re:source - the schools blog

Welcome to the re:source blog for schools. In this blog, we'll be exploring topics such as content you can use in the classroom, how best to use published resources, why copyright matters, and much more! We really hope you like what we've put together and find this blog useful going forward. If you want to add your voice to any of the blogs then we encourage you to add your comments. We want to hear your thoughts!

We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.

Ten Simple Review Activities

22nd January 2020

Douglas Wise

English teacher and assistant principal, Douglas Wise, shares ten simple activities to help students review their subject knowledge.

Development and Discussion: The Trouble with School Libraries

8th January 2020

Schools Library Association

As part of a Schools Library Association "Development and Discussion" series, Incube's Liz Brown shared her tips on creating a welcoming and engaging library space.

The Importance of Critical Engagement

18th December 2019

Tom Chatfield

Tom Chatfield discusses the importance of engaging in critical thinking in a digital world.

Raising the Profile of Poetry

11th December 2019

Jon Biddle

Jon Biddle shares his ideas for making poetry an integral part of teaching English in primary schools.

Teenagers and Reading for Pleasure

4th December 2019

Faye Bird

Young Adult author, Faye Bird, discusses how to keep teenagers interested in reading for pleasure.

Mindfulness in the Classroom - Top Tips

27th November 2019

Tammie Prince

Tammie Prince shares her top tips for integrating mindfulness into the classroom culture.

Media Literacy vs Fake News

20th November 2019

Julian McDougall

In the age of "fake news" Julian McDougall tells us about recent research into the role of Media Studies in the education of young people and building up their resilience.

A Cracking Wallace & Gromit Competition for Primary Education

13th November 2019

Catherine Davies

Intellectual Property Office's Catherine Davies shares details on the 8th Cracking Ideas competition aimed at primary aged children.

Making Your Library Fit for All

6th November 2019

Dawn Finch

Dawn Finch shares her thoughts on making sure that your school library collection is tailored to fit the specific needs of the community it serves.

‘Maddie is online’: Teaching the Digital Citizens of Tomorrow

23rd October 2019

Konstantina Martzoukou

In a world where more and more young people are online, the issue of digital literacy and safety is becoming increadingly important. Dr Konstantina Martzoukou shares her educational video cartoon series which aims to illustrate the dangers of online connectivity and to teach preteen children online information, digital and media literacy through animation.

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We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.