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Do as I say, not do as I did

This is the message we are being given by the education secretary with regards to the upcoming strike, and the request (I won't go as far as demand) he is making to teachers.

Gove: The Wishgiver

I know, I know, I know. It sounds wrong but Pob, aka Michael Gove, the King of the cabinet muppets, made an announcement earlier today on the Andrew Marr Sunday morning TV show that opens the way for everyone of us to fulfill those childhood wishes.

Why I will NOT be striking with my union

I'll be honest. Today isn't a good day. Today is a sad day. I am disappointed. Disappointed because my teaching union - the ATL - has sent me an email.

"ATL’s ballot for action returns an overwhelming YES vote"

Read all about it

If ever there was an award for an advert being placed inappropriately in a newspaper then surely this weekend we have seen the worlds worst/best example that must take the prize.

Displaying the Game

I recently wrote several posts about using Aurasma in the primary classroom - read post 1, post 2 and post 3 - and how it could enhance a display by allowing video to be incorporated into it. I even demoed a really poor quality video showing how I thought it would work.