A great lesson idea: Go on a Google Hunt!

Recently, as part of our maths unit on shape, my class went on a Google hunt! We were studying quadrilaterals … More

My article for a joint project between Google and TES – Ten ways to use tech to teach creativity.

I was recently contacted about the opportunity to write for a joint project between Google and the Times Educational Supplement … More

Using Social Media To Make Learning Competitive.

My colleague recently shared with me how he used social media, in an innovative way, in the classroom. The lesson … More

Guest Blog Post: 5 Incredibly Useful Apps That Every Educator & Student Needs.

Students of all ages face new challenges in a technologically dominated world. Simply showing up with a backpack, some pencils … More

Try Using Augmented Reality To Create A Truly Interactive Display.

In English, my class have been studying discursive writing.  The topic we have focused on has been zoos and whether … More

A brilliant website for drawing lessons – thousands of ideas and tutorials.

Drawing How To Draw is a brilliant website which features a huge number of drawing tutorials and lesson ideas. In my … More

Virtually Presenting At The Primary Maths Initiative.

In November, I will be virtually presenting at the Primary Maths Initiative CPD: “A support network of teachers and specialists … More

A simple but useful tech idea to replace mini-whiteboards.

Combine an iPad with the app ‘Paper’ by FiftyThree and you get a great replacement for mini whiteboards.  My class … More

Technology Gives The Quietest Student A Voice.

“Technology Gives The Quietest Student A Voice.” – Jerry Blumengarten. I absolutely love this quote.  It is such a powerful … More

‘Really Tricky’ Online Maths Resources

I recently organised and ran the Federation of British Schools In Asia (FOBISIA) online maths tournament.  It was successful and … More