Creating silence in a busy world
April 17, 2022
How do we get time to ourselves these days? How can we create moments of silence in such a busy world? … More Creating silence in a busy world
Tag: Tricks
The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips
March 26, 2022
My one regret? I wish I’d heard of this as a student. If you struggle to work or revise or sit down and focus, you’ve come to the right place. … More The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips
5 months on with the Galaxy Watch
March 4, 2022
It’s been 5 months since I bought the Samsung Galaxy Watch. When I bought it, I was looking for three things: do I like it? Does it do what I need? And who would I recommend it to?
Read on to find out my verdict… … More 5 months on with the Galaxy Watch
Kicking out distractions – Study Tips
February 25, 2022
What good is a revision timetable, a collection of all of the best revision methods and a tricked-out working-from-home setup if you’re constantly getting distracted all day long? These are the Big Three study tips that worked a trick for me at University. … More Kicking out distractions – Study Tips
One Note vs Bullet Journals: Which one wins?
February 13, 2022
I used to put everything into my Bullet Journal, but I’ve started to outgrow it. What does One Note do better than the trusty pen and paper? … More One Note vs Bullet Journals: Which one wins?
Finding the perfect school | A checklist
February 5, 2022
It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year: when the most teaching jobs tend to go live! Here’s what you need on your checklist when looking for your first teaching job. … More Finding the perfect school | A checklist
Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom
January 28, 2022
Feedback is an essential part of life, in school or otherwise. How do you know how you’ve done in something if nobody tells you? Here’s how to do a better job of it in the classroom 👨🏻🏫 … More Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom
Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?
January 7, 2022
Now that we’ve made it through yet another pandemic-filled year, it’s time for a final reflection. Did I meet my goals this year? And what am I aiming for this year? Are there any lessons that I’ve picked up along the way? … More Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?
Getting ready for the new term | An essential guide
December 31, 2021
Here’s an essential guide for the new teaching term, detailing what you need, what you should do before going back, and why being prepared is an essential part of teaching. … More Getting ready for the new term | An essential guide
The WAT Conference | Review
December 24, 2021
Windsor Academy Trust dedicates 1 INSET day a year to the WAT Conference, where all 9 schools come together to share good practice and celebrate the work of staff and students. What was it like? And what did we all get up to? … More The WAT Conference | Review
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