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Dec 20 2017

The UK Edtech 50 – what it is, how to get involved and have your say!

By Mark Anderson EdTech No Comments

The Edtech 50 is the idea of Ty Goddard from the Education Foundation and Edtech UK. I've been involved in some way shape or form with the Education Foundation ever since they kindly hosted my book launch for 'Perfect ICT Every Lesson'. I first met Ty Goddard and Ian Fordham…

Dec 14 2017

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Stay safe with tech this Christmas – a free resource

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Education, esafety No Comments

Christmas is a time of year when many young people turn to technology. It could be because they've been given a console, phone, tablet, laptop or other online tech device or it could be because they're bored or the weather is inclement, they might turn to these devices to play,…

Dec 04 2017

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60 crowd sourced ideas for #edtech in the classroom

By Mark Anderson EdTech No Comments

A while ago I created a Padlet to curate some ideas for using edtech in the classroom. This Padlet has had quite a few visits and as it stands has 60 different contributors sharing lots of different ideas for you to try in your classroom. It really has been brilliant…

Nov 22 2017

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Oracy in the curriculum and how technology can help

By Mark Anderson AFL, Computing, EdTech, Literacy, Quotes No Comments

There's no getting away from it, oracy is an essential skill. It is something that can be taught and there's a pretty firm evidence base for it given the research quoted in this paper. Add to this the impassioned article here explaining: "What is oracy and why should every child…

Nov 01 2017

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Is IT worth it?

By Mark Anderson Computing, EdTech, Education, Food for thought, ICT, Leadership No Comments

There's no getting away from it, technology in education can be an expensive business and there are plenty of companies out there ready to get their snake oil out there to make a fast buck from "helping" educators. With ever decreasing budgets and a Government wanting a world-class education for…

Sep 12 2017

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Ambassador, you’re really spoiling us!

By Mark Anderson ADE, EdTech, Food for thought No Comments

Many will remember the Ferrero Rocher ad from back in 1993 (apologies for non-UK readers - watch the video below for the reference). It was a terrible advert we all thought but in fact, Ferrero saw the advert as being a representation of 'good taste'. In the advert one of…

Sep 03 2017

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Three things to try this year in Office 365 infographic

By Mark Anderson CPD, EdTech, Education, educators, Infographics, Learning, Microsoft No Comments

As we start at the beginning of the new school year we are likely to be thinking about the ways in which we can improve ourselves and make learning better in the classroom. We're probably hoping that things might get a little easier too. Certainly the pressures on teachers aren't…

Sep 03 2017

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Make your videos vintage with 8mm

By Mark Anderson EdTech, iPad, Video No Comments

This week saw the 8mm app go free on the app store and I shared it on Twitter. Hurry as it still may be free. Usual price is $1.99. https://twitter.com/ICTEvangelist/status/903541062333075456 The 8mm app allows you to film using some really brilliant filters to make what you are filming look like…

Sep 02 2017

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#threequestionsEDU with Olly Lewis @OLewis_coaching

By Mark Anderson #threequestionsEDU, EdTech, Education, Educator Spotlight, educators No Comments

Thanks to everyone who has checked out the responses to the #threequestionsEDU series so far. I'm really enjoying reading the writing and thoughts of other teachers and I hope you find the responses interesting. Please respond in the comments and share what you think. If you'd like to respond to…

Aug 31 2017

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Making waves with Apple technologies in Hackney

By Mark Anderson EdTech, educators, iPad, Leadership, Learning, Pedagogy first, Work with me No Comments

It has been my distinct privilege to work over the course of the past year with the New Wave Federation in London. Already an established centre of excellence around teaching, learning and standards under the leadership of their Executive Headteacher, Michelle Thomas. I have been working with them on a…