It’s been a while since I last posted here. Not because there hasn’t been anything to say, quite the opposite. It’s been a relentless year, full of work I care deeply about, but also the kind that takes its toll when you don’t stop to take stock. So, here I…
Back in 2023, I wrote an AI policy template that I hoped would be useful. What I didn’t expect was just how many schools would download and use it. Since then, I’ve considered updating it several times, but I held off. Schools tend to update policies on annual cycles, and…
If you saw any of my writing before the winter break that wasn’t the #24DaysOfAI posts, you’ll have been hard-pressed to not see me sharing about inclusion, accessibility and UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Technology can break down barriers and create truly inclusive learning environments. With the right…
Every year at BETT, we’re bombarded with EdTech vendors showcasing the latest AI-driven tools, each promising to transform teaching and learning. But how often do these pitches come loaded with technical jargon and buzzwords that leave you wondering what’s really under the hood? If you’ve ever nodded along while hearing…
Welcome to the final day of Appvent 2024. I couldn’t let this last day pass without highlighting something I emphasise year after year: the importance that educators play in every decision made about the use of technology in schools. So as has become the tradition, there is no app, platform…
Welcome to Day 23 of the 2024 Appvent Calendar! Welcome to the penultimate day of the 2024 Appvent Calendar! As we approach the final reveal, today’s spotlight is on a tool that makes creating high-quality video content accessible and achievable for everyone, no matter how busy or tech-savvy you are….
Welcome to today’s #24DaysOfAI Appvent Calendar where today we reveal a fantastic tool that helps you to take your existing text from most sources (Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint and more) and convert complicated themes or topics into fantastic visuals. The tool I’m talking about is napkin.ai. With its easy-to-use features,…
Welcome to day twenty-one of the 2024 Appvent calendar where today we will focus on Curipod. Curipod provides various AI-powered tools that teachers can use for formative assessment. It’s a general-purpose tool used across different subjects and key stages. AI tool of the day: Curipod The tagline for Curipod is:…
Welcome to day twenty of the 2024 Appvent calendar where today we will focus on Diffit. As the name suggests Diffit is a fab tool that teachers can use to quickly and easily create adaptive learning resources for students. The materials produced by Diffit are age-appropriate and transparent (Diffit lists…
Welcome to day nineteen of the 2024 Appvent calendar where today we will focus on Wisdolia. We are a big fan of simple tools that do their job effectively and today’s offering doesn’t disappoint. Enter Wisdolia… Wisdolia uses AI to generate interactive and engaging revision flashcards in seconds. It’s a…
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