I recently wrote an article for the Times Educational Supplement (TES) about my daily life as a teacher at an … More
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How To Use ‘TED-Ed Lessons’ – Includes A Free Video-Viewing Worksheet.
I recently found TED-ED lessons… they’re brilliant! Created by educators around the world, they are a great way to share … More
5 Really Good Online Newspaper Makers
My class are studying coasts this term and I asked them to make a newspaper report about a hotel that … More
My article for the International Teacher Magazine: How can technology in the classroom make personalized learning easier?
I recently wrote an article for the International Teacher Magazine. It covers my experience of personalized learning. At first, I … More
Time-lapse a science experiment for excellent observation opportunities (includes a free, downloadable write-up form).
Last week I did a science lesson with my students where we looked at how the sweets ‘Skittles’ dissolved in … More
Guest Blog Post: Stuck for art lesson ideas? Check out Artsology.
Artsology.com began as a side project for me as I was transitioning from working in the art world to becoming … More
Guest Blog Post: Is Virtual Reality For Education All Hype?
VR is here to stay, love it or hate it. The technology has already been adopted by school teachers in … More
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
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
Challenge your pupils to design an App!
Recently I asked my students to design a new app. I kept the explanation brief and just told them that … More