I’ve been a leader in schools, in one capacity or another, for 13 years. I’ve seen both poor and excellent leaders in that time. It’s often said that a great leader must have a balance of professional competence and sound character, with some arguing that character is of more importance than technical aptitude. For example, would…
Read MoreEducation Visions Post-COVID 19
Parents as Educators
With The COVID-19 pandemic forcing us to shut down almost every entity, and then shut ourselves in, it’s reiterated the importance of family. Overnight, the family became the thing of central importance. The jewel in the crown. It was always supposed to be, but I think many of us forgot that along the way. They…
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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