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If you are looking to boost your IT skills and bring about progress in all things IT AND put a smile on all your students faces – this training is for you!
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#BETT Reflections!
This time last week I was at Olympia attending the British Educational, Technology and Training Show. Traditionally it has the reputation of being the IT geek show for IT geeks.With a title like that it would never get any takers so they use the acronym of BETT. I had spent most of the week getting ready and my excitement was […]
Read moreWhat next for BETT?
Well, like many others I made it to BETT and what an experience it was! I had read and inwardly digested Roger Neilson’s advice for newbies as had my companion Pooky Hesmondhalgh. As it was our ‘first’ time we decided to take it gently and just wander. For me that proved difficult because it was very hot and completely over-powering. […]
Read moreTeachMeet – excellent CPD!
Well, I’ve done it! I’ve attended a TeachMeet! For those of you unfamiliar with the phenomenon, it is exactly what it says on the tin – a meeting of teachers mostly passionate to the point of madness interested in technology and how it can enhance learning. Phrases like ‘unconference’ and ‘a coffee break that is the conference’ are other ways […]
Read moreSchool cuts – where?
The fine details of the Comprehensive Spending Review will soon be known. There have been all sorts of horror stories in the press but schools on average are expecting cuts in their budgets of around 10%. Where should those cuts be? Should it be staff or services or resources? In a lively debate on twitter concern was expressed that the […]
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