Recently added to the UKEdChat Apple EduApps page is GeoExpert HD for iPad. Highlighted by the developer, this app is a great tool for helping pupils identify countries, capitals and their flags for six geographic areas - North America; South America; Europe; Africa; Asia; Oceania.

Ready for the #UKEdChat Geography Subject Special, they have carefully selected a Top 10 iPad Apps list which support teaching and learning in the subject.

images can support tutor time, circle time, philosophical thinking, or to prompt a classroom discussion with pupils. The choices within this activity should be challenged by the teacher / group by asking the individuals to justify their decision. Simple questions such as, "Why did you choose that one?"; "How did you come to that decision?"; "What is the first thing you would do if you were granted your choice?"; "How could you make the world a better place with the choice you have decided?"; and so on!

Shape the Village for iPad. Aimed at younger learners (Early Years - children aged up to 5)

Favourites such as: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Danny Champion of the World; The Twits; The Witches and ;Revolting Rhymes, were joined with the less well-known tales by Dahl including "The Vicar of Nibbleswicke" and "Going Solo".

Having a sense of 'wanting to make a difference' is one of the main reasons teachers want to go into the profession, according to a UKEdChat Survey.

Updated article on why teachers leave the profession, and the career paths they follow. From http://ukedchat.com/2013/11/10/why-teachers-leave-the-profession-and-what-they-do/

An interesting article from a www.ukedchat.com survey.

Survey Reveals the Best and Worst Aspects of being a Teacher via http://ukedchat.com/2013/11/02/the-best-and-worst-of-being-a-teacher-ukedchat-survey-results/

UKEdChat TeachTweet InfoGraph Summary. Online TeachTweet Professional Development session hosted by ukedchat.com Created an infographic with links to videos

UKEdchat Summary focuses on the impact of tablet computers in the classroom, includes an infograph from the session.

This latest survey was completed by 615 respondents, with responses categorised into the following: Early Years Teachers - teach under 5 year olds; Primary Teachers - teach 5-11 year olds; Secondary Teachers - teach 11-16 year olds; Further and Higher Education - teach students aged 16+

Infograph showing how early teachers arrive at school, before the start of the teaching day

Teacher autonomy and a flexible curriculum are reasons often cited when explaining the Nordic powerhouse's chart-topping performance. But having taught there, Nicki Berry has some reasons of her own...

In the United States, at least 9% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD, and are taking pharmaceutical medications. In France, the percentage of kids diagnosed and medicated for ADHD is less than .5%. How come the epidemic of ADHD-which has become firmly established in the United States-has almost completely passed over children in France?

Organised for 28th March, this online style TeachMeet event looks like an interesting concept for future professional development. Non-UK teachers can apply to contribute. Full information on the site.

Free Kindle download allows you to read book on IWB with whole class.