Transitioning Back to School

Transitioning Back to School

Written by Steve Saville. As we move down the COVID-19 Alert Levels, our schools have slowly returning to being a place where, once again, learners and teachers occupy the same physical space. Although the education system has gone through one of the largest shifts...
Being a Principal; it’s a Journey, not a Destination

Being a Principal; it’s a Journey, not a Destination

Written by Steve Saville. To all principals reading this, an apology and a request, please be patient with me. This blog kicks off by painting a bit of a bleak picture, one that contains information and opinions that will not come as a surprise to any of you and, are...
4 tips to protect your wellbeing whilst remote teaching

4 tips to protect your wellbeing whilst remote teaching

As teachers, protecting your wellbeing at the best of times can be hard. It’s especially important that during this challenging time, our mental and physical health stays in the forefront of our minds. However you are teaching right now, whether that’s delivering some...
11 ways teachers have told us they use IRIS Connect

11 ways teachers have told us they use IRIS Connect

By Christophe Mullings Although video is a very powerful tool for self-reflection, it can also be used in many other ways to successfully drive teacher’s professional development and pupil learning.  The IRIS Connect global community of users have told us the many...
3 ways teachers can use video for better exam preparation

3 ways teachers can use video for better exam preparation

2019 is coming to an end and ensuring success for all your students in the upcoming exams and tests, we’re sure, is on your minds. Here are 3 ways video technology can not only support exam and test preparation but enhance it for both you and your learners.   1....
Everyone needs a coach

Everyone needs a coach

“Coaching done well may be the most effective intervention designed for human performance.” – Atul Gawande, Personal Best, The New Yorker    We can’t expect teachers to improve if they don’t have the necessary continuing professional learning and development...