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Sep 22 2023

Image of futuristic student using a device wearing headphones. The title of the post is embedded in the image - "Digital Citizenship has never been so important and here's why..."

Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship has never been so important, and here’s why…

By Mark Anderson AI, ChatGPT, CPD, DigCit, EdTech, esafety, Online Safety No Comments

"Out of adversity comes opportunity" - Benjamin Franklin Ok, so having access to many AI-enhanced tools as an educator or a student doesn't sound like the worst nightmare ever. When we consider how technology can and does permeate our lives, never more has it been more important for educators and…

Jun 28 2023

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How To Create A QR Code As Art with AI Art Generator

By Mark Anderson AI, EdTech, Resources No Comments

I've long shared the benefits of using QR Codes to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The benefits are many, wide and varied. Even this last week I saw a great post shared by Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Stephen Taylor sharing about to easily make them on Twitter. As…

Jun 02 2023

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Are you serious about wellbeing?

By Mark Anderson EdTech, wellbeing, Work with me No Comments

I'm thrilled to share that one of my latest clients is the fabulous youHQ for Schools, a whole-school wellbeing platform that provides students, teachers, and parents with the resources they need to thrive. I've been passionate about using technology in positive ways in education for a long time, and I…

Mar 27 2023

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Infographic sharing four ways to use Kami in the classroom, the points in the infographic are included in the blogpost

7 ways to use Kami in the classroom

By Mark Anderson EdTech, educators, Efficacy, Product Review, sponsored No Comments

I regularly share that I believe good edtech in the classroom has three purposes: it enhances learning, supports teaching, and reduces teacher workload. Another key factor in successful edtech in the classroom, which I often call my Bananarama principle, is that “it isn’t what you do, it’s the way that…

Mar 26 2023

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Doing things differently

By Mark Anderson EdTech, educators, GETAs23, Global Edtech No Comments

“The most dangerous phrase in the world is ‘we’ve always done it that way’” - Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Hopper We’ve all been there at some point. Stuck in a rut, that is. Sometimes it’s not serious – we can find ourselves doing things as we always have, simply because…

Feb 19 2023

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How can school leaders make the best use of their IT infrastructure to be more efficient and effective?

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Leadership, Microsoft, Productivity No Comments

I’ve long shared what I call my Bananarama principle in that ‘It Ain’t What You Do It’s The Way That You Do It, And That’s What Gets Results’ and as such, it’s a great hook to use when thinking about your use of technology for any purpose. It’s fair to…

Jan 31 2023

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Online Safety Guide 2023, your perfect support for #SID23

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Online Safety No Comments

I'm proud that I am able to share with you a recent project I have worked on with colleagues in my part-time role at NetSupport. A significant part of my role as the Head of Education sees me support the business in its wider endeavours to help teachers, leaders and…

Jan 24 2023

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Approaches on How to Save Money and Increase Your Return on Your Investment with Edtech

By Mark Anderson Digital Strategy, EdTech, Efficacy, Food for thought, Leadership No Comments

Originally posted and written as a guest blog for now>press>play here. I have always shared that technology in education is too important (and expensive) to leave to chance, and never more so in these cash-strapped times. Budgets have always been a stumbling block for schools wanting to make the most…

Jan 19 2023

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Five ways to use Microsoft Office to help you reduce your workload

By Mark Anderson EdTech, FiveWaysEdu, Microsoft, Workload No Comments

In a world where many (me included) talk about "pedagogy first" approaches to technology in the classroom (one of the reasons why 'PedTech' misses the point) it's sometimes easy to forget one of the best ways that edtech can help you as a teacher is that of saving you time…

Jan 18 2023

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Five things to consider when purchasing devices for learning

By Mark Anderson EdTech, FiveWaysEdu No Comments

For today's post, I thought I'd share something a bit different than just five ways to do something. It's still something I'm hugely passionate about and something I know that lots of schools seek advice upon, albeit not necessarily something for the classroom, per se. That said, devices in the…