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May 12 2026

24 Ways to Embed Retrieval Practice in Your Classroom: The Pedagogy First Series

By Mark Anderson Cognitive Science, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Pedagogy first, Resources, Retrieval Practice No Comments

Some of you will have seen my 24 Ways posters before: Windows shortcuts, AI tools, formative assessment. This series goes deeper. Pedagogy First is six resources grounded in the cognitive science of teaching and learning, each one built around what the research actually says rather than what's currently trending. I've…

Jul 08 2024

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Artificial Intelligence: The Biggest Threat to Teacher Autonomy?

By Mark Anderson AI, ChatGPT, Cognitive Science, EdTech, Ethics, Pedagogy No Comments

Over the last decade and a half, we've seen significant shifts in curriculum development, particularly influenced by figures such as Nick Gibb and Michael Gove. Their reforms placed considerable emphasis on prescribed curricula, which, as many have noted, has significantly diminished teacher autonomy. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI) are we…

Nov 10 2023

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AI in Education: The IDEAL Framework for Informed Learning

By Mark Anderson AI, ChatGPT, DigCit, Digital Strategy, esafety, Metacognition, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Thought Leadership No Comments

With many questioning whether or not students get to use AI to support their learning, the truth is, they will be. Therefore, in an effort to help young people frame their digital citizenship in using these tools, I wanted to create a resource that was easy to remember and encapsulated…

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…