I recently wrote for the Times Educational Supplement (TES). The article was about coding and how it can be a … More
Author: Neil Jarrett
Neil Jarrett is the Year 3 leader at an international school in Shanghai. He is interested in ideas and #edtech which accelerate student learning. Google Certified Educator.
Can Virtual Reality Improve Education?
When most people think of virtual reality (VR), video-gaming is probably the first thought that comes to mind. VR has … More
Everything you need for a Remembrance Day assembly / lesson
It is nearly Remembrance Day and I was asked to do an assembly for it… I began by playing a … More
A beginners guide to 3D printing
I recently did some 3D printing with my class. It is much easier than you might first think! The children … More
Secret Santa – a fantastic online tool for organizing it!
Christmas is fast approaching! And for teachers… that usually means Secret Santa! I have found an online Secret Santa generator … More
How To Create a Virtual Field Trip for Google Cardboard
Virtual field trips are a great way to engage learners; creating an immersive and memorable experience for them. Thanks to … More
Write on the walls!
My school have painted some of the walls with ‘whiteboard paint’. The children absolutely love it and it is fantastic … More
Eggciting ideas!
As part of my school’s STEAM week, my class have been doing some egg investigations! We explored: The structure The … More
Bring poetry to life by using a ‘green screen’
I recently did a lesson in my school’s STEAM centre. It went really well, so I thought I’d share. And … More
A Great Way To Use Tech To Help Teachers Meaningfully Engage With Families
Strong parent-teacher partnerships are key to student success in the classroom. In fact, parental engagement is very effective at predicting … More
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