Blogs

23-11-2018

Skype: Invite the World to your Classroom

Most students already use Skype, Face-time or some other video messenger. Simon Hunt shows just some of the ways they can be used in the classroom for any age group or subject.

by Simon Hunt

21-11-2018

Music, Dyslexia and Technology-pt. 2

Nick Sermon spoke at the British Dyslexia Music Conference. He ‘lets us in’ on what he spoke about; how to utilise technology to help dyslexic students studying music, part 2.

by Nick Sermon

19-11-2018

Priorities Surrounding Technology Integration

Janelle talks about how to integrate technology which is already available in schools to the best of their ability so they are not just sitting on the side 'looking pretty'.

by Janelle McLaughlin

15-11-2018

PE as a Core Subject

Here's another blog from Sarah McCabe. This time she focuses on PE and how it needs to be taught, especially in primary school.

by Sarah McCabe

14-11-2018

Why the Word “Fun” Is So Important in Education

Learning is so much more successful when it's engaging. Lois recalls how she and Nicholas made a breakthrough with his dyslexia. The breakthrough came when they began having more fun.

by Lois Letchford

13-11-2018

Free 90 min Resilience, Mindset and Self Belief Workshop

Today we bring you something a little different. 'This is Me!' is a Resilience, Mindset and Self Belief Workshop for Parents and Teens run by Jackie Wilson of Empower Education. Jackie has kindly recorded the following 90 min workshop for the Nexus Community to watch FREE.

by Jackie Wilson

12-11-2018

Makerspace Video Series – Introduction

Meet Caroline Keep – 2018 TES New Teacher of the Year, Director @SparkPenketh – the 1st School Makerspace in UK and now […]

by Caroline Keep

09-11-2018

Nicholas Letchford: From "Slow Learner" to Oxford Ph.D. Grad

At 7 years old, Nicholas was called the "worst child seen in 20 years of teaching" by his school diagnostician. In 2018, he received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. His mother, author Lois Letchford, refused to give up on him, became a reading specialist and international speaker. Follow their shared journey in "Reversed: A Memoir."

by Lois Letchford

07-11-2018

How do you do?

Why do some students act out while others are tight lipped? How do you make them all feel comfortable and eager to learn? Lisa Kelly discusses.

by Lisa Kelly

05-11-2018

My Companion, Anxiety

A window to the soul. A brave look at anxiety from Jayne Carter.

by Jayne Carter

05-11-2018

Giving children a reason to use technology

Chris Waterworth uses flipped learning, the Maker Movement, EdTech and electronics to inspire his students again.

by Chris Waterworth

02-11-2018

On your marks, get set, learn! A Trainee’s reflection on University life.

Adam has not long enrolled onto his 'dream course' at Edge Hill University, Primary Education. He gives us a look into what he has discovered about teaching and himself in the last couple of months.

by Adam Giles

02-11-2018

DISCOVERY EDUCATION ESPRESSO NEWS ANNOUNCED AS 2019 BETT AWARD FINALIST

Discovery Education Espresso News has been announced as a finalist at next year’s prestigious BETT AWARDS, in the Primary Digital Content category. Produced in partnership with ITN Productions, Espresso News brings the world’s biggest news stories to thousands of primary school classrooms every day – delivering dynamic age-appropriate content to help children engage with current affairs.

by Damien Challenger

01-11-2018

NQT Tips – Full 12 Week Series

Over the past 12 weeks Renaldo Lawrence has produced some fantastic short videos for NQT's entering their first classrooms. Here we have collated the full 12 week series for you to digest and enjoy.

by Renaldo Lawrence

31-10-2018

Do You Want a Better Work-Life Balance?

Leonie Hurrell explains how you can't do everything, all the time. Here's how to have a healthy work-life balance.

by Leonie Hurrell

30-10-2018

Music, Dyslexia and Technology

Nick Sermon spoke at the British Dyslexia Music Conference. He 'lets us in' on what he spoke about; how to utilise technology to help dyslexic students studying music. Part 1.

by Nick Sermon

29-10-2018

Culture Club: Creating a Positive Classroom Environment as an NQT

Starting as a NQT, Mr.E had a 'colourful' group of pupils. In his blog he lists the things he did to turn his class around and make his kids want to come to school.

by Mr. E.

26-10-2018

From Teacher to Mother. Perspective, Trauma, Strategies and Consistency.

'From Teacher to Mother'. Niomi has recently become a new mum and reflects on how teaching prepared her for her new role and how she plans to take what she learnt from leading at school to parenting.

by Niomi Clyde Roberts

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Music, Dyslexia and Technology-pt. 2

Priorities Surrounding Technology Integration

PE as a Core Subject

Why the Word “Fun” Is So Important in Education

Free 90 min Resilience, Mindset and Self Belief Workshop

Makerspace Video Series – Introduction

Nicholas Letchford: From "Slow Learner" to Oxford Ph.D. Grad

How do you do?

My Companion, Anxiety

Giving children a reason to use technology

On your marks, get set, learn! A Trainee’s reflection on University life.

DISCOVERY EDUCATION ESPRESSO NEWS ANNOUNCED AS 2019 BETT AWARD FINALIST

NQT Tips – Full 12 Week Series

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Music, Dyslexia and Technology

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Skype: Invite the World to your Classroom

Music, Dyslexia and Technology-pt. 2

Priorities Surrounding Technology Integration

PE as a Core Subject

Why the Word “Fun” Is So Important in Education

Free 90 min Resilience, Mindset and Self Belief Workshop

Makerspace Video Series – Introduction

Nicholas Letchford: From "Slow Learner" to Oxford Ph.D. Grad

How do you do?

My Companion, Anxiety

Giving children a reason to use technology

On your marks, get set, learn! A Trainee’s reflection on University life.

DISCOVERY EDUCATION ESPRESSO NEWS ANNOUNCED AS 2019 BETT AWARD FINALIST

NQT Tips – Full 12 Week Series

Do You Want a Better Work-Life Balance?

Music, Dyslexia and Technology

Culture Club: Creating a Positive Classroom Environment as an NQT

From Teacher to Mother. Perspective, Trauma, Strategies and Consistency.

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