What is it really like for a teacher to return to the classroom after six wonderful weeks off? These are my thoughts on the first two weeks of the new term. It’s perfect reading if you need to compare your workload or want an insight into how much you’ll be doing as an ECT. … More A day in the life of a teacher after 6 weeks off
I’ve come up with 6 hacks that will supercharge your digital classroom. Read on for my collection of strategies that have been tried and tested in my classroom over the years. … More Supercharge your classroom: 6 digital strategies
Right now, we need to get ready for the incoming term. You’ve had a rest, you’ve done the planning that needs doing, and now you’re ready to get back to what you do best: teaching. Here’s my shopping list of essentials from my teacher toolkit. … More The essential back to school teacher toolkit
I’m going to detail who exactly needs a keyboard for their tablet, the criteria you should consider when comparing different models, and my own recommendations towards the end. … More 3 ways to pair your new iPad with the perfect keyboard
I love using iPads, but I’ve now upgraded my Apple tablet twice. I kept wondering whether I should opt for the iPad Pro, to future-proof the device, or if a simpler model would be enough. If you’re in a similar position, you might be wondering: why is it so hard to choose your next device? For a comprehensive breakdown, look no further. … More Why is choosing the right iPad so hard?
Japanese isn’t easy, and I won’t be fluent by the time I go, but here’s the 4-step approach that I’m taking to learn some key words and phrases. … More The 4-step method to easily learn Japanese before your trip to Tokyo
Here are the most productive things that you can spend your summer doing as a teacher. I’ve broken this into two halves, with some actionable steps in the second half of the article. … More How to spend your summer as a teacher
Sometimes, students need time outside of the classroom. Sometimes, that doesn’t work. In trying to develop more self-regulated learners, I’ve been trialling an app called How We Feel, which aims to get us all to know ourselves just a little bit better. Have a read to see what it’s like, how it works, and whether it could fit into your behaviour toolkit. … More Regulating emotions in the classroom with How We Feel
Here’s why the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case is the only case that you’ll ever need for your new iPad … More iPad Air 6 Logitech Combo Touch review – must-have accessory
I was standing in the staff workroom when I received an email from one of our Deputy Headteachers. Her email didn’t leave me guessing: it was asking for a quick chat to see if I was interested in joining the Apple Learning Coach programme.
Here’s how it completely transformed my teaching. … More Becoming an Apple Learning Coach changed my teaching
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