How to Use Onenote

What is OneNote? If you haven’t heard of this program before then it is about time! This is a hidden gem in your Office-suite. In this post, I’ll cover the basics of the program and how to get started with your first notebook. First of all, there are several different versions out there of this program.… Continue reading How to Use Onenote

How To Avoid Burnout When Using Remote Learning?

Last semester I had to start using remote learning. I work as a language teacher in upper secondary high school. I thought some parts were easier for me than for my colleagues teaching vocational subjects. However, there were other things that I didn’t know. One thing was how we were affected by the change in… Continue reading How To Avoid Burnout When Using Remote Learning?

Digital or Analog? How to Find Your Own Best Lesson Planning Practice

I have a confession to make: I’m a stationery addict. There, I said it. And yes, there is such a thing as having favorite pens or feeling that a pen simply isn’t the right one for a specific day. Even so, I also have warm feelings for all things digital and more often than not… Continue reading Digital or Analog? How to Find Your Own Best Lesson Planning Practice

The Blog Post I Shouldn’t Even Be Writing

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Procrastination…I shouldn’t even be writing this blog post. No really, I should work on publishing a different one right now – but I don’t! And the simple reason is this: procrastination. The post that was planned, was aimed at something that is very soon to be a part of my everyday life again: lesson planning.… Continue reading The Blog Post I Shouldn’t Even Be Writing

Calendar Blocking in Outlook and How This Can Help You Stay Sane

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One thing I stumbled upon a few months ago is calendar blocking and while most examples I found were using Google Calendar, I choose to do calendar blocking in Outlook. Who doesn’t love to be organized and feel on top of things? I know I do, but does this mean I am always where I’m… Continue reading Calendar Blocking in Outlook and How This Can Help You Stay Sane

Why Taking Some Time off Benefits Both You and Your Students

Have caught yourself thinking ”I don’t have time to relax and do something else, I have so much work to do”? I know I have, numerous times. When you feel this busy is exactly when you would benefit most from taking a step back and recharge. We live in a world of information. Taking time… Continue reading Why Taking Some Time off Benefits Both You and Your Students