Ukedchat Archive 09 June 2011

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bilehs 19:57

RT @primarypete_: Join me in 10 minutes to share "Interesting,

innovative, engaging teaching & learning strategies" with

#ukedchat

BarnsleySteele 19:57

OT, but any tips on what to focus revision on for OCR Unit 2 Maths

21.06, only 2 past papers to go on, class targets E-C #ukedchat

bilehs 19:57

RT @primarypete_: #ukedchat explain for beginners here:

primarypete.net/ukedchat and here is a short post on tonight's

discussion: http://bit.ly/iZH4Mz

ElKel99 19:58

RT @Creativeedu: RT @primarypete_: short blog post for tonight's

#ukedchat http://t.co/M7Od36c - good post

Mean_Teacher 19:58

@Miss_Kitch No problem :) I prefer twitterfall it's great for

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 19:59

INITIAL FOCUS: What innovative whole class tools do you use that

help impact on learning? e.g. no hands up / game based learning

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 19:59

#ukedchat whilst you can share what you want whenever you

want, I will send FOCUS CHANGE tweets to direct the discussion.

Here we go!!

clairelowe2 19:59

RT @primarypete_: Join me in 10 minutes to share "Interesting,

innovative, engaging teaching & learning strategies" with

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 19:59

#ukedchat idea for tonight is to share good practice rather than feel

like you are 'showing off' or don't have anything valuable to share

primarypete_ 19:59

Welcome to #ukedchat >Interesting, innovative engaging

teaching&learning strategies.Share anything that has impacted

positively on learning!

primarypete_ 19:59 It's 8pm time to get rocking with #ukedchat!

colport 19:59

Ok, it's 8pm. Popping over to #ukedchat with @primarypete_ to

share "Interesting, innovative, engaging teaching & learning

strategies"

ukedchat 19:59

Ok, it's 8pm. Popping over to #ukedchat with @primarypete_ to

share "Interesting, innovative, engaging teaching & learning

strategies"

mr_chadwick 19:59 #ukedchat First time here for a while.

ldeacon 19:59

RT @primarypete_: Join me in 10 minutes to share "Interesting,innovative, engaging teaching & learning strategies" with

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:00

Using a visualiser is brilliant - gives children instant feedback, shows

good examples, boosts self-esteem... #ukedchat

bellaale 20:00 #ukedchat bonsoir, tout le monde

PetermSkelton 20:00 @ianaddison that looks great.Thanks! #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:00

RT @primarypete_: #ukedchat whilst you can share what you want

whenever you want, I will send FOCUS CHANGE twe (cont)

http://deck.ly/~v4iZQ

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ukedchat 20:00

RT @primarypete_: #ukedchat idea for tonight is to share good

practice rather than feel like you are 'showing off' or don't have

anything valuable to share

ElKel99 20:00 #ukedchat Twitter!

dfmurphy84 20:01 First time at #ukedchat. Just having a nose!

ldeacon 20:01RT @ElKel99: #ukedchat I give out Millionaire lifeline cards e.g. askthe teacher - aim is to still have it at the end of the lesson

jodieworld 20:01

#ukedchat we have DSis and use them a lot with all lessons for

children to input answers and we can share answers

DrRacheal 20:01

@primarypete_ I use clue cards around the room to preempt

stumbling blocks when doing practicals or write-ups. #ukedchat

KnikiDavies 20:01

Does anyone have a link to the answers to the edexcel modular

foundation maths paper from Monday please? #ukedchat #maths

ElKel99 20:01#ukedchat I give out Millionaire lifeline cards e.g. ask the teacher -aim is to still have it at the end of the lesson

materialteacher 20:01

#ukedchat question wall,? exit wall? bellwork on the door whilst I

get the room ready?

ldeacon 20:02 regular reflection time to consolidate learning #ukedchat

StrictTeacher99 20:02

@ukedchat @primarypete_ plenary: everyone says a word linked

to lesson can't be repeated by anyone else

OSC_IB 20:02 @Educationchat agreed, visualisers are great tools #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:02

RT @DrRacheal: @primarypete_ I use clue cards around the room

to preempt stumbling blocks when doing practicals or write-ups.

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:02

#ukedchat Can already see that this evening's session is gonna be a

KEEPER! CPD a-go-go! Woo-hoo!

materialteacher 20:02 #ukedchat- what is a visualiser?

colport 20:02

@Educationchat Totally agree. They have become a lot cheaper

now, so little excuse #ukedchat Saw http://bit.ly/kUSYkD in email

today. 30

primarypete_ 20:02

@Educationchat visualiser works great as a mini plenary as well -

great tool to have even if made with a cheap hd webcam #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:02

#ukedchat sometimes its helpful to have a learner repeat

something said by the previous learner, encourages listening

materialteacher 20:02 @ElKel99 #ukedchat- I like this idea!

bevevans22 20:02

RT @Educationchat: Using a visualiser is brilliant - gives children

instant feedback, shows good examples, boosts self-esteem...

