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The Technology, Pedagogy and Education Association
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Terry Freedman
Can The International Society Of Technology In Education’s Standards In Computing Be Adapted For Use In The UK?
We have been looking at the Computing standards from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Here’s an outline of what we’ve been doing.
Continue reading →The proposed new Ofsted framework
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Ofsted recently announced a consultation over its proposed new framework. Here are five links you may find useful and interesting. Ofsted launches consultation New freedoms, old challenges Evidence-based teaching: what’s striking or new about it? New Ofsted inspection … Continue reading →
We need poets as well as programmers
When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence, we need poets as well as programmers.
Continue reading →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.
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