Kate Jones
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
Teacher. Senior associate for Teaching & Learning at Evidence Based Education. Author. Mum.
My latest blog post for Evidence Based Education focuses on poor proxies for effective feedback, inspired by my colleague Professor Rob Coe! evidencebased.education/resource/poo...
Poor Proxies for Effective Feedback
Kate Jones explores poor proxies for learning and how effective feedback depends on what students actually do with it.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My latest blog post for Evidence Based Education focuses on poor proxies for effective feedback, inspired by my colleague Professor Rob Coe! evidencebased.education/resource/poo...
Still some free tickets left for this webinar! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
Questioning for Teaching & Learning with Kate Jones
A free webinar for teachers, focusing on questioning to support teaching and learning in every classroom! Hosted by Kate Jones.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Still some free tickets left for this webinar! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
Cognitive Load Theory Effects Podcast - Frojd's Toolbox. I really enjoyed being part of this roundtable discussion with such brilliant & wise people! Kennet Fröjd Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD Greg Ashman PhD Professor John Sweller & Ollie Lovell. You can listen here open.spotify.com/episode/7996...
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Cognitive Load Theory Effects Podcast - Frojd's Toolbox. I really enjoyed being part of this roundtable discussion with such brilliant & wise people! Kennet Fröjd Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD Greg Ashman PhD Professor John Sweller & Ollie Lovell. You can listen here open.spotify.com/episode/7996...
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#ReseardEdMunich25 The first talk is full of great tips from @katejonesteach.bsky.social. Two interesting links: Getting the “Think-Pair-Share” Technique Right
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Getting the “Think-Pair-Share” Technique Right
Most educators are familiar with Think-Pair-Share, a popular technique used to ask questions in class and promote peer collaboration and communication. Yet, as with all classroom practices, it can be
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November 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#ReseardEdMunich25 The first talk is full of great tips from @katejonesteach.bsky.social. Two interesting links: Getting the “Think-Pair-Share” Technique Right
www.ascd.org/blogs/gettin...
www.ascd.org/blogs/gettin...
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Thank you to @adamboxereducation.bsky.social
and @laurastam for the final kick of inspiration yesterday morning to get this blog about mini-whiteboards finally out of my head and into the world.
Mini-Whiteboards: A Long-Overdue Rant (and Love Letter)
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and @laurastam for the final kick of inspiration yesterday morning to get this blog about mini-whiteboards finally out of my head and into the world.
Mini-Whiteboards: A Long-Overdue Rant (and Love Letter)
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Mini-Whiteboards: A Long-Overdue Rant (and Love Letter)
A Slice of Primary Leadership
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November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thank you to @adamboxereducation.bsky.social
and @laurastam for the final kick of inspiration yesterday morning to get this blog about mini-whiteboards finally out of my head and into the world.
Mini-Whiteboards: A Long-Overdue Rant (and Love Letter)
open.substack.com/pub/theeduca...
and @laurastam for the final kick of inspiration yesterday morning to get this blog about mini-whiteboards finally out of my head and into the world.
Mini-Whiteboards: A Long-Overdue Rant (and Love Letter)
open.substack.com/pub/theeduca...
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So‼️behold, cover of my first solo book. I hope you like it?! After 33 years & over 20,000 lessons I’ve put pen to paper. So many people have suggested this, encouraged & helped me 💕I truly hope it is beneficial🙏to @katejonesteach.bsky.social for fab foreword. 📕 Publication Spring 2026 🙌🏻
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
So‼️behold, cover of my first solo book. I hope you like it?! After 33 years & over 20,000 lessons I’ve put pen to paper. So many people have suggested this, encouraged & helped me 💕I truly hope it is beneficial🙏to @katejonesteach.bsky.social for fab foreword. 📕 Publication Spring 2026 🙌🏻
Free webinar for teachers 😀https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questioning-for-teaching-learning-with-kate-jones-tickets-1923598618249?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Free webinar for teachers 😀https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questioning-for-teaching-learning-with-kate-jones-tickets-1923598618249?aff=oddtdtcreator
How can we support overloaded teachers to keep getting better? By Dr Simon Breakspear simonbreakspear.com/how-can-we-s...
How can we support overloaded teachers to keep getting better?
Rigorous, sustained and job-embedded professional learning for teachers is critical.
simonbreakspear.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How can we support overloaded teachers to keep getting better? By Dr Simon Breakspear simonbreakspear.com/how-can-we-s...
