Originally written for @InnovateMySchl, and definitely not a new idea, but again I thought it was worth reiterating. With that in mind and with a bit of an update, here's my post on why I think teachers should tweet... That’s right - I’m that teacher in your staffroom talking about…
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One of my favourite apps for learning is ThingLink. I've blogged about it a number of times. With an iPad and Android app plus the ability to use it in browser too, it meets one of my requirements for a great app for learning: It's super simple to use It…
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Originally written for the Show My Homework blog, this post examines the different ways you can show empathy as a school leader. I hope you find it on point and useful. Empathy: (noun) the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Life can be pretty sucky. It’s true.…
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Negative classroom behaviour is one of the biggest issues many face in the classroom. Much has been written about it and how you can achieve more positive behaviour over the years. Staples such as Cowley and her buggers, Bennett and his ramblings, Beadle and his ideas on how to teach have…
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Michael Fullan is credited with the phrase, "Pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator". He's right on the money as far as I'm concerned. Following a recent TeachMeet presentation at Tom Sherrington's school in London, I was inspired by a presentation by Oliver Caviglioli in which he talked about a…
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Twitter is not just for the teacher, or even the school department. Schools can gain lots from having their own whole school account. There are many ways in which you can use it too. From reporting on whole school issues, passing out messages about snow days and much more, there…
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Morning and welcome. Taking part in the episode alongside me will be: Rachel Smith @lancslassrach Kyle Calderwood @KCalderw Sam McKavanagh @MrMcKavanaghRE Steve Bambury @Steve_Bambury Pamela Algie @Pamelamela Ali Carr @mrcarr84 You can watch #AppShareLive episode 5 live today by clicking the link below. The episode starts at 10am BST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RFFSg_Mte0
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I have to say that when I was at school I wasn't much of a geographer. Having interacted and seen the work of the likes of Andy Knill and David Rogers in my professional career I wish I'd had either of them as my teacher. You may have noticed that…
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'Twas the night before EOS conf and right through the ship, Not a creature was stirring, not one little bit. Pirates in hammocks, they were not a stirring, In the still of the night, nothing was occurring. The sea-dogs were snoring, the waves gently lapping, Against the side of the…
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I have to say, I really do love Adobe apps on my iPad and iPhone. One recent addition to their toolkit as mentioned in my post here 'Social images create social engagement' is the fab little app, Adobe Post. Video source: https://post.adobe.com/ The app can be used in lots of different…
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