Published inSingle-Use Coffee CupsProblems with single-use coffee cups #1 – LitteringNow, I live in a sleepy village in the north of England. We’re miles away from any fast food (or coffee) chain, although sometimes you…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Published inSingle-Use Coffee CupsThe problem with single-use coffee cupsSeemingly a ubiquitous everyday item that can be found in many societies, the single-use coffee cup quickly became a reflection of the…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Be aware of 5 classroom circumstances that can interfere with metacognitive activityDaily classroom distractions and ways of working can all interfere with the metacognitive activity undertaken by students. Be aware of…Oct 4, 2019Oct 4, 2019
Using metacognition in businessI’ve been working on a large project recently that has demanded quite a lot of research of metacognition, trying to understand what the…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
Why Metacognition? 12 reasons for educatorsAn exploration of 12 crucial reasons why schools, teachers and educators should implement metacognitive strategies among their students.Aug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018
A Genius at work - Interview with Loren CarpenterWe watch is awe, often, at the amazing computer animations and graphics that make the impossible possible in modern day movies. The…May 12, 2018May 12, 2018
Published inTeaching-Pedagogy-and-LearningNine ideas that senior school staff can do to truly make a difference to the work life balance of…Being trapped in the pressures of the senior leadership bubble, it is often easy to forget what it’s like to be a teacher. You have your…Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018
Published inTeaching-Pedagogy-and-LearningThe Positive Power of Negative ThinkingFads within education come and go, and many settings are full of optimism, hope, and trying to instil a positive mindset among their…Dec 10, 2017Dec 10, 2017
Stifling CreativityHow research and collaboration can keep people within a boxNov 26, 2017Nov 26, 2017
Published inTeaching-Pedagogy-and-LearningComputing: For all?Evidence gathered from The Royal Society showed that “pedagogies for computing in schools remain less developed than those for other…Nov 11, 2017Nov 11, 2017