Category Archives: Forward-thinking Teachers

The demise of Becta

It seems that the demise of Becta engenders a wide diversity of feeling. Internationally, the loss of Becta seems almost incomprehensible – the range and quality of research is highly regarded in many countries. In the UK the quality of … Continue reading

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The ICT Mark – is it worth it?

For many schools, the achievement of the ICT Mark is a demonstration to their wider communties that the school has achieved an excellence in how they use ICT to support their students’ learning. It is not achieved by ‘ticking a … Continue reading

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Future of learning narrated by Prof Stephen Hepple

Professor Stephen Hepple is always wortha  listen. I attended a Conference in East Sussex where he spoke and was fascinated by his relaxed approach to public speaking, his clarity of thought and expression and more importantly his ideas – I … Continue reading

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Data handling security guidance for schools

You might ask – “What has data handling got to do with e-learning?” – fair question. But I think it is very relevant particularly if you use a learning platform. Becta has just produced its updated guidance. Go to http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=lv&catcode=ss_lv_mis_im03&rid=14734 … Continue reading

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Did you know 2.0

Karl Fisch created the original presentation ‘Shift Happens’. It is thought provoking and poses a challenge to all of us who aspire to equip our young people for their own life journey in tomorrow’s world. It may just be inspirational. … Continue reading

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