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Thomas Blakemore

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One busy evening investing hours into creating content for YouTube.

These are the videos I get messages about from teachers mentioning that they’re sharing them in CPD.

These privilege here is that YouTube (except the odd ad) is free and can often deliver an hour of COD in a compact way.

Excited for this one.

Last week’s vid in comments

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I just dropped a new video that’s a must-watch based on Google NotebookLM's newest feature

This isn’t just another tech demo. In the video I break down how Google’s NotebookLM Data Tables feature works and show real ways you can use it as a teacher to do things like:

• support English language learners by turning vocab lists, text snippets and assessment data into neat, structured tables in seconds

• showcase practical uses in schools

• plan and compare the best places for summer holidays or field trips with cost, weather and activity columns all side by side without manual copy-paste

If you’re curious about how AI can help you organise information instantly, this walkthrough will save hours of grunt work and spark ideas you didn’t realise you needed.

Hit play, pick up at least one idea you can use tomorrow, and tell me which classroom use you’re going to try first.

https://youtu.be/Xzl0p-AWfZU

#notebooklm #aiineducation #edtech #teachers #productivity

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Expatitis: The act of earning more through an expat income but spending more as a result, reducing overall ability save for the future.

Also known as hedonic adaptation, this is a real possibility when you become an expat, especially in the home of the ostentatious.

When I taught in Dubai, I could feel myself getting dragged into it. I moved out to Dubai incredibly fugal.

While that frugality did serve me well initially, as I picked up more of an interest in content, so too did my interest in the necessary equipment.

In reality, this served me well but others find this incredibly challenging and the ‘keeping up with the Jones’ effect can leak into many areas.

This is why when I wrote the Moving To The UAE guide, I did so with this in mind, with as many warnings about potential money traps and ways to save money as possible.

Have you found yourself in this trap or seen it with others.

Moving guide in comments if wanted.
Https://www.teachtraveltriumph.com/product-page/a-…

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Top AI websites for teachers in 2026 🚀

Comment EBOOK for more ebook details

AI in education is no longer a future thing. It is already saving teachers hours and seriously upgrading lessons. Here are some of the tools teachers are actually using this year, not just talking about in staff meetings.

🤖 ChatGPT
Plan lessons, differentiate tasks and explain tricky concepts without losing your evening

🔎 @google Gemini
Search smarter, connect to Drive and turn questions into usable teaching resources fast

📊 @chalkie.ai
Create full presentations from prompts or uploaded resources in minutes
Use discount code Thomas20 to save 💸

🎤 @elevenlabsio
Create realistic voiceovers for videos, slides and accessibility support

📚 NotebookLM
Turn PDFs, videos and podcasts into clear summaries pupils can actually understand

🎵 Suno AI
Create songs and sound effects for lessons because engagement matters

🎨 @canva Code
Build interactive apps and games pupils love without being a coding wizard

📝 @questionwellai
Generate full quiz banks that plug straight into @kahoot and more

🖼️ Nano Banana
Create eye catching images and infographics for lessons and displays

If you are not using AI yet, you are choosing extra workload. Start smart and work less, not harder.

Fun fact: AI training is coming to the UK funded by government @educationgovuk

Which one are you trying first 👀

#teachers #edtech #aiineducation #teachingtools #teacherlife

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Wow! What a privilege this comment was this morning.

One of the ways technology and AI has changed for the better is auto translation into multiple languages on platforms like YouTube resulting in wonderful comments like this.

Sometimes a simple comment is the fuel needed firnfurther motivation.

Thank you ☺️

12 Ways To Use Google NotebookLM In Teaching
https://youtu.be/j3FObGgTjtE

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Brain Break Websites Teachers Need In 2026

Your class is frazzled. You have 3 minutes. YouTube to the rescue. These channels get kids moving, focused, and back on task without chaos.

Here are my go to brain break wins on YouTube 👇

🕺 Have Fun Teaching
Big energy songs and movement kids actually join in with

🏃 Move to Learn MS
Quick structured movement that sneaks in learning

🎶 The Learning Station
Classic. Predictable. Brilliant for routines

🧘 Cosmic Kids Yoga
Calm the room without saying a word

🎨 Art Hub for Kids
Brain break plus creativity. Teacher win

😄 Tomosteen
Short, fun, and perfect for a reset

💪 Fitness Hustle
High energy workouts kids love

⚽ PE with Mr G
Feels like PE. Works like magic

Short videos. Zero prep. Maximum impact.

For more smart edtech ideas, check out Edtech Empowered and follow for weekly classroom wins 🚀
Https://www.teachtraveltriumph.com/product-page/ed…

#teachersofyoutube #brainbreaks #primaryteachers #edtech #classroomideas

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Google Notebook LM Tutorial For Teachers
If you haven’t yet had chance to check out this video, make sure you take some time to.

Google NotebookLM MasterClass For Teachers | Everything You Need To Know In 2026
https://youtu.be/EQPmdhzhnLw