Barbed wire, by Terry Freedman
Not all teaching of classes of adults is equal. At the time I had had plenty of experience of teaching adults, but it had never occurred to me that there was a possibility I could be physically harmed by the people I was teaching.
Read MorePerhaps before we can see any major and widespread developments in books (beyond the innovation of audiobooks) we need to rethink what exactly we mean by “literature” and “book”.
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Conference, by Terry Freedman
News about a free conference.
Read MoreAs a new Head of Department I discovered the reason that no teachers ever took their classes into the computer rooms.
Read MoreIn my experience, few headteachers feel comfortable about a rolling commitment to spending money in a particular area, and even if they do sign up to the idea, circumstances can change.
Read MoreWhat kind of “ethical bribes” might you offer potential customers?
Read MoreA prime example of Sattingler’s Principle.
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What can the writings of a long-dead theorist tell today's teachers?
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No mobiles, by Terry Freedman
What next? Government guidance on seating plans in schools?
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Archives, by Terry Freedman
On 25 June 2020 I wrote about words and their connotations. That was in the middle of lockdown, and was prompted by a specific news story. But the general principle still applies.
Read MoreI did find it annoying, and frustrating, though when a parent would sometimes tell me that they left school at 15 with no qualifications whatsoever, but that “it didn’t do me any harm”.
I always wanted to say, “How do you know?”
Read MoreWe’re often told that, when embarking on a major project, we need to consult with the stakeholders. All very sensible, but who are the stakeholders?
Read MoreI asked the person demonstrating the product what happens when bits are lost.
Read MoreIf you need to run webinars or video conference calls for your customers, or make recommendations regarding one for your schools, what are the options?
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Ear, by Terry Freedman
Some years ago my wife and I set off to discover if the salesmen (back then they were nearly all men) were sexist. (Spoiler alert: most of them were.)
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Mortar board, by Terry Freedman
A few weeks ago my lady wife asked me what benefits I’d enjoyed from having gained an MA in the distant mists of decades past. “Apart from opening doors”, she added.
Read MoreApparently, only 18% of schools say that they rely on the Department for Education for advice and guidance on what to use and for procurement. I’m surprised it’s that high.
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Nothing esoteric about this! VB example, by Terry Freedman
Programming languages are meant to be useful, right? I mean, I didn’t miss a memo or anything? That’s what I thought too. However…
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As always, the London Book Fair programme looks great.
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London Book Fair, by Terry Freedman
It’s well-known that accessing academic articles can be a very expensive business. This year’s Research and Scholarly Publishing Forum, run in conjunction with the London Book Fair, is about developments in open access.
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