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 …
Don’t lose the essence of what it means to teach.
[ Web editor note: this is a lightly edited version of the article that appeared in The TES 17th March 2017. With permission, a scanned version of the article is here.] Christina Preston and Sarah Younie, March 2017 “There has never …
ICT Curriculum: a faux pas?
[ Web editor note: this is a lightly edited version of the article that appeared in Education Executive, March 2017. For download, the publishers have kindly provided a PDF copy of the original article: A Curriculum Faux Pas ] In September …
Teach students how to spot fake news stories, say academics – The i newspaper online iNews
“University students should be taught how to spot fake news from real current affairs as part of their academic studies, according to researchers. Universities are “ideally positioned” to teach students the critical skills needed to navigate the potential pitfalls when …
Teach students how to spot fake news stories, say academics – The i newspaper online iNews
“University students should be taught how to spot fake news from real current affairs as part of their academic studies, according to researchers. Universities are “ideally positioned” to teach students the critical skills needed to navigate the potential pitfalls when …
‘In the olden days they had tapes’: Children baffled by gadgets of the past including Walkman and Gameboy – Mirror Online
“Since smartphones, tablets and iPads have taken over our lives in the last ten years or so, it’s hard to imagine a world without them. But for the kids of today, it’s even harder, since they don’t remember – or …