Safeguarding children is of the utmost importance when teaching, and even more so when teaching is moved online. When children are not aware of the dangers of the internet, it is our responsibility as teachers and parents to educate them on how to use it safely. Here are some top tips to keep children safeContinue reading “Keeping safe whilst remote learning & teaching”
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Resources for parents & teachers home schooling UK
As schools have closed across the UK, parents are now having to home school their children. Whilst this may come naturally to some parents, others may have to work from home or have other children to care for. GCSEs are cancelled, but remote learning will continue. Below I have outlined some resources for children, parentsContinue reading “Resources for parents & teachers home schooling UK”
Five places to find online tutors/ tutoring jobs
As education has moved online in the UK and across the globe, more and more teachers are looking to online tutoring and teaching to educate safely. Teachers must be aware that some parents are still resistant to online teaching because of the potential safeguarding risks it poses. However, competent and qualified teachers will be ableContinue reading “Five places to find online tutors/ tutoring jobs”
My thoughts on online teaching
As schools are becoming more adept at blended learning, teachers have moved the majority of their teaching online. For older learners, there are many benefits to this, especially for those running a home and family. However, for younger learners, especially children in early years, they often need a more tactile education. Children love to exploreContinue reading “My thoughts on online teaching”
Improving your language skills
Many of us are writing our resolutions for the new year. Some of us may be looking to improve writing skills, update our CV and perhaps even our language skills. There are many free resources available to help you do so such as video streaming services and language apps. Many learners prefer to have aContinue reading “Improving your language skills”
Christmas classroom ideas
As Christmas is approaching, I thought I’d share a list of Christmas themed activities. These can be done both in class and on Zoom, depending on how you are currently teaching! Enjoy mince pies and a hot drink. (Everyone can bring their own for health and safety reasons). How festive! Drink hot chocolate with marshmallows.Continue reading “Christmas classroom ideas”
Starting the PhD process
I am currently in the process of applying for a PhD. I am writing the research proposal, and I am at the “methods” stage. After this I need to start work on my personal statement. I am curious if any of my followers have ever applied for or conducted a research study? This has beenContinue reading “Starting the PhD process”
Group cohesion activities online
As classes remain largely online, it can be easy for students to “lurk” in the background of online sessions. This can be particularly frustrating for students taking part in courses that are new and want to become familiar with their group. To overcome this, I suggest several activities below to enhance group cohesion in anContinue reading “Group cohesion activities online”
Five resources for teaching adults
At the moment, many services are still operating online. Teaching online is likely to be an area that expands in the future, certainly a lot quicker than many people realised. Learners are understanding the convenience and practical appeal of learning from home. I teach English language and am always looking out for new resources onlineContinue reading “Five resources for teaching adults”
Continuing blending learning course
This week I finished my blended learning course; Blended Learning Essentials, Getting Started. I take the course via the Futurelearn platform, the course itself was developed by UCL and the university of Leeds. It is very interesting and I am saving a lot of resources for my own use. I have read many fascinating articles,Continue reading “Continuing blending learning course”
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