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The Motivation for Reading

I didn't really read much as a kid (I need to hear the words) until my GCSE teacher encouraged me…

9 years ago

I am more than just my grades

When you hire a person what do you look for? I look for what I would call character, and a…

9 years ago

Education Technology

I love Lego, and I wonder how much it played a part in feeding my creative (and constructivist) side. Problem…

10 years ago

Verbal Sunshine

Isn't it though? I need all the encouragement I can get - so it only makes sense that I should…

10 years ago

Why I love my MOOC

The last MOOC I completed (the science of everyday thinking, University of Queensland) was one of the best learning experiences…

10 years ago

Why can’t we be tested on what we learn?

This comment by a student at a college was overheard by Martin King - and so well put that I…

10 years ago

What makes good evidence?

I've learnt a lot about what makes good evidence from talking with people at City & Guilds (who are a…

10 years ago

We teach Maths like a dead language

I've come across too many people who shudder at the thought of maths. The damage has already been done. To…

10 years ago

We amuse young people

Yep - I think we probably do. This thought came from a Nesta Young Digital Maker session with Debbie Forster…

10 years ago

The Skills Gap

The UK has a growing skills gap. There are predicted to be over 14 million skills shortages by 2020. Created…

10 years ago