Terry FreedmanSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Terry Freedman Computers, Life and Work: Some Interesting 'Background' Reading By Terry Freedman published 16 January 17 Here is a list of readings on the subject of artificial intelligence. 7 Ways to Use Comics and Cartoons in the Computing Classroom By Terry Freedman published 5 January 17 When I started teaching, I used cartoons and comic strips in a variety of ways. Here are some suggestions based on my experience. Why I dread the thought of benign algorithms By Terry Freedman published 23 December 16 This idea is sometimes used by people to predict that machines, having no further use for us, will decide to get rid of us once and for all. BREXIT and Education Technology By Terry Freedman published 22 December 16 9 Questions to Ask About Big Name Speakers at Education Conferences By Terry Freedman published 21 December 16 Where there is a choice between attending a celebrity speaker’s talk or that of an “ordinary” teacher who is doing great stuff in his or her classroom, I will almost always choose the latter. 7 Reasons to Plan a Long Time Ahead for Conferences By Terry Freedman published 15 December 16 These days many of us end up doing things at the last minute, because life in general, and school in particular, are so full of stuff that needs doing. Review of the PA-BESA Conference 2016 By Terry Freedman published 14 December 16 Here's an overview of it, and how it related to education technology. QR Codes in the Classroom: an Interview With Monica Burns By Terry Freedman published 9 December 16 As an educator, Monica was part of her school’s Federal Magnet Funding leadership team and was a vocal advocate for bringing 1:1 technology into her 5th grade classroom. Randomised Lesson Activities in Computing and ICT By Terry Freedman published 6 December 16 There's no reason to use a one-size fits all approach when it comes to setting exercises. Digital Education Next Issue By Terry Freedman published 30 November 16 There are around five pages of useful information that you can draw on when talking to your senior leadership team on this topic. 5 Ways to Encourage Teachers to Use Technology By Terry Freedman published 16 November 16 It’s a strange job title, ‘Technology Co-ordinator’: it suggests that there is something to co-ordinate. The Trouble With Rubrics By Terry Freedman published 2 November 16 Theyareuseful, but they are also limited, and not nearly as objective as one might think. What I've Been Reading: Thinking Machines By Terry Freedman published 25 October 16 I have to say that although I find theideaof artificial intelligence fascinating,writingson the subject are often immensely dull. Thinking In Three Dimensions By Terry Freedman published 17 October 16 No matter how unique, original or brilliant you think you’re being, you really do need to take time to check out what other schools are doing too. 12 Things I've Learnt About Assessing Computing and ICT By Terry Freedman published 12 October 16 The more I learn, the more I realise I don't know. What I've been reading: Digital Literacy Skills for FE Teachers By Terry Freedman published 4 October 16 Review of the Thule Gauntlet Laptop Bag By Terry Freedman published 29 September 16 It was after I dropped my Macbook Pro laptop, thereby incurring a large repair bill, that I decided it was time to buy a new case for it. Computing Discussion Topics: Brexit and Biometrics By Terry Freedman published 27 September 16 Here are two topics that came up recently, and which are capable of being discussed by both primary and secondary pupils, with the appropriate adjustments in language of course. 11 attributes of the ideal ICT and Computing inspector By Terry Freedman published 23 September 16 Should an inspector come to look at your ICT or Computing provision, what sort of "qualifications" would you like them to have? Project-based Learning in Computing: Micro and Mini Projects By Terry Freedman published 19 September 16 A micro project is where you set a problem, and give the kids one lesson in which to solve it. The Joy of Work-Arounds By Terry Freedman published 14 September 16 My boss at the time said that school Principals had accused my technical team of causing the problem, to which I replied that since they are that good they deserve a raise! 7 Reasons That Education Technology Research is Reported Inaccurately By Terry Freedman published 14 September 16 We all know that when it comes to the reporting of research in the media, especially newspapers, you simply cannot take what you read at face value. EducationTechnology News: 4 Forthcoming Events By Terry Freedman published 9 September 16 Tomorrow sees the annual ResearchEd conference in London. 9 Uses for Checklists in Education Technology By Terry Freedman published 6 September 16 Checklists have been instrumental in saving lives in hospitals, averting disasters in planes and, less dramatically perhaps, ensured pain-free software installation in schools. 7 Articles About ebooks By Terry Freedman published 1 September 16 Here is a selection of articles I've written about ebooks on the ICT & Computing in Education website 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. 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Computers, Life and Work: Some Interesting 'Background' Reading By Terry Freedman published 16 January 17 Here is a list of readings on the subject of artificial intelligence.
