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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.
Continue reading →Supporting teachers with digital literacy
How can teachers keep up with technology? Helen Boulton reports on a project that sought a solution to this thorny issue.
Continue reading →Use of Game Making in primary and secondary schools
Helen Boulton reports on a huge game-making project. Early results suggest much higher engagement by disaffected pupils.
Continue reading →Tomorrow’s Learning – The World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE 17)
Chris Shelton reports on this year’s World Conference on Computers in Education.
Continue reading →Space, pedagogy and neuroscience
Helen Boulton reports from the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education in Hong Kong.
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 →Teaching computing? Try switching off your screens
Here are five good ways of introducing and developing computational thinking across the curriculum through fun, physical, ‘unplugged’ activities.
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