Like many primary teachers, I’ve spent countless hours searching the web for free classroom resources. I was recently searching for eSafety posters to display in the school’s ICT lab, but I wasn’t able to find any. So, I decided to create my own. Please feel free to print, display and share these posters in your […]
The Lowdown on Fortnite: The Good and The Bad
Despite the title of this article ‘good’ is not a word I would use to describe Fortnite. Nevertheless, I began researching this game with an open-mind and unbiased opinion. My aim was simple; to highlight the game’s good and bad features in a balanced and non-judgmental way. However, my research returned a plethora of concerning content and […]
The Benefits of Minecraft EE
Using the education edition of Minecraft can be a lot of fun, but it’s important for students (and teachers) to understand that this version of the game is not just about escaping from zombies in survival mode or building/destroying random content in creative mode. This version is about using the software to develop critical thinking […]
Teaching STEM in 5 STEPS
Every dау tеасhеrѕ face сhоісеѕ аbоut how tо іmрlеmеnt thе сurrісulum in their classrooms, promote student agency/voice and engage learners in the classroom. Thоѕе choices аrе орроrtunіtіеѕ for tеасhеrѕ to еngаgе in еduсаtіоn rеfоrm thаt hаѕ a real іmрасt on the lives of their students. So, what better way to prepare students for the future […]
The Screens That Divide Us
It’s a debate that divides opinion. How much is too much? From looking at our mobile devices and computer monitors in the workplace to watching television or using an iPad at home, it’s now almost impossible to avoid screen time. It is the way we live our 21st century lives – as we are surrounded […]
Social Media Survey
In August 2018, we surveyed 100 students from Berwick Lodge Primary School’s senior school about the type of social media they have/use at home. To some members of the school community, the results were surprising. Not one student responded with ‘none’, so what does that tell us about the impact and/or influence social media has […]
LODGERS – Series 2 – Episode 7 – THE FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL
Welcome to LODGERS – Berwick Lodge Primary School’s very own television show. Berwick Lodge Primary School is a busy place. From Prep to Grade 6, the students are always learning for life! There are many exciting things happening at the school and it is always bursting with energy, enthusiasm and fun! “In this special episode […]
LODGERS – Series 2 – Episode 6 – SAVED BY THE BELL
Welcome to LODGERS – Berwick Lodge Primary School’s very own television show. Berwick Lodge Primary School is a busy place. From Prep to Grade 6, the students are always learning for life! There are many exciting things happening at the school and it is always bursting with energy, enthusiasm and fun! “In this final episode […]