It is rocket science and it is brain surgery… the latest ISSET webinar with astronaut Dafydd Rhys Williams: 30th April 19.00 BST
LIVE Webinar: Space Talking with An Astronaut Astronaut & Brain Surgeon Dafydd Rhys (Dave) Williams My Brain in Space This Thursday 30th April at 7pm BST, astronaut, neurological and cardiac … Continue reading
What Past Education Emergencies Tell Us About Our Future | Edutopia
Widespread school closures have deep and lasting impacts on kids, affecting both long-term academic metrics and mental health, for example. But there are things educators and school leaders can do … Continue reading
Space to Learn: Painting the Perfect Planet with Astronaut Nicole Stott Tuesday 28th April
Nicole Stott – Astronaut, Environmentalist, Engineer, Pilot and Artist – Joins Space to Learn Painting the Perfect Planet A FREE live Interactive astronaut episodes are beamed out every Tuesday in … Continue reading
Home is not school, nor should it be… effective informal learning can take place at home
This Guardian article is a timely reminder that learning takes many forms and trying to create a formal learning experience in your home is actually unproductive. If one good thing … Continue reading
Making Learning Concrete: Realising Numbers in Mathematics with Scandinavians!
I don’t tend to subscribe to the ‘what goes around comes around!’ school of thought as it often represents lazy thinking. Things which might appear similar change over time or … Continue reading
Hubble Telescope Launch Anniversary – Top 100 Images | ESA/Hubble
It’s 30 years ago since the Hubble telescope was launched – and to celebrate its birthday, the veteran observatory has produced another astonishing image of the cosmos. NASA is celebrating … Continue reading
Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone
In these challenging times, this infographic might provide some pointers to the stages of embracing change…
Keeping Students Engaged in Digital Learning | Edutopia
Whether you’re new to teaching online or a veteran, these six tips can help you make sure your students stay connected and immersed in learning. via: Keeping Students Engaged in … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Woman’s Hour | Five tips for home schooling
Anna Massau, a former teacher who runs the Homeschool Guru blog, and Helena Gillespie, Professor of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, share their advice for home schooling. Read them … Continue reading
Webinar: Keeping Your Cool in a Space Disaster with Astronaut Michael Foale, CBE
Every Thursday an astronaut will give a LIVE presentation and q & a. The programme is designed for adults and families and is for a limited sized audience. This Thursday … Continue reading
The World Beyond the Coronavirus…
Wise words via my friend Pirjo Suhonen on education beyond Coronavirus… When the covid-19 pandemic passes and the world opens up again, we should redesign our schools using the best … Continue reading
Coronavirus: Here’s how you can stop bad information from going viral | BBC News
Coronavirus misinformation is flooding the internet. A UK parliamentary sub-committee is asking members of the public to submit examples. The committee has particularly requested submissions of disinformation spread in private … Continue reading
Coronavirus: Stars take part in BBC lockdown learning scheme | BBC News
Sir David Attenborough, Danny Dyer and Jodie Whittaker are among the celebrity supply teachers who will be helping the BBC educate the nation’s schoolchildren during the coronavirus lockdown. Footballer Sergio … Continue reading
Coronavirus: How do I home-school my children? | BBC News
Schools across the UK would normally be opening for the summer term about now. However, they remain closed to all but a few pupils and there is no current … Continue reading
The Covid 19 crisis has exposed some salutary lessons about what schools are, and could be about…
Michael Gove, as Education Secretary, having as much impact and engagement in a primary school as he did with any group of free-thinking individuals. This was the man who was … Continue reading
Training teachers to shine on Parent Evenings
Are your teachers trained to build positive relationships with parents at parent evenings? I’ve always been amazed that teachers are so poor at managing relationships on parents evening. For me … Continue reading
New Studies Link the Arts to Crucial Cognitive Skills | Edutopia
I’ve often promoted STEM-based activities through the blog and I believe they have a vital role to play in encouraging more active and experimental thinking and experiential learning in schools. … Continue reading
The latest Space Talking with an Astronaut. Tonight Steve Swanson, ISS Commander!
LIVE Webinar: Space Talking with An Astronaut With Space Station Commander Steve Swanson Today at 7pm BST/2pm EDT Every Thursday an astronaut will give a LIVE presentation and Q&A. The … Continue reading
DIY Ways to Meet a Child’s Sensory Needs at Home | Edutopia
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home. The coronavirus pandemic has upended all students’ day-to-day routines, … Continue reading
Coronavirus: Are there educational development opportunities for your school?
I earnestly hope that this unprecedented interruption to education caused by the Coronavirus will give teachers space for some creative thinking and that teachers will return to school ready to … Continue reading
How Teachers Can Prioritize Self-Care While Working From Home | Edutopia
Teachers adjusting to teaching from home while schools are closed may need to work out new routines to stay grounded. Tending to our personal health seems important but also really … Continue reading
A Salient Question About the Curriculum in Lockdown…
I wonder if the experience of lockdown will lead to a re-evaluation of the curriculum and the hierarchy of subjects that has developed? This could lead to a major re-evaluation … Continue reading
FREE Live Interactive Astronaut Show with Space Shuttle Pilot Tony Antonelli Tuesday 14th April. 7pm BST/9am and 2pm EDT
FREE live Interactive astronaut episodes are beamed out: Every Tuesday at 2pm and 7pm BST/9am and 2pm EDT in our “Space to Learn” series. Inspirational, fun and an Out of … Continue reading
The Edtech Podcast – for global education innovation and edtech
The mission of The Edtech Podcast is to improve the dialogue between ‘ed’ & ‘tech’ for better innovation, through storytelling. Join the Edtech listener community now! The Edtech Podcast – … Continue reading
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