November 2010
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This Week is Anti Bullying Week!
This week is national anti bullying week! There are lots of good resources on the web. Below are some websites and videos you may wish to use during class and tutor time. Sites http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ - official site www.cybermentors.org.uk  - ‘The CyberMentors website uses a social networking model to allow young people at different levels to mentor each other.’   Very good...
Nov 16th
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Nothing Like Twitter for Teachers
I have to admit, when I first signed up to Twitter, I was not expecting how  useful or amazing it would turn out to be! Twitter has allowed me to introduce http://www.showmyhomework.co.uk to hundreds of new teachers from around the world. Before Twitter, I was getting disheartened trying to reach out to teachers about Show My Homework. I tried calling schools, leaving voice messages, writing...
Nov 14th
30 Quick Tips to be a Better Teacher
Give students respect at all times. Listen, listen, and listen. Be approachable and friendly. Make the boundaries clear as crystal. Show empathy. Let students know their opinions are valued. If you say you’re going to do something, make sure you do it and follow up. Make lessons hands on and practical. Make use of all the data you have available for planning lessons.  Make time...
Nov 11th
Tuition Fees in Twitter Trends →
Brilliant page from Google showing Twitter trends about the Tuition Fees which is everywhere at the moment… @showmyhomework
Nov 11th