It’s that time of year again! Summer is just around the corner and I’m planning my reading list for some self-paced PD in the sun.
Category: Discussions
Guest post: Teaching our Languages #TeachingOurLanguages (by Graham Noble)
Graham Noble is a Grade 4-6 ESL teacher at Delia School of Canada but will be starting an English-Humanities position at Han Academy, Hong Kong,
Becoming a Google Certified Innovator (podcast episode for ‘Making Better Teachers’)
I am very proud to be the first ever returning guest on the Making Better Teachers podcast and I really appreciate the second invitation from host
Sydney 2019 Google Certified Innovator Academy #SYD19
This week, it was a great honour to attend the Google Certified Innovator Academy in Sydney and graduate as an official Innovator. I just joined
Back to Tembak
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Tembak (remote Borneo) on a staff volunteering trip. I wrote about it in a previous post
Ten blogs that inspire this one (second edition)
A while ago, I listed ten education blogs that inspire this one. If you missed it, I encourage you to read that first list and
UK Blog Awards 2019 – Education Winner! #UKBA19
2019 is apparently my year! Just a few weeks after the exciting and unexpected news that I have been accepted as a Google Certified Innovator,
Confession: I said “the most dangerous phrase” this week
According to Grace Hopper, the most dangerous phrase in our language is ‘we’ve always done it this way’. This quote has been applied to education
Inquiry Teacher: Elevate Your Mindset
This week, I had the great pleasure of meeting Trevor MacKenzie, author of Dive Into Inquiry and Inquiry Mindset. He was briefly in Hong Kong with his
I did it! Google Certified Innovator #SYD19
On Tuesday afternoon, I received an email from the Certified Innovator Program with ‘congratulations’ in the subject. I couldn’t believe it. I read the whole
21st Century Learning Conference 2019
This weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the 11th Annual 21st Century Learning Conference (my first time at this event) and it was even
TCRWP: a pedagogical overview of writing
As a school, we are gradually implementing Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). This is already well established in our lower grades
Why every teacher should have a PLN (podcast episode for ‘Making Better Teachers’)
I was honoured to be invited on the Making Better Teachers podcast with Kevin O’Shea. Kevin is an inspirational educator and a valued member of my PLN.
My site visit with Room to Read India
I’m currently spending the Chinese New Year holiday in India. I love this country more every time I visit! This time, my main reason for
Why PTA is worth your time
For hardworking teachers, time is a precious commodity. We must use it wisely and be intentional about our priorities. It’s understandable that optional roles and
Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE)
My first experience of Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) was spontaneous. It was the beginning of November and so I was wearing a poppy. In Hong
Guest post: Introducing our YouTube channel ‘For Teachers’ (by Katie Tollitt)
This week, I would like to pass creative control over to my friend Katie Tollitt, creator of For Teachers YouTube channel. Like me, Katie is keen to
What are ‘soft’ skills and why do students need them more than ever?
In a recent workshop with Tania Lattanzio, she shared this video. As you watch it, consider its accompanying question: will our children be prepared? The
Anti-Bullying Week 2018: five books to inspire empathy
With Anti-Bullying Week 2018 kicking off tomorrow (Monday 12th November) and Tuesday 13th marking World Kindness Day 2018, it seems like an ideal time to
Inspiring change through blogging
This week, it was a privilege to speak to grade six students at Canadian International School of Hong Kong. The students are inquiring into how