Here’s what to expect from the First 90 Days as a Head of Department at a UK Secondary School, with an honest look at how to establish yourself as a leader, not just a manager. … More The First 90 Days: How to survive (and thrive) as a new Head of History
Experimenting will lead you to making a lot of mistakes along the way. Thankfully, I’ve probably already made them all – and figured out how to avoid them, so that you don’t have to. Here’s my guide to the top five mistakes that all students make when taking notes at Uni – and how to fix them. … More The top 5 note-taking mistakes that every student makes (and how to fix them)
Here’s your must-read guide to the best way to take notes everywhere and anywhere you might work, whether it’s in a notebook, on your laptop, or anywhere else. Teacher-approved and perfect for college or University. … More Stop Wasting Time: A Teacher’s Take on the Best Note-Taking Tools for University
I’ve put together this really robust guide to prompt you on what’s actually needed for University, as well as a few things that you can afford to leave behind – as you get ready for Fresher’s Week, studying, and beyond – from a teacher’s perspective … More A Teacher’s Guide: 50 Things You Actually Need for University (And What You Can Leave Behind)
Now that I’m five years into teaching, I’ve learned a lot about how to do the job properly. Here are my five key takeaways about the profession. … More Five lessons I’ve learned from five years of teaching
In my work life, our school has readily embraced the possibilities of AI. I’ve become part of an AI Trailblazer programme, powered by Getech, to use the full capabilities of Gemini to complement my workflow. In the past, I’d simply dabbled in ChatGPT’s free version, but this is on the next level. … More How Gemini AI transformed my work-life balance as a teacher
My dissertation explored whether substituting traditional exercise books with digital ones improved the writing structure of Year 7 students in their History lessons. Keep reading to find out whether they’re worth using in your subject too. … More Digital or physical exercise books in History writing: which is better?
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best ways to use Google Slides on iPad, along with pro tips to make your workflow as smooth as possible. … More How to Use Google Slides Like a Pro on iPad
Here’s a teacher’s honest review of Preply, a 1-2-1 online tutoring service for learning languages. Can it make you fluent in 4 weeks? … More Can Preply make you speak fluent Spanish 4 weeks? A Teacher’s Perspective
This can be your go-to guide whether you’re a seasoned veteran or conducting your first ever appointments. Read all the way to the end for a few stock phrases to add to your arsenal to help with running a really successful evening. … More How to host an effective Parent’s Evening
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