The Joys and Struggles of a Career in Teaching: Insights from David Grant
March 5, 2024
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by David Grant, a primary school teacher in Glasgow with a large platform on TikTok under the name @organisededucator. Join them as they discuss the challenges and rewards of being a teacher, using artificial intelligence in the classroom, and using TikTok to educate. David also touches on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and the importance of building relationships in the profession.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by David Grant, a primary school teacher in Glasgow with a large platform on TikTok under the name @organisededucator.
Join them as they:
- Discuss the challenges and rewards of being a teacher
- Explore using artificial intelligence in the classroom
- Talk about the differences between a good teacher and a great one
- Highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching
- Trace David’s journey from accounting to teaching
And much more!
David Grant is a primary school teacher in Scotland. He is also a TikTok creator under the name of @organisededucator with over 59.3K followers and 2.6M likes. David’s content includes his daily routine, tips and tricks for teaching (AI tools, how-to guides, etc.), funny videos about teaching, and more. He also has his own podcast called Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast.
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