Why does the physical design of classrooms matter? Mark Phillips discusses this question in " A Place for Learning: The Physical Environment of Classrooms" and offers examples of and resources for turning impersonal spaces into student-friendly havens of learning.

Firstly, a Unit Plan what's this? In education this basically encompasses weekly lesson plans (what is taught on a day to day basis) into an overarching idea say of Mapping in the Maths curriculum. A unit plan can run for a few weeks or can be extended over many weeks when teaching a very detailed subject area.

This week's top post shows how educators are using technology to support learning and strengthen relationships with students. Next up is one that explains how schools can tell their own story. Next is a post explaining why note taking is outdated and a better alternative - sketch noting.

Cool Tools for the 21st Century Classroom

Fantastic resources for students discovering their world in their own back yard.