3D Gamelab
For a long time I have been interested in how game mechanics could inspire learning. Every now and then I check up on the progress of 3D GameLab – a learning platform that applies game thinking and game mechanics (quests, …
Teaching
Applying teaching strategied, techniques and ideas.
DEAR bookmarks
DEAR (drop everything and read) and “getting caught reading” (a reading journal) is really picking up, together with The Wellington Academy bookmarks, which have been very well received. The bookmark turns into a book rating and book review submission form and offers a …
Exercise book 2.0
Time to write and reflect has been almost non existent the past two weeks.Time? What time? Certainly time appears to be elusive, so here is a quick list of highlights from the past two weeks; Y11 ‘Drive to the finishline’ Assemblies, sitting with …
Rita Pearson
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. – Rita Pearson It’s worth spending 10 minutes watching …
Limits
Never say never. Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion – Michael Jordan Michael Jordan quote from his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2009. There are only a few MJ quotes I have …
Inspirational speaker – Jay Young
This Friday’s Year 11 ‘Drive to the finish line’ assembly was led by an inspirational young man, former elite gymnast and aspiring stuntman, Jay Young. Just two years on, and following eleven months of gruelling physiotherapy, Jay is commanding the respect and attention …
Whole school curriculum planning
Waiting for @FOD3… (the message left in the workbook for the Head of English.) After a morning of experimenting, I have mocked up a simple wire frame for departments to report their curriculum maps, KS2 transition, KS3, KS4 and KS5. The aim, …
Drop everything and read
This is the first time I have EVER been in a library. Is there any single more important duty of an English Department, of a school even, than introducing our students to the wonders of reading? I would like to think that …