5 Ways To Develop Critical Thinking In ICT And Computing
What does critical thinking look like in ICT and Computing?
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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 →Report into children’s use of social media – A call for more input on digital citizenship in schools
Children’s wellbeing is a much discussed topic. The annual Good Childhood Report (https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/the-good-childhood-report-2017_full-report_0.pdf) often makes bleak reading, with children’s happiness in 2017 at its lowest level since 2010. Many children face multiple problems in their lives, with issues such as … Continue reading →
Touch screens before toddling?
To iPad or not to iPad is a question many parents face Helen Caldwell, Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary Computing) at the University of Northampton shares her thoughts on the benefits of young children using digital technologies. Children today … Continue reading →
Literally stepping through algorithms: visualising algorithms with sorting networks
Algorithms and algorithmic thinking are central to learning about computing. Unfortunately, an algorithm, as a thing itself, can be rather abstract; it can be difficult for students to understand what the algorithm is doing and how the execution of the … Continue reading →
After the reboot
After the Reboot: Computing Education in Schools by Liz Jones The Royal Society has recently published a review of UK Computing Education as a milestone since the introduction of a new curriculum three years ago. The Society wanted to see how the … Continue reading →
Crossing boundaries through digital learning
The Digital Learning across Boundaries (DLaB) project aims to promote digital learning across the boundaries of the physical space of classrooms, across curriculum subjects, across languages and cultures and throughout facilitating collaborative learning across national boundaries. Over three years the … Continue reading →
What is ‘Translational Research’: how to translate theory and research findings to practical applications
Translational Research is research which has, as its prime focus, linking theory and research findings to applications in practice. The concept of translational research applies in all disciplines but is most developed at the current time in the medical sector. … Continue reading →
ITTE working with the Micro:bit Foundation
Over the coming year, ITTE will be working with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation to support teacher educators and student teachers to use micro:bits in the classroom. In this post, Philip Meitiner, the International Program Manager for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation … Continue reading →
Trainee teachers explore how virtual reality can benefit classroom teaching
ITT students at the University of Northampton have been taking part in virtual reality (VR) workshops run by Stuart Gent of Prime VR. In this post, Stuart discusses some of the benefits of using VR technology in schools. How can VR … Continue reading →
Why MESH? The challenge
How can teachers be kept up to date?
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 →Take part in an education research survey
Professor Sarah Younie and her colleagues are undertaking research about, er, research. Do you find educational research useful in your teaching? What would make it more useful? Please take part in a brief survey that is looking into questions like these.
Continue reading →Maintaining a professional development record
How do you maintain your professional development record. Terry Freedman suggests a few approaches.
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