We need poets as well as programmers
When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence, we need poets as well as programmers.
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5 Ways To Develop Critical Thinking In ICT And Computing
What does critical thinking look like in ICT and Computing?
Continue reading →A report on Bett 2018
Bett is now over for another year. In this article, Terry Freedman reflects on the themes seen there this year.
Continue reading →Drones in the Computing curriculum
Have you considered using drones in the teaching of Computing? This article mentions some commercial research, an American book and websites where you can find the regulations pertaining to your country.
Continue reading →8 reasons to use project-based learning in Computing
I’ve long been an advocate of project-based learning, or PBL. Done properly, it can be much richer in terms of learning opportunities, and more fun. I believe it is entirely applicable to the teaching of the new Computing Programme of Study, for the following 8 reasons.
Continue reading →11 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.
Continue reading →Maintaining a professional development record
How do you maintain your professional development record. Terry Freedman suggests a few approaches.
Continue reading →What technology should children be taught? Emma Goto and Marilyn Leask consider this issue
In England year 7 children (first year of high school) are asking “what is a mouse?” Secondary teachers are reporting that children are arriving at secondary school not having used a computer mouse. In addition, some children have not used … Continue reading →
ITTE conference reflections — Influencing policy and practice
Andy Connell shares a few thoughts about the 2017 annual ITTE Conference, and reflects on the recent news that the number of students opting to study computing has fallen.
Continue reading →Why I joined ITTE in the 1990s, by Marilyn Leask
How can a teacher or educator keep up to date? For Marilyn Leask, ITTE provided a solution.
Continue reading →Draw and Tell, by Duck Duck Moose — Reviewed by Emma Goto
Draw and Tell is a simple iPad drawing and painting app for children. Emma Goto puts it through its paces.
Continue reading →Using technology appropriately with children
In this article, Emma Goto argues that technology can be used well, or poorly, and sets the scene for a series of reviews of interesting apps.
Continue reading →Another slice of the Pi, by Helen Caldwell
How can the Raspberry Pi be used to help children understand the Internet of Things? Helen Caldwell explains.
Continue reading →Classroom Research For The Computing And ICT Teacher
You’ve had a great idea for teaching, let’s say algorithms. How do you know if it will work though, ie in the sense of extending or deepening pupils’ knowledge?
Continue reading →21 Points To Consider When Evaluating A Resource
There are so many resources you could use for teaching Computing and education technology, how do you choose the best ones? This article suggests a few criteria.
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