I’m Michael Johnston.
Alter Ego: The EdTechist
I am a Teacher, Subject Leader, Author (in progress), Blogger And Podcaster. 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?
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
Techno-pedagogy: Can we Unite Technology and Pedagogy?
AI: The Ultimate Writing Assistant for Teachers
Recording Lessons: 6 Reasons to Start Doing This
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, proven through edit, use, reflect, evaluate, repeat. I face the same stresses you face: engagement, behaviour, management, 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 my experience - working in web design, teaching school-refusers, lecturing in computing and developing pupil skills in the basics of digital literacy.
Sharing the Experience
Specialising in how teachers use educational technology throughout school, it has always been an interest of mine to improve schools, teachers and the pupil learning experience in any way possible.