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What could your VLE do for you?
Few things irritate me so inevitably as the misuse of technology. Take the Virtual Learning Environment, for example. It should be a…
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Teaching information literacy
I recently overheard a revealing conversation take place among a group of Y9 boys. Waiting for a modern languages lesson to begin, the…
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Using ICT for STEM
I’ve been having some conversations recently around how we could use technology to encourage innovation in STEM (Science, Technology,…
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Games based learning
Student. Such a simple word to encompass such a wealth of personalities (and provoke such a variety of reactions). But it’s not the only…
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Using mobile devices to help students with SEN
The advantages and disadvantages of using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets in education have been discussed in this magazine…
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Apps for education: the esafety issue
As children become more aware of developing technology, their confidence in using devices like smartphones and tablets grows. They’re more…
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CPD through ICT
Great professional development can improve pupil outcomes and transform teachers’ morale and confidence. In order to achieve this,…
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Classroom Life: Great Yarmouth High School
‘I have very much come to the conclusion that classroom support is not always the most effective way of making a difference to a child.…
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Futureproofing your ICT procurement
But should they be focusing on the technology, the contract terms or the suppliers themselves? And can they really future proof their ICT…
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Free, open source software for education
‘ICT Progress’, a term that signifies advancement, development and improvement, is generally welcomed with open arms, but how high is…
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Now for the science bit
Changing its name to ‘computing’ is just the start of what’s happening to the ICT curriculum at the moment – and whilst most…
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How to introduce ICT across the curriculum
As a middle leader I’m responsible for debriefing teachers after peer observations and today, I want to introduce you to… well, let’s…
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How to put together an effective BYOD policy
What’s Yours? As increasing numbers of schools begin to consider a Bring Your Own Device scheme for students, BESA’s Caroline Wright…