CPD

CPD, LITERACY, RESEARCH, RETRIEVAL PRACTICE

2020 Online CPD

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2020 hasn’t been great, it’s not over but without sounding pessimistic it doesn’t look like things are back to the “old normal” yet! However, there are silver linings and this year has been a fantastic year for online professional learning for educators. As I am based in the Middle East, but originally from the UK and teach at a British school, I often feel like I am missing out on so many great events taking place. This year I have been able to watch, listen, learn, and share. I have collated these excellent online presentations and you can access them below by clicking on the different links for the different categories. I will continue to add to this and develop this digital CPD library. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful! Read more

CPD, RESEARCH, RETRIEVAL PRACTICE, SOCIAL MEDIA, TEACHING

We are moving in the right direction …

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This has been a very big week for many educators and students as we return to school, either the physical or virtual classroom. Covid-19 has caused global disruption and education wasn’t immune from this. Obviously, the health and safety of our students is always the priority but teachers around the world have been working extremely hard to ensure learning and progress can still continue despite the challenges we faced. Read more

CPD, EDTECH, RESEARCH, RESOURCES, RETRIEVAL PRACTICE, TEACHING

The TPACCK Model explained

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The TPACCK model first featured in my book Love To Teach: Research and Resources (2018) but it is based on the research and work of others. I felt there was something missing from the previous models that I wanted to develop further. The feedback to the TPACCK model, from people that have read my book or attended presentations I have delivered, where I discuss this model, has been very positive with different teachers and leaders telling me that they have applied this in their schools to support and shape teaching and professional learning. Read more