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What are other planets like?

15.04.2019 written by: Mr. Tim

Wanderers - a short film by Erik Wernquist from Erik Wernquist on Vimeo.

Wanderers - a short film by Erik Wernquist from Erik Wernquist on Vimeo.
Wanderers - A Short Film by Erik Wernquist
Delightful. All the locations in the movie are based on actual locations in the solar system.

Science

How are skateboards made?

15.04.2019 written by: Mr. Tim

One Skateboard At A Time from Chapman Skateboards on Vimeo.

Chapman Skateboards writes: In this short film, we set out to document the complete skateboard production process, to celebrate the people as well as the craftsmanship involved in the making of each of our decks. From the raw maple veneer, to hitting the streets, every hand involved makes ChapmanWood special.

Science

The Flipped Classroom Explained

15.04.2019 written by: Mr. Tim

From the video: With the teacher at the front and seats in rows, the classroom has barely changed in the last century. But, we now know that there's no "one size fits all" approach to learning -- and the flipped classroom model brings together advances in education and technology to provide a personalized, engaging learning experience for every student -- whatever their learning style, pace, or ability.
My thoughts...
I've used this approach a few times in the past without realising it was…

Pedagogy

Let’s eat Grandma! How to use, and not use the comma

15.04.2019 written by: Mr. Tim

A light hearted and informative piece on the use of commas in this weeks Guardian.
Resource: For Who the Bell Tolls: the essential and entertaining guide to grammar, by David Marsh

Pedagogy

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