A selection of my projects...
If you're interested in learning more about any of these projects, do get in touch.
Cloudlearn (Nominet)
Lead facilitator investigating the safe unlocking and unblocking of software, hardware and websites in education - not just in history classrooms
http://www.cloudlearn.netweeblylink_new_window
http://www.cloudlearn.netweeblylink_new_window
London History Network
A regional history network for teachers in all sectors to share best practice between schools and provide enrichment opportunities http://www.londonhistorynetwork.comweeblylink_new_window
Hodder Education
Working with Ben Walsh, writing Dynamic Learning activities for Modern World history GCSE courses. All 3 CDs are now complete.
http://www.dynamic-learning.co.uk/subject.aspx?subjectID=6
http://www.dynamic-learning.co.uk/subject.aspx?subjectID=6
BBC Education (Bitesize)
Helping to reorganise and writing new content for BBC Bitesize (GCSE History) following the changes to GCSE specs. New content will be available for both the SHP and Modern World specs.
SHP / This is History
Working with the SHP 'This is History' writing team to explore Interpretations at Key Stage 3.
Historical Association Secondary Committee
Member of the HA Secondary Committee, supporting its role in representing the case for an historical education to policy makers and ministers.
BBC Education (ClassClips)
A member of a team of consultants supporting the BBC in digitising and streaming 'ClassClips' - archival materials from literally 1000s of history programs, which includes selecting the clips and writing ideas for classroom use for each one.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/
BBC Innovations
Member of a team of consultants discussing the potential for gaming in history classrooms as a route to learning.
Museum, Libraries & Archives Council
Working to create teaching and learning resources to bring to light the amazing archives of some of London's forgotten museums.
Teachers TV
'From Good to Outstanding' series. Ok, there are some highly embarrassing moments (the French accent, the balloons under the armpits), but the process was a life changing one, and still makes me question what is 'outstanding' teaching today.
http://www.teachers.tv/videos/esther-arnott
http://www.teachers.tv/videos/lesson-1-esther-arnott-uncut
http://www.teachers.tv/videos/esther-arnott
http://www.teachers.tv/videos/lesson-1-esther-arnott-uncut
Teaching & Learning Immersion Prog.
City Challenge programme involving a partnership with a London-based school in Ofsted Special Measures, in order to support subject specialists to move out of Special Measures. The school we worked with is now one of the top 5 most improving schools nationally.
The National Archives
Member of the advisory board for the development of the first wave of digitized archive material (Cabinet Papers 1915-1978) for schools and universities.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/cabinetpapers/
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/cabinetpapers/
NALDIC
Reviewing and critiquing existing National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum training materials for beginner teachers to provide better training on supporting students with EAL. Included creating strategies beginner teachers can use to support and challenge EAL students.