Andy Funnell

Geography Teacher. HOD. NPQSL. 🇬🇧 to 🇶🇦 to 🇸🇰 and now in NI.
Interested in GIS, PD, AI and taking the faff out of teaching.

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

Teaching Case Studies with @googleearth 🌍
🔹Ready-made case studies
🔹Virtual fieldtrips
🔹Made & shared by geography teachers
🔹Free to download & edit
🔹Tutorial - How to Make your own GE Tour
🔹Share your own
🔹New studies added & updated regularly

https://t.co/dEaw1p0pyq

[Education NI @Education_NI]

The Strategic Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, led by @lucy_crehan, has been completed and the report has been published today.

The review sets out the need for change and reform of the current curriculum including redefining its key principles, purpose and design across all key stages.

To find out more and read the report in full, visit https://t.co/riTrA4W1Cl

@paulgivan

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

@barrabest Thanks @barrabest. With the storm coinciding with heavy commuter times and key services (schools etc.) would a warning like this be passed onto key officials for urgent decisions?

[Education NI @Education_NI]

The Department is keen to hear your views and experiences on the strengths, weaknesses, and priorities for reform of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

Written submissions should be sent to: [email protected] by Thursday 30 January 2025.

Further information is available here - https://t.co/wVRlEtroUb

[Kate Stockings @kate_stockings]

Certainly my longest ever blog & one that I've been nervous to publish but here goes: my response to @The_GA's response to the Review of Curriculum & Assessment.

Looking forward to seeing what other geographers think & keeping the conversation going!
https://t.co/RwV7USJZmo

[jwilliams @geteach]

Neighborhoods Worlds Apart – An experimental project using @GMapsPlatform 3D API (alpha) with Street View by https://t.co/ytem4mnid2

Link to project: https://t.co/FUvfb6rq8F

What a HS #geographyteacher does on break.
#geogchat #sschat #geography

https://t.co/TF9unBmGl6

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

Thank you @StenBouten!

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

#wayintoGIS
8. This is a superb example of a StoryMap. One for those teaching A2 Ethnic Diversity, or for those who just want to learn about segregation in Belfast.
https://t.co/F0A1isYTvH
#geographyteacher

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

So… which platform has the #geographyteacher community migrated to?

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

@msrebeccabirch I was intrigued when opening the article, soon to be disappointed when I saw PISA scores included. In my opinion and experience, data from this assessment system is not robust.

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌍 Earth’s natural carbon sinks are vital for mitigating #ClimateChange.

🌱Did you know soil holds more carbon than you think? Understanding carbon storage in ecosystems is essential for advancing climate action and conservation.

Via @VisualCap

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

Extended question @KVinceyxx ,
Is the av. reading age the same across all exam boards? If not, why not? Is this accurately monitored and/or assessed?

[Mrs_Vince 📚💜 @KVinceyxx]

Who knows the answer?! 📚💜

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

@kc62069 definitely has a future as a geography teacher 👏

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

One of our student teachers pulled this brilliant prop out today to demonstrate a particular process. Can you guess it #geographyteacher …?

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

@lcgeography Isn’t it good!?
Such a privilege being a Teacher Tutor… we really can learn from fresh colleagues with fresh ideas 👍👍

[Geological Survey NI @GeoSurveyNI]

Day 6 of #30DayMapChallenge. Raster - On day 2 we showed the flight lines of the Tellus Airborne Survey. This raster grid shows the total magnetic intensity anomaly map produced by the geophysical survey. Read more: https://t.co/ooJJEZmvCS Explore data: https://t.co/UKbl4Jx9hA

[Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap]

These before and after Overviews of Valencia, Spain show the extent of flood damage throughout the region, where more than 200 people have died in one of the worst natural disasters in the nation’s history. Torrential downpours earlier this week caused flash flooding that turned streets into rivers, swept away vehicles and infrastructure, and coated neighborhoods with a thick layer of mud. Some areas received a year’s worth of rain in just a few hours.

Created by @dailyoverview

[Nahel Belgherze @WxNB_]

Satellite imagery reveals incredible before & after views of the disastrous Valencia floods. The new death toll stands at 205, with a staggering 1,900 people still unaccounted for.

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

#wayintoGIS
7. Live map of seismic activity, from the @USGS .
Lovely way to explore the distribution of EQs!
#geographyteacher

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

#wayintoGIS
6. Use @zoom_earth to search for your tropical storm case study. Track the storm and extract key data with your students.
#geographyteacher

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

Big thanks @TeachWithAlice again for showing me this, back in 2022! Been using it frequently ever since.

[Andy Funnell @GeogAndy]

#wayintoGIS
5. Google Maps/StreetView
Show settlement change by dropping pegman into a key location and click 'See more dates'
#geographyteacher