We live in an age where it's impossible to forget anything. Is this a good thing?
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A must-read for anyone who has taught in "challenging" schools!
Read MoreBut what if the singularity is benign?
People usually have a pretty dim view of how computers will treat us when they finally overtake us in the intelligence stakes. But what if they turn out to be too loving and caring?
Read MoreWhat comes first: education or technology?
Some people are adamant that educational practice, or pedagogy, must be the first consideration, before technology is even mentioned. But is this actually right?
Read More5 problems with self-assessment and 4 solutions
Self-assessment is useful, but it needs to be introduced properly.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading
Some educational research books are better written than others. "Making a difference in education" is one of them.
Read MorePerverse incentives in assessment
Trying to be helpful to pupils while assessing their understanding could actually be counter-productive.
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Digital Education post-Bett edition now out
The latest issue of Digital Education is now available. Guest contributions from Crispin Weston, Ian Addison and many others. Observations on Bett 2016, assessment, Nicky Morgan's speech at Bett and Stephen Potter are just some of the things covered.
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Philosophy and technical support
What if philosophers provided technical support...?
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Logging in -- Photo from www.pexels.com CC0
My best and worst IT lessons #8: Logging in
logging in should take seconds -- not a whole lesson!
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Ignorance vs certainty, by Terry Freedman
Uncertainty and ignorance: an issue for assessment?
If a student fails your assessment tasks, it could be that she knows too much!
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The assessment machine, by Terry Freedman
The trouble with Levels
What was wrong with the old system of levels. In a nutshell.
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Coming soon: a new edition of Digital Education
With reports on Bett 2016 from 12 people, plus a humorous but incisive article on Nicky Morgan's speech at Bett (by Crispin Weston), and articles on assessment, Stephen Potter, parental engagement, a competition and book reviews, the forthcoming edition of Digital Education promises to be a fine read! Sign up now (it's free).
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