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Reflecting on what COVID-19 means for my research as a doctoral student

The global spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have resulted in schools being shut all around the world. It is estimated that 1.2 billion students have been affected due
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An International Context of Education Technology

Although it is widely accepted that those who set educational policy must understand the significance of the presence of technology in education, what happens when this relationship is undermined or
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The role education technology has played during COVID-19 lockdown

The global spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have resulted in schools being shut all around the world. It is estimated that 1.2 billion students have been impacted due
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Technophobes vs Technophiles: understanding the enemy’s position through reflection

It may only take one conversation in academia to discover that there are alternative views and beliefs to those that are your own. For me, it has always been apparent
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Video 3: Social media in the classroom- the examples

I’m sharing research throughout my PhD journey. I’m also posting EdTech news on my blog iiteducation.co.uk. This is ‘Video 3: Social media in the classroom- the examples’ https://youtu.be/wRaAPZt9YOM
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Fake News: the failures of big tech and education

According to the education secretary Damian Hinds, ‘teachers need to better prepare pupils of the risks of “fake news” and disinformation online’. In an increasingly network-driven society, it appears to
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Video 2: Is Facebook a publisher or public forum? And, what are the key definitions in social media?

I’m sharing research throughout my PhD journey. I’m also posting EdTech news on my blog iiteducation.co.uk. This is Video 2: Is Facebook a publisher or public forum? And, what are
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Video 1: Can social media be incorporated into pedagogy successfully?

I’m sharing research throughout my PhD journey. I’m also posting EdTech news on my blog iiteducation.co.uk
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Examples of Twitter in the classroom

Follow the 2019 CAC model for using Twitter in the classroom Communicating Teacher posting course materialsStudents using a hashtag to communicate Students tweeting in a foreign language to practice in
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Books to read before you start teacher training (sponsored)Books to read before you start teacher training | Tes News

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Books to read before you start teacher training (sponsored)Books to read before you start teacher training | Tes News — Read on http://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.tes.com/news/books-read-you-start-teacher-training?amp

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How can educators tackle the question of assessments during lockdown?

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Sam Blyth, senior sales director of education at Instructure, believes digital assessments are here to stay. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/comments/how-can-educators-tackle-the-question-of-assessments-during-lockdown/

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Reflecting on what COVID-19 means for my research as a doctoral student – International Professional Development Association

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Reflecting on what COVID-19 means for my research as a doctoral student – International Professional Development Association — Read on ipda.org.uk/reflecting-on-what-covid-19-means-for-my-research-as-a-doctoral-student/

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New teacher training inspections to focus on the ITE curriculum – GOV.UK

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Ofsted publishes new framework and handbook bringing ITE inspections in line with the education inspection framework (EIF). — Read on http://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-teacher-training-inspections-to-focus-on-the-ite-curriculum

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91% of teachers expect online teaching to continue into 2021

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

While just 6% of teachers say there were delivering classes solely prior to the lockdown, according to a survey by Bramble. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/e-learning/91-of-teachers-expect-teaching-to-remain-online-into-2021/

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Teachers fear some pupils will never catch up due to COVID-19

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Majority of teachers concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on pupils and the government’s actions, according to new survey by Teaching Abroad Direct — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/headlines/gulf-between-rich-and-poor-students-will-deepen-due-to-covid-19/

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Gordon Brown: ‘Financing education has to be taken seriously’ – Education Technology

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

The former UK prime minister spoke at an online event hosted by WISE about the emergency situation of underfunded education across the world. — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/latest-news/gordon-brown-financing-education-has-to-be-taken-seriously/

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Unlock the power of tech for remote teaching – Education Technology

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

Find out how cloud services and applications can enhance learning outcomes remotely now and long after lockdown is lifted — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/comments/unlock-the-power-of-tech-with-cloud-services/

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Contract cheating: Tackling the use of essay mills – Education Technology

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 by Ryan Thomas Williams

QAA releases new guidance on tackling essay mills, in its report: ‘Contracting to Cheat: How to Address Essay Mills and Contract Cheating’ — Read on edtechnology.co.uk/headlines/contract-cheating-tackling-the-use-of-essay-mills/

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