There’s nothing wrong with automated marking. Indeed, there is much to commend it.
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Education technology predictions for 2018: how are we doing so far?
Just before Bett 2018 I invited ed tech companies to suggest what was likely to be on the horizon in 2018, and what the main challenges would be. Now that we're over three months into 2018, how are those predictions standing up to scrutiny?
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5 rules for speakers
If you want to make a good impression on teachers, here's what you should bear in mind when giving a talk.
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If you subscribe to my newsletter, Digital Education, the instructions in this article may apply to you.
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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.
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The relaunch of the Digital Education newsletter
News about the recent transfer of subscribers to my newsletter, Digital Education, and seven benefits of signing up to it.
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New prize draw for two thought-provoking books
Two great books are available to be won in a prize draw. Read on for details of eligibility to enter.
Read MoreEd Tech: Look beyond the statistics
Do we really need to be obsessed about our social media following? Not necessarily, IMHO.
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The Digital Education newsletter: transfer completed!
The new iteration of my newsletter, Digital Education, is now up and running. If you're a subscriber, and you missed my last couple of emails, read on.
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Important news for subscribers to my newsletter, Digital Education
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Idea! By Terry Freedman
6 articles with ideas or resources for the classroom
A collection of hopefully useful links for the ed tech teacher.
Read More9 ways to encourage reluctant teachers to use education technology
If part of your job is to encourage other teachers to use technology in their lessons, this article, based on my own experiences, may help.
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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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Creating a culture of innovation, #6: Attend talks
Why attending talks can be a good way of fostering innovation, and six things to consider before you do so.
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The London Book Fair 2018, and why you should be interested
The seminar sessions at this year's London Book Fair look great. Here are three reasons I think the London Book Fair is a great event, and a link to my top 11 seminar sessions (so far).
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The importance of Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Why is creative problem-solving so important for young people today? Read on to discover the results of Adobe's recent research into this area.
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How to set up a teachers' computing area
Teachers need areas where they can work on computers quietly, efficiently and away from pupils. Here's how to go about setting one up.
Read MoreHow to evaluate digital content: a 25 point checklist
Thinking of buying some software, or subscribing to an online platform of some sort? Use this handy 25 point checklist to help.
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Creating a culture of innovation, part 5: Budgets
In part 5 of this series on creating a culture of innovation, we consider another aspect of delegation, and a special type of fund.
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From AM to AI -- or why teachers should embrace the robot revolution
AI should be embraced, not avoided, because it has the potential to enable teachers to do their job withoiut much of the associated drudgery.
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