Here’s what’s in the next issue of my free newsletter, Digital Education.
Read MoreRemembering Mr X
I like to think that had there been anti-plagiarism software around when I was at school, and had my English teacher used it, I’d have been saved years of wasting time looking for ways to make money. I’d have enjoyed more sleep too.
Read MoreReview: Teaching Computing in Secondary School
While the author is an experienced teacher and subject leader, what is striking about the book is the extent to which his suggestions are grounded in academic research.
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Signpost, by Terry Freedman
On my other blog: The stages of writing an article
If you have to write articles, reports or blog posts, you may find this article useful.
Read MoreParental pressure over exam grades? Shurely not...
How will schools deal with parental pressure over exam grades?
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Oh No!
How to help schools avoid common mistakes with your product
Wait a second! Didn’t you read the description? Didn’t you use the ‘Look inside’ feature to get an idea of the book’s contents?
Read MoreReports of the death of the textbook have been exaggerated
Is the demise of the traditional textbook really something to be welcomed?
Read MoreThe blog is dead. Long live the blog
From an educational point of view, we should encourage students to work out which form of writing is most appropriate for the job in hand, not encouraging them to drop one type of writing all together.
Read MoreDystopian visions: Disappearing Act (Updated)
<UPDATED> I especially worry about the displacement of subjects like art, drama, music, history and geography, all of which are vitally important but which seem to be treated as the poor cousins in the curriculum. Yes, STEAM is better than STEM, but it’s not enough.
Read More4 ways to enhance your free offer to schools
Unfortunately, having a plethora of free services and products can cause a few headaches for schools in the longer term.
Read MoreThe dysfunctional departments for education
Sometimes, it's easy to start to wonder if, as those in high places seem to be losing their grip on sanity, or at least reality, whether the fault really lies with yourself.
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Zoom meeting, by Terry Freedman
Working with schools during lockdown: 7 activities that work
A lot of edtech businesses and other organisations provide resources, and some provide lesson plans. Unfortunately, the resources on their own can become just one more free resource, and the lesson plans are often useless.
Read MoreConventional non-wisdom (Updated)
Should you have a Computing leaflet or prospectus to give to potential students or their parents?
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The 4 key elements of word of mouth
It’s a challenge to think of what to do in order to stand out, but from the examples given in the book, it doesn’t have to be anything fiendishly difficult.
Read MoreTaking data protection too seriously?
In my opinion data protection should be your default position, not something you do if you think you have to, or if you’re worried about being found out.
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Dystopian visions
Coming soon…
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7 insights from Nudge theory
If there is an option to send a text or email message to parents with the information, obviously there needs to be a box to be ticked for that, but all the business of copying information from one place (the database) to another (text message), formatting the message and then digging out and inserting the parent’s contact details should all be automated.
Read MorePowerPoint without tears
The slides should be a starting point for more material, or a summary of something you have said. If all you're going to do is read out the slides, why not just give them a set of notes and head for the nearest café?
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Review: Windows 10 Portable Genius
Many people need to find ways of shaving time off of tasks, and getting more done in a day. This book covers both.
Read MoreReview: Portable Excel Genius
Although the book has not been written with teachers in mind, it contains information that many teachers would find useful.
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