Personal Life Skills - The Importance of Holistic Health Education in Middle and High Schools
A brief foray into why teaching students topics such as substance abuse, personal hygiene and nutrition is so important.
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May 233 min read
The Challenge of Detecting AI in Student Work: A Losing Game?
AI detection tools don't work well, but how can educators work with or around them.
May 73 min read
Harnessing AI to Customize and Scaffold Science and Math Education for Middle and High School Students
This discussion is about AI (artificial intelligence) being used to differentiate and scaffold learning for middle and high school students.
Apr 183 min read
Quantum Mechanics in School: Concepts and Curiosities
Quantum mechanics, often regarded as the science of the very small, holds the key to understanding some of the most fundamental...
Apr 103 min read
3 Reasons why I believe English teachers will become more important in the AI era
3 Reasons why I believe English teachers will become more important in the AI era
Feb 294 min read
The Rise of Online School Post-COVID - A progressive educational path for some, but not all
The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for an unprecedented shift in the educational landscape, underscoring the urgent need for...
Feb 94 min read
Space Agencies (NASA, ESA) and the Science / Mathematics Classroom
In an era where science and technology are at the forefront of societal advancement, the integration of real-world scientific endeavours...
Jan 164 min read
Revolutionizing Mathematics Education: The Rise of Chatbot-Based AI in Learning Mathematics
In the realm of digital education, the evolution of chatbot-based AI has been nothing short of remarkable. For years, these AI systems,...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
School Leaders Continuing to Teach: A Boon and a Blessing
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of a principal or headteacher extends beyond administrative duties. A key component...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Science fiction to Science lessons
Image source link: https://nerd-base.com/2012/08/24/sci-fi-to-reality/ I recently read the fantastic science fiction trilogy - The three...
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Delayed grades: A small, simple effective tool
In the dynamic landscape of education, where the pursuit of instant results often takes precedence, the concept of delaying grades might...
Nov 15, 20234 min read
Grading harmful to learning
Image source link: https://baylorlariat.com/2013/09/05/editorial-new-grading-scale-bad-for-students-university/ In our shared journey of...
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Bringing music into the mathematics classroom
Mathematics can be a tricky subject to teach, particularly as the level of mathematics gets increasingly difficult, maybe music can help...
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Classroom Science Literacy
Science literacy is so important… But what is it? According to the OECD (link here) ‘Scientific literacy is the capacity to use...
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Differentiation - A teacher struggle of support
Differentiation is one of the key skills a teacher needs to function and support all their students, but it's both difficult to cultivate...
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Demystifying Algebra: Puzzles, Practice and Patience
Break down algebraic concepts with relatable examples and step-by-step explanations, making math more accessible and engaging. We know as...
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Starting lessons with a BANG: Bringing students into lessons
WHAT? I don’t know that… says the uncertain student with intrigue and interest in their face. The confusion of a student can be a...
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Teacher-life balance - students, social-life and selfcare
Burnout. It is a dirty word in education circles and not often readily acknowledged by management, rather stating that ‘the relevant...
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