New challenge
Back in Sept I accepted a new role at The Wellington Academy as Vice Principal, to lead on Teaching and Learning. As I openly use social media in my teaching, I did not updated any of my profile settings or bio’s as I …
Teaching
Applying teaching strategied, techniques and ideas.
Cartoon objectives
This is a small gift for a highly respected colleague, new to the profession, who is always looking to innovate and challenge his students. It has been a while since I asked students to use cartoons to demonstrate their understanding …
Question rations
Hi Krisitan, I am currently putting something together about questioning in the classroom for all staff…. the other day in the library, I saw you use a technique where they were only allowed to ask 2 questions all lesson. Would …
Get ‘em thinking #2
5 more questions to start your lessons this week. Why is it that when someone tells you that there’s billions of stars in the universe, you believe them. But if they tell you there’s ‘wet paint’ you just have to …
Harry’s Day
Sent with IFTTT Not a very professional or secondary themed post but a homework task for our son Harry. This time the evidence for ‘outline five event from one of you days,’ created with iOS app Sock Puppets. Would you …
Manic Digger SMSC
Manic Digger is probably the most popular and functional Minecraft clone currently available. I have not played it but it’s a hit in the ICT rooms at lunchtime, even though its some way from the more polished Minecraft. At first, …
English efforts
Three useful resources for English colleagues. English teachers, this is handy: RT @shfarnsworth: “Ten Things Good Writers Do” bit.ly/UX4uFL #EngChat Plus a fantastic collection of images from David Terron (@daveterron) A0 posters no less. yfrog.com/ockqmwsj [qr_code_display]
Individual Quotables
I have had a fair few requests for individual images from the main / door posters – here there are. Help yourself. [qr_code_display]