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:03

INITIAL FOCUS What innovative whole class tools do you use that

help impact on learning? e.g. no hands up / game based learning

#ukedchat


#ukedchat in KS4 revision lessons for maths, I try not to giveexamples out, but use a hint board. Hints are really vague, but

helps promote

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@ElKel99 #ukedchat- yes, I've been looking for ways to develop

independent working skills and that would work!

bevevans22 20:03

@primarypete_ Thinking time, think - pair - share, lots of

collaborative tasks and problem solving plus choice of recording

method #ukedchat

briankotts 20:03College Degrees Still Worth the Investment http://bit.ly/imT6Xv/via @CNN #highered #edchat #ukedchat

Janshs 20:03

saw a smashing lesson using hot seating today #ukedchat (

@MrCRWillis ) could transfer across curriculum

mikeatedji 20:03

#ukedchat do you agree randomly selected learning partners,

changed every 2 weeks max helps integrate class inter alia?

OSC_IB 20:03

@materialteacher #ukedchat question walls are great, sometimes

use a 'car park' for questions

primarypete_ 20:03

INITIAL FOCUS What innovative whole class tools do you use that

help impact on learning? e.g. no hands up / game based learning#ukedchat

MissAPatterson 20:03

RT @ukedchat: Ok, it's 8pm. Popping over to #ukedchat with

@primarypete_ to share "Interesting, innovative, engaging teaching

& learning strategies"

colport 20:03

I have found using Easi-Speak microphones are good, as children

HAVE to ensure their writing makes sense #ukedchat

ElKel99 20:03

@materialteacher they become very crafty in getting answers

without coming to me #ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:03

Doing mental maths starters in sign language, it's silent so everyone

needs to focus and answer back in signs. #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:03

best practice... quirkiness. Not robotic but human, real people

listening to their students. #ukedchat

PetermSkelton 20:03

Lollipop sticks are a favourite for randomising

questioning/feedback #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:03

#ukedchat we use lots of games - 'games with aims' kind of

approach, gets engagement, builds social bonds (cont)

http://deck.ly/~ZbRAB

materialteacher 20:04@mikeatedji #ukedchat I like this. I change people every week butthis would provide a little more contiinuity and development

mr_chadwick 20:04

Doing a lot of work with class on Di Pardoe's 'Successful Learning'

model. Teaching how to learn, take more responsibility, etc

#ukedchat

miss_kitch 20:04

#ukedchat Asking chn to talk to their partner. Chn are given carpet

spaces (Y1) & partner to talk to so can discuss ideas & thoughts

ElKel99 20:04

help, how do I get Twitterfall to show @ replies? May need to go

back to tweetdeck #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:04#ukedchat Has anyone tried using webcams or video cameras tomake a TV show or broadcast as a motivator?

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colport 20:04

RT @largerama: #ukedchat we use easi-speak pros in our

secondary school for allsorts of audio work. really like but not sure

on durability

mikeatedji 20:04 @bellaale #ukedchat Fantastic idea!


#ukedchat independent learning and thinking, in the hope that

understanding will improve by pupils figuring out the problems

primarypete_ 20:04

RT @mikeatedji: #ukedchat do you agree randomly selected

learning partners, changed every 2 weeks max helps integrate class

inter alia?

Graham_IRISC 20:04

RT @primarypete_: #ukedchat idea for tonight is to share good

practice rather than feel like you are 'showing off' or don't have

anything valuable to share

ldeacon 20:04

all expected to respond- pupils help all in group all prepared to

answer- number selected to respond #ukedchat

RoachSailor 20:04

RT @KnikiDavies: Does anyone have a link to the answers to theedexcel modular foundation maths paper from Monday please?

#ukedchat #maths


@OSC_IB #ukedchat 'car park'- I like it- would work for my

engineering class!

bellaale 20:04

#ukedchat saw a great idea the other day (sorry, don't remember

where...). For plenaries, get two teachers to swap rooms! (genius)

Dunfordjames 20:04

#ukedchat create a hashtag using class name eg #10h1 and get

them to provide feedback/ideas through phones or laptops on

twitter

MykWagstaff 20:05

#ukedchat hands up banned - like to use more random selection

methods so all learners prepare answers

mikeatedji 20:05

#ukedchat @materialteacher Do you like the randomness? It

removes any sense of teacher led agenda I think

primarypete_ 20:05

@bellaale we have started swapping half of classes over to explain

to other class seems to help make things concrete but earlydays

#ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:05

swap kids too? Or just rooms? (not a joke, but a real question!)

