Here’s the list of articles in the next issue of Digital Education, my free newsletter.
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The ed tech strategy, by Terry Freedman
My summary of the new ed tech strategy
I’ve drawn a picture to illustrate my feelings about the DfE’s ed tech strategy.
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Robot reporter, by Terry Freedman
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
In my opinion, the potential benefits of artificial intelligence make it a very attractive proposition for use in education.
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Oh no! Photo by Terry Freedman
7 mistakes I made as an ed tech co-ordinator Index
We’ve all made mistakes, such as being a bit too excited about the thought of our colleagues using education technology more. I’ve written about seven of mine that I’m almost too embarrassed to think about. Here’s an index to all of the articles in this series.
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BBC Basic screen, by Terry Freedman
Make your own: where programming is relevant, useful and fun
To learn programming, it’s best to have some real problems which need solving. This article looks at several examples of the applications I’ve created, and why.
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The scream by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #7: Not inventing jargon
Want to get ahead, possibly get awards, and get away with not informing anyone of anything remotely useful? This post will tell you how!
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The scream by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #6: Not making more use of the parents' association
If you need more computing equipment (and what school doesn’t?), why not ask the parents?
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The Scream, by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #5: Being honest
Is honesty always the best policy? I like to think it is.
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The scream, by Terry Freedman
7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #4: Allowing unrestricted advance booking
When it comes to allowing staff to book computer rooms and other facilities, it doesn’t always pay to be accommodating.
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Is progress held up by policy?
Is progress held up by policy? That’s the question I asked several people a few years ago. This post provides a link to the article in which I reported my findings.
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Illustration: Death by PowerPoint, by Terry Freedman
Problems in the ed tech classroom #4
PowerPoint can be a very useful tool — if used with care.
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How will you keep your recordings safe? Illustration: Edirol recorder by Terry Freedman
How to keep your school's videos, photos and data media safe
Over the course of a year, a school could amass hundreds of photos, videos and audio recordings. How can you store them?
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Spending checker, by Terry Freedman
How to introduce primary school pupils to the basics of programming -- using spreadsheets
Spreadsheets have been dismissed by some people as boring, old hat, and about “only” office skills. Those people are wrong! In this article I look at how you can use spreadsheets to start teaching children about some programming concepts.
Read MoreAssessing Computing and ICT in a post-Levels world
Several years on from the removal of levels, assessment — especially in Computing and ICT — is still a hot topic.
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ed tech problems: no paper, by Terry Freedman
Problems in the ed tech classroom #3: printer paper
Something as simple as the printer’s paper tray being empty can cause mayhem. Here are a few suggestions for dealing with it.
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Forward to the past? Becta’s startegy challenges. Photo by Terry Freedman
The Department for Education's Ed Tech Strategy: better late than never?
My initial reflections on the Department for Education’s education technology strategy which was launched today. A bit like the curate’s egg, parts of it are excellent.
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Ofsted consultation on its proposed new Framework: my comments
There are only a few days to go before the consultation on the proposed new Ofsted framework closes. Here are my comments.
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Research, by Terry Freedman
Engaging with evidence: a free guide
A new guide on engaging with evidence has appeared. Here is a quick evaluation of it.
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Newspaper, by Terry Freedman
Coming up in Digital Education
Here is a brief listing of some of the topics covered in the forthcoming edition of my ezine, Digital Education.
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Flipchart, by Terry Freedman
Problems in the ed tech classroom #2
What kind of problems might you experience with an ordinary flipchart? And are flipcharts preferable to interactive whiteboards? Plus details of how to get hold of a free guide to getting the most out of your interactive whiteboard.
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