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Bett2020: Kaligo handwriting software

February 13, 2020

Software which helps teachers teach handwriting to children.

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In Bett Tips, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett2020 100, Bett2020, Bett, Kaligo, Handwriting

Review: Are Your Kids Naked Online? Updated

February 10, 2020

A book of e-safety advice for parents.

Updated.

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In Bookshelf Tags online safety, e-safety, Safeguarding, Safer Internet Day, book review, book reviews
Hazardous area, by Terry Freedman

Hazardous area, by Terry Freedman

8 resources for online safety

February 10, 2020

Some of the e-safety resources listed here are for adults, some for parents, and others are useful for discussing with (older) students.

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In News & views, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Safeguarding, e-safety, online safety, Safer Internet Day

Bett2020: Python in Pieces

February 10, 2020

Python in Pieces is a visual interface for the Python programming language.

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In Bett Tips, Computing, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Python in Pieces, 2Simple, programming, Bett2020 100, Bett2020

Bett2020: A Virtual School

February 9, 2020

Is a virtual school a way of enabling schools (and school districts) to provide a full curriculum given the teacher shortages in key subjects?

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In Bett Tips, M-learning, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett2020 100, Bett202, Edmentum, virtual school
FutureSource Review of Bett2020

FutureSource Review of Bett2020

Bett2020: The FutureSource Report

February 9, 2020

With very insightful commentary on the trends spotted, this report is well worth downloading.

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In Bett Tips, News & views, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT Tags Bett2020, FutureSource
The Author cover, by Terry Freedman

The Author cover, by Terry Freedman

My other website

February 9, 2020

As well as education technology and related matters, I also write about writing.

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In News & views Tags writing

Bett2020: Safeguarding and Wellbeing

February 9, 2020

Developed in conjunction with the police, this product for primary (elementary) school children addresses both safeguarding and wellbeing.

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In Bett Tips, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020, safeguarding, e-safety, online safety, wellbeing
Dipongo, by Terry Freedman

Dipongo, by Terry Freedman

Bett2020: Story-telling with Dipongo

February 6, 2020

An interesting variation on the story-telling app.

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In Bett Tips, News & views, Reviews, Short form, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett2020, Bett2020 50, Bett, Dipongo, story-telling
Code block kit, by Terry Freedman

Code block kit, by Terry Freedman

Bett2020: Robotics

February 6, 2020

I have my doubts about whether building a 3d model is helpful beyond a certain age, but it has a certain appeal.

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In Bett Tips, News & views, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags robotics, physical computing, coding kits, Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020

Bett2020: Safeguarding

February 6, 2020

Some time ago I compiled a list of ways in which pupils could be unsafe online. The list was extremely long….

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In Bett Tips, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett, Bett2020, Bett2020 100, Safeguarding, e-safety, online safety, MyConcern

Firewall foibles, and how I survived them (Updated)

February 5, 2020
Avast antivirusIt was when my wireless router told me that there was no printer on the network that I finally flipped.
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In Autobiography, Computers in Classrooms, News & views, On the lighter side Tags Avast, BETT guide, antivirus, firewall, newsletter
Innovation fund cover, by Terry Freedman

Innovation fund cover, by Terry Freedman

Constraints can be good for innovation - Updated!

February 4, 2020

UPDATED! Constraints may not always be a bad thing, and sometimes can even be positively advantageous.

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In News & views, Reflections, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags constraints, innovation, innovation and Computing, Innovation and ICT, Innovation and education technology

Bett2020 Reader Pen

January 31, 2020

A device that could help students with reading difficulties.

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In Bett Tips, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Reader Pen, Sal McKeown, dyslexia, reading difficulties, scanner, Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020
Bett 2020, by Terry Freedman

Bett 2020, by Terry Freedman

Bett2020 Neo Learning Management System

January 29, 2020

Reflections on the Neo Learning Management System, and on implementing a learning management system in general.

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In Bett Tips, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views Tags Bett2020, Bett, Cypher Learning, Neo, learning management system, Stephen Downes, innovation, implementation, implementation strategy
Terry catching up -- or trying to! By Terry Freedman

Terry catching up -- or trying to! By Terry Freedman

Articles update

January 29, 2020

So many articles (to write), so little time! I’m in the process of writing up my experience of the Bett Show this year: products and reflections. It’s going to take me a while to do, even after setting myself a limit of 100 words per article. So, in the meantime, are a few pieces to be getting on with

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, News & views Tags Bett, Bett2020, round-up
Gantt chart, by Terry Freedman

Gantt chart, by Terry Freedman

Project management: the pink slip problem

January 27, 2020

When you decide to implement a new way of doing things, or a new learning management system, say, or any other major change, you will need to consult with other people at some point. But who?

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT Tags pink slip, project management, stakeholders

Bett2020 The scalability problem (part 2)

January 26, 2020

The issue of scalability is not confined to cost considerations, but time as well.

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In Bett Tips, Professional development, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT Tags Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020, scalability

Bett2020: The scalability problem (part 1)

January 26, 2020

Walking around the Bett Show and looking at products and services, I was reminded (as ever) of the need to keep scalability in mind.

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In Bett Tips, Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, Professional development Tags Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020, scalability

Bett2020: The aggregation problem

January 26, 2020

The scalability problem is rendered more acute when you discover several products you like the look of, all priced in a similar way.

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In Bett Tips Tags Bett, Bett2020 100, Bett2020, scalability, aggregation
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