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My blog on Education, iPad 1:1 in Iceland, school visits and the future of education.
Answering 8 essential questions about education
Recently I was nominated as one of the 100 most influential educators in the world by HundrED
Going beyond code with Sphero
As a teacher I’m always trying to find innovative and fun ways to get students engaged
Apps of the year 2014
The year 2014 was interesting in many ways and I tried multiple apps as a student in the first
tZen things
I love being around people, getting and sharing ideas, chatting and making connections. However
Bundlr – an amazingly easy to use content curation tool
My perfect day usually consists of reading articles on education and/or technology which I find
Essential traits and skills for future success
Webucator asked me the other day to share with them what I consider to be the essential skills
A list of great International Educators on Twitter (outside the US)
One of the great benefits of being on Twitter & blogging is getting in touch with
A visit to the worlds leading iPad school – Essa Academy in England
Recently I got the chance to visit ESSA Academy in Bolton, England which is undoubtedly one of
10 MORE things that are obsolete in 21st century schools
Here are 10 MORE things that are obsolete in 21st century schools. It is my hope that this
How administrators can make sure new teachers make it through the first year.
When starting a new career as a teacher or even just starting at a new school it is absolutely
14 things that are obsolete in 21st century schools
Saying that it has always been this way, doesn’t count as a legitimate justification as
Sweden’s top iPad schools series – Stora Hammar
After an impressive morning at Tångvalla in Falsterbo (see previous post) we drove about 10
Sweden’s top iPad schools series – Tångvalla
On Monday I got the chance to visit two top schools in Sweden, Tångvalla in Falsterbo &
Sweden’s top iPad schools series – Knislinge
Being in another country opens up new possibilities in so many ways. One of the thing is seeing
Happiness + PISA testing results
I saw a great report on Buzzfeed the other day where the PISA results in math, science and
Croak.it & QR Codes in the Classroom
One of the great addition technology (in this case the iPad) adds to teaching & learning is
The Dangers Of Social Media.
It is safe to say that our communications have changed dramatically in the last 5 to 10 years.
Apps of the year 2013
When I look back on 2013 and reflect over my favourite apps of the year there are a few that
My 1 Second Everyday 2013
Because I am so fortunate to know many wonderful people I decided to start recording 1 second
How to help students develop literacy habits that lead to a lifetime of independent literacy
When I visited Big Hollow Elementary School, Ingleside, IL. USA and met with Amie Lynn she told
Students don’t have to be in the same class to collaborate
One of the great projects at our school is what we call buddy-classes where two classes are
How a study on ‘why elderly people should be socially active’ inspired a class in Iceland to take action
I read a report long ago (which I can’t find now, but here‘s another one) about how
A comfortable class pillow
When I was going through my photos from my first 3 years of teaching I ran across, if I may
How to make students and parents proud every year
I have done a lot of fun projects including an iPad 1:1 initiative, started Yoga with my kids,
Do you want your students to write more, read more and do more quality work? Here’s how.
If I’d tell you there is a tool out there that gets students to write more, read more, do
How to turn your classroom space into a creative place
Since I was introduces to the idea of Multiple intelligences in the Classroom and Gardners
Set the tone right in your classroom
I have been fascinated with color, art & design since I can remember. I’ve read Feng
What does my 2nd grade in Iceland do differently?
In March last year I was preparing for a trip to Burley Elementary School in Chicago IL. I was
Why do some teachers never have time for PD while others always make time?
Why do some teachers say they don’t have time for Professional development? How many of
A class blog… quick, easy and effective.
Earlier this year I started a class blog with my students. Before that I used to create a
Faraway Friends – Connecting kids through technology
Just over a year ago I got the chance to visit Burley Elementary School in Chicago, IL. and see
Personalised Professional Development with Twitter
I have got to say that I love my job as a elementary school teacher in Iceland, work with
How to come back a stronger teacher next year… balance.
Despite my commitment to blog at least once every day for the next 30 days and work very hard