Michael Naylor
Bio
I am a Computer Science teacher in the UK with a variety of interests from education, making learning more accessible and self improvement to tech, gaming, and programming.
Stories (11/0)
Focus On What Is Really Important To You
Like many of you I am sure, I have lots of projects I want to get completed. Some of these are personal, some are for my full-time job. Right now I am trying to write online more (at least twice a week is the goal), write a fantasy novel, and create digital products that help teachers. That’s a lot and realistically any one of these things could take up all of my free time with ease.
By Michael Naylor17 days ago in Motivation
Why Just Write Is The Best Advice You Don’t Listen To. Top Story - May 2024.
Before the last 6 months, I hadn’t written anything that wasn’t for my job or university for a number of years. I wanted to write more, I used to write all the time just for fun. I used to write poems and short stories that were just for me. I used to show them to certain members of my family but it was the process of writing them that I really enjoyed.
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Motivation
Why You Keep Failing at Achieving Your Goals
On New Year's Eve 2022, a group of my friends all made some New Year resolutions. We made 9 resolutions on cute little bingo cards, it was fun. I was so sure I would achieve them all because I wanted to do all of them.
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Motivation
Don't Let Go.
Why did I let go of his hand? When did I let go of his hand? He was right here with me a second ago I know he was. "George" I called out his name turning in a circle and looking back down the aisle for any sign of the red bobbled hat I put on his head this morning.
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Fiction
This Is The Worst Way To Motivate Your Team
Toxic leaders. We all encounter them at one point in our careers. We all know the issues that they cause. This issue is primarily seen in such leaders, especially those promoted above their competence. However, even leaders who are genuinely trying their best sometimes fall into this trap.
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Motivation
I Gave Final Fantasy XIV a Third Chance
I first tried Final Fantasy XIV in October 2020. Like everyone, I wasn’t going out much. I was burnt out on World of Warcraft. I had also recently completed Final Fantasy XV so an MMO with Final Fantasy worldbuilding and storytelling was right up my street.
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Gamers
Why Digital Literacy Needs To Become A Core Part Of Education Like Math And English
Stories about Generation Z the generation now entering the work market and technology are not new. Stories about them being obsessed with technology go back over a decade. They use technology daily, so they must be good at using it, right?
By Michael Naylor2 months ago in Education
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