The next issue of Digital Education is running a bit late, but will have been worth waiting for I think. It has a competition to win a book, news about a discounted book, an interview, articles, book reviews and more.
Read More4 go-to places for evidence-based education technology
How do you know what works in education technology? Here are details of 4 places you can go to on the web to find out.
Read More3 excellent education technology newsletters
Here are details of three education technology newsletters you should subscribe to right now!
Read MoreHandy hints and tips for writers
This is a round-up of four articles consisting of useful tips and tools for writers who use modern technology.
Read MoreTop 5 articles on the ICT & Computing in Education website
What are the 5 most viewed items on the ICT & Computing in Education website? To find out, I trawled through the archives and the data. The answer to that question surprised me. I wonder if it will surprise you as well.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Thinking Machines
A really engaging exploration into the development of AI and the problems it has had to grapple with.
Read MoreThe rule of opposites
In ICT and Computing, the simplest programs are often the most elegant and efficient.This is just one example of a "rule" of opposites that seems to pervade everything.
Read More5 mistakes I made when teaching Computing, by William Lau
In this very incisive article, teacher William Lau discusses 5 mistakes he has made when teaching Computing, in the light of experience, research and reading.
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12 things I've learnt about assessing Computing and ICT
I've been thinking about, doing, and running courses in the art and science of assessing what kids know, understand and can do when it comes to Computing and ICT for a long time. Here are 12 things I've learnt.
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What I've been reading: Digital Literacy Skills for FE Teachers
Although this book is aimed squarely at teachers in Further Education, I think it would be a useful resource for school teachers too, and even university lecturers.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #5
Here are some articles you may have missed in the past week or so. Topics featured include inspection, book reviews and Word macros.
Read MoreBig data infographic
Here is a big data infographic I produced in 2014.
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Review of the Thule Gauntlet Laptop Bag
An expensive mishap concerning my laptop led to my buying a Thule laptop bag. Here's what I think of it.
Read More11 attributes of the ideal ICT and Computing inspector
If ICT or Computing is inspected in your school, what attributes would you like the inspector to have?
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A useful book for your education technology library
What I've been reading: Academic writing and grammar for students
A well-structured book that will prove a handy reference in the secondary classroom and beyond.
Read MoreTo put it Bluntly: Ofsted jargon
Derek Blunt takes issue with inspectors' jargon.
Read MoreArticles on Ed Tech: Retrospective #4
Here's a collection of articles you may have missed, on a variety of subjects including Brexit, Master teachers and ebooks.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: How to read journal articles in the social sciences
While not specifically concerned with Computing or education technology, this is a very useful book for students undertaking research in journals.
Read MoreComputing discussion topics 2016-09-14: Brexit and biometrics
It's very important to cover the Computing curriculum in a way that relates it to what is actually going on in the real world. Here are two more discussion topics to help you to do that.
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Project-based learning in Computing: micro and mini projects
You can't just give kids half a term to solve a problem and expect them to be able to just get on with it. This article suggests a simple approach that will help them get used to working on projects.
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