Primary Tech Review

Due to their precise nature, skills taught in Computing have clear potential in Maths, Science and Design Technology. This crossover benefits all subjects involved, adding depth to the work done in other subjects and giving children the chance to use their Computing skills. But are there opportunities for links between Computing and English, where children's primary focus is to develop their ability to express themselves and appreciate the English language? Let's begin by rem

The more I use Minecraft with children, the more potential I think it has in education. This blog post will be one of several exploring some of the ways that Minecraft can be used within the classroom and the benefits it offers. Starting with pedagogy Consideration of any technology within schools should be grounded in pedagogy and our educational aims. As teachers, we are concerned with children's development of themselves, including their skills, knowledge and creative expr

PICRAT is a matrix for evaluating use of digital technology in education. It is now seen as an alternative to the 'SAMR' model, which was developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, 'SAMR' being an acronym for 'substitution', 'augmentation', 'modification' and 'redefinition'. In this post, we will examine PICRAT and SAMR and explore how these models can ensure effective and purposeful use of technology in schools. The SAMR model played a crucial part in ensuring that teachers strived