Since its inception in 2008, The Innovative Educator blog has relied on social media to distribute blog posts. Unfortunately, things aren't quite what they used to be. The days when Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and other platforms easily amplified your ideas with just a...
Fred the Ted and sticks help with outdoor literacy learning.Fred the Ted and sticks help with outdoor literacy learning.Literacy Outdoors, books outdoors, Fred the Ted, literacy, literacy activities, outdoor ASN, outdoor literacy, outdoor literacy ideas ASN, sticksRead More...
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in September 2024… A Plague of Giants, Kevin Hearne (fantasy) Inheritance, Lou Iovino (science fiction) Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros (fantasy) Babel-17, Samuel Delany (science fiction) The Case of the Screaming Beauty, Alison Golden and Grace Dagnall (mystery) Ironborn, Andrew Cavanagh (fantasy) Winter’s Fury, A. E. Rayne...
Is it really worth it? What does it involve?Is it really worth it? What does it involve?Personal & Holidays, freelanceRead More...
With AI becoming a powerful tool in education, it’s not just about knowing how to use it, but when and why to use it in ethical ways. It’s incredible to see students using artificial intelligence to brainstorm creative project ideas, get instant feedback on their writing,...
What if you could automate one of the most time-consuming aspects of teaching? Designing high-quality assessments and giving students thoughtful, timely feedback on their work can take hours every single week. So, I wanted to share one of my favorite tools for automating student assessment. It’s a...
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in August 2024… Learning to Leave, Elliot Washor & Scott Boldt (education) Descent, Marko Kloos (science fiction) The Brass Verdict, Michael Connelly (thriller) The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett (historical fiction) The Magicians, Lev Grossman (fantasy) Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (young adult) The Bones...
You may have noticed that I haven't written much on my blog since last fall. That's because one year ago today was in a serious accident caused by a hit-and-run driver. The free time I spent writing has now been taken up with visits to...
In recent years moveable wooden disks, logs and planks have begun to make an appearance.In recent years moveable wooden disks, logs and planks have begun to make an appearance.Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Play Resources, Cosy, Cosy products, free play, Inverallochy School, natural play,...
