John Bargh Priming and LMS quiz
December 31, 2009 by chris · Leave a Comment
John Bargh is a Professor of Social Psychology at Yale University. His work has been investigating a phenomenon called ‘Priming’ for a number of years. These experiments are of a practical nature and demonstrate changes in peoples behaviour according to a context they have been primed for. The results are of great significance for practising teachers and offer both technological and non-technological methods of achieving a better classroom experience for students and teachers.
OFSTED ICT Subject inspections
December 31, 2009 by chris · 2 Comments
What is it that OFSTED characterises as a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ in an ICT department, when it visits?. Looking at existing reports – these are from the last three years – it is possible to see in advance what sort of things they are likely to pounce on as unsatisfactory and what they are likely to praise.
Why are student numbers falling in A level ICT?
December 25, 2009 by chris · Leave a Comment
Numbers of people taking ICT is not falling in KS3 and 4, but it is falling at A level and university. This is not because ICt is in danger of becoming less important in peoples lives, but because of the dull, sterile curriculum we peddle. have a look at http://www.e-skills.com/Research-and-policy/2661 and share it with your colleagues.