@bellaale #ukedchat

Dunfordjames 20:05

#ukedchat teach through mime. Task/objectives ready. Silence.

Notes, post-its and charades only for 5/10/15 mins

SimonBainbridge 20:05

Why not try taking the class out of the classroom? It's just a

thought! #ukedchat

bellaale 20:05

#ukedchat Have been using @dominic_mcg's "Mug Of Misery" with

lolly-sticks (tongue depressors!) to eliminate hands up. Works

brilliantly.

colport 20:05

@largerama I like the easy way they just plug and play in USB

#ukedchat Very versatile, IMHO

Mean_Teacher 20:06

Everyone has to present findings. All pupils are given personalised. I

film them too so they can see what & how they presented

#ukedchat

ADSH_11 20:06

#ukedchat making use of flip mino cameras to record / playback

what is going on, being said

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@mikeatedji #ukedchat I do, and I like that they could really

develop a good learning partner they wouldn't normally stick with!

colport 20:06 @largerama Fair enough, I use in primary from Rec to Y6 #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:06

@MykWagstaff #ukedchat Yes that way none of pupils can switch

off cos they may be called upon!

bevevans22 20:06

#ukedchat I also love setting them challenges of all sorts. Today we

played beat the box for 30 mins - lots of good skills and fun too :)

dmchugh675 20:06

@PetermSkelton a similar idea which is great on the IWB

http://t.co/zy17QET #ukedchat

colport 20:06

RT @largerama: #ukedchat agreed just beginning to see they are a

little flimsy to the secondary hustle and bustle

DrRacheal 20:06

@OSC_IB Yes! My year10s are making Brian Cox style videos as

consolidation before their exam. #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:06 @mr_chadwick #ukedchat Do you have a link for Di pardoe's work?

ldeacon 20:07

had pupils create a horrible history style cartoon to highlight fiction

in the film braveheart, they loved it! #ukedchat

StrictTeacher99 20:07

@ukedchat plenary: everyone has to give word linked to lesson

without repeating what's already been said. Great 4 thinking &

listening!

ufasarah 20:07

@bevevans22 #ukedchat yep we do lots of challenge-based stuff.

Ideally real challenge, purpose and audience, clear brief/challenge

spec

jonathanhughes 20:07

@primarypete_ #ukedchat I give the kids the topic of a starter (eg.

practice number bonds to 20) they choose the app on their ipad to

do so

primarypete_ 20:07

I love using game based learning during whole class sessions. Find

that girls + boys get a lot out of it in terms of engagement

#ukedchat

bevevans22 20:07

@dfmurphy84 #ukedchat think - pair - share is great: you've just

got to remember to include the initial think time first...


#ukedchat I like to start the lesson with a 'thunk' or a riddle- gets

the thinking started!

bellaale 20:07

sounds good, @primarypete_ : I have used Skype from French

room to French room to do the same... #ukedchat

GaryAveryICT 20:07

I tried something today from a course I am on. Children looked at

the learning and came up with their immediate questions.

#ukedchat

JillElam75 20:07

RT @primarypete_: Welcome to #ukedchat >Interesting, innovative

engaging teaching&learning strategies.Share anything that has

impacted positively on learning!

john_at_muuua 20:07

@OSC_IB doing it this week. music teacher recording English class

doing spoof TV news about The Crucible with backing music!#ukedchat

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jodieworld 20:07

#ukedchat Using the Getting Into Literacy programme to introduce

podcasting, filmmaking, digital storytelling and #gbl across school

mikeatedji 20:07 @materialteacher #ukedchat Exactly

OSC_IB 20:07

@SimonBainbridge: Why not try taking the class out of the

classroom? It's just a thought! #ukedchat Excellent idea

primarypete_ 20:08

RT @colport: @primarypete_ I used Angry Birds with Y2 pupilstoday, just to check it works on IWB ;-) (via GoogleChrome), and

seeing potential #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:08 @OSC_IB Sorry! This is link: http://bit.ly/jxP8Qc #ukedchat

colport 20:08

@primarypete_ I used Angry Birds with Y2 pupils today, just to

check it works on IWB ;-) (via GoogleChrome), and seeing potential

#ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:08

RT @jodieworld: #ukedchat Using the Getting Into Literacy

programme to introduce podcasting, filmmaking, digital storytelling

and #gbl across school

ufasarah 20:08

@primarypete_ #ukedchat us too, the investment of time is SO

worth it for the engagement you get with play, no matter how old!

mikeatedji 20:08

#ukedchat Do you remove the context from the Learning

Objectives so that the LO is really transferable? I found this helped

a lot

john_at_muuua 20:08

@jodieworld how does one introduce podcasting? Our GCSE board

have it as an element, but clearly have no idea #ukedchat

GaryAveryICT 20:08

They were then interested in finding out the answers to their own

questions #ukedchat

dfmurphy84 20:08 @bevevans22 #ukedchat Agreed!

mr_chadwick 20:08

@OSC_IB There's not a lot online that I'm aware. This is link to her

book. Think there are some resources of her on this site too?

