Well British Science Week 2018 has started and we hope all schools are taking the opportunity to participate in this fantastic event. So what is this all about? Well British Science Week 2018 takes part each year and is run by the British Science Association. The event lasts for 10 days and this year runs from […]
Well tomorrow evening I get the chance to take part in TeachMeet EdTech which will be my first TeachMeet that is focusing on technology in education. The event is taking place at the University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS Map here TeachMeets are free events and this one is no exception. You can […]
Using robots in the English class is a creative and stimulating experience for children. They get the chance to develop not just their computing skills but also have a purpose and motivating reason to write. If you would like a free copy of this instruction unit of work then do register your interest here. […]
Data logging in an excellent example of how to integrate computing and technology into the primary curriculum. Using this equipment helps to bring science alive and develops children’s confidence with using technology that is different from what they usual encounter in class. Data logging equipment today is simple to use and reasonably priced. Data Harvest, […]
Integrating computing and technology into the classroom and other subject areas is I believe essential. It is not good enough to have separate lessons just for coverage of a curriculum. Technology offers many opportunities to engage children with their learning. Throughout my teaching career I have made a point of integrating technology into the classroom and […]
TeachMeet Newham TeachMeet Newham was a great night. This was my second TeachMeet event that I have presented at. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and may I say the samosas were delicious. Many thanks to Jonny Walker @jonnywalker_edu for not only running a lovely evening but letting me take part. My presentation on podcasting in the primary […]
I am a fan of using photography in the classroom as you can see from previous blogs. At times though we need good quality photographs for teaching that we haven’t taken ourselves. We all know of Google search and other photography sites such as https://www.flickr.com. However we could run into licence and image quality issues. I do have […]
Roehampton Festival of Computing is being held on June 17th 2016 and I was more than happy to take part when asked by Yasemin Allsop, even with a flight of four hours from Moscow involved! An outline of people speaking at the conference appears in this video clip I am looking forward to meeting quite […]
Lists, maybe you love them or hate them. Personally I am not very good at making them. However, today I appeared on one! Many thanks to Promethean World who listed me amongst their Twitter Recommendations here http://bit.ly/23Ox7VI I certainly appear alongside some impressive tweeters. Usually, these type of lists of recommended people always seem to have […]
Online Continual Professional Development (CPD) We are happy to announce that we will be providing online continual professional development (CPD) for teaching staff from this summer onwards. We have been planning this move for some time as we realise that schools often find it difficult to release staff from class. Our online continual professional development […]
