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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · 9d

Today's episode on the Practical Teaching Tips Podcast: How to Start a Lesson Properly 🖋📚 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5pIb... #EdChat #education #podcast

#141: Back to Basics: How to Start a Lesson Properly

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · 15d

🎃 Halloween 2025 will soon be upon us! 🎃 Have you got your classroom activities planned and ready yet?

If not, then don't fret: this nifty little blog post of mine contains all the tips you need!

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Spooktacular Fun: 10 Halloween Activity Ideas for High School Teachers

Boo! Halloween is right around the corner, and it's time to bring some spooktacular fun into your high school classroom. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a fresh-faced teacher, these ten Hallowee...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · 19d

🎓 Are your slides helping or hurting your teaching?

Dive into 5 Mistakes Teachers Are Making When Delivering Slide Presentations and level up your lesson game ➡️ richardjamesrogers.com/2023/11/05/5...

#EdTech #TeachingTips #TeacherPD #PresentationSkills #education

5 Mistakes Teachers Are Making When Delivering Slide Presentations

Richard James Rogers, award-winning author and professional educator, describes some common mistakes that teachers are making with slide presentations (and how to avoid them).

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Sep 14

🌍 The world of work is changing fast. Employers in 2025 want skills that go beyond academics. Are schools ready?

Read my latest post on the 5 in-demand skills and how education must adapt 👇

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The Top 5 Skills Employers Want in 2025 (and How Schools Must Respond)

Discover insights from award-winning author and educator Richard James Rogers as he explores the five most in demand skills for 2025 and beyond. This blog post highlights how teachers can prepare stud...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Sep 14

Bangkok inspires excellence. 🏙🌆 Over breakfast at Centre Point Hotel Chidlom, I was reminded: details matter. That’s why my corporate training workshops are meticulously planned to give every attendee the very best. 📈👇
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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Aug 5

Teaching in a diverse classroom isn’t easy, but it’s where the magic happens.

This guest post explores the real challenges educators face, from language barriers to cultural misunderstandings, and how to overcome them.

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#EducationMatters

Challenges Faced by Teachers in Diverse Classrooms

Diversity in the classroom is an excellent avenue for teaching the immensity of the world we live in. When students are introduced to the vastness of the world we live in, they learn to embrace differ...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 25

💬 Should teachers use dating apps?

In today’s connected world, even private choices can have public consequences. What should educators consider before swiping right?

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#TeacherLife #OnlineSafety #EdTech #DigitalFootprint

Should Teachers Use Dating Apps?

Richard James Rogers, award-winning author and high school teacher, describes some essential guidelines for teachers who wish to forge romantic connections via dating apps, such as Bumble, Tinder, Hin...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 18

Teachers, are you using smartwatches to boost classroom learning? ⌚📚

This blog post shares practical tips for using wearable tech in meaningful ways.

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#EdTech #TeachingTips

Harnessing the Power of Smart Watches in Teaching: Tips for Educators

Smart watches, once limited to fitness tracking and notifications, have evolved to offer a wide range of features and possibilities. These wearable devices have the potential to enhance the teaching a...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 17

Feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning, marking, and admin?

📚 Discover 3 practical tips to lighten your teacher workload without sacrificing quality. Your time and wellbeing matter!

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#TeacherLife #EduTips #WorkloadReduction #TeacherWellbeing

3 Tips for Reducing Your Teacher Workload

Richard James Rogers, bestselling pedagogical author, describes his tips for reducing your workload as teacher.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 17

Delivering a great presentation isn’t about cramming slides. It’s about charisma, clarity, and connection.

Read more, here: 👇
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#PresentationTips #TeachingExcellence #PublicSpeaking

5 Mistakes Teachers Are Making When Delivering Slide Presentations

Richard James Rogers, award-winning author and professional educator, describes some common mistakes that teachers are making with slide presentations (and how to avoid them).

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 17

Delivering a great presentation isn’t about cramming slides. It’s about charisma, clarity, and connection.

Read more, here: 👇
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#PresentationTips #TeachingExcellence #PublicSpeaking

Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today's episode on the Practical Teaching Tips Podcast: The Truth About Doing Group Projects With High School Students 🎙👫👬👭 Losten here: open.spotify.com/episode/56WD... #podcasting #podcastshow #TuesdayThoughts

#139: The Truth About Doing Group Projects With High School Students

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 12

🚀 Want to level up your online meetings? Whether you're leading or learning, communication is key.

🧠 Discover The 7 Golden Rules of Communication for Online Meetings and start making every call count:
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#RemoteWork #VirtualMeetings #Leadership

The 7 Golden Rules of Communication for Online Meetings

Richard James Rogers, Award-Winning Author, blogger and high school teacher, describes seven 'Golden Rules' for communicating effectively during online meetings.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌞 Sipping tea at Paulette Café with Wat Ratchabophit behind me, I’m reminded: strong foundations create lasting beauty.
💼 My corporate training workshops help teams build that same strength.
🙏 Thanks to Paulette Café for the perfect setting.
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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 11

Is teacher talking time (TTT) really a problem? 🎙️ Sometimes less is more, but not always.

Discover the truth behind TTT and how to strike the right balance in your lessons. A must-read for every educator 👇
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The Truth About Teacher Talking Time (TTT)

An unfortunate stigma has been attached to Teacher Talking Time (TTT) in recent years. A common misconception is that the more a teacher talks, the less effective their lesson will be. This is simply ...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 9

👓 Imagine taking students on a virtual field trip to Ancient Rome… without leaving the classroom.

🎓 Here are 6 powerful ways virtual reality is transforming high school education:
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6 Ways Virtual Reality Can Transform High School Education

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global virtual reality in education market is booming, and will continue to see massive growth for the foreseeable future. Today, I’ve invited Kiara Miller ...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌏 Thinking of teaching overseas for the first time? It’s exciting, but also full of unknowns.

In this post, real teachers share their honest advice to help you thrive abroad.

✈️ Read it here: richardjamesrogers.com/2020/06/28/t...

#InternationalTeaching #EduChat #TeachingAbroad #RichardJamesRogers

Teaching Overseas for the First Time: Advice From Teachers

Richard James Rogers, bestselling author, blogger and high school science teacher, describes some key considerations for teachers who want to teach overseas.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 7

How hard do you work on constantly improving yourself? 📈

I believe CPD is evolving into Constant and Never-Ending PD (CANEPD). I do at least 1 cert course/month to stay sharp. This month: AI for Product Owners by Scrum Alliance.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 5

Do you want to make your lesson starters more impactful? 🧑‍🏫📈 Here are my top 5 tips 👇

For more depth and detail, I cordially invite you to check out my blog post entitled '7 Starter Activities for PGCE Students and Newly Qualified Teachers', here: richardjamesrogers.com/2016/03/04/7...

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 5

Today's episode on the Practical Teaching Tips Podcast; Does the Gender Gap in Education Really Exist? 🎙🧑👧 🧑‍🏫 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5DBI... #podcast #podcastandchill #edchat

#138: Does the Gender Gap in Education Really Exist?

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jul 1

🎯 Want to boost student engagement?

Check out my blog post on five awesome live quiz apps you can use in the classroom to make learning fun, fast-paced, and effective.

📲 From Kahoot! to Quizlet Live, this guide covers it all:
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5 Awesome Live Quiz Apps You Can Use in The Classroom

Richard James Rogers, award-winning author, blogger and teacher, describes five exciting live-quiz apps that teachers can use in their hybrid, remote and traditional classrooms.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of delivering our Exceptional Executive Coaching workshop to 6 brilliant professionals from @BCCT_Thailand. 🎯 A day full of insight, growth, and energy!

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jun 27

🧠 Teen anxiety is rising, and teachers can make a quiet but powerful difference.

I created Subtle Reinforcement to describe the small, consistent cues that build confidence and character.

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Subtle Reinforcement: Techniques to Gradually Build Confidence and Character in our Students

Richard James Rogers, bestselling author and teacher, describes the powerful teaching technique known as 'Subtle Reinforcement'.

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jun 26

🎙️ I had the honour of joining Kelley O’Hara on the Six Figure Speaker podcast to talk corporate training, public speaking, and building a business from scratch.

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#SixFigureSpeaker #Leadership #RichardJamesRogers

109 - Unlocking Potential: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Corporate Training with Richard James Rogers Corporate Training's Richard James Rogers

Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight · Episode

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Richard James Rogers @richardjamesrogers.bsky.social · Jun 25

What a pleasure it was to lead a dynamic 2-day workshop for the amazing exec team at After You Co. Ltd.! 🇹🇭🍰

We explored Agile PM, Executive Coaching, Train the Trainer & Public Speaking.

👏 Congrats to all on your certificates!
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