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 →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 →
When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence, we need poets as well as programmers.
Continue reading →What does critical thinking look like in ICT and Computing?
Continue reading →Bett is now over for another year. In this article, Terry Freedman reflects on the themes seen there this year.
Continue reading →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 →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 →Just starting out as a teacher? Here are a few things it’s useful to know in relation to using education technology.
Continue reading →How do you maintain your professional development record. Terry Freedman suggests a few approaches.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →How can a teacher or educator keep up to date? For Marilyn Leask, ITTE provided a solution.
Continue reading →Draw and Tell is a simple iPad drawing and painting app for children. Emma Goto puts it through its paces.
Continue reading →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 →How can the Raspberry Pi be used to help children understand the Internet of Things? Helen Caldwell explains.
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