Publication day! Questioning in the classroom is such an important element of effective teaching & learning, I hope teachers find this book useful! www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide...
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Publication day! Questioning in the classroom is such an important element of effective teaching & learning, I hope teachers find this book useful! www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide...
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Carousel explained:
'000's of Question Banks ✅
Flashcards for retrieval practice✅
Students self-mark free-text quizzes✅
MCQ's supported✅
Whiteboard Mode for Do Now starters✅
Mobile, tablet and laptop quizzes✅
🚨Revolutionary C-Scores to track Q history✅
Increased workload❌❌❌
youtu.be/-T1CLr0wft8
'000's of Question Banks ✅
Flashcards for retrieval practice✅
Students self-mark free-text quizzes✅
MCQ's supported✅
Whiteboard Mode for Do Now starters✅
Mobile, tablet and laptop quizzes✅
🚨Revolutionary C-Scores to track Q history✅
Increased workload❌❌❌
youtu.be/-T1CLr0wft8
Carousel in Five Minutes!
YouTube video by Carousel Learning
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April 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Carousel explained:
'000's of Question Banks ✅
Flashcards for retrieval practice✅
Students self-mark free-text quizzes✅
MCQ's supported✅
Whiteboard Mode for Do Now starters✅
Mobile, tablet and laptop quizzes✅
🚨Revolutionary C-Scores to track Q history✅
Increased workload❌❌❌
youtu.be/-T1CLr0wft8
'000's of Question Banks ✅
Flashcards for retrieval practice✅
Students self-mark free-text quizzes✅
MCQ's supported✅
Whiteboard Mode for Do Now starters✅
Mobile, tablet and laptop quizzes✅
🚨Revolutionary C-Scores to track Q history✅
Increased workload❌❌❌
youtu.be/-T1CLr0wft8
It was sold out, but I've increased my Zoom capacity to add more free tickets for this upcoming webinar! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
Questioning for Teaching & Learning with Kate Jones
A free webinar for teachers, focusing on questioning to support teaching and learning in every classroom! Hosted by Kate Jones.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It was sold out, but I've increased my Zoom capacity to add more free tickets for this upcoming webinar! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
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Carousel is (at) Brilliant! Come to booth A1 to learn more about retrieval practice and teacher CPD that works! #Brilliant25
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Carousel is (at) Brilliant! Come to booth A1 to learn more about retrieval practice and teacher CPD that works! #Brilliant25
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Are you going to the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston this week? Get a FREE copy of Powerful Teaching! Meet me on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12-2pm in the Westin Hotel lobby. Bring a copy of my new book Smart Teaching (available at the conference bookstore) to receive Powerful Teaching 😄 #EduSky
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Are you going to the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston this week? Get a FREE copy of Powerful Teaching! Meet me on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12-2pm in the Westin Hotel lobby. Bring a copy of my new book Smart Teaching (available at the conference bookstore) to receive Powerful Teaching 😄 #EduSky
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The Curriculum and Assessment Review, focuses on curriculum design and implementation.
This Bitesize CPD includes:
⚬ Case studies
⚬ Reflective questions
⚬ Research summaries
⚬ Webinars and video content
https://chartered.pulse.ly/7unlqoqunm
This Bitesize CPD includes:
⚬ Case studies
⚬ Reflective questions
⚬ Research summaries
⚬ Webinars and video content
https://chartered.pulse.ly/7unlqoqunm
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review, focuses on curriculum design and implementation.
This Bitesize CPD includes:
⚬ Case studies
⚬ Reflective questions
⚬ Research summaries
⚬ Webinars and video content
https://chartered.pulse.ly/7unlqoqunm
This Bitesize CPD includes:
⚬ Case studies
⚬ Reflective questions
⚬ Research summaries
⚬ Webinars and video content
https://chartered.pulse.ly/7unlqoqunm
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📚 New Education Policy Insights is live!
This month:
✏️ Blogs from
@Mr_Stammers
@petejackson.bsky.social
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
🎙️ Podcast highlight: @talkteachingpod.bsky.social ingPod.bsky.social
👉 Read here: bit.ly/Edaptinsights
This month:
✏️ Blogs from
@Mr_Stammers
@petejackson.bsky.social
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
🎙️ Podcast highlight: @talkteachingpod.bsky.social ingPod.bsky.social
👉 Read here: bit.ly/Edaptinsights
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
📚 New Education Policy Insights is live!
