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Jul 08 2024
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Artificial Intelligence: The Biggest Threat to Teacher Autonomy?

By AI, ChatGPT, Cognitive Science, EdTech, Ethics, Pedagogy No Comments
Over the last decade and a half, we've seen significant shifts in curriculum development, particularly influenced by figures such as Nick Gibb and Michael Gove. Their reforms placed considerable emphasis on prescribed curricula, which, as many have noted, has significantly diminished teacher autonomy. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI) are we…
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Nov 15 2023
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So What? So That… Tackling Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem Through AI in Education

By AI, ChatGPT, Cognitive Science, DigCit, EdTech, Education No Comments
In 1984, Benjamin Bloom's research brought to light a key educational insight with his 2 Sigma Problem. He discovered that students who received one-to-one tutoring performed significantly better than those in conventional classroom settings. This '2 Sigma' improvement highlighted the efficacy of personalised instruction. The challenge since then has been…
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Jun 10 2022
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Blog post featured image in purple with white writing. The title is "Generative learning, retrieval practice, edtech and the importance of sequencing" with the last section "and the importance of sequencing" in yellow

Generative learning, retrieval practice, #edtech and the importance of #sequencing

By Cognitive Science, CPD, EdTech, Pedagogy first No Comments
In a recently made available study on sequencing, Roelle, Froese, Krebs, Obergassel and Waldeyer shared some interesting highlights in their paper “Sequence matters! Retrieval practice before generative learning is more effective than the reverse order”.  The paper certainly reinforces previous findings related to spaced practice and retrieval practice.  It should…
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May 07 2022
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Five simple ways to use edtech to support oracy in the classroom

By Blogs, Cognitive Science, Collaboration, Digital Strategy, Learning, Literacy, Oracy No Comments
Speaking and listening is the cornerstone of any classroom (and if not, why not?!) but how can technology help with oracy? Activities such as role-play, debate, discussion, and dialogue are all great ways to promote oracy in the classroom but how can technology help? Well, you’ll be pleased to learn…
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Apr 09 2020
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The Periodic Table Of Educational Books To Read Today 2020

By Books, Cognitive Science, EdTech, educators, Food for thought, Infographics, Posters No Comments
It was back in June last year when I first started preparing for another periodic table of books to read. Of all of the different tables that I make, it is the books one which definitely takes the most time and work. https://twitter.com/ICTEvangelist/status/1143224909675532288?s=20 In making this table I've read more…
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Feb 28 2019
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Support Retrieval Practice simply using this free quizzing tool

By AFL, Cognitive Science, Education, Exams, ICT, Learning, Pedagogy first, Resources, T & L No Comments
If you haven’t read about using retrieval and spaced practice in recent years, that’s fine. Retrieval Practice is linked to the idea that by regularly revisiting learning content, you will help flatten out your ‘forgetting curve’ a la Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve. Along with Spaced Practice, these key pieces of information…
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