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5 days ago | ictevangelist.com | Mark Anderson

It’s been a while since I last posted here. Not because there hasn’t been anything to say, quite the opposite. It’s been a relentless year, full of work I care deeply about, but also the kind that takes its toll when you don’t stop to take stock. So, here I am, finally pausing to mark something that does deserve a moment.

2 months ago | ictevangelist.com | Mark Anderson

Lesson planning takes time. We all know that. Crafting high-quality, engaging, and well-structured lessons that account for student misconceptions, differentiation, and assessment is an ongoing challenge. What if we had a way to refine lesson plans before we even step into the classroom? That’s exactly what I’ve been exploring in my latest free, practical guide, Refining Lesson Planning with AI.

Feb 19, 2025 | ictevangelist.com | Mark Anderson

Back in 2023, I wrote an AI policy template that I hoped would be useful. What I didn’t expect was just how many schools would download and use it. Since then, I’ve considered updating it several times, but I held off. Schools tend to update policies on annual cycles, and I was also waiting to see what further guidance might come from the DfE. A few weeks ago, that guidance arrived in the form of the DfE’s latest policy paper, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.

Feb 3, 2025 | ictevangelist.com | Mark Anderson

If you saw any of my writing before the winter break that wasn’t the #24DaysOfAI posts, you’ll have been hard-pressed to not see me sharing about inclusion, accessibility and UDL (Universal Design for Learning). ⁣⁣Technology can break down barriers and create truly inclusive learning environments. With the right tools and strategies, students can engage, express themselves, and demonstrate understanding in ways that work for them, not because we can but because we should.

Jan 17, 2025 | ictevangelist.com | Mark Anderson

Every year at BETT, we’re bombarded with EdTech vendors showcasing the latest AI-driven tools, each promising to transform teaching and learning. But how often do these pitches come loaded with technical jargon and buzzwords that leave you wondering what’s really under the hood? If you’ve ever nodded along while hearing terms like ‘machine learning’ or ‘large language models’ but weren’t entirely sure what they meant in a classroom context, you’re not alone.