If you’re playing with a bunch of people and someone shouts out “Solo!”, you have a choice. You can either stop and mumble “Sorry, I’m not quite…., I don’t think…., perhaps we should…” — or you can throw caution to the winds, trust your instinct and enjoy the moment. There’s a lesson for teachers of Computing etc here.
Read More13 Things new teachers need to know about education technology
Just starting out as a teacher? Here are a few things it's useful to know in relation to using education technology. Updated to include online teaching and learning considerations.
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Road ahead closed, by Terry Freedman
So -- who are the stakeholders in this big IT project of yours?
Have you consulted with everybody who is likely to be affected by your major project? Are you sure?
Read MoreMaking money for ed tech -- from manual labour
How I made money for ed tech in my school: was it worth it?
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A sign of the times. Footprints, by Terry Freedman
Articles relating to Covid-19
Here’s a list of the articles I’ve written so far relating to Covid-19 and ed tech.
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Celebrate! by Terry Freedman
Improving your chances of winning an educational award
How can you improve your chances of winning an educational award?
Read MoreReasons to NOT have an e-learning committee
Are there any downsides to having an e-learning committee in a school?
Read MoreReasons to have an e-learning committee in a school
In my past roles as ICT Co-ordinator or e-learning co-ordinator, I have formed and chaired an ICT or e-learning committee. What are the benefits of having such a body, and does Covid-19 change anything?
Read MoreTeacher assessment in ICT and Computing: not a perfect solution
What’s wrong with teacher-assessed grades?
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Calendar, by Terry Freedman
How to generate Lorem text in Word
Ever wondered how to generate that Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Maecenas porttitor congue massa. Fusce posuere, magna sed pulvinar ultricies, purus lectus malesuada libero, sit amet commodo magna eros quis urna text? Wonder no more!
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Screenshot by Terry Freedman
Getting kids writing with Story Starters
Stuck for writing ideas for your primary class? This website may help.
Read MoreBarriers to buying ed tech
You’ve developed a great product, and I’m open to spending some money. So what’s the problem?
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Checklist, by Terry Freedman
Installing and uninstalling software
When I uninstalled a misbehaving program, it also removed Microsoft Office! Fortunately, I had taken precautions.
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Review: Your Press Release is Breaking My Heart
Finding it hard to get the media to report your school’s achievements? You may find this guide useful.
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