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:08

FOCUS CHANGE: How & when do you structure a lesson differently

from the norm to impact on learning? E.g. mini plenaries, no T talk

#ukedchat

bilehs 20:08

Having a mystery always inspires children. Yesterday we found an

old suitcase in the corridor ... a mystery unfolds

bevevans22 20:09

@colport @primarypete_ Forces :) Or did you find something else

you could use it for? #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:09

seems a lot of people are saying the best best practice is getting

students to do the thinking and talking. #ukedchat

maxrayner 20:09

i met kids at door with tie on my head, shoes off and trousers rolled

up, had to describe me then related to describing patterns

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:09 How about writing a class rap? http://ow.ly/5eeTO #UKEdChat

OSC_IB 20:09

@bilehs #ukedchat Very true, students enjoy a mystery, puts them

'in charge' and challenges their thinking skills

bellaale 20:09 #ukedchat Wow! Well-planned sesh tonight, @primarypete_! ;)

materialteacher 20:09 @mikeatedji #ukedchat How would this LO thing work?

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Creativeedu 20:09 #UKEdChat

jodieworld 20:09

@john_at_muuua I wrote an article for TES on podcasting you can

find it here http://bit.ly/kddjR6 has secondary ideas. #ukedchat

karliva89 20:09 #UKedchat our students do a lot of work on ipads and iwb

bevevans22 20:09

#ukedchat Question of the week is another popular thing where I

work. Random question on display- pupils put answers & thoughtson post-its


#ukedchat I'm going on TEEP training soon and that looks at

structuring a lesson differently- as a circle... I'll update when I've

been!

ldeacon 20:09

give an overview of lesson and pupils create lo's and outcomes

using a word matt of keywords for help #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:10

@Creativeedu Only if it's real. white middle class teaching saying

'hey kids lit's do a rap about MacB'... shudder. #ukedchat

dfmurphy84 20:10

@ADSH_11 #ukedchat. I Love Flip cams. Hope the school I start at

has a few hidden away, otherwise ebay it is.

mr_chadwick 20:10

Change structure of lesson when it's needed; 'Assessment in

Learning' not 'Assessment for Learning' #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:10

RT @bilehs: @primarypete_ I let the children guide the focus of

the lesson. (Primary) #ukedchat

materialteacher 20:10 @bilehs #ukedchat How does this come about? Letting them lead?

Educationchat 20:10

Get ch'n to generate own success criteria to lessons! Sinks in &

stops teacher trying 2 come up with their own child friendly ones

#ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:10 @mr_chadwick #ukedchat many thanks, I will check it later

bellaale 20:10

RT @john_at_muuua: seems a lot of people are saying the best

best practice is getting students to do the thinking and talking.

#ukedchat

mattbuxton10 20:10

Visual Thinking Toolbox like this I created in ppoint; thinking =

visible & public; on paper or ICT #ukedchat

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjuKV4eJ

bellaale 20:10

#ukedchat My lessons tend to be fairly random and tangential at

best of times - so no need to inject randomness... :)

MykWagstaff 20:10

#ukedchat attended session on reverse teaching other day - cant

wait to try out with kids see how they respond

bilehs 20:10

@primarypete_ I let the children guide the focus of the lesson.

(Primary) #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:10

Who was just asking how to see @ replies in TWITTERFALL? I can

help! #UKEdChat

Janshs 20:10

RT @DrRacheal: @primarypete_ I use clue cards around the room

to preempt stumbling blocks when doing practicals or write-ups.

#ukedchat

ldeacon 20:10 LO as in lesson objectives #ukedchat

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primarypete_ 20:11

I find that the biggest 'small change' I have made fairly recently that

really impacts is use of mini plenaries throughout lessons

#ukedchat


Another thought is make the learning more individual around each

childs interests? #ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:11 @colport @primarypete_ oh... how do you do that? #ukedchatOSC_IB 20:11 @DrRacheal #ukedchat Excellent idea, is it going well?

mikeatedji 20:11

@materialteacher #ukedchat so instead of LO=using ref book to

explore vikings , LO is just "to use ref book" to concentrate on core

skill

Creativeedu 20:11 @john_at_muuua fair point John!! #ukedchat....

materialteacher 20:11 @john_at_muuua #ukedchat- Yes, I couldn't pull a 'rap' lesson off!

ldeacon 20:11

I have been using my flip camera more regularly too....great for

adding to blog #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:11

#ukedchat lots of gr8 ideas from Jim Cain http://bit.ly/leