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…
Read MoreOpportunities During Lockdown
So, this post has nothing to do with anything related to education. I say this as this blog has typically been for educators seeking to learn about aspects related to teaching. This is your opportunity to stop reading now if you’re looking for a post in line with school related matters. It’s clear that this…
Read MoreTeaching Tools
If you could only choose one piece of extra teaching equipment, what would it be? Mine would have to be my visualiser. I love this device for many reasons:☑️modelling virtually anything☑️showcasing student excellence during a lesson☑️exam technique practice☑️recording demonstrations and processes☑️live annotations and much more. So, what piece of teaching equipment would you rather not…
Read MoreAnalogue Vs Tech
Watching someone expertly use analogue tools is refreshing. Reassuring, in fact. Reassuring because it confirms that excellence can be achieved without having access to expensive resources. Reassuring knowing that if the power goes down or you spill Diet Coke on your computer, the lesson can still proceed. I recently had the pleasure of observing a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Background Knowledge
On the importance of background knowledge (schemas)…Background knowledge is essential for pupils to access any material the teacher presents them with. This knowledge, with which we see and understand the world, is called schema. Those who have had experiences that range broad and wide have a deeper, richer schema. The impact of this on their…
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