I recently wrote for the International Teacher Magazine. The article was about the ethos of respect for teachers which is … More
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What is growth mindset?
Growth mindset is an idea, put forward by Carol Dweck (a psychologist from Stanford University). After a vast amount of research, she … More
Go Noodle is such a fun tech tool!
Go Noodle is a great website which encourages your students to be active. Have a look at my quick video … More
Some Brilliant Websites & Apps To Create Word Clouds.
I recently taught a lesson in which it was important for me to highlight keywords; a few of them were … More
Coding or Critical Thinking?
As the Hour of Code again approaches, I ponder the efficacy of encouraging all schools to participate under the banner … More
Use tech to connect pupils from around the world.
I recently was contacted on Twitter by a teacher asking to make a learning link between her class and one … More
Writing For Purpose: 5 Ways To Use Technology To Give Children A Genuine Audience.
When announcing a writing task, on a number of occasions, I have been asked by my students, “Why do we … More
The Digital Natives We Teach Are Creating A Number Of New Challenges.
Digital natives are individuals who were born during or after the surge of digital technologies (the internet, mobile devices etc.). … More
Technology in Schools – Future Changes in the Classroom.
When people talk about the future of technology in education, they picture every student having access to a computer or … More
Completely free, downloadable, stock music.
Often, in lessons, I need free music for my class to include in videos or presentations. But it’s really difficult … More