Technology is a constant resource used to share and show learning to 21st century students. It is dependently used anywhere, and we thought this week we would supply teachers who are coming back into the teaching career or those that need some extra support when using technology that is used in the classroom. Some classrooms have a SMART Board and there can be some hesitation using them due to not knowing how to use them. We have found website that explains how to use the mar

How many times have you heard students say “I’m finished! What do I do now?” When this occurs, as teachers we check over their work and see if its sufficient and then we decide to go with the easy option and tell them to go ‘read a book’. This task doesn’t last for time as students become distracted or disengaged. As CRT's and Education Staff, we know there will always be early finishers! We have found a great compilation of activities to explore which can keep students learn

Whether you are beginning your casual teaching journey or those returning for another year of casual relief teaching, it is always important to be prepared for the unknown when going into schools. When beginning out as a casual teacher, I made myself prepared for the unknown as it can be a little daunting doing your first shift at schools you have never been to or the pre-anxiety of not knowing if anything is left for the class you are taking for the day. Here is a list of th

The moment you walk into the front gates of a school and greet the office staff, you as a casual relief teacher are taking your first steps towards making a positive impression with schools. The benefit of making a positive impression is that you can be asked for more casual relief work in the future and be able to create your own connections with staff members. Here are some tips to start off the new year and make these positive impressions in schools: 1. Dress professionall