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27-05-2018

How we cracked the auto-marking of GCSE short-text responses

The mainstay of most GCSE exams is the short-text question. For our new GCSE Practice Exams, we have developed a free-text marking engine that is robust enough to deal with real GCSE questions and, more importantly, real students. That system is now (March 2018) in beta, and performing well above expectations.

by Ian Grove-Stephensen

24-05-2018

"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students."

Dede Rittman talks about teachers recently protesting the conditions under which they are teaching- outdated and crumbling textbooks, broken student furniture, lack of supplies for students, and more.

by Dede Rittman

23-05-2018

One-Off and Tri-BOBs

BOBs are Building Outside the Blocks Projects that come in two different forms: One-Off and Tri. When coupled with the BOB Approach helps students build skill, autonomy, connection and community. Regardless of the presentation cycle, a teacher can employ several One-Off BOBs over a school year or a few One-Offs and a Tri-BOB.

by Noa Daniel

21-05-2018

Back To (my old) School

Every teacher is inspired by somebody, that’s why we ended up in this job. Hopefully one day we will inspire someone else ourselves to become teachers, for some people that’s the dream. Last February I was encouraged to apply for a job at my old school. I was admittedly apprehensive; I have been a strong believer in not going back. But, due to my family situation I decided to apply and luckily, I got the job!

by Hannah Frances

19-05-2018

Looking Back

Ms Glynn reflects back on a year of travel following battles with #MentalHealth during her year as an NQT. It's great to share something that so many struggle with but so few are brave enough to say out loud

by Ms Glynn

18-05-2018

STEAM Education: Making an Impact Across the Curriculum with a Controllable Vehicle Project

As a teacher in school, I didn’t focus on STEAM education, and yet, that is exactly what the Controllable Vehicle […]

by David Andrews

17-05-2018

Quit Making Tests!

Right now, teachers all over the world are making/grading/creating tests for their students. I have quit all that foolishness. I have not abandoned testing in my classroom. Instead, I have become more student centered and have given my students the responsibility of creating their tests...in particular, our final exams.

by Randy Norman

16-05-2018

Engaging Students’ Imaginations in Their World

Gillian Judson explains where to look for theoretical and practical support for centralising the neglected educational concepts of #Imagination and #Place in one’s practice.

by Gillian Judson

14-05-2018

Flourishing: The Art and Science of Living.

In light of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, the Mental Health Foundation is focusing on stress. Here is @lifeflowbalance (Charmaine Roche) take on “What is the single greatest thing we could do to prevent mental health problems?”

by Charmaine Roche

13-05-2018

The role of a mentor to a NQT

In her second #NexEdBlog, Aashumi Manazhy looks at the role of a mentor to a #NQT and details how her mentors helped in her teacher journey.

by Aashumi Manazhy

11-05-2018

Preparing students for [digital] life – Part II

Gary Henderson follows up his brilliant #NexEdblog with part II of Preparing students for [digital] life.

by Gary Henderson

10-05-2018

Forming Positive Relationships

Author and Veteran English and Theatre teacher, Dede Rittman, reflects upon how she built important positive relationships with her students to improve learning outcomes.

by Dede Rittman

09-05-2018

The Power of Language

Gemma Cloughton talks about how language can inspire and be a powerful and positive teaching tool.

by Gemma Claughton

07-05-2018

ABOUT TODD LIAM

Our first encounter was not your typical one: he kicked me. Hard. And then he ran away and hid in a corner, waiting to see what my reaction would be. Little did I know that this little kid - I’ll call him Todd Liam - would change my whole teaching experience.

by Anne Gingras

04-05-2018

Can you Haka a big culture shift?

In this insightful #NexEdBlog, James Yates talks about culture and how important having the right culture is in your school. […]

by James Yates

03-05-2018

Giving Back with Gratitude

I have always been thankful my life for the simplest things. I love just the ability to breathe. That might […]

by Renaldo Lawrence

02-05-2018

Why I Want To #getintoteaching

BA Primary Hons Student, Sarah McCabe, explains her journey into education. She explains her wish to #getintoteaching and gives her advice for students looking to enter the profession.

by Sarah McCabe

30-04-2018

Building Outside The Blocks

What about BOB? For many years, I had been using projects in my classroom in a different way. Well, I […]

by Noa Daniel

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How we cracked the auto-marking of GCSE short-text responses

"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students."

One-Off and Tri-BOBs

Back To (my old) School

Looking Back

STEAM Education: Making an Impact Across the Curriculum with a Controllable Vehicle Project

Quit Making Tests!

Engaging Students’ Imaginations in Their World

Flourishing: The Art and Science of Living.

The role of a mentor to a NQT

Preparing students for [digital] life – Part II

Forming Positive Relationships

The Power of Language

ABOUT TODD LIAM

Can you Haka a big culture shift?

Giving Back with Gratitude

Why I Want To #getintoteaching

Building Outside The Blocks

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How we cracked the auto-marking of GCSE short-text responses

"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students."

One-Off and Tri-BOBs

Back To (my old) School

Looking Back

STEAM Education: Making an Impact Across the Curriculum with a Controllable Vehicle Project

Quit Making Tests!

Engaging Students’ Imaginations in Their World

Flourishing: The Art and Science of Living.

The role of a mentor to a NQT

Preparing students for [digital] life – Part II

Forming Positive Relationships

The Power of Language

ABOUT TODD LIAM

Can you Haka a big culture shift?

Giving Back with Gratitude

Why I Want To #getintoteaching

Building Outside The Blocks

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