Do you know what a bullet journal is, how to use one or why you should bother having one in the first place? Have you ever heard of the terms bullet journal or bullet journal method? If so then you probably know what this is and how it can be used, but if you don’t… Continue reading Book Review: The Bullet Journal Method
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Marketing, Teaching, and the Power of Asking for Help
One of the most difficult things a person can do is asking for help. It should be a simple thing, but most of the time it’s not. The problem with asking for help is that you expose yourself – you become vulnerable! Or in the worst case, you expect to get in emotional debt to… Continue reading Marketing, Teaching, and the Power of Asking for Help
What the Heck Is a Password Manager?
Have you ever thought of stupid places where people store passwords in 2021? Why is it not a good idea to keep everything on a post-it or a piece of paper? Or to use the same password for every single site that you use? This old and not very effective way is something that you… Continue reading What the Heck Is a Password Manager?
How to Use Page Templates in OneNote
Have you ever missed not having to start a OneNote page or section from a blank page or wished that you could reuse the same layout over and over? If so, this is the post for you. Let me give you a quick introduction to using page templates in OneNote.
Microsoft Lens – a Quick Tutorial
Have you ever felt the need to make a quick copy of your classroom whiteboard? What about the times when you plan lessons from home and suddenly need to scan a textbook page for later use? What if I told you that it’s possible to have a portable scanner right there in your pocket –… Continue reading Microsoft Lens – a Quick Tutorial
Ten Things I Learned as a Teacher in 2020
The new year is upon us – how has your 2021 been this far? I hope for 2021 full of hope for the world, but during the last days of 2020, I took some time to reflect. 2020 was a rough year for most of us, and being in education was no exception. What were… Continue reading Ten Things I Learned as a Teacher in 2020
5 Useful Add-ons to Improve Your Browser as a Teacher
Raise your hand if you like using add-ons in your browser ????????♀️ I know I do and they can be an excellent way to improve your experience on the web. In this post, I’ll share 5 useful add-ons to improve your browser and make your work-life easier. We all know the world wide web can… Continue reading 5 Useful Add-ons to Improve Your Browser as a Teacher
How to Use Onenote as a Teacher in 2020
How many times have you made a great lesson or planned out a good theme, only to have it lost somewhere in your pile of papers and notepads? Today is the day you stop doing this, as well as teach your students to keep their notes in order! Today we take a look at how… Continue reading How to Use Onenote as a Teacher in 2020
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?