If you’re learning from home, then perhaps you’re starting to get itchy feet. It’s understandable in these times to feel a need to get back out there and put some good into the world. Well, volunteering can be a great way to throw yourself into some new activities and...
The Advantages of Revision Podcasts Do you use any revision podcasts? If you don’t, now is the perfect time to incorporate some into your studies. Research shows that podcasts aid deep learning: they reinforce existing knowledge while also helping you to make...
Black History Month: A Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement in Britain There’s no denying it: in school history lessons, we tend to focus on the civil rights movement in 20th century America only, rather than any here in the UK – even at GCSE level. Because so much...
Why Social Media Is Important To Schools And How To Use It There are many benefits to using social media in an educational context. Embracing this technology can make schools run more smoothly, give students an interactive platform that they naturally know how to...
Planning An Essay Efficiently Teachers stress the importance of planning. Examiners stress the importance of planning. Everyone stresses the importance of planning. But how many of us actually have a plan about how to plan? We might jot down a few ideas, shove in a...
The old saying is quite true; there really is nothing like a good book! However, onscreen adaptations of these texts can sometimes come close. This is especially true when they’re well-made, with every frame a heartfelt homage to the source material from which it...
