The use of Video Art Tutorials to aid online learning
It has been a challenge to ensure that the students are continuing to develop their practical art skills whilst working at home. When in...
Hopefully the students have learnt as much as I have in the last few weeks
Every morning I am woken up by my cat between 5 and 6 am, a time of her choosing, and whilst she cries for attention I am thinking about...
6 Well being rules for working from home
Normally, I would share useful insights from the Geography department about how Geography approaches Teaching and Learning at Markham....
Using Google Sites in Remote Teaching
Amidst the current crisis keeping us all housebound, there is no doubt that many are going a little bonkers. Online teaching provides...
Ten Benefits of Testing
Article: Ten Benefits of Testing and Their Applications to Educational Practice Author: Henry L. Roediger III, Adam L. Putnam and Megan...
Reflection Strategies
Teachers who promote reflective classrooms ensure that students are fully engaged in the process of making meaning. They organize...
The Ingredients for Great Teaching
The Ingredients For Great Teaching is an evidence informed book by Pedro De Bruyckere on some broad themes that help make teaching great....
The Components of Direct Instruction
Article: The Components of Direct Instruction Author: Cathy L. Watkins, Timothy A. Slocum Reading Time: 2 hours The purpose of this...
High-Impact Instruction
I have just finished reading High-Impact Instruction by Jim Knight. I received this book as part of the Instructional Coaching Institute...
Explanations and Modelling
"In your best explanations, your artistry with words will transform complicated and abstract material into something clear and...