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The latest issue of the free newsletter Digital Education is about to be published. It has a special focus on artificial intelligence, and there’s a chance to win a book in a prize draw. Read on for more details.
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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 MoreHere’s a quick look at a book which takes you through the Arduino.
Read MoreIs 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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Fake news?
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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I’ve updated my list of ed tech-related qualifications. Please read on for details of how to get it.
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Scripted lessons? No thanks.
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.
Read MoreDinosaurs 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.
Read MoreIs adopting automation always a good thing when it comes to ed tech?
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How do you encourage pupils and students to think critically in the context of educational technology? Although we can devote a lot of time and energy to setting up the "right environment", I can't help thinking that really it all comes down to some pretty simple questions, and very straightforward approaches.
Idea! By Terry Freedman
A collection of hopefully useful links for the ed tech teacher.
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If you're observing a lesson, here are seven questions to ask the pupils.
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David J Longman reviews this new collection of essays on the theme of what the research says about using technology to enhance learning and teaching.
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Where are you most likely to discover good practice? And how can it be spread more widely?
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Going to Bett? Here are some do's and don't's for Day 2 of the great show.
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It's the first day of Bett, and here are a few new product announcements plus a few useful-looking talks.
Read MoreWhat's on the horizon for education technology in 2018? And what are the challenges that schools are likely to face? I invited 43 organisations to share their views. Read on for more information, and a link to the free resource that resulted from this exercise.
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UPDATED. The biggest ed tech event in the UK -- Bett -- is nearly upon us. But it's not the only conference going on that week.
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Should social media platforms be regarded as mere repositories of content, which by implication is thus not their responsibility, or publishers, subject to the same laws and restrictions as other publishing media, such as newspapers? This is one of the discussion points arising in this interesting report about the intimidation on social media of members of Parliament and other public figures. It's especially interesting given the fact that this week the German government brought into effect a new law regarding social media companies.
Read MoreThere are at least ten good reasons to use cartoons or comics in your lessons. This article explains what they are, with links to research and useful resources.
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