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Sep 28 2015

My response to everyone – Don’t bin IT or ban IT, get IT right!

By Mark Anderson ICT 3 Comments

I want to be very clear from the outset... Technology can make a big difference. To students’ engagement. To students’ chances. To students’ outcomes. To students’ results. So let's get IT right! There is no shadow of a doubt that the effects of mobile phones in a student’s pocket are…

Sep 21 2015

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The Staff All email

By Mark Anderson ICT 2 Comments

On what occasion do you actually need to send an email to every member of your staff body? For me, there is nothing worse than being asked, “Haven’t you checked your emails yet today?” The fear of foreboding from what might be waiting there for you that the person who…

Jun 14 2015

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Reflections on #NRocks

By Mark Anderson Conferences One Comment

The amount of planning that goes in to an event such as the phenomenal Northern Rocks that took place yesterday in Leeds is huge. Having organised a few myself I know what it takes, a dedicated and hard-working team of people. The fact that Debra contacted me back in September 2014…

May 16 2015

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Like infographics? Love @Canva

By Mark Anderson Infographics No Comments

As an early adopter, I've been a big fan of Canva for some time. I've written about it a number of times, both using it as a tool within the browser version and as an iPad App. I was really thrilled to see the addition of infographics to their repertoire…

Apr 04 2015

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My #EdtechIST expert and inspiration sessions

By Mark Anderson Conferences One Comment

I'm very excited to be speaking at #EdtechIST running some expert and inspiration sessions. The event running over the weekend of 18-19 April features a large number of different international expert speakers talking and sharing about the great use of education technology in education. My expert session will focus on…

Mar 17 2015

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Learning with E’s, educational theory and practice in the digital age

By Mark Anderson ICT 5 Comments

I've have to admit, I'm a bit of a fan-boy when it comes to Steve Wheeler. I've been an avid reader of his blog for a long while and can't believe we haven't had an opportunity to meet over the years. So it was with eager anticipation that I awaited his book,…

Feb 16 2015

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Streetly Chromebook Conference & resources

By Mark Anderson Conferences One Comment

I was delighted to be asked to deliver the opening keynote and to run some workshops too at the Streetly Academy Chromebook Conference. The focus for my keynote, (apart from including my favourite Chrome extensions and the wins you can get from the main Google Apps) was about the power of…

Jan 25 2015

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#Bett2015 Part Five – Google and Book Creator

By Mark Anderson Bett 3 Comments

As someone who is pretty passionate about (purposeful) edtech and its potential to enhance learning, Google are one of only a few organisations that sit right at the heart of that passion. One of the things on my professional bucket list was to become a Google Certified Teacher. Alongside that, I've…