In this episode, Dennis and Mark discuss if it is at all possible to teach values and what teachers need to look out for. For the tool of the week, we look at PowerPoint Templates of popular games shows like "Wheel of Fortune" & "Family Feud" and how you can easily customise these templates to teach concepts. Head on down to rusnakcreative.com to download these free templates.

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What truly makes reflective practice meaningful and more importantly useful? Mark and Dennis unpack the idea of basing reflective practice on evidence based principles for maximum impact in improving teaching and learning. They also share a tool that teachers and educators can use to guide their reflective practice. Contact Dennis and Mark at [email protected] if you would like the tool.

This week's EduTech tool is Whiteboard.fi. A tool from the people who brought you Kahoot. Whiteboard.fi is an instant formative assessment tool for your classroom, providing you with live feedback and immediate overview over your students.

Can teachers use humour for teaching and learning? Why is humour important? Join Dennis and Mark as they discuss the merits of using humour for teaching and learning and what teachers can do to hone their skill in using humour not only to engage students or elicit a laugh but how humour can also teach complex concepts. Today's EduTech tool is voicethread. 

You can head to http://voicethread.com to try it out. It is a tool that you can use to get students to collaborate and comment on media that you upload. A nifty little FREE tool that you can use for online teaching and collaboration.

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In this episode, Dennis and Mark make a case for teachers to have pedagogic literacy and why it is an important skillset to have. They unpack the concept of pedagogic literacy and also share what others feel should be pedagogic literacy from a digital learning point of view. This week is also the 25 Anniversary of the paper on Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam and Paul Black. This is a must watch video. Click the link below as Dylan Wiliam speaks about the enduring importance of Formative Assessment

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Do you teach on instinct? Do you have your favorite go to methods? Do you know if these methods are effective? In this episode, Dennis & Mark attempt to unpack the principles behind evidence based teaching and learning and add their spin on how you can be a creative teacher while being evidence based. This week's EduTech tool is Mote, a Google Chrome extension that allows you to give verbal feedback to your students

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Ever wondered what is metacognition? Why is it so important? Join Dennis and Mark as they try and unpack the different nuances around metacognition, explain why it is crucial that both teachers and students equip themselves to be metacognitive and what teachers can do to help their students become super heroes with metacognitive abilities. 

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Join Dennis and Mark as they discuss the news on Gavin Williamson's removal as Education Secretary and share their favourite EduTech tool of the week and inspirational quotes which caught their attention this week.

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In our inaugural episode, Dennis & Mark unpack the reasons why teachers are burnt-out and what they can do to manage their stress and more importantly what are some things they can do to fall into the burn-out cycle. Today's one interesting EduTech tool is Thinglink. You can check out the tool at www.thinglink.com

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