What makes a good teaching resource?

By Stephen Hessey2016-04-11T14:54:00

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Teachers rely on the quality of their resources every day. Stephen Hessey explores what makes a good resource

Searching Google for teaching resources returns a staggering number of results. But how do you know which of those resources are any good? How do you know which will actually save you time, and make your teaching more effective?

Sometimes, resource providers and repositories can seem more interested in volume than value. Among all the clutter, it can be difficult to quickly pick out high quality, relevant resources that can be easily incorporated into your teaching. Our team at Learn Chemistry aspires to act as that filter. But before we can do that, we need to know what we’re looking for.

Stephen Hessey discusses the four key aspects to look for when selecting a good resource, building on his experience working on Learn Chemistry.

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