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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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”
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”
Social constructivisim in the “New Normal”
Vygotzky’s zone of proximal development calls for learning from others as part of the learning and developmental process. For adult learners, their understanding of social relationships, etiquette and bonding is usually established. If they are now learning solely online, they are able to maintain a level of social learning through comments, interaction and feedback. However,Continue reading “Social constructivisim in the “New Normal””
Ways to learn from home
Whether you are homeschooling your children, teaching online, or sharing knowledge with family over Skype, now is the time to try a range of different activities. I have tried to include materials that you may already have in your home. These activities could be adapted for ESL and I will outline the key learning pointsContinue reading “Ways to learn from home”
Authentic materials for teaching online
Many of us are homeschooling or teaching from home via the internet. Without the convenience of having a classroom, a library and shared school resources, we may find it difficult to engage our learners. When tutoring online, I found that even having even basic teaching aids can engage students and elevate the learning experience. BelowContinue reading “Authentic materials for teaching online”
Five ways to enhance your online teaching
As my teaching has now been moved online, I’ve had to adapt my teaching style and resources to suit the online setting. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I’ve taken a number of professional courses in order to re-familiarise myself with technologies such as Zoom and Edmodo. Every educational setting will have theirContinue reading “Five ways to enhance your online teaching”
Teaching from home
Many teachers in the UK are now working from home and teaching online. Recently, I have begun teaching online myself, and wanted to give some tips for those who need to get use to this big adjustment. Firstly, having a schedule and a realistic set of goals of what you want the learning to achieveContinue reading “Teaching from home”
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