I’m Michael Johnston.
Alter Ego: The EdTechist
I am a Teacher, Subject Leader, Author, Writer And Podcaster (in progress). I write regularly on the topic of Educational Technology and develop CPD courses for teachers. I’m dad to two beautiful girls and I am currently Head of Digital Technologies in a Grammar School in County Antrim…
What is EdTech?

AI Slide Generators: Benefits to Teachers

Pedagogical Innovation: Harnessing Technology in the Classroom

Digital Skills That All Teachers Should Have

Personalised Learning and Individual Approaches

Digital Literacy: The Basics

Socio-Emotional Learning and the EdTech Tools that can Promote it

Social and Emotional Learning in Schools: How Can EdTech Help?

Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Using Podcasts to Enhance Learning

Using an AI Writing Assistant for Enhanced Learning

How can we innovate with AI in the Post-Primary Classroom?

Digital Leaders: How We Can Empower Students
Why this is different
Many teachers get into the 'consultancy gig' as a way to raise their profile. The difference is that I haven't left the classroom. What I share, I use, have learned, researched, and proven through actively editing, using, reflecting, evaluating, and repeating. I face the same stresses you face: student engagement, behaviour, management, and grades. But I believe I can make your job easier and more fulfilling than it already is. I fully believe I can help you find a way to work smarter, not harder. But whatever you do, please don't ever call me a 'guru.'
Built in the Classroom
My knowledge has developed from research and from my experience - working in web design, teaching school-refusers, lecturing in computing, teaching in a leading Grammar School and developing pupil skills in the basics of digital literacy.
Sharing the Experience
Specialising in the use of technology in the classroom and throughout school, it has always been an interest of mine to improve schools, teachers and the pupil learning experience in every way possible, using every tool possible.