This month:
✏️ Blogs from
@Mr_Stammers
@petejackson.bsky.social
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
🎙️ Podcast highlight: @talkteachingpod.bsky.social ingPod.bsky.social
👉 Read here: bit.ly/Edaptinsights
This month:
✏️ Blogs from
@Mr_Stammers
@petejackson.bsky.social
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
🎙️ Podcast highlight: @talkteachingpod.bsky.social ingPod.bsky.social
👉 Read here: bit.ly/Edaptinsights
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NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
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We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Getting worse at teaching
We talk a lot about how teachers get better at teaching, but don’t think enough about how teachers can get worse at teaching.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
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We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
I'm hosting a webinars for teachers (primary, secondary & FE) focusing on Questioning for Teaching & Learning. It's free. If you can't attend live don't worry, all ticket holders will be sent the recording. More information & tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I'm hosting a webinars for teachers (primary, secondary & FE) focusing on Questioning for Teaching & Learning. It's free. If you can't attend live don't worry, all ticket holders will be sent the recording. More information & tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...
I will be presenting at this event, Evidence Bites for teachers in Cambridgeshire. The focus will be on five formative assessment strategies, based on the brilliant work of Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy. More information and tickets here lnkd.in/etKEzhbx
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I will be presenting at this event, Evidence Bites for teachers in Cambridgeshire. The focus will be on five formative assessment strategies, based on the brilliant work of Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy. More information and tickets here lnkd.in/etKEzhbx
I'll be honest I forgot about BlueSky for a while! How are teachers in the edu community finding it? So many platforms now, it's tricky to be consistent!
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I'll be honest I forgot about BlueSky for a while! How are teachers in the edu community finding it? So many platforms now, it's tricky to be consistent!
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This year I've been very specific with my classes about what @adamboxereducation.bsky.social calls "Golden Silence."
As in "when you're listening to me I want Golden Silence - it sounds like.."
Or.
"When you begin writing I want Golden Silence," so say if you need help now.
It's a habit I'll keep.
As in "when you're listening to me I want Golden Silence - it sounds like.."
Or.
"When you begin writing I want Golden Silence," so say if you need help now.
It's a habit I'll keep.
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This year I've been very specific with my classes about what @adamboxereducation.bsky.social calls "Golden Silence."
As in "when you're listening to me I want Golden Silence - it sounds like.."
Or.
"When you begin writing I want Golden Silence," so say if you need help now.
It's a habit I'll keep.
As in "when you're listening to me I want Golden Silence - it sounds like.."
Or.
"When you begin writing I want Golden Silence," so say if you need help now.
It's a habit I'll keep.
Questions have the power to shape classroom culture. Subtle, carefully considered & crafted questions can guide expectations, manage behaviour & ensure every learner is involved and thinking hard, something I explore in my upcoming book. Available to pre-order now! www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide...
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Questions have the power to shape classroom culture. Subtle, carefully considered & crafted questions can guide expectations, manage behaviour & ensure every learner is involved and thinking hard, something I explore in my upcoming book. Available to pre-order now! www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide...
Reposted by Kate Jones
Thanks to
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
for a great day on everything retrieval practice & feedback.
Elliot & Alex came back buzzing, excited about what they had learnt and how well it links with the best practice they are already developing in their own classes and through their leadership roles.
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
for a great day on everything retrieval practice & feedback.
Elliot & Alex came back buzzing, excited about what they had learnt and how well it links with the best practice they are already developing in their own classes and through their leadership roles.
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thanks to
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
for a great day on everything retrieval practice & feedback.
Elliot & Alex came back buzzing, excited about what they had learnt and how well it links with the best practice they are already developing in their own classes and through their leadership roles.
@katejonesteach.bsky.social
for a great day on everything retrieval practice & feedback.
Elliot & Alex came back buzzing, excited about what they had learnt and how well it links with the best practice they are already developing in their own classes and through their leadership roles.
Inspired by the Knoster Model, I created this graphic to explore the importance of different aspects of effective & efficient study strategies. I have found this useful to share & discuss with students.
October 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Inspired by the Knoster Model, I created this graphic to explore the importance of different aspects of effective & efficient study strategies. I have found this useful to share & discuss with students.
At Evidence Based Education we have a range of high-quality evidence-informed teaching & learning eBooks you can download from our fantastic resource library! evidence-based-education.thinkific.com/courses/reso...
October 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
At Evidence Based Education we have a range of high-quality evidence-informed teaching & learning eBooks you can download from our fantastic resource library! evidence-based-education.thinkific.com/courses/reso...