Would an online-only school be a feasible proposition for all pupils?
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Book review: Teachers vs Tech?
Two cheers for this well-researched book. If I were still a head of department in a school I would buy a copy or two to lend to interested colleagues, especially NQTs, despite my criticisms.
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Think outside the box, by Terry Freedman
Fiction and computational thinking (Updated)
How might you use fiction as a vehicle for teaching computational thinking? Here are some ideas.
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Webinar, by Terry Freedman
What I've learnt from online classes: mute that mic
Here are the incredibly annoying things that I’ve heard because people have kept their microphones on during online discussions.
Read MoreWhat I've learnt from online classes: teach yourself the technology
The use of technology to put classes online makes it even more important for teachers and students in online classes to spend some time getting to know the technology they will be using — even if they think it won’t be a problem for them.
Read MoreWhat I've learnt from online classes: chatting and messaging
Over the years I have taken part in, and hosted, a number of online talks, webinars and discussions. Until Covid-19 changed everything, I hadn’t given much thought to what I’ve actually learnt in terms of the process involved. But now I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learnt.
Read MoreBook review: Hello World: How to be human in the age of the machine
Several books have been published over the last few years dealing with artificial intelligence. These books display varying levels of hysteria or anger, so it was a refreshing change to read a more balanced approach.
Read MoreCovid-19: Fiddling while Rome Burns?
I have just published an article that provides both useful advice and a chuckle to everyone who is now having to conduct most or even all of their work online. I hope you enjoy it.
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Book Review: Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America
Don’t let the country-specific title put you off. This is a very useful (and readable) book.
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How Germs Spread: a new MeshGuide
This is a timely guide on how germs spread — and how to teach good practice to children.
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No photography, by Terry Freedman
Applying constraints in the computing classroom
Constraints can be very useful for releasing creativity. This has been known for a long time in literature, but can it be applied in the ICT/computing classroom?
Read MoreBett2020: Lexplore reading analytics solution --Updated
Updated — Explore helps teachers to analyse how children are reading.
Read MoreBett2020: Kaligo handwriting software
Software which helps teachers teach handwriting to children.
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Hazardous area, by Terry Freedman
8 resources for online safety
Some of the e-safety resources listed here are for adults, some for parents, and others are useful for discussing with (older) students.
Read MoreBett2020: Python in Pieces
Python in Pieces is a visual interface for the Python programming language.
Read MoreBett2020: A Virtual School
Is a virtual school a way of enabling schools (and school districts) to provide a full curriculum given the teacher shortages in key subjects?
Read MoreBett2020: Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Developed in conjunction with the police, this product for primary (elementary) school children addresses both safeguarding and wellbeing.
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Dipongo, by Terry Freedman
Bett2020: Story-telling with Dipongo
An interesting variation on the story-telling app.
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Code block kit, by Terry Freedman
Bett2020: Robotics
I have my doubts about whether building a 3d model is helpful beyond a certain age, but it has a certain appeal.
Read MoreBett2020: Safeguarding
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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