Terry Freedman
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Computers, Life and Work: Some Interesting 'Background' Reading
By Terry Freedman published
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Review of the Thule Gauntlet Laptop Bag
By Terry Freedman published
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tomorrow sees the annual ResearchEd conference in London.
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