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Jul 05 2024

Free resource: The Little Book of Generative AI prompts for senior leaders

By Mark Anderson AI, ChatGPT, Computing, Digital Strategy, EdTech, Ethics, Featured, Free resource, Online Safety, Pedagogy first, Teaching and learning, Thought Leadership, Work with me, Workload No Comments

Last year I created a 'Little Book of Generative AI Prompts for Teachers'. It was labour of love to create but has proven hugely popular. I've been promising for some time now to create an equivalent 'Little Book' with prompts in it for senior leaders... and here it is!! It…

Oct 27 2023

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders – AI in Education

AI in Education is an important consideration for all. From time-saving efficiencies to impactful approaches to help learning and teaching, it's a powerful tool in a teacher's arsenal. But what about those in middle and senior leadership? In this post, I explore ways in which AI in Education can help…

Oct 06 2023

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Free resource: The Little Book of Generative AI prompts for teachers

By Mark Anderson AI, ChatGPT, Computing, Digital Strategy, EdTech, Ethics, Featured, Free resource, Front page, Online Safety, Pedagogy first, Teaching and learning, Thought Leadership, Work with me, Workload No Comments

Over the course of the last week or so, I've been sharing a number of resources about using Generative AI such as ChatGPT to help with the use of technology in the classroom. They've proved popular with many educators engaging with them. Here's an example of the first one that…

Dec 23 2022

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Will AI make us lazy and less creative?

By Mark Anderson AI, EdTech, Pedagogy, Pedagogy first, Teaching and learning No Comments

As many will know, back in my 20’s and 30’s I used to DJ in clubs and bars. I won lots of different DJing competitions too. I was known amongst my peers as Mixmaster Mark, such was my ability to blend tracks and my technical ability. I am of that…

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 Mark Anderson 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…

Apr 29 2022

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What are the pillars of your #DigitalStrategy?

By Mark Anderson Accountability, Digital Strategy, EdTech, Efficacy, Food for thought, Pedagogy first, Thought Leadership, Work with me No Comments

In historical and religious terms, pillars have often represented the bridge between heaven and earth. If you visit some of the great Cathedrals across Europe, many of their architects used huge pillars inside with religious the symbolism Columns or pillars are familiar features of Church architecture that serve the purpose…

Apr 22 2022

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Evidence-informed strategies with #edtech that work

By Mark Anderson Cognitive Science, CPD, EdTech, Food for thought, Free resource, Pedagogy first No Comments

Anyone who knows my work in education and technology will know that it always starts with either the pedagogy or how it can improve systems and/or processes. A great starting point for that is to take a good long look at the evidence. This can come in many forms such…

Oct 04 2021

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#Edtech efficacy and pedagogical value in edtech

By Mark Anderson Cognitive Science, EdTech, Efficacy, Pedagogy first No Comments

In my role as Head of Education at NetSupport, I recently had the opportunity to meet with and interview Olli Vallo, CEO of Education Alliance Finland as part of our NetSupport Radio podcast and vlog series. As a follow up to that conversation, I wrote a short post to highlight…

Jun 17 2021

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So what? So that!

By Mark Anderson CPD, EdTech, Education, Leadership, Learning, Online Learning, Pedagogy first, T & L No Comments

So what? Such a useful question to ask when it comes to thinking about what you can do and then perhaps should do with technology in education. So much technology has a propensity to be gimmicky. It is a fine balancing act to choose between those activities with technology that…

May 22 2021

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Who should lead on digital in your school?

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders, EdTech, Ethics, Food for thought, Leadership, Online Learning, Online Safety, Pedagogy first, Remote Learning, Resources, T & L, Work with me No Comments

Who should lead on digital in your school? It’s a question I’m often asked. Many think it should fall upon the shoulders of the Head of Computing, as that’s the most logical person to carry forward any digital projects. Some think it should fall to somebody with teaching and learning…