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Feb 11 2017

Concerned about children on social media? You should GoBubble!

By Mark Anderson EdTech, esafety No Comments

I first met Henry Platten over the phone about 3 1/2 years ago when he and his partner had got in touch with me about their brilliant pupil e-safety ambassadorship programme, eCadets. Since then, he and I have conversed many times about our collective work. Rarely do you meet someone…

Feb 05 2017

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My tips on applying to become an Apple Distinguished Educator

By Mark Anderson ADE, EdTech, iPad No Comments

One of the best forms of CPD I've ever received have come directly as a result of becoming an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE). If you're using Apple technologies in your everyday teaching practice and doing some amazing things as a result, then this is one professional learning network that you…

Feb 01 2017

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Simple and effective wins with technology in the English classroom

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Learning No Comments

As with most posts I write about technology, often - it isn't just about what you can get the students to do with technology - often it's just as important to have a number of easy wins in your back pocket to support children with their work and/or where you use…

Feb 01 2017

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#ATI2017 – Advanced Teacher Institute

By Mark Anderson ADE, CPD, EdTech, ICT, iPad, Leadership No Comments

One of the most difficult things I found as a leader with responsibility for the use of iPads in the school was finding quality CPD for myself as I was more often than not the person organising or delivering that training. People often ask me where I find out about…

Jan 02 2017

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The best keyboard shortcut, ever

By Mark Anderson EdTech

I love keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl + B, you name it, I'm a fan. I wrote a post about the best keyboard shortcut ever a while ago where I said that Ctrl + A (or CMD + A on a Mac) was the best shortcut ever. I have to admit it's…

Dec 31 2016

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Is that #EdTech tool pedagogically valid

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Free resource, Learning, Pedagogy first, Resources No Comments

I read a blog post the other day it resonated because so much of its content was on a level with my thinking around technology use in the classroom too. The post written by Paul Moss (@EDmerger) was called ‘Is that edtech tool pedagogically valid?’ and at the end of…

Nov 28 2016

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Supporting student independence in app choices

By Mark Anderson EdTech, iPad

The holy grail of the edtech classroom is one where young people are able to be autonomous in their choice of tools to support their learning activities in the classroom. They make their choices wisely. They don't need training, support or guidance and they can use creative tools to showcase…

Nov 27 2016

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Break down your classroom walls with this groundbreaking app

By Mark Anderson EdTech, iPad apps

When I first heard about Google Expeditions I was super excited. I love using 360's in the classroom. One minute you can be on a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi and the next minute you can be on the Great Barrier Reef swimming amongst the corals.…

Nov 24 2016

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#EdTech life hacks to make your job easier

By Mark Anderson EdTech

Technology can help so much both in terms of learning and teaching. In my recent presentation for #TMEastLondon I shared a bunch of time-saving and simple tools, ideas and techniques that you can use in and out of the classroom to make your life easier. Watch the short video below…

Nov 21 2016

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My closing keynote (and slides) from the Edtech UK Global Summit

By Mark Anderson EdTech

I've been having a brilliant few weeks (sorry). I've: worked with the awesome team at New Wave Federation around iPad use and have been busy planning the TeachMeet Resolutions event to be held in January with Michelle Thomas, the executive head of the Federation. travelled to China and worked with…