Mark Enser 🌍

School support, curriculum writer and author of books.

Wanderer of hills, wonderer of everything else.

Posting on Dungeons & Dragons, music and vegan food.

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

I'm looking forward to my first term as a freelance writer and supporting schools.

If you think I could be of any help, do get in touch.

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@adamboxer1 I get that- that's why I thought I'd share my reasons. I haven't asked other people why they do it, but I suspect curiosity plays a big role.

[Kate Stockings @kate_stockings]

Many of us can feel a predictable scramble coming on when the new Nat Curric drops: a panic amongst geographers about how to increase disciplinary knowledge in their curriculum.

But, what if, it's hiding in plain sight in your curriculum already?

https://t.co/PJMYMG3UhK

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@joshdaneee @adamboxer1 I've known Adam for years and hope we will always be able to listen to each other. This platform seems a little pointless it we can't.

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@adamboxer1 So, in answer to your confusion, for me I'd say it is down to

1) Its a job
2) Its an interesting job
3) I get to think about my subject
4) I get to bring a better geography curriculum to people who might not otherwise get it.

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[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@adamboxer1 However, freelance work with Alpha is also a small part of what I do. I spend most of my time in schools, working with teachers, writing and supporting different organisations. I love the variety.

I don't know how much of this is true for everyone in the team.

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[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@Mr_AlmondED Thank you. I've enjoyed the research - as frustrating as it was

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

@Mr_AlmondED This sounds very exciting! There will be a lot of lucky schools out there who will benefit from your experience and wisdom. Good luck.

[Alistair Hamill @lcgeography]

#HowIUsedGISToday Vibe coding to produce a bespoke GIS app for my GCSE case study on the Turkiye 2023 earthquake.

Are we getting to the place where we can produce a custom GIS app as fast as we can create a slidedeck?!?

#30DayMapChallenge

[Karen Vaites @karenvaites]

In my recent column on joining @Alphaschool, I emphasized the exceptional Learning Science team. I promise you, I wasn't exaggerating.

Our bench is 26 strong and represents 200+ collective years of teaching experience. As the only non-teacher in the group, I'm bringing down the average.

Proud to be working with @C_Hendrick @profbeckyallen @PepsMccrea @SCottinghatt @S_Oberle @effortfuleduktr @benzulauf2 @MrZachG @s_donarski @jen_barker_ @JonOwenDI and a dozen more of the sharpest minds in education.

More:
https://t.co/Dsc5E8xJJy

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

Michael Fordham is back blogging!

Instant subscribe. Such an important and influential voice. Often challenging, but always worth reading.

https://t.co/hFhJzeOLw5

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

I love the problem solving aspect of the job, as well as the opportunities to work with this bunch of absolute geniuses.

If you'd like to know more - and maybe even join us - check out this post from @PepsMccrea 👆

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[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

Joining the Alpha Learning Science team has been a blast. In a few months I have learned a huge amount about how AI can support learning and, just as importantly, where its barriers currently are.

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[Peps @PepsMccrea]

🚨 Some personal news:

I’ve joined @Alphaschool to help lead their Learning Science team.

A thread on why, the team, open roles, and your questions...

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

🚨 Some personal news:

I’ve joined @Alphaschool to help lead their Learning Science team.

A thread on why, the team, open roles, and your questions...

[Zoe Enser 🐉 @greeborunner]

I set myself a challenge a few months ago. Started running again in March.
Happy with the stats. Happy to have finished 🙂

[Parlor Study @parlorstudy]

@EnserMark The idea that a principle has to rule something out is what I'll take from the whole series. "Support is temporary" rules out the Year 11 frame. "Support pupils to write well" rules out nothing. Thanks for doing it in the open, sources and all.

[Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo]

What's the point of school?

https://t.co/ttEgfB1m6A

[Mark Enser 🌍 @EnserMark]

*** FINAL POST ***

Having spent the last few weeks sifting through research on supporting writers, it has become clear that no one has a clear answer to the problem.
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