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... The post AI for Lesson Planning: A Practical Teacher’s Guide first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

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... The post The 2025 AI Almanac for Educators first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

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... The post AI Policy Template for Schools (2025 Update) first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

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... The post Tech-Enhanced UDL for Inclusive Classrooms first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

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... The post Cut Through the Hype: Your Essential 2025 AI Almanac for Educators ready for BETT 2025 first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

Welcome to the final day of Appvent 2024. I couldn’t let this last day pass without highlighting something I emphasise year after year: the importance that educators play in every decision made about the use of technology in schools. So as has become the tradition, there is no app, platform... The post Day 24 of the #24DaysOfAI Appvent Calendar: The Beating Heart of Education first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

Welcome to Day 23 of the 2024 Appvent Calendar! Welcome to the penultimate day of the 2024 Appvent Calendar! As we approach the final reveal, today’s spotlight is on a tool that makes creating high-quality video content accessible and achievable for everyone, no matter how busy or tech-savvy you are.... The post Day 23 of the 2024 #24DaysOfAI Appvent Calendar: Unlock Effortless Video Creation with Today’s Ai Platform first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

Welcome to today’s #24DaysOfAI Appvent Calendar where today we reveal a fantastic tool that helps you to take your existing text from most sources (Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint and more) and convert complicated themes or topics into fantastic visuals. The tool I’m talking about is napkin.ai. With its easy-to-use features,... The post Day 22 of #24DaysOfAI – Visualise Ideas in Seconds with Today’s Appvent Reveal first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

Welcome to day twenty-one of the 2024 Appvent calendar where today we will focus on Curipod. Curipod provides various AI-powered tools that teachers can use for formative assessment.  It’s a general-purpose tool used across different subjects and key stages. AI tool of the day: Curipod The tagline for Curipod is:... The post Day 21 of #24DaysOfAi – Transform Formative Assessment with Your Students with Today’s Appvent Reveal first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more

Originally shared on LinkedIn, this post focuses on ways that we can use technology, particularly iPad, although the resources can be pivoted for classrooms with all types of hardware, from Chromebooks to laptops, to MacBooks, focuses on the idea that “What’s essential for some, can be useful for all.” When... The post What’s essential for some, can be useful for all first appeared on ICTEvangelist ..read more