Debbie’s Resource Page

On her resources page, author and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi shares a rich collection of materials designed for educators, librarians, aspiring children’s book creators, and young readers:

Classroom guides: ready-to-use modules for each of Debbie’s picture books, complete with activity ideas and tips from educators on how to integrate them effectively into lessons.

Free, print-ready materials: posters, bookmarks, reading logs, stationery, and picture book templates that can be printed and used immediately in classroom settings.

Behind-the-scenes insights: a fascinating “How the Book Was Made” series and the Picture Books 101 blog series—ideal for helping students understand the creative process and craft behind writing and illustrating children’s books.

Creative tools & support: resources like “Broken Crayon,” surveys, and writing prompts support educators in nurturing literary creativity among students.

Guidance for creators: practical advice for writers and illustrators—including FAQs and templates—designed for educators and aspiring creators working with visual storytelling.

Virtual visit info: details on how to invite Debbie for virtual author visits, workshops, or reading sessions—particularly relevant in digital or hybrid learning environments.

https://debbieohi.com/resources/

BBC World Service YouTube channel

The BBC World Service YouTube channel provides a wide range of educational resources, including podcasts, documentaries, interviews, and explainers on global issues. 

The content covers diverse areas such as culture, entertainment, science, history, investigative journalism, and current affairs, offering valuable material for classroom use and discussions. All videos are subtitled, with the option to translate them into multiple languages, which makes the channel especially useful for teachers working in multilingual or international contexts.

https://www.youtube.com/@bbcworldservice

Aula Palestina Classe d'Anglès

Section within the site 

https://aulapalestina.cat/, 

dedicated to Palestinian educational initiatives in Catalan.

The page offers English language resources, lessons, and didactic materials about Palestine.

https://aulapalestina.cat/classe-dangles/

The Conversation UK

The UK edition of The Conversation is an independent online news platform where articles are written by academics and researchers in collaboration with professional editors.

The goal is to provide fact-based, accessible, and reliable journalism, free from paywalls and not driven by advertising. Articles often explain complex issues (politics, science, health, technology, environment, arts, education, etc.) in clear, plain language, making research and expertise understandable to a wide audience.

The UK edition focuses on issues particularly relevant to Britain but also covers global topics. It’s widely used by teachers, students, journalists, and policymakers because it combines academic rigor with approachable writing.

Teachers can use articles as up-to-date, reliable resources for classroom discussions. Students can read expert explanations of current affairs and research in accessible language. It can also support critical thinking and media literacy by showing how experts communicate knowledge.

https://theconversation.com/uk

Mused. Map simulator (via Nao Casanova @NaoCasanova)

Mused.com is an online platform that lets users explore virtual, interactive tours of famous cultural heritage sites using 3D technology and WebXR. It offers immersive experiences, such as guided tours of ancient sites like the Great Pyramid of Giza or Tutankhamun’s Tomb—accessible directly from a web browser on PCs, mobile devices, or VR headsets.

It is an amazing tool for education as it removes barriers of distance, cost, and mobility, making iconic cultural sites available to anyone, it supports independent and group learning, and it is excellent for integrating lessons on history, art, geography, or cultural studies—even allowing students to compare ancient sites across civilizations.

Find it on:

https://mused.com/map/

Cartoon Movement

Cartoon Movement is a global online platform dedicated to editorial cartoons and comics journalism. Founded in 2010, it's based in the Netherlands and was created by Thomas Loudon and Arend Jan van den Beld, supported initially by cartoonist Tjeerd Royaards. It hosts a diverse community: over 500 freelancers from more than 80 countries contribute regularly. Carton Movement promotes editorial cartooning as a form of journalism and defends freedom of expression.

Cartoon Movement is a powerful resource for teaching English because it combines visual storytelling, current events, and critical thinking, all of which are excellent tools for language learning.

You can use editorial cartoons to introduce or reinforce vocabulary related to politics, social issues, culture, or international affairs, use cartoons as prompts for debate, discussion, or opinion writing, ask students to describe the cartoon in detail, interpret the symbolism, or explain the message in English, teach idioms and figurative language, and encourage creative production.

Find Cartoon Movement on:

https://www.cartoonmovement.com/

How Is Plain Language Used In Government Documents?

In this insightful video, the concept of plain language in public administration is explored with clarity and relevance. It explains how governments use simple, accessible language to communicate with citizens effectively, highlighting why avoiding legalese and technical jargon matters.

The video covers the purpose and importance of plain language for transparency and citizen understanding, and gives examples of how official documents have been simplified and redesigned.

Perfect for educators in language, civic education, or communication studies, this video offers a compelling case for teaching practical writing and clear communication. It also serves as an excellent conversation starter for students to analyze and design simpler versions of complex documents.

La enseñanza del inglés en el siglo XXI: Una mirada integradora y multimodal

Libro en abierto de Antonio Jesús Tinedo Rodríguez. En él se presenta una perspectiva actual e inclusiva sobre la enseñanza del inglés en el contexto del siglo XXI. Mediante un enfoque multimodal, se analizan metodologías activas, herramientas digitales y estrategias didácticas diseñadas para responder a los retos educativos contemporáneos. 

El autor plantea un modelo pedagógico que integra teoría y práctica, con una marcada orientación hacia la inclusión, la digitalización y la comunicación efectiva.

Tinedo Rodríguez, A. J. (2022). La enseñanza del inglés en el siglo XXI: Una mirada integradora y multimodal. Sindéresis.

https://helvia.uco.es/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10396/33145/la-ensenanza-del-ingles-en-el-siglo-xxi-gaqeut%20%281%29.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

AI resources for English teachers

This webpage from teachingenglish.org.uk provides a pathway of resources for teachers to integrate AI into their language teaching. The resources, which include webinars, articles, podcasts, and lesson plans, are designed to help teachers understand AI applications for lesson planning, assessment, and supporting learners, as well as to consider ethical issues like bias and privacy.

You can find it on the following website:

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/teachers/professional-development-pathways/pathways-ai-language-teaching

Globalgoals.com

GlobalGoals.org is the official educational and advocacy platform for the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — a global framework launched in 2015 to address urgent challenges like poverty, inequality, climate catastrophe, peace, and justice by 2030.

What you can explore on the site:

1. The 17 goals explained. Explore each goal—from ending poverty (Goal 1) and hunger (Goal 2) to gender equality (Goal 5), climate action (Goal 13), and global partnerships (Goal 17)—with clear descriptions, targets, and visual icons ([sdgs.un.org][2]).

2. Resources & teaching materials. Access downloadable teaching tools like lesson plans, infographics, and toolkits, designed for schools worldwide to integrate SDGs into curricula and inspire student action.

3. News, campaigns & calls to action. Stay updated with global campaigns, as well as stories highlighting youth leaders, activists, and policy updates from around the world.

4. Community & partnership engagement. Learn about the Global Goals community, an international network for educators, civil society, businesses, and youth to collaborate on sustainability efforts. The platform shares success stories, virtual events, and professional development opportunities.

5. Call-to-action tools. The site encourages individual and collective action—whether by signing open letters to global leaders, promoting social change campaigns, or embedding goal badges on your school website for awareness.

This site provides a comprehensive yet accessible entry point to the global SDG agenda. It offers ready-to-use tools aligned with curriculum standards and sustainability education, and encourages active citizenship, empowering both teachers and students to engage meaningfully with local and global challenges.

Find it on:

https://globalgoals.org/