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Jul 11 2016

Digital Leader Impact book and the #NTLTDigiLeaders

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders No Comments

It has been my privilege to work with the teachers across the North Tyneside Learning Trust a number of times this year developing student digital leaders in a number of schools across the trust. It was this work which led to the formation of the Digital Leader Academy which you…

Mar 23 2016

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Digital Leader Academy

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders 6 Comments

It's no secret that I am a big advocate for student voice through the digital leader initiative. I've seen the initiative become such huge success stories for those schools that develop student digital leader groups. It was from this that I developed the digital leader academy to continue my work in…

Nov 15 2015

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It’s not the kids, it’s the adults – working with technology in the classroom

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders 3 Comments

I've been working with RM Education at their Seminars this past week. My brief was to share with delegates ideas that would bring about memorable lessons for pupils. In the planning phases I was thinking about what I could do. How I could stand in front of 100 or so…

Oct 25 2015

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How to make an impact with edtech in your school or classroom

By Mark Anderson EdTech, Education 7 Comments

This post examines how to make an impact with edtech in your school or classroom. I've been playing with Adobe Slate again... I can't help myself... it is such a lovely tool to use. And so, in this post I explore more deeply the ideas originally used in this post on…

Mar 05 2015

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Digital Leader Showcase

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders One Comment

On April 23, Sheli Blackburn and I will be hosting a Digital Leader Showcase event which will simultaneously be broadcast live on YouTube via Google Hangouts on Air. Schools and their Digital Leaders are invited to sign up to present. The event is being sponsored by a number of generous…

Jan 26 2015

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ETAG (Education Technology Action Group) report

By Mark Anderson ETAG 2 Comments

If you haven't heard of ETAG, it is an independent group set up by DfE ministers and BIS to advise on how digital technology might empower teachers and learners by enabling innovation across schools. You can find out much more by visiting: http://etag.report/ If you look at the group of members…

Jan 25 2015

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#Bett2015 Part One – Learning with technology in 2015

By Mark Anderson Bett 3 Comments

Bett this year has been a lovely, affirming, sharing and fabulous opportunity to connect and re-connect with some of the most innovative and passionate educators in the world. I was humbled to be asked by a number of people to speak and share my thoughts across my visit on Friday.…

Jul 23 2014

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Digital Leaders Application Video & Apple’s ‘Motion 5’

By Mark Anderson Digital Leaders 3 Comments

In readiness for the start of next year I've made a video to run on plasmas around the school and show in tutor time to engage students and get them to apply. The video was made using Apple's relatively unknown 'Motion 5'. It's billed as a companion to Final…

Nov 07 2013

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ICT to support early years learning

By Mark Anderson ICT 4 Comments

Looking for ICT to support early years learning? Here are some of the best rated tools out there and some free resources for teachers. Teach Your Monster To Read Award winning website that helps young people practice their first steps in reading http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Beluga Learning / Maths Brilliant site…

Jun 16 2013

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iPads in Primary Lessons

By Mark Anderson iPad 10 Comments

iPads in Primary Lessons - A guest post by Rebecca Stacey Before we begin it's worth bearing in mind that at no point have I ever recommended that a lesson be planned purely teaching how to use an iPad, or indeed teaching how to use an an app. The iPad…