4 things I've learnt about assessing Computing and ICT
Assessing pupils' ability in Computing or ICT is not easy. Here are four things I've learnt about it.
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7 reasons to teach coding through problem-solving
Should you start with the raw components when teaching coding, or get the kids problem-solving immediately? This article argues in favour of the latter.
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A history lesson, circa 1991. What are the small things that helped to make the atmosphere so vibrant?
Quick wins in the Computing classroom
You don't need to spend a fortune or wait for years in order to make some big improvements in your school's Computing provision.
Read MoreICT & Computing Qualifications List Update
News about the updated ICT & Computing (etc) qualifications list, and how you can get it.
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What I'm currently reading in the world of technology
Here are three thumbnail sketches of books I'm reading at the moment or have recently read. I hope it's useful.
Read MoreComputing discussion topic 2016-05-25: The algorithm that is too effective
Here's an example of a computer program that prevents people buying stuff, based on their address.
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A word cloud of the GCSE options that schools are offering in Computing and related subjects
Computing options at GCSE: interim survey results
What are schools going to be offering their students by way of Computing options at GCSE? Here are the initial results of a survey I'm conducting.
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Do algorithms have a secret bias?
Computing discussion topic 2016-05-23
A topic to discuss with your students perhaps: the hidden bias in algorithms.
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Will he dictate even more of what you see?
Immersive journalism: a VR nightmare?
VR technology has come of age (more or less) and suggests some exciting possibilities. But how will reportage be affected, and is it wholly a good thing?
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Teachers and writers
Teachers and writers have a lot in common, as I pointed out in this article from 2008 -- most of which is still relevant!
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10 things to do in 5 minutes in your computer lessons
What can your students do in the odd five minutes in computing lessons? Here are ten suggestions.
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Digital Education Newsletter Preview
What is coming up in the next issue of Digital Education? Plenty of good stuff, as usual (he says modestly!). Read on for more details.
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How to convert your assessment system to Levels or Grades
It's all very well having a really imaginative system of assessing students withjout giving them grades or Levels -- but what do you do when your senior leadership team insists on being provided with them?
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It's ready at last! Oh joy!
New! Updated ICT and Qualifications List now available
The new, updated list of approved ICT and Computing qualifications is now available -- in return for just a few minutes of your time!
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7 must-attend conferences for ed tech teachers
UPDATED! Here are 7 conferences that will appeal to any ed tech teacher wishing to improve their practice and broaden their horizons.
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