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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 16h

🎯 iPads, slides & engagement: when tech boosts learning - and when it doesn’t → https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/can-technology-improve-learning/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 2d

Take a read of our old blog where we teamed up with Sophie Morris, Key Stage 1 Lead at Ryarsh Primary School, to see what Retrieval Practice is like in primary schools! https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-primary-school/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 3d

Is your phone affecting your focus and sleep? Discover 5 ways to take control. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-manage-your-phone-better/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 3d

While Generative AI offers exciting possibilities, it's essential to approach its use in education with caution. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/generative-ai-in-education/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 4d

Ever heard that Cognitive Science only works for certain subjects or age groups? Let's set the record straight. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/against-cognitive-science/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 5d

If you want to learn about the coffee-eating goat…and actually pick up some real teaching insights too, our workshops are for you!

5⭐ reviews say they inspire, engage, and leave you with practical takeaways. Book now: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/education-workshops/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 5d

Every student can benefit from metacognitive strategies. Learn how to implement them effectively: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-to-guide-metacognition-effectively-in-your-classroom/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 7d

If students can't process information, they can't learn it. Small steps make learning manageable. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/present-material-small-steps/

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Teacher Tapp @teachertapp.bsky.social · 8d

Many schools have strict rules on mobile phones. But what do teachers actually experience day to day? 🤔

We teamed up with @innerdrive.bsky.social on InnerTapp #2, looking at the gap between what’s written in policy and what really happens in the classroom 👇

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Mobile Phones in Schools | InnerTapp

Often, school mobile phone policies miss the mark. Rules are tightened, but teachers still battle constant disruptions, while students find ways to sneak phones into lessons. Schools need policies that are practical, enforceable, and proven to reduce distractions. We've teamed up with Teacher Tapp to explore the disconnect between policy and classroom reality. Join us as we ask, are schools ready to act on what the evidence and teachers’ experiences clearly show? With InnerTapp: What Teachers Know. What Studies Show. See more from us on the Teacher CPD Academy: https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/ Join the Teacher Tapp panel via the App Store

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 7d

🧠 Manage negative emotions
💪 Build resilience
🤝 Provide teacher support
Learn how these elements boost student well-being: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/student-well-being-and-teacher-support/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 8d

📵 Is your mobile phone policy working?
📱Or do you still battle constant disruptions while students sneak phones into lessons?

🪇Here's InnerTapp #2, on the disconnect between policy & classroom reality. What teachers know + what studies show 👇
https://youtu.be/5D_WO1hopfY?si=FD9UcH9sdPH1vQBG

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Gérald Tirot @tirotg.bsky.social · 11d

La recherche a depuis longtemps réfuté l'idée selon laquelle les élèves apprennent mieux lorsque l' #enseignement correspond à leur style d' #apprentissage supposé. Alors, pourquoi le #mythe des styles d'apprentissage a-t-il encore autant de poids ?
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#EduSky

6 reasons why people love learning styles | InnerDrive

The idea of learning styles is seductive because fits neatly into our desire to personalise learning, but the evidence just doesn’t support it. Find out more.

www.innerdrive.co.uk

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 8d

Want better multiple-choice tests? Use 3-4 options, give feedback, and skip “all of the above”: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/perfect-multiple-choice-test/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 8d

Tick-tock! ⏰ The discounted early bird ticket ends tomorrow, today’s your final opportunity to grab one for the 2026 T&L Summit.

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 9d

Last call for early birds! 🐦 Tomorrow is your final chance to grab discounted tickets for the 2026 T&L Summit. Don’t miss out: https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t let your worksheets do the teaching. Let them support the teaching. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/best-worksheets-for-lessons/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 10d

📝 Give students annotated copies of slides
🚫 Cut back on fancy animations
🧩 Break slides into bite-sized chunks
🔇 Don’t read slides word for word
Make your PowerPoints work harder & smarter: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/better-classroom-powerpoints/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 10d

Can 5-year-olds really do Retrieval Practice? Here’s what the research says: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-early-years/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 11d

Looking for a way to enhance student recall without adding stress? Learn how low-stakes Retrieval Practice can help. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/when-to-use-retrieval-practice/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 12d

Ever wondered why cramming doesn't work? Discover how spacing out study sessions leads to better retention. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/spacing-students/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 13d

Ever wonder why some “new habits” fade fast?

This blog gives the science-informed 4 steps: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-students-form-new-habits/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 14d

How can teachers make the best use of research? innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-teachers-use-research/

InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 16d

What if every student remembers more of your lesson? Dual coding could make that your new normal. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-learning-style/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 17d

Worried about being observed?

This blog shows how observations can feel less daunting and more useful.

https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/teacher-observations-less-daunting/

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InnerDrive @innerdrive.bsky.social · 18d

How does a Pepsi taste test challenge from the 80s relate to today's students?

Find out here 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/pepsi-taste-test-want-vs-need/