An app asks for one thing during setup and often walks away with a lot more than that. A single permission granted once, years ago, without much thought, can end up governing access to every photo on a phone. It no longer remains just the one picture the app actually needed at the time, a … Read more
When we talk about children growing up with computers, we often forget a crucial group. For pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), technology is not just a toy. It is a lifeline. But here is the thing. It is a lifeline that can sometimes get terribly tangled. I have spent nearly twenty years in the … Read more
If you run a business online, you have probably wondered if it is better to post a video or opt for a quick blog post. That is a common question. With short-form videos blowing up everywhere and Google still loving long blog posts, the pressure to get the format right is real. Well, there is … Read more
How Technology Impacts Autistic Children: What the Research Says For many autistic children, technology can be a powerful tool that enhances communication, learning, and social connection. Devices like tablets and apps often provide unique solutions tailored to their needs, creating opportunities for growth and development that would otherwise be hard to access. Like any tool, … Read more
Strategic ICT Procurement: A Guide for UK Computing Leads in Schools Digital literacy is essential, and schools must view technology not as a luxury but as a cornerstone of education. For computing leads, the challenge lies in navigating complex decisions to procure ICT equipment that supports learning, aligns with institutional goals, and remains sustainable over … Read more
Don’t Waste Time Commuting. I have recently gone from a commute of less than 20 minutes walk to over an hour’s drive each way. That has led to me wanting to find ways to make use of that time. Here are 7 suggestions to use the time you spend commuting more productively. Turn Netflix into … Read more
Writing Engaging Blog Posts: Evaluating Mine I strive to ensure my education blog is as informative as possible and are not littered with spelling mistakes. I am not the best speller, autocorrect is my friend and as a teacher, I have a phobia of writing on the board in case of mistakes. For the last … Read more
Seeing as my most popular post is Star Wars quotes I thought why not tap into the force and write a post on Using star wars toys, games and lightsabers in the classroom. All these have links to the products but my favourite way to gather resources is to ask fellow Jedi teachers/friends to remember my little rebel alliance when having a pre-Christmas clear out.
One of the most interesting things I found on the Twinkl site was the “create” feature, this allows you to build a range of resources from displays to interactive games to worksheets. Now I’m not the biggest fan of a worksheet but with a bit of laminating they can easily turn into a folder task. I hate seeing folders of random sheets that all use different fonts imagery etc. If I am creating a pack for a topic it is much better that all the resources have a common look and feel. It just looks more cohesive and planned.
Online Safety is essential. This is not up for argument. But what are the risks for children with special educational needs?
Graphic Design Apps for Teacher Graphic design for teachers, or at least those of us not blessed with artistic talents used to be limited to choosing Comic Sans or Times New Roman for worksheets. Now thanks to the wonders of modern technology we can use a range of tools to create engaging and interesting visuals. … Read more
Ideas and Values for Developing a Wellbeing Focussed Curriculum. Links to the original Wellbeing Curriculum posts: Part 1 Part 2: Teaching the wellbeing curriculum It is our job as teachers to remove barriers to learning, in online safety it is often the curriculum that forms a barrier to meaningful learning. The fact that online safety … Read more
Using iPads and Tablet Technology in Sensory Rooms There are many ways to make a sensory room and learning space more engaging, one of the quickest and most versatile is… the teacher. Running a close second is by using technology. In terms of interactivity specialist sensory room equipment cannot be beaten, it is hard-wearing and well-designed. However, … Read more
Always on the lookout for computing technology that is accessible and engaging to all my students I invested in 1 Ozobot. A small programmable robot. It is, I would say the simplest device I have bought to support our computing curriculum, In less than 5 minutes I had it running around the maze supplied with … Read more
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