I still have a few entries to put in so thought I should add them in. This considered response is from @terryfreedman. A bit about yourself: I’ve been involved in education since 1974. Now an independent consultant, I’m a Fellow of Naace (of which I was Chair once), Mirandanet and…
It is the case that many classes don’t have access to things such as one-to-one iPads or even bring your own device. You may even be a teacher who make students but their phones away every single lesson. That’s fine. If that’s how you work. You know better than I…
Have you been hearing how great Twitter can be as a teacher to support your CPD and enhance and inform your practice? Well the rumours are right! Below is a short screencast focussing on Twitter basics and educational hashtags (thanks to @TeamTait for the infographic) to help get you started! You…
Being a parent is no easy task. Not only do you have to deal with the constant requests for help in all the different ways that our children ask for it, there’s also the pressure of keeping them safe; on the way to and from school; when they’re taking part…
My school experience was somewhat different to most. Attending a select boys school meant that things were all a bit traditional. Teachers desks were literally on pedestals and we were to be seen but not heard. I really do struggle to remember who my tutors were now when I was…
Forgive me for the non-sexy post, but sometimes, routines are just really important. Sorry too as the title to this post could be more explicit, but it strikes me that as teachers it’s really important that we ensure that we’re giving a students considerable support and focus in our lessons….
I love doing break and lunch duty. I was given some advice early on in my career about using lunch queues to get to know your students. Don’t get me wrong, please don’t give me more, but I do love it (and not just for the free lunch – there’s…
Google Slides for iOS is here and I have to say I am pretty impressed. Making the triumvirate of Google Docs and Sheets whole, for a free app on your iPhone or iPad that gives you access to a presentation tool, it is really good. To say that it is everything…
If you haven’t come across the Sphero ball, it’s a tidy little thing. Ever since I first saw one I wanted one thinking of its potential for learning. I knew I had to get one. It’s about the size of a tennis ball (perhaps slightly bigger) and advertised as waterproof…
Given the importance of keeping our young people safe, we’ve kicked off the year 7 curriculum with a series of lessons looking at digital citizenship and esafety. This gives students an opportunity to come in to the school and familiarise themselves with our learning systems. It tied in nicely with…
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