Rachael Donaldson

Mum | Geography teacher NI | HOD | Whole School ICT coordinator | Bsc @ QUB | PGCE @ University of Hull | CCEA Examiner

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

How are we teaching about Migration in Geography 2026?
How can I manifest Anti-Racism throughout our geography curriculum?
#northernireland #geography #antiracism #education #geogNI

[Colin McCarthy @US_Stormwatch]

This footage from inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa might be the most jaw-dropping video ever captured of a hurricane’s eye, showcasing the infamous “stadium effect."

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

DUP Education Minister Paul Givan should resign. - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/w9ilivMSr1 via @UKChange

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

What if you could spend more time teaching and less time on admin? ✨

@GeminiApp is empowering teachers in Northern Ireland to make this a reality, helping them focus on what really matters: creating meaningful learning experiences.

Watch more: https://t.co/XQnQN9vKOu

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

We use Google Workspace in our school. Can any recommend CPD we can pay for? Thinking of external people to come in and train with Gemini/Notebook etc #Edtech #NI

[Gemini Notebook @Gemini_Notebook]

Have you seen the "Intro to NotebookLM" notebook? It's WAY more than a user manual. Just describe your project in the chat to get a personalized guide on how to best use @NotebookLM to achieve your goals.

Or just sit back and watch the video overviews (now in 5 languages!)

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

@Ecodeaco @Mrs_Geography @geography_DAF @MrsReedGeo Would love this too! We’re currently learning about coasts with Year 9 also 🌍

[Google @Google]

Parents, guardians, educators and students can now find our latest AI resources and tools in the new AI Literacy hub, from insightful podcasts and Googler-led courses to how-to videos. Learn more → https://t.co/AfmAfLquN1

[Education NI @Education_NI]

Education Minister @paulgivan has announced the next phase of curriculum reform in Northern Ireland, as applications open for local educators to join Curriculum Taskforce Working Groups.

🔗For more information and details on how to apply, visit https://t.co/egbNcCyE4a

[Bethany @msaldrgeog]

Been having a play with Diffit. Used it to create homework for Y7 geographers based on an article. It simplified text to an appropriate reading-age and comprehension questions were AI generated. It even formatted the sheet for me! Took all of 5 mins. #edutwitter

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

@msaldrgeog Can Google Gemini do something similar to this?

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

Who should I follow to learn more about using AI in education?? #edutwitter

[Kate Jones @KateJones_teach]

There are lots of ways to provide opportunities for retrieval practice inside & outside of the classroom. There are pros/cons or benefits/limitations to different techniques that's why I have always embraced variety.

As a history teacher MCQs & short answer quizzes are great for knowledge recall but students must also be given opportunities for elaboration & application too.

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

Does anyone have a #SOW for #Russia KS3 #geography? I would really appreciate any help!

[Head of Geog (Duncan John) @HeadofGeog]

Football stadiums on OS map squares: This is a nice way to discuss the features of 1km grid squares on 1:25 000 scale Ordnance Survey maps from the Explorer series. Link above. #geography #geographyteacher #teachers

[Rachael Donaldson @nerd_geography]

Very grateful for this ♥️ we’re currently developing our KS3 homework so this is going to be well used - thank you @Inner_Drive

[Mr G @DeputyGrocott]

📚 Day 19 of #Eduadvent! Win a £50 Waterstones voucher donated by @ReadSolutionsUK, providers of Reading Plus, improving students’ reading skills. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/2Nq29bwzbu
To enter: LIKE & REPOST
Good Luck!

[Kate Stockings @kate_stockings]

Stumbled across this series of up-to-date videos on BBC Bitesize earlier whilst working on our Y7 resources.
Judging from the sources credited at the end, these are very new! First couple proving very useful for our Y7 curriculum😊

Link: https://t.co/KxM2XM9JbD

[InnerDrive @Inner_Drive]

🎄🎅 Want to win these amazing goodies (including a copy of The Homework Conundrum!) for you and your team this Christmas?

Simply REPOST this post AND make sure to be following!

The winner will be randomly chosen at midday on Monday 16th December.

Good luck!

[CircleLineBelfast @CircleLineBT]

If I lived on the Shankill I would be angry as well. Dereliction, vacancy, a housing shortage, and a legacy of the Troubles unresolved. BUT this was not caused by immigrants, or Rea Estates, or Private Landlords. This lies purely with politicians in the area.

The Shankill Road should be lined with 4/5 storey, gentle density mixed tenure housing with ground floor amenities. This is not the responsibility of private developers. This lies with @CommunitiesNI

Almost 50% of the Housing Waiting List in Belfast(~12k applications) are Single, 18-59. Building inefficient, low density housing is expensive and does not solve the problem.

@Saraita101 #BUILDShankill