Learning Technologies

Using Unhomework to Supercharge Lockdown Learning - Part Two

Part two of a two-part blog from Independent Thinking Associate, primary teacher and author Mark Creasy on how to improve motivation and develop independent learning through better homework during lockdown.

Five-minute read

Posted by Mark Creasy on 18 Feb 2021

Mark Creasy, Assessment and Feedback, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Beyond Differentiation, Blended Learning, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Read, Covid-19

Noticing

Use these inspiring images from Associate and photographer Jane Hewitt to help children and young people learn to stop and look at the world with new eyes.

Three-minute read

Posted by Jane Hewitt on 17 Nov 2020

Jane Hewitt, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Environment, Learning Technologies, Outdoor Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Wonder, Well-Being, Read

How Do I Know What I Think Until I hear What I Say?

We like the look of this new app designed to get children talking more and, as a result, thinking better.

Four-minute read

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 24 Sep 2020

Questioning and Thinking Skills, Coaching, Growth Mindset, Creativity, Read, Learning Technologies, Blended Learning, Difficult Conversations, Thunks, Wonder

Mark Anderson on Educational Technology - Highlights

Highlights of a conversation with Associate Mark Anderson on educational technology and blended learning.

Six-minute watch

26 Jun 2020

Mark Anderson, Education, Learning Technologies, Watch

A Conversation About the Future of Schools and Schooling

A conversation about the future of schools and schooling with Independent Thinking Associate Martin Illingworth, author of Forget School, and education speaker, writer and thinker, Graham Brown-Martin.

55-minute watch

06 Jun 2020

Martin Illingworth, Education, Employability, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Learning Technologies, Schools, School Improvement, Society, Teaching and Learning, Watch, What Now Week

A Conversation About Technology, Learning and Making Connections

A conversation about technology, learning and making connections with Associates Roy Leighton and Mark Anderson joined by Mark Allen (@EdintheClouds).

52-minute watch

02 Jun 2020

Mark Anderson, Roy Leighton, Covid-19, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Education, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, School Improvement, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch, What Now Week

Are We Refusing to Learn From Lockdown?

Associate (Real) David Cameron poses an important question that is vexing him during the current transformation of the education system - are we all refusing to learn from lockdown?

Five-minute read

Posted by David Cameron on 13 May 2020

David Cameron, Education, Research, Schools, Covid-19, Activism, Leadership, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, Society, Teaching and Learning, Read

Guest Blog - Sara Alston on Echo Teaching Part Two

Part Two on the most - and least - effective use of your TA from guest blogger, SEND specialist Sara Alston.

Two-minute read

Posted by Guest on 02 May 2020

SEND, Teachers, Creativity, Assessment and Feedback, Learning Technologies, Teaching and Learning, Read

So You Want to Build a New School

We were asked a while back for our thoughts about building a new school from scratch. Drawing on his experience in schools and school systems around the world, these are Ian Gilbert's 32 surprising recommendations.

Four-minute read

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 18 Apr 2020

Ian Gilbert, Schools, Society, Activism, Creativity, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Read, Complexity, Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Governance, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Learning Technologies, Outdoor Learning, Peace Building, Personal Leadership, Poverty, Relationships, School Improvement, Service Learning, Teachers, Values-based Education, Wonder, Well-Being

Connectivity

Head of PE at Hartland International School in Dubai, Niall Statham, shares his thoughts on what it is that online education - indeed all education - has at its heart.

Five-minute read and watch

Posted by Guest on 14 Apr 2020

Education, Learning Technologies, Schools, Covid-19, Read, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Relationships, Team Building, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances

Shaping Their World

A guest blog from artist, teacher, researcher and INSET Junction member Pete Moorhouse who argues passionately for the importance of woodwork in early childhood education and all the many benefits it brings.

Five-minute read

Posted by Guest on 07 Apr 2020

Independent Learning, Covid-19, Creativity, Relationships, Teaching and Learning, Read, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Learning Technologies, Outdoor Learning, Resilience, EYFS

You Are Not Alone

We are collating an on-going list of links, ideas, websites, blogs and more to help educators and leaders (and human beings) during this difficult time. Please help yourselves and let us know what else we can add.

Five-minute read

06 Apr 2020

Education, Covid-19, Learning Technologies, Managing Stress and Mindfulness, Resilience, Teaching and Learning, Well-Being, Read, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Creativity, Charity, Outdoor Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Society, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Wonder

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