Gemma
historygem.bsky.social
Gemma
@historygem.bsky.social
About to finish my online MSc in History at Edinburgh after 6 years. Currently very into shame and divorce in c19th.
Also women’s wrestling is way more entertaining than men’s.
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
There are only so many hours in a day and teachers cannot do it all. They have lives and families too. Rant over.
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Personalities in a class?? Be more creative and get outside more - but that might not appeal to the whole class. Use more technology in your lessons - the technology that’s out of date or broken or there isn’t enough for all of them to use. And who is planning and prepping for all these lessons?
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Topic isn’t one they are particularly interested in. Just make your lessons more fun then! Make them appeal to everyone! That’s not a realistic ambition. Not all the children learn the same way or have the same interests. How can a lesson be tailored to everyone when there are so many diverse
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s impossible. They are so used to constant stimulation from availability of tv programs, or changing a YouTube video as soon as they aren’t interested anymore, or being constantly entertained by their adult at home that they have no resilience to just sit there and be still and listen even if the
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I think you’ve been really successful. Look at everything you’ve achieved! A book, a beautiful baby and a PhD on the way. I did my masters when I was pregnant with and then when my third was a newborn so I have a deep admiration for everything you’ve done.
October 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Can I ask you why you chose to do a PhD when you’re already so successful? I’m really umming and ahhing about whether to try and get a place somewhere as I’ve finished my masters and missing studying but I’m not sure or should just try and write? Or do both? Or neither? Imposter syndrome is real!
October 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Only if no one else needs the phone
October 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I started trying to find my grandfather’s WWI and II record. I have an amazing letter written to him from a former pow he looked after in Egypt but I’m struggling to find any more about where they were held or what it was like.Military terms are so confusing.Any tips welcome #WWI #militaryhistory
August 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just registered to attend. Looks great!
August 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM