The pandemic has got the whole world actively engaged in online learning to one degree or another. Online learning can be challenging for both learners and educators alike, as it demands more attention and self-discipline on the part of the learner than…
Following the National Curriculum in England, our English programme of study has four key elements: Writing Reading Spoken language Spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation (SPaG) When we transitioned over to e-learning, during lockdown, we wanted to make sure to provide…
For those who have taken a look into Industry 4.0 you’ll have noticed that there are a lot of big changes coming with regards to employment. As global businesses look to increase profitability and efficiency, a vast majority of the…
When it comes to education, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the approach that we take to teaching – lockdowns and restrictions on an international scale have resulted in a significant shift towards remote learning, and a higher…
Educational videos are among the most common types of videos available online. As they enhance learning opportunities, educational videos have long been used as a valuable tool to explore a wide range of subjects. It is worth noting that…
At the end of the academic year, it is always fitting to celebrate students’ great learning achievements. For example, our Class 3 IPC unit, Champions for Change taught children that the study of society is concerned with learning about living as…
As part of our transition from e-learning to face-to-face classes, our teachers have embraced an educational approach known as ‘blended learning’. This model combines the best of online educational platforms and online interaction (via Zoom, Google Meet or Hangouts, for…
On Christmas Eve last year, I arrived in Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas and the start of a journey to learn more about the Amazon jungle. A short while later, my good friend Kenny joined me…
Our ultimate purpose as teachers should be to enable students to become autonomous and independent learners. Teaching children research skills is one of the main steps along that process. I created this video below for children to help with their ancient…
As I occasionally create educational videos for students, staff and the wider community, I have wanted to be able to drop in images (and third party videos) to the background of my video presentations. For this to happen, I’ve needed…
