Links to lighten the mood I Can Teach recommends the following for a light-hearted look at life. Perfect when everything is getting just a little too serious.
Do you trust engineers?
This is great for observation skills, general shock and awe and inspiring creativity and imagination. Useful for a number of different lessons too.
Most ironic signs of all time
Bet you have already seen some of these but this is a nice collection.
Office Wisdom
Simple philosophy for the office.
Paper plane game
Rather addictive bit of fun! Create your own league with friends. Don't give up on it.......
Safety at Work awards
An interesting perspective on the crazy world of Health and Safety - this is ideal for a build up to work experience week!
Staff appraisals
A collection of apparently true descriptions on staff appraisals.
When you have had a bad day.......
Try this for putting things into perspective when things have not gone to plan.
Zen Thoughts
Something for those who take life too seriously.
A new feature to highlight some of the great variety of information available to all those associated with education in its broadest sense.
Doug Belshaw is a leading advocate of technology and learning. He actively supports education. His blog contains a number of features relevant to teaching, with helpful advice on how to get the best out of technology. He has also written a number of features and e-books on productivity including Upping Your Game - well worth a read.
Burcu Akyol
Burcu Akyol is an English teacher in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently working at ISTEK Schools as the Foreign Languages Department Coordinator. Interested in using web technologies in ELT and teacher training. She is a firm believer the importance of sharing ideas and knowledge which is my primary aim with this blog.
Edte.ch presents Interesting ways to ........
This is the brainchild of Tom Barrett who has put together a range of excellent professional development opportunities. Find one you are interested in and start an amazing journey. Collaborate with others and share your brainwaves. Check out the home page for the most recent ideas and contributions.
In 30 seconds - teaching tips
This a super idea from Kevin Mclaughlin which brings you one 30 second teaching tip every single day of the year - simple to use, definitely not patronising and really useful.
Merlin John Online
Merlin John is a highly respected and well renowned voice of authority in the world of Education. His website provides a unique perspective on the people and ideas that are driving Education in the right direction. A good starting point for new ideas and innovation.
