“For many decades educational innovators have happily anticipated the end of “factory model”, whereby children of the same age learn from the same teacher in broadly the same way, yet the model endures. Now, at least in some places, its …
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Guardian: There was a time classrooms were a bastion of tradition, dominated by blackboards, chalk and textbooks. But the rapid evolution of technology means there’s a need to advance how education is delivered to young people. Schools now spend £900m …
The secret lives of children and their phones
Some observations here about the right way to do stuff online: ─ Read item ─
Fitbits discourage teenagers from exercising
So often we worry about the effects of technology on our bodies and minds, and our children. Now this: ─ Read item ─
Hitting the return key on education – The Washington Post
Another new book arguing that edtech is sometimes impedes learning. ─ Read item ─
Health and Safety gone digital
Once upon a time there was no ‘Computing’ in the curriculum. When it first appeared nationally it was wrapped within ‘Technology’ alongside ‘Food Tech’ and ‘Design Tech, and often taught on a carousel with those as well. Before that time …
Hardwired to learn
This post was first published in Education Executive, 27th April 2017. Since the introduction of computers in schools debates around education technology have persisted – from the introduction of modems to interactive whiteboards to tablets. Yet the central question remains: …
Edtech Development: easing the limits on innovation and practice
This editorial article appeared in the 26th March 2017 issue of the MirandaNet newsletter Comments are particularly welcomed if they contribute to the formation of the agenda for the meeting outlined below. You must be logged in as a MirandaNet …
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