July 10, 2014
by Malcolm Wilson
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The 7 Characteristics of a Digitally Competent Teacher is a post describing some features of what a teacher who is using digital tools to support learning and teaching might be like. Using technology to support learning and teaching is not … Continue reading
November 30, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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Looking for a different way to introduce the learning intentions or objectives at the beginning of a lesson or teaching session? Many teachers have found that using a novel approach to introduce what is going to be the focus of … Continue reading
March 15, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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ICT tools to develop skills of scientific inquiry and investigation One of the main purposes of learning in the sciences is to develop skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques. From “Sciences: Principle and Practice” from Education Scotland “In … Continue reading
March 14, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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In this age of mobile devices, keyboards, touchpads, and voice-controlled devices, some teachers may wonder if handwriting is no longer the required skill as before. And others may be looking for resources to help them teach this skill and support … Continue reading
March 13, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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So you’ve heard someone talking about QR codes? Or you’ve spotted these strangely-patterned black and white squares appearing in advertising material? Or you know what they are but just want to see how you can best make use of them? … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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Primary Games Arena is a site aimed specifically at pupils in primary schools and comprises free online games for all ages and stages, as well as all areas of the curriculum. There is a huge selection of high-quality games which have been identified … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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Pinterest is a free online visual pinboard tool which teachers can use to find ideas, tips and resources shared by colleagues elsewhere. So if looking for inspiration, or for a resource for a particular need in your classroom, Pinterest can provide … Continue reading
February 2, 2012
by Malcolm Wilson
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http://www.intuitionkit.com In:Tution is an excellent online downloadable resource which combines lesson ideas on using a host of free online tools, all adapted to teach various health-promoting topics. All of the detailed step-by-step lesson plan ideas for using the free online tools show immediate application to … Continue reading
December 15, 2011
by Malcolm Wilson
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Teachers often look for fresh ways of setting classroom tasks for pupils to demonstrate their learning. That is, to be able to show that they have understood what they have been learning by presenting or applying that information in a … Continue reading
November 21, 2011
by Malcolm Wilson
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The Great Behaviour Game is a free online tool which a classroom teacher can use to help turn managing classroom behaviour in a primary classroom into a game with a class of pupils. At the same time this provides a serious tool … Continue reading
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