Why close the gap when you can fill it?
Designing curriculum in different environments — whether in schools, EdTech startups, or established institutions — looks very different behind the scenes. In the classroom, feedback is instant. In EdTech, learners are invisible. And in big brands like the BBC, process rules everything. What does it mean to design learning experiences for learners you’ll never meet? …
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New teachers rely on resources. Experienced teachers make their own. But, is this always the case? Sadly, no. Too often, lessons become about covering pages rather than uncovering understanding. The good news is, you can stand out. By focusing on quality over quantity, you can make your teaching reflect your skills and insight — not …
My Education So, what exactly is curriculum design after all? Why is it worth discussing and why is there such variety in the strategy and writing of it? After more than 5 decades on our Earth, I have experienced a plethora of styles, approaches, and resources in support of the curriculum with which I have …
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I recently had the great privilege of interacting with a group of young women in a school in Nigeria. This was part of the Inspire a Child event with Flip Learn Kids, (@fliplearnkids). The event brought a wide range of speakers involved and interested in education: I had the distinct pleasure of speaking alongside Olawunmi …
