Resume and the ATS system

Resume and the ATS system

The resume is a document that job seekers use to showcase their skills and experience to potential employers. However, in today’s job market, many companies rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to help them manage the high volume of resumes they receive....
Education and Teachers in the 4th Industrial Revolution

Education and Teachers in the 4th Industrial Revolution

A thought provoking read on the impact of external forces on affecting teacher development The 21st century learning mantra is played out The article emphasizes the importance of adapting education to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by implementing...
The iPad in education

The iPad in education

As a Digital learning coordinator, I have seen firsthand how the iPad has revolutionised education since its release in 2010. With each new generation of iPad, the additional computing power and features have enabled more capabilities for students in a variety of...
Apple Teacher Program

Apple Teacher Program

Technology has revolutionised the world of education. With the right tools, teachers can now deliver more engaging lessons, personalise learning, and improve student outcomes. However, to make the most of technology in the classroom, teachers need the necessary skills...
The ghost of learning styles and why its needs to be exorcised

The ghost of learning styles and why its needs to be exorcised

I was recently invited to attend a presentation on their academic extension program at my child’s school. To my surprise, included during the evening was the explanation of learning styles. It was interesting to hear the speaker talk about how students have...
How to Develop Deeper Skills in Using ChatGPT

How to Develop Deeper Skills in Using ChatGPT

In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in shaping our lives. ChatGPT, one of the largest language models developed by OpenAI, is transforming the way we communicate and access information. However, to get the...
For History teachers: The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman

For History teachers: The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman

As a history teacher, I recently finished reading “The Guns of August” by Barbara Tuchman https://amzn.to/3l80lUt and I was captivated by the detailed account of the events leading up to World War I. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes...
ChatGPT: Can it become a  Virtual Assistant for Teachers?

ChatGPT: Can it become a Virtual Assistant for Teachers?

Though #ChatGPT and #AI is in the process of being banned by education departments for students across the world, what value can it provide teachers. As technology continues to advance, it’s becoming easier for teachers to find resources and tools to help them create...
Personal finance resources for Career Educators

Personal finance resources for Career Educators

The website https://moneysmart.gov.au/#find-teaching-resources is an extremely useful resource for educators. This website, provided by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), offers a wide range of teaching resources and materials related to...
Career Education and personal finance

Career Education and personal finance

In a career finance education, students should focus on developing a strong foundation in financial concepts such as investment, budgeting, and financial analysis. They should also gain practical experience through internships or hands-on projects. Additionally,...
How to Develop Deeper Skills in Using ChatGPT

Using ChatGPT for general revision

As a parent of three growing students, I know how challenging it can be to revise and edit written assignments. The revision process can be time-consuming and overwhelming. But, with the help of ChatGPT, their revising of written assignments has become a lot easier....
ChatGPT and the History Teacher: A beginning

ChatGPT and the History Teacher: A beginning

With all the discussion around ChapGPT, what can it for history teachers? Let’s start by asking ChatGPt, what it think it can do for us? What does ChatGPT have to say for itself if we ask it: “ChatGPT can assist history teachers in a variety of ways. Some...
Using Social Media to build your Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Using Social Media to build your Personal Learning Network (PLN)

As a educator, I find that using Twitter and other social media platforms can be incredibly valuable tools for creating a personal learning network (PLN) and gaining access to new resources and advice. By connecting with other educators on these platforms, I am able...
ChatGPT and it possibilities

ChatGPT and it possibilities

There has been lots of discussions around #chatGPT for #teachers #students #careers #education and #business The tool will change how people use AI tools in the same why Google changed search, for the “masses”. You could describe it as google on steroids....
Curating research using Apple Notes

Curating research using Apple Notes

Apple Notes for collection and curation of resources One of the challenges for ourselves and our students is the collecting and curation of resources.  There is now a vast ocean of resources and ideas that can be accessed online or created by ourselves.  Some old...
A personal favourite – Hereford Mappamundi Source analysis

A personal favourite – Hereford Mappamundi Source analysis

I have finally found some time to write about one of my favourite lessons. While I teach in two areas of computing and the humanities, the medieval period is my favourite period of History, though I love all history, The period has such an amazing range of sources and...