Stories By Hermione Loofs
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Education
Changing mindsets over learning coding
March 1, 2017‘It’s boring’, he groaned, glancing sideways beseechingly. ’Do I have to do it. Why do I…
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Education
Resilience is an individual skill – but you can teach it in the classroom
October 18, 2016“I can’t do it!’, he shrieked. His 7-year-old frame shook, fist curled he glared at me….
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Social Media
Tinder and teens: critical thinking and the sideways glance
June 29, 2016He sidles into the kitchen. ‘He’s joined Tinder.’ A vacuum descends. I twist towards my nearly 16-year-…
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Education
Why boys need to learn the taboos of social justice
April 22, 2016The teenage boys stand awkwardly in my path, adorned with white ribbons, wristbands and shy smiles. White…
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Education
How developing integrity helped gaming experiences …
February 22, 2016‘Did anyone in your group volunteer when he asked who has a life changing story to…
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Education
Who can help pupils learn the social skills of the digital world?
December 15, 2015Eyes bleary, the teenagers log on; just checking emails they cry. One checks his phone, the…
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Education
What I learned from a Suzuki flute sensei in five days
October 8, 2015The tall teenager leans ever so slowly towards his sensei, flute in hand. Irrepressible red curls…
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Education
Fighting, talking, learning – the joys and perils of a Minecraft education
July 21, 2015It’s school holidays. Exuberant 12 year olds shout – ‘what’s in the chest? ; ‘there’s a…
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Education
Social media networks can be more supportive than you think
June 17, 2015The lanky teenager silently cradled his mobile. Tears scattered as he turned towards me. His fear,…
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