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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My aims for next year (2020-21)
On Tuesday, this rollercoaster academic year drew to a close. What a year it has been! At the start of every summer, I like to
A fresh look at social media (article for ‘VSA Insights’)
‘VSA Insights’ is a regular column on our school’s internal blog, ‘Victoria Wednesday’. This article was written back in March but I revisited it this
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,
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.
I’m a finalist! UK Blog Awards 2019 #UKBA19
What a start to 2019! I’m overjoyed to announce that I have been shortlisted in the Education category of the UK Blog Awards. I can’t
Please vote! UK Blog Awards 2019 #UKBA19
For the second year in a row, I’m delighted to announce that I have been nominated for a UK Blog Award in the (Individual) Education
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
My best moments in blogging (so far)
Many teachers who are interested in blogging hold back because they question their worth. They often assume that their sharing will be of little interest
Massive DBC book giveaway!
It’s competition time! On August 30th, I turn thirty. I want to mark the occasion on my blog and take the opportunity to thank all
Social media in the primary classroom
Social media is controversial. It generally has a bad reputation and can stir up many passionate opinions, mostly negative. The idea of introducing sites such
Please vote! UK Blog Awards 2018 #UKBA18
I am absolutely thrilled to be involved in the UK Blog Awards 2018. The awards celebrate bloggers across a range of categories. I have been
Ten blogs that inspire this one
Last weekend, I published my one hundredth blog post. Reaching this milestone made me reflect on my journey as a blogger and got me thinking
We’re all on the same team
A few weeks ago, I published a post called My issue with Teachers Pay Teachers. I expected it to be controversial, but I didn’t expect the
Guest post: Balancing work and play in the sands of Sudan (by Zach Groshell)
Zach Groshell has been teaching overseas for six years and is particularly fascinated with instructional coaching and technology integration. He currently lives in Sudan and,
#ETCoaches Blogging Buddies
Those of you who follow my blog will have probably noticed that I am in a routine of posting weekly, almost always on Sundays. I’ve pondered
Finding time to blog
This week marked my blog’s first birthday! My first post was published on March 22nd 2016. One year, 59 posts, 70,000 views and 1,726 followers
Ten tips for new teacher bloggers
As we begin the summer holidays, you might be thinking ahead to next year and pondering new things that you’d like to try. This infographic by @DougPete states