7 Ways to Use Comics and Cartoons in the Computing Classroom By Terry Freedman published 5 January 17 When I started teaching, I used cartoons and comic strips in a variety of ways. Here are some suggestions based on my experience.
Why I dread the thought of benign algorithms By Terry Freedman published 23 December 16 This idea is sometimes used by people to predict that machines, having no further use for us, will decide to get rid of us once and for all.
9 Questions to Ask About Big Name Speakers at Education Conferences By Terry Freedman published 21 December 16 Where there is a choice between attending a celebrity speaker’s talk or that of an “ordinary” teacher who is doing great stuff in his or her classroom, I will almost always choose the latter.
7 Reasons to Plan a Long Time Ahead for Conferences By Terry Freedman published 15 December 16 These days many of us end up doing things at the last minute, because life in general, and school in particular, are so full of stuff that needs doing.
Review of the PA-BESA Conference 2016 By Terry Freedman published 14 December 16 Here's an overview of it, and how it related to education technology.
QR Codes in the Classroom: an Interview With Monica Burns By Terry Freedman published 9 December 16 As an educator, Monica was part of her school’s Federal Magnet Funding leadership team and was a vocal advocate for bringing 1:1 technology into her 5th grade classroom.
Randomised Lesson Activities in Computing and ICT By Terry Freedman published 6 December 16 There's no reason to use a one-size fits all approach when it comes to setting exercises.
Digital Education Next Issue By Terry Freedman published 30 November 16 There are around five pages of useful information that you can draw on when talking to your senior leadership team on this topic.
5 Ways to Encourage Teachers to Use Technology By Terry Freedman published 16 November 16 It’s a strange job title, ‘Technology Co-ordinator’: it suggests that there is something to co-ordinate.
The Trouble With Rubrics By Terry Freedman published 2 November 16 Theyareuseful, but they are also limited, and not nearly as objective as one might think.
What I've Been Reading: Thinking Machines By Terry Freedman published 25 October 16 I have to say that although I find theideaof artificial intelligence fascinating,writingson the subject are often immensely dull.
Thinking In Three Dimensions By Terry Freedman published 17 October 16 No matter how unique, original or brilliant you think you’re being, you really do need to take time to check out what other schools are doing too.
12 Things I've Learnt About Assessing Computing and ICT By Terry Freedman published 12 October 16 The more I learn, the more I realise I don't know.
What I've been reading: Digital Literacy Skills for FE Teachers By Terry Freedman published 4 October 16
Review of the Thule Gauntlet Laptop Bag By Terry Freedman published 29 September 16 It was after I dropped my Macbook Pro laptop, thereby incurring a large repair bill, that I decided it was time to buy a new case for it.
Computing Discussion Topics: Brexit and Biometrics By Terry Freedman published 27 September 16 Here are two topics that came up recently, and which are capable of being discussed by both primary and secondary pupils, with the appropriate adjustments in language of course.
11 attributes of the ideal ICT and Computing inspector By Terry Freedman published 23 September 16 Should an inspector come to look at your ICT or Computing provision, what sort of "qualifications" would you like them to have?
Project-based Learning in Computing: Micro and Mini Projects By Terry Freedman published 19 September 16 A micro project is where you set a problem, and give the kids one lesson in which to solve it.
The Joy of Work-Arounds By Terry Freedman published 14 September 16 My boss at the time said that school Principals had accused my technical team of causing the problem, to which I replied that since they are that good they deserve a raise!
7 Reasons That Education Technology Research is Reported Inaccurately By Terry Freedman published 14 September 16 We all know that when it comes to the reporting of research in the media, especially newspapers, you simply cannot take what you read at face value.
EducationTechnology News: 4 Forthcoming Events By Terry Freedman published 9 September 16 Tomorrow sees the annual ResearchEd conference in London.
9 Uses for Checklists in Education Technology By Terry Freedman published 6 September 16 Checklists have been instrumental in saving lives in hospitals, averting disasters in planes and, less dramatically perhaps, ensured pain-free software installation in schools.
7 Articles About ebooks By Terry Freedman published 1 September 16 Here is a selection of articles I've written about ebooks on the ICT & Computing in Education website