Both young and old can suffer from digital exclusion.
Read MoreAssessing Computing and ICT: a selection of articles
Here’s a round-up of a few articles I’ve written about assessing Computing and ICT over the years. Although some of them were written a while ago, I believe they are still useful and relevant.
Read MoreThe new DfE education technology strategy: a textual analysis
The recent ed tech strategy from the Department for Education leaves much to be desired, not least because it’s so boring to read. I ran it through a word cloud and a textual analysis application. Here are my findings, along with recommendations and the introduction of my new SnoreMaster Awards.
Read MoreComing up in Digital Education: introducing the new Snoremaster Awards
Here’s the list of articles in the next issue of Digital Education, my free newsletter.
Read MoreMy summary of the new ed tech strategy
I’ve drawn a picture to illustrate my feelings about the DfE’s ed tech strategy.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in the Classroom
In my opinion, the potential benefits of artificial intelligence make it a very attractive proposition for use in education.
Read More7 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.
Read MoreMake 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.
Read More7 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!
Read More7 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?
Read More7 Mistakes I Made As An Ed Tech Co-Ordinator #5: Being honest
Is honesty always the best policy? I like to think it is.
Read More7 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.
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreProblems in the ed tech classroom #4
PowerPoint can be a very useful tool — if used with care.
Read MoreHow 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?
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreProblems 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOfsted 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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