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  • The Best Video Creation Tools For Teachers and Students

    Posted on June 1, 2020January 1, 2021

    A good video creation tool is a must in every teacher’s toolbox. But what’s the best program or editor to use? I’ve ranked my favourite tools to create a general video, photo montage, screencast, or even video conference. Check out my top 5 tips for making your videos instantly better when filming on your phone too!

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  • 20 Maths Games For Young Children: Free eBook

    Posted on April 7, 2020January 1, 2021
    This collection of 20 maths games helps young children learn about maths while having fun with family members at home. The games for 5 to 8 year olds are easy to play and require minimal equipment. Kathleen Morris

    This collection of 20 maths games helps young children learn about maths while having fun with family members at home. The games for 5 to 8 year olds are easy to play and require minimal equipment.

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  • Parents
  • 10 Tips For Parents Homeschooling Young Children

    Posted on March 17, 2020January 1, 2021
    After homeschooling for the last 10 months, I've put together my top 10 tips for parents thrown into homeschooling (or supervising schooling at home). These tips are ideal for K-2 children but also apply to older students. I've included a sample timetable and lots of links to free resources.

    After homeschooling for the last 10 months, I’ve put together my top 10 tips for parents thrown into homeschooling (or supervising schooling at home). These tips are ideal for K-2 children but also apply to older students. I’ve included a sample timetable and lots of links to free resources.

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  • Teaching
  • My Ultimate Guide To Teaching Online Due To School Closures

    Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020
    Last week I published a comprehensive guide to teaching online due to school closures on The Edublogger. There's something for everyone whether you're just planning for school closures or are in the midst of teaching online.

    Last week I published a comprehensive guide to teaching online due to school closures on The Edublogger. There’s something for everyone whether you’re just planning for school closures or are in the midst of teaching online.

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  • Duolingo In The Classroom (And What I Learnt From Over A Year Of Daily Use)

    Posted on February 27, 2020
    Duolingo is a popular language learning app. It's free to use and offers many benefits for teachers and students. Find out what Duolingo is all about and explore the pros and cons by Kathleen Morris

    Duolingo is a popular language learning app. It’s free to use and offers many benefits for teachers and students. Find out what Duolingo is all about and explore the pros and cons.

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  • Research Skills
  • 50 Mini-Lessons For Teaching Students Research Skills (Printable PDF)

    Posted on February 26, 2019April 29, 2020

    How can you fit teaching research skills into a busy curriculum? This post outlines 50 mini-lessons for students from middle primary school to senior high school. PDF summary included!

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  • Tools, Sites, And Apps
  • ClassroomScreen: A Useful Tool You Can Use Tomorrow!

    Posted on February 14, 2019January 1, 2021

    ClassroomScreen is a simple and free tool that every teacher should check out. No matter what you teach, as long as you have a projector, interactive whiteboard or television in your classroom, you’ll find a use for ClassroomScreen.

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  • Collaboration
  • Team Teaching Tips And Options

    Posted on February 8, 2019January 1, 2021
    Team teaching in an open primary school classroom Australia Kathleen Morris

    This post explains how I used to team teach in the primary classroom and a modified model that works well with four classes in one open learning environment. Includes an infographic with team teaching tips!

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  • Become An Internet Search Master (Google Slides Presentation For Students)

    Posted on February 5, 2019January 1, 2021

    Teach your students how to become an internet search master with this Google Slides presentation from Noah King.

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  • 10 Fun Christmas Classroom Activities

    Posted on November 29, 2018December 1, 2020
    Here are ten Christmas classroom activities that require minimal preparation. No worksheets are needed to get through December and have fun before the break! Kathleen Morris

    Here are ten Christmas classroom activities that require minimal preparation. No worksheets are needed to get through December and have fun before the break!

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  • General News
  • 10 Productivity Tips For Teachers (And Students)

    Posted on September 27, 2018February 26, 2019
    This post outlines some of my favourite productivity tips to help you get more out of your day | Kathleen Morris | 10 Productivity Tips For Teachers And Students

    Want to learn how to manage your time better, be more productive, and get more out of your day with less stress? This post outlines some of my favourite productivity tips. I’d love to hear yours!

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  • Research Skills
  • Using Wakelet In The Classroom For Curation And Research

    Posted on August 27, 2018January 1, 2021

    Have you tried out a free curation tool called Wakelet? In this post, I explain what Wakelet is and how you can get started using it in 4 easy steps. I also share some ideas on how Wakelet could be used by teachers and students.

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  • Blogging
  • How To Connect with Other Classes Around the World Through Blogging

    Posted on June 1, 2018January 1, 2021
    Global collaboration and how to make connections with other classes through blogging | Kathleen Morris | Primary Tech

    Global competency is a must for our students! This post outlines dos and don’ts for teachers looking to connect their students with other classes around the world through blogging.

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  • Research Skills
  • How to Teach Online Research Skills to Students in 5 Steps (Free eBook and Posters)

    Posted on February 23, 2018June 30, 2020
    5 simple steps to teaching Google search tips and internet research skills for students. These tips on how to research effectively are summarized in a free research skills poster and ebook for your classroom. | Kathleen Morris Primary Tech

    *Updated 2020* Our world is becoming increasingly information-saturated. Knowing how to effectively research online and filter information is an essential life skill. I suggest 5 simple steps to teaching information literacy and summarise the tips in a handy poster and eBook for your classroom.

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  • The 2014 New School Year

    Posted on January 25, 2014November 1, 2017

    There was a time, not so long ago, when maternity leave would mean you’re out of the ‘education loop’. Now, with blogs, Twitter and other online resources, the education community is at your finger tips.

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