Good news for subscribers to Digital Education: the deadline for entering the current prize draw has been extended, for reasons explained in this article.
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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 MoreMachine Learning and Human Intelligence, by Rosemary Luckin
Some notes about this new book, plus information about a special discount to subscribers of the Digital Education newsletter, and a great prize draw coming up.
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Come back! by Terry Freedman
Computing and Qualifications in the UK
The recently-published Roehampton University report on the take-up of Computing qualifications by school pupils makes for depressing reading.
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Moving, by Terry Freedman
Important email alert: I've moved!
Here’s a heads-up about a few changes I’ve made that temporarily caused my email address (terry@terry-freedman.org.uk) to be unavailable.
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Nesta's FutureFest 2018
Here are a few highlights from this year’s FutureFest, which takes place on 6th and 7th July. Lots of AI and ruminating about the future. Looks good.
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Happy 4th July!
Here’s hoping the folks in the USA have a great day.
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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Terry Freedman, writer, editor, righter of wrongs, ranter
Some highlights from Digital Education
This article highlights a few of the articles featured in the current issue of the Digital Education newsletter.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Reflective Practice
This book looks at the benefits of writing in order to reflect on and improve your practice, and suggests numerous exercises for doing so.
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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.
Read MoreThe Roehampton Annual Computing Education Report
The Roehampton Annual Computing Education Report has been published. Read on for more information.
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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.
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Research reporting: how do you know if it's just fake news?
I’ve created an infographic on this topic. Read on for more details.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Reflective Practice, Technically Wrong and Bad Algorithms
I’ve started to read this book, and so far it’s very interesting. I’ll be reviewing this and several others in my newsletter, Digital Education. I’ll also be running a prize draw to win a copy of Reflective Practice. Read on for more information.
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Digital Education Archive started
Digital Education past issues are now starting to become available. Read on for details.
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.
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Prize draw drawn
Another subscriber to my newsletter, Digital Education, has won a book. More information soon.
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