In case you missed them, here’s the list of articles I published here last week — in reverse chronological order.

I Don't Agree With Cognitive Load Theory (CLT). Here's Why

A question: is Cognitive Load Theory another example of the emperor’s new clothes?

Responsible Use Policies

The general thrust of education these days is on student-centred learning. This is often expressed by depicting on the teacher’s role as being the guide on the side rather than the sage on the stage. Regardless of whether you agree that that’s how things should be (and as it happens I don’t), the often-stated philosophy these days is that students know best.

On This Day: Thoughts About Alexa

On November 5th 2019 I wrote an article in which I wondered aloud what the point of Alexa was. I’ve just read over the article again, and I can’t say I’ve changed my mind.

Ask The Expert: A Zen-Inspired View

What can a Zen outlook teach us about education technology and all that? Nothing obvious, perhaps. However, whilst perusing a book of Zen anecdotes I found some authority for my views on Choosing the right education technology conference.

On This Day: What The Mind Sees

It is interesting, isn’t it, how the mind can play tricks on you? I wrote about this on 2 November 2012.

Digital Functional Skills Qualifications

The Department for Education in England and Wales has issued the specifications for a new digital skills exam. Well, two cheers for that: it’s about time there was something from the DfE for young people which doesn’t expect them to develop a deep knowledge of computer programming.

Why Your Business Needs An Ebook

It can be very useful to create an ebook that visitors to your website can download, or view in situ. The main benefits to your business include the following:

• It can establish your authority.

• It can be used as a means of obtaining visitors’ email addresses.

• It enables people to read your case studies or white papers without having to be online.

• It can help to create brand loyalty.