Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework provides a basis for the school curriculum. It’s what the school system hopes…
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Classroom Game Design: Paul Andersen at TEDxBozeman
A fascinating talk treading the path I want to see. Applying the concepts of good games…
Australian Open: Heat is not the primary problem
A timely piece by tennis commentator Richard Evans named Heat is not the primary problem  touches on the…
Fit the learning style to the individual. How to use a semicolon – The Oatmeal
I am a big believer in fitting the message to the person you are trying to…
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It’s not about the talent, it’s about the opportunity
In the article Legacy of son’s success motivation for Judy Murray Judy points out that despite her…
What I am learning from my injuries
I am active therefore I get injured. That’s probably the best way to think about it….
Exercise produces immediate changes to DNA
Just had to log this nugget. Exercise actually produces immediate changes to DNA. The amount of detail…
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Exercise alters metabolism in minutes
Exercise has an impact on your health within minutes. That is the insight I take from…
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Learning on demand (LOD)
Following on from a previous article on 21st century learning I feel we’re moving to an area where…
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A vision for 21st century learning
So I had a vision over Christmas of the kind of learning and teaching I’ve always wanted. As…
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Neural Darwinism: is this how we learn?
I’m excited to have just discovered Neural Darwinism through an interview with Gerald Edelman on all in the mind. The idea…
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Jeet kune do in tennis
I watched all the Bruce Lee films over the weekend. I just love his approach. I…
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Tim Ferriss: Smash fear, learn anything
Another excellent example of someone just asking ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ and just doing…
By pushing ourselves too hard do we cause irreparable harm?
A common cause of irreparable cell damage seems to be being pushed too far. When a…
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Train your brain for a vigorous mind
Ooh, I’m having a day today. I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot. I’ve always felt…
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