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May 09 2018

Educator collaboration made this free book possible

By Mark Anderson Books, Chrome, EdTech, Education, Free resource, Learning, Literacy No Comments

A few months ago I wrote about Book Creator and how they have opened up collaboration on their online Chrome based platform for Book Creator. My immediate thoughts were (in this order): Awesome When will this come to iPad (the answer is 'soon') How can we as educators model some…

Apr 04 2018

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Padlet’s going paid and here are some alternatives

By Mark Anderson EdTech No Comments

For as long as I can remember, I've loved Wallwisher, or Padlet as it's better known now. Even right back in 2010 it took pride of place as the first resource I shared in my first 'Little Book of Useful ICT Sites' which you can still read online here. …

Dec 09 2015

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The problem with technicians

By Mark Anderson Leadership 38 Comments

The problem with technicians, you know who I mean - technical support... And this isn't to say that this is a global issue and a problem everywhere. Some schools, in fact in many schools, it is the job of a teacher to be network manager or the person who manages…

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…

Oct 22 2014

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#threequestions on technology with @ms_jamdangory

By Mark Anderson ICT One Comment

Continuing this series here is Amy Harvey's thoughts... 1. What place, if any, has technology got in education? I believe that as teachers we should be flexible and malleable to trends and changes. As with years gone by lessons would be taught around Billy bringing in a swallow's nest, So…

Oct 09 2014

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Naace Impact Awards

By Mark Anderson ICT 3 Comments

Naace, if you haven't heard of them, are a bit like Bafta for ICT education professionals and every year hold the Naace Impact Awards. Standing for the "National Association of Advisors for Computers in Education", every year they have awards to celebrate excellence and impact in the use of technology in education.…

Sep 30 2014

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#threequestions on technology with @terryfreedman

By Mark Anderson ICT One Comment

I still have a few entries to put in so thought I should add them in. This considered response is from @terryfreedman. A bit about yourself: I've been involved in education since 1974. Now an independent consultant, I'm a Fellow of Naace (of which I was Chair once), Mirandanet and…

Sep 10 2014

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Esafety and student creativity

By Mark Anderson ICT 5 Comments

Given the importance of keeping our young people safe, we've kicked off the year 7 curriculum with a series of lessons looking at digital citizenship and esafety. This gives students an opportunity to come in to the school and familiarise themselves with our learning systems. It tied in nicely with…

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…

Sep 01 2013

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Back to school – top free tools for edtech in your classroom this year

By Mark Anderson ICT 15 Comments

E-learning or using technology to support learning comes in many different shapes and sizes. I’m always being asked to give advice and ideas on different online tools or iPad apps that can help with learning in the classroom. It’s always a challenge to balance the needs of the activity, with…