Collaborative presentations using tools such as Google Slides have been a staple of my classroom for many years now. I always wanted something to help with that process though, a tool that would help give the activity more meaning - then Pear Deck arrived. An interactive presentation tool, Pear Deck…
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Technology can help with learning and teaching in many ways. A sure-fire successful starting point for seeing wins with technology in your classroom is by using technology to support feedback for your learners. In today's infographic, I share five approaches and many more tools you can choose to use to…
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Welcome to Day 8 of the 2020 Appvent Calendar. As with many of the entries on the calendar this year and a hallmark of many a good edtech company or app, today’s entry has really come into its own in supporting both a reduction in teacher workload, evidence-informed uses of…
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Welcome to this, the eighth day of the edtech Appvent calendar. Today, congratulations go to Flipgrid as we open door eight on our edtech Appvent calendar. If you haven't heard of or come across Flipgrid then where have you been?! One of my favourite reasons for using Flipgrid is how…
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Workload has always been an issue in the teaching profession. Over the years I've picked up a few handy hints to help me get through it all. There are lots of free tools you can use to help you make your life that little bit easier and take off some…
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Now I'm hoping that with a title to the post as it is I don't end up being put on every filter list going - as educators reading this you will probably know that I am of course talking about 'Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time'. Championed by @jackiebeere in many…
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