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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…

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What is EdTech?

digital learning
Personalised Learning and Individual ApproachesEducational Technology

Personalised Learning and Individual Approaches

Socio-Emotional Learning
Socio-Emotional Learning and the EdTech Tools that can Promote itEducational Technology

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

social and emotional learning
Social and Emotional Learning in Schools: How Can EdTech Help?Educational Technology

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

AI writing assistant
Digital Citizenship and Online SafetyDigital Literacy

Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

AI writing assistant
Using an AI Writing Assistant for Enhanced LearningAI

Using an AI Writing Assistant for Enhanced Learning

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

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

Digital Leaders: How We Can Empower StudentsDigital Strategy

Digital Leaders: How We Can Empower Students

Techno-pedagogy: Can we Unite Technology and Pedagogy?Pedagogy

Techno-pedagogy: Can we Unite Technology and Pedagogy?

AI
AI: The Ultimate Writing Assistant for TeachersAI

AI: The Ultimate Writing Assistant for Teachers

recording lessons
Recording Lessons: 6 Reasons to Start Doing ThisEducational Technology

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.

Techno-pedagogy: Can we Unite Technology and Pedagogy?Pedagogy

Techno-pedagogy: Can we Unite Technology and Pedagogy?

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonOctober 15, 2024
A Post on Teacher ExpertisePedagogy

A Post on Teacher Expertise

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonSeptember 14, 2023
Rosenshine Principles in a Digital Classroom
Rosenshine Principles in a Digital ClassroomPedagogy

Rosenshine Principles in a Digital Classroom

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonApril 11, 2023
highly effective teachers
Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use TechnologyPedagogy

Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonApril 5, 2023
metacognition
Using Technology to Promote MetacognitionPedagogy

Using Technology to Promote Metacognition

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonMarch 22, 2023
digital pedagogy
Do We Need a Digital Pedagogy?Pedagogy

Do We Need a Digital Pedagogy?

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonMarch 15, 2023
open book in a lecture hall
Studying Techniques That Are Research-BackedPedagogy

Studying Techniques That Are Research-Backed

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonMarch 10, 2023
learning theory
How Learning Theory Can Impact the ClassroomPedagogy

How Learning Theory Can Impact the Classroom

Michael JohnstonMichael JohnstonFebruary 27, 2023

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