This is a slightly longer form article than my usual posts, so make yourself comfortable with a cup of your favourite hot beverage. Having a friendly chat about sport without any regard for the physical proximity between you and the speaker; shaking the hand of a student as you greet them at the door; sitting…
Read MorePandemic and Pastoral
Some big questions have been floating around my mind as I try to imagine a school system which caters to the needs of its students during online learning caused by the pandemic. How do we build community when many are distant from the physical school? How can parents get involved and engaged when we cannot…
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Read MoreMotivation During eLearning
When delivering eLearning, I always start each lesson with a Daily Dose of Motivation statement. This is my way of stoking the fire in my students’ bellies and giving them something both inspiring and encouraging to think about. One example of my Daily Dose of Motivation was the theme, ‘Staying Connected’. With all of us…
Read MoreStructuring Online Lessons
If your school has moved to remote education and requests for you to deliver online lessons, this is worth a read. There are some basic things you can do to set up your lesson for effective delivery. After all, even in emergency circumstances, we should remain committed to quality. The ideas in this article are not exhaustive, but provide…
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