Using magic and technology to engage young authors

B1.38/39 - Using magic and technology to engage young authors ~ Paul Hutson @nightzookeeper

From Night Zookeeper

Welcome to the world of Night... a place where anything is possible. This morning, we'll be going on a magical journey with a Spying Giraffe and a young hero named Tom Rivers, as they battle the evil monsters of conformity! All you need is your imagination and creativity...

Paul is co-founder of Night Zookeeper, which is a website designed to help primary school students develop their digital writing skills. Last year, over 300,000 children published writing on the platform.

Paul has also worked as a teacher and with children since he graduated from Newcastle University over 12 years ago. During his time as a primary school teacher, he worked in a range of schools from London to Abu Dhabi.

Prior to teaching, Paul worked in residential care for at risk children. He supported children with needs such as Autism and Aspergers. He is always striving to improve his professional practice as an educator and hopes to improve the literacy of children around the world.