
5 Instant Fillers for Awkward Silence in the Classroom
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We all experience classes that suddenly go awkward - a topic we hate and really can't elaborate on, students that only want to fall asleep or a memory of a cup of coffee when another's been due for a while. Sometimes it calls for a game or a nice role-play, but sometimes, to put it bluntly, I can't even, so I use my last resort: fillers that are always there, ready to use.

7 Free Online Classes in August
Apart from the upcoming school year, I think August is a perfect month to work on self development - one has more time off and it's easier to feel motivated when it comes to actual finishing the course. The courses I found for you are really interesting and I hope you'll find something suitable.

Lesson Idea for a Horribly Slow Class (15+)
I enjoy teaching during summer as nobody takes those classes too seriously and you're free to include some unconventional materials. The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon is a 10-minute short film that will definitely inspire an interesting lesson!

7 Free Online Courses in July
I found some lovely courses that I really want to share with you, as I'm sure you might spare some time and learn something new. Below you will find a nice selection of courses focusing on testing, storytelling, children, wellness... I'm sure you'll find something you like!

The night is dark and full of neons (lesson plan for +18)
You may not be familiar with a Polish national treasure a.k.a. CD Projekt RED, you may not even realise massive hype connected with probably the most expected game since Red Dead Redemption 2 (at least for some), but you must have heard of two names that have been coming up in trending on the internet for the past ten days - Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077.

7 Free Online Courses in June
If you ever feel like there's something you should do apart from relaxing, maybe a short online course or two... Well, here I am, ever-watchful! I've found seven nice and free courses that may be quite interesting for teachers... even those ready for their summer break!

3 no-prep ideas for outdoor classes
I'm not overly fond of hot summer days myself, but I'm even less fond of classrooms with no air-conditioning, so here are my top three ideas for outdoor classes, they worked brilliantly for me and I can only hope you'll have at least as much fun as my students did.

7 Free Online Courses in May
Everybody likes May (or at least sweet potential of May mini break), the most fragrant month of the year - who doesn't like the smell of lilac? We can almost smell the scent of summer break, and when we relax a bit, it's nice to take care of our development. I found some great free online courses you may enjoy this May - which one do you think is the best option for you?

Teacher, do you remember why you love your job?
I believe we all know this feeling of discouragement, with more and more administrative duties, students requiring more individual care and parents who are becoming more and more demanding.
What I want to write about is a short list of things that may help you smile, lift up your chin and remember that we matter, teachers matter, that regardless of what people claim, we do change the world. And we should never, ever, stop believing that.

7 Free Online Courses in April
April is still a pretty moody month, and the best thing one may wish for is weather that is quite stable. Unfortunately, we're bound to experience the mixture of sunny and gloomy days, but it's all good since we know what April showers bring.
Free online courses!