Here is a post that I wrote for Fractus Learning they have loads of really interesting articles related to learning and technology I spend a significant amount of time watching Twitter; in particular teachers and educators on Twitter. I call this … Continue reading
Sources for Digital Literacy
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Links of sources to help with researching digital literacy Becta This organisation was disbanded in 2010 therefore this work is quite old but can be useful as it was a highly respected organisation. Their work covers the use … Continue reading
Whatever you do today, do it with excellence, passion, and humility.
— Brett Clark (@MrBrettClark) February 11, 2014
Apps and software to teach computing skills in the primary classromm
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First year BEd Digital Literacy specialists were given a task to review apps and software to support teaching computing skills in the primary classroom. Here are the links to their blogs with the reviews Review of apps that support … Continue reading
E-safety resources
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Computing programmes of study: stages 1 and 2 Key stage 1 use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or … Continue reading
Technology and motivation in the primary classroom
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Here are a number sources to start an exploration of technology and motivation Blogs Click on image or links Are kids really motivated by technology? How Do I Motivate My Students? Teacher’s … Continue reading
Using @coursa to take a look at technology for PGCE students
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Here are a couple of videos that I picked up through Twitter from @coursa, I think that they are created by his students. The first is a ‘really interesting’ take on a book. Joe’s Non-Netbook – YouTube http://t.co/Qs2W9vZetg #psd70 … Continue reading
Praxis – practice and theory comes together
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I am the list to present at TMSoton, here is my prezi. I have in the past as the regional manager for Vital set up and presented at numerous TeachMeets in the south west, this one however feels very different and … Continue reading
How are teachers using Twitter?
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Over the last 3 years where I have watched Twitter pretty much constantly. I have been amazed by the way that educators use it for professional development. There is a great deal of enthusiasm about Twitter and its use as … Continue reading
Standing up to stigma
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This is a really powerful video about mental health in school, this really resonates for me watching my son struggle to control his bipolar condition. The video is part of a ‘Time to Change‘ campaign.