When I see children hooked on Candy Crush and Minecraft, hardly engaging with their friends during social times, I feel … 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.
What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching strategy in which students acquire knowledge by working over a longer period of … More
My article for Edutopia: Engaging Students Through Google Maps.
I recently wrote an article for Edutopia. It was about ways Google Maps can be used to inspire students in … More
Moving schools? Transfer and save all of your old emails and content using ‘Grad Gopher’.
When you move schools your email account is often deactivated shortly after you leave. What happens to all those emails … More
Guest Blog Post: Five Tips for Gamifying Your Classroom
Gamification is applying typical elements of video games, such as levels and experience points, into other areas of life. Video … More
Pokemon GO and how it can inspire augmented reality in the classroom.
Pokemon GO is a new phenomenon in the gaming world. Children and adults are roaming the streets looking for characters … More
10 Pros And Cons Of A Bring Your Own Device Scheme.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) schemes have got more and more popular over recent years. They are when students are … More
Inspiring Edtech Quotes
I recently compiled a list of quotes about educational technology that have really inspired me. I used the website Canva to … More
A simple way to make a digital copy of pupils’ work.
When the end of the year comes, the books are sent home with the children and presumably put in a … More
Schoolsask: an excellent way for teachers to share knowledge and ideas.
Schoolsask is a user-friendly website and app that helps educators and other professionals share, connect, interact, and support each other. It … More
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