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Category: Passion Projects

Summer reading 2022: eight book recommendations for teachers

May 29, 2022 Adam Hill

The summer break is once again upon us! This is a time to relax, recharge and (for many of us) read some exciting teacher books

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My aims for next year (2021-22)

July 4, 2021 Adam Hill

As one academic year ends and another begins, I like to reflect and set goals. Like every summer, I have outlined ten priorities for next

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Personal inquiries with Kath Murdoch

June 6, 2021 Adam Hill

I was fortunate enough recently to join Kath Murdoch for a series of workshops on personal inquiries. This type of learning experience is branded in

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What is design thinking?

October 11, 2020 Adam Hill

In recent years, I have developed a keen interest in design thinking in education. As a framework, I believe that it adds tremendous value to

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Media By Example updates (summer 2020)

July 12, 2020 Adam Hill

The idea for Media By Example was born at the Google for Education Certified Innovator Academy in Sydney, May 2019. You can read about my

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Digital leadership with Olivia Van Ledtje and Louie DaCosta

May 24, 2020 Adam Hill

Last week, our Y4 students and teachers were treated to a special Zoom session with Olivia Van Ledtje (better known as LivBits) and Louie DaCosta

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My aims for next year (2019-20)

June 30, 2019 Adam Hill

Every year, at the beginning of the summer break, I like to take the opportunity to reflect and outline my goals for the next academic

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21st Century Learning Conference 2019

March 10, 2019 Adam Hill

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

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Blowing minds with Makey Makey

January 13, 2019 Adam Hill

Our school recently held its annual Maker Jam Slam, a celebration of STEAM with other schools from across Hong Kong. This was my latest experience

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EdTechTeam #ShekouSummit18

September 23, 2018 Adam Hill

This weekend, I hopped over the border from Hong Kong into China for a weekend of learning at the EdTechTeam Shekou Summit (Shenzhen). Three years

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Why we should encourage YouTube aspirations

March 4, 2018 Adam Hill

Since its humble launch in 2005, YouTube has taken the world by storm. It is now the third most visited site on the internet (after

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My aims for next year (2017-18)

August 13, 2017 Adam Hill

Last summer, I published a post titled My aims for next year. A year later, it’s pleasing and satisfying to revisit that post, knowing that I

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Genius Hour: dream BIG

June 14, 2017 Adam Hill

This year, my students have been enjoying their passion projects. I still have a lot to learn and there are certain things that I want

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Ten tips for cookery class

April 2, 2017 Adam Hill

Since September 2014, cookery has been a part of the primary school curriculum in England. In response to this, my colleagues and I (in my

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What’s on your ‘someday’ list?

February 12, 2017 Adam Hill

This post was inspired by @YuniSantosa, who blogged about her aim of starting Genius Hour with her students but still hasn’t found the time. As she states,

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Genius Hour: passions with purpose

September 28, 2016 Adam Hill

I’m excited to announce that I have taken the plunge into the unknown and introduced Genius Hour to my students. We are all absolutely loving

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