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Are Schools Making the Best Use of Technology?

30/10/2019

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Schools can be transformed using digital technology, but has this been the case in the most schools? I would say that many schools have made great strides in developing an environment where technology can be used to support learning and school management, but often there is not a clear whole school plan.
Often schools lack an over-arching shared vision of what they want to achieve and this can sometimes mean that expensive technology is not being used effectively, or not being used at all. 
The best thing to do is to take a step back and reflect on why you think using technology can enhance learning and improve your school’s management systems. Once you have decided on your shared vision, the next step is to consider who will be responsible for your strategy and implementation. You will need to consider teaching & learning, school management, availability of technology, school management, digital safeguarding and training requirements.
To help you to do this we have designed a school technology audit. This audit is currently free to UK Schools.  It will allow your school to consider a range of key factors and aid the process of planning for the transformation of your school. It’s best if the audit is completed by a number of staff from within your school, but feedback from one member of staff is still useful.
What have you got to lose?  Complete the School Technology Audit (results will be returned to your school within 5 working days)
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Can teachers improve their work-life balance using technology?

29/8/2019

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You would think that with the increased use of technology in schools, teachers would be having it easy. Unfortunately, the saying no pain no gain can be used here, as there definitely is a phase when you start using new technology that makes you think - is it worth the effort? Well it is! as long as you take good advice and make use of the experience of other teachers that have already taken the plunge. 
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​Here are a few suggestions:
  • Only use your school email address for work and never check your emails when you’re not working.
  • Make sure that your school has a robust set up in every classroom. This will vary from school to school, but the last thing you want is to be wasting your time setting things up at the beginning of a lesson.  I would still recommend having a pc directly cabled to an interactive whiteboard/Interactive display screen. This way you can freeze the screen the students see and prepare the next part of the lesson on your screen.  Alternatively, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices are becoming more robust and could be considered – but always test that the technology is working before you use it with a class.
  • Throw away your USB stick and embrace “the cloud” (again this assumes that your school has sufficient Internet bandwidth). This really can be a game changer, improving your ability to share resources with your students and allowing you to collect students work in.  There are a number of clouds to choose from Microsoft’s Office 365 to Google Classroom with many other companies vying for your school’s business.  These services will streamline your classroom practice and allow you to concentrate on teaching.
  • Take a look at YouTube videos to see what other schools have done.  Edulito plans to provide support to schools, encouraging them to make the right choices when it comes to technology.
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GCSE computer science - should there be a programming project?

18/11/2018

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There is currently a review of what should happen in relation to the GCSE Computer Science Programming Project - Please contribute your views:
Ofqual’s ‘Future assessment arrangements for GCSE Computer Science’ consultation 2018

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    Russell Bryant, has taught Science, ICT and Computer Science both in the UK and in South America for over 20 years.  This includes teaching GCSEs, A Levels, IB and IGCSEs. He has also worked as an online learning consultant in London, helping schools to develop an online learning strategy.

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