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Mobile Phones in School: Problem or Opportunity?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Chris SheltonJune 29, 2018  

Should schools ban mobile phones? Should a law banning them be passed, as has happened in France recently? Chris Shelton examines the issues.

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STEM to STEAM MOOC

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Helen CaldwellJune 3, 2018  

This week sees the launch of a 3-week MOOC from the Digital Learning across Boundaries (DLaB) Erasmus+ project on the theme of STEM to STEAM. You can join in here: http://dlaberasmus.eu/courses/stem-steam-online-course
This post gives some background to the DLaB approach to STEAM. 

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Exciting developments — and a chance for teachers to get involved

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Helen BoultonMay 29, 2018  

In this blog Helen shares details of a great project, and also calls for teachers who would like to be involved in testing the technology in the academic year 2018-19 to get in touch. 

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Influencing policy and practice in digital education

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Christina PrestonMay 21, 2018 1

Professor Christina Preston,  Chair of ITTE and founder of MirandaNet, writes about the history of our professional influence in policy and practice from the 1980s up to the current day.

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Teacher recruitment

Posted on May 13, 2018 by aconnellMay 13, 2018  

Andy Connell is pleased about a letter from Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister, about teacher recruitment.

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Strengthening qualified teacher status and career progression

Posted on May 9, 2018 by aconnellMay 9, 2018  

Andy Connell offers his initial thoughts on the Government’s response to the recent consultation.

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5 Ways To Develop Critical Thinking In ICT And Computing

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Terry FreedmanApril 6, 2018  

What does critical thinking look like in ICT and Computing?

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A report on Bett 2018

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Terry FreedmanFebruary 1, 2018  

Bett is now over for another year. In this article, Terry Freedman reflects on the themes seen there this year.

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Report into children’s use of social media – A call for more input on digital citizenship in schools

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Emma GotoJanuary 4, 2018  

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 →

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Touch screens before toddling?

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Helen CaldwellJanuary 3, 2018  

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 →

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Literally stepping through algorithms: visualising algorithms with sorting networks

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Helen CaldwellNovember 28, 2017  

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 →

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After the reboot

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Helen CaldwellNovember 30, 2017  

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 →

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Crossing boundaries through digital learning

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Helen CaldwellNovember 23, 2017  

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 →

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What is ‘Translational Research’: how to translate theory and research findings to practical applications

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Marilyn LeaskNovember 20, 2017  

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 →

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ITTE working with the Micro:bit Foundation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Helen CaldwellNovember 14, 2017  

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 →

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