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    Pomorodo Technique

    Breaking Down The Pomodoro Technique

    If you get easily distracted, the Pomodoro is definitely for you.


    Social media

    Can Social Media Support Your Home Learning?

    It’s important to be mindful of who you interact with online and the types of content you consume.


    Book recommendations

    A Book Recommendation For April

    This book has been a great help to plenty of teachers across the world in understanding AI and is a great starting point for young, curious minds looking to the future.


    Haiku

    Haiku And The Japanese Cherry Blossom

    The haiku, a very short Japanese poem, traditionally consisting of a total of 17 syllables, with 5 in the first line, 7 in the second and 5 in the third,  is usually focused on nature and the seasons.


    The Death Zone

    The Everest Death Zone

    The effects of extreme high altitude on the lungs can be devastating.


    Electromagnetic waves

    Electromagnetic Waves

    To fully understand electromagnetic waves we should familiarize ourselves with the electromagnetic spectrum.


    Show don't tell

    How “Show Don’t Tell” Actually Works

    Show Don’t Tell is a technique used in pretty much every form of creative writing. It is a skill that once mastered will take your writing to the next level.


    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen wrote 156 fairy tales (and more besides), including ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’.


    Easter

    Your Guide To A Happy And Productive Easter

    If you haven’t quite worked out what revision techniques work best for you yet, don’t worry, here are a few suggestions to try.


    Exam

    How To Approach Exam Questions

    May may seem so far away, but two things are worth mentioning: it’s never too early to be exam-ready, and time moves faster than you think it does.