Paul Ashe

In the previous articles in this series we saw how traditional teaching approaches might play out in a live online environment. However, applying these to a synchronous online teaching environment is what happened during Covid-19 with the introduction of emergency remote teaching (ERT). This was found to be ‘below the quality’ students usually received (Howare et al. 2021) and so we should be preparing ‘a cohesive and planned learning experience’ (Acuyo Cespedes, 2024) as ERT has taught us that ‘a multifaceted approach is essential’ (Broadbent et al., 2023). The live online learning environment offers a host of additional opportunities for...

Are you a teacher looking to expand your reach and teach effectively online? This series of articles will give you a sneak peek into the Effective Live Online Teaching (ELOT) course designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver engaging and successful online lessons using up-to-date methodology while creating a safe and healthy environment for all, ensuring maximum engagement and learning. The topics in this series will cover the following: Optimal set-up for success Theory of effective teaching Methodologies of online teaching Online safety Teaching platforms Online teaching tools You may agree that motivation is a major...

As a school manager it is important to be aware of the procedures you use for recruitment, induction and teacher development. Revisiting these areas on a regular basis should ensure higher levels of staff satisfaction.

Paul Ashe makes his activities stick in the mind.

Paul Ashe looks at how everyday technological innovations can help make the content of a lesson more personal.