Alex Powley
@alexpowley.bsky.social
Director of Teaching, Learning and School Improvement | Facilitator for NPQLT and NPQLTD | Facilitator for UCL ECF Induction Programme | SLE for Curriculum Design when that was a thing
My opinions are my own.
My opinions are my own.
Great to see If Books Could Kill getting a mention in this article. Their criticism of Haidt's book is well researched and clearly conveyed. Very high quality podcast all-round.
September 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Great to see If Books Could Kill getting a mention in this article. Their criticism of Haidt's book is well researched and clearly conveyed. Very high quality podcast all-round.
AntennaPod is a great app for podcasts if you're looking to change platforms.
June 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
AntennaPod is a great app for podcasts if you're looking to change platforms.
Totally - dependence on slides can limit flexibility, and that’s a real issue. But I think that’s where the original post risks overcorrecting: the issue isn’t using PowerPoint, it’s when its use isn’t aligned with curriculum thinking or well-designed lesson structures.
April 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Totally - dependence on slides can limit flexibility, and that’s a real issue. But I think that’s where the original post risks overcorrecting: the issue isn’t using PowerPoint, it’s when its use isn’t aligned with curriculum thinking or well-designed lesson structures.
That’s a fair point—but I’m not sure the digital tools in question are a fad. If anything, they’ve become the default. The risk now is overcorrecting—framing analogue as inherently better, rather than looking at how both can support adaptive, responsive teaching.
April 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
That’s a fair point—but I’m not sure the digital tools in question are a fad. If anything, they’ve become the default. The risk now is overcorrecting—framing analogue as inherently better, rather than looking at how both can support adaptive, responsive teaching.
Lots to agree with here—but I worry it risks framing digital as inherently poor practice. I've seen responsive, adaptive teaching with slides too. The issue isn't the tool, it's how it's used—and whether teachers have the time and freedom to use it well.
April 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Lots to agree with here—but I worry it risks framing digital as inherently poor practice. I've seen responsive, adaptive teaching with slides too. The issue isn't the tool, it's how it's used—and whether teachers have the time and freedom to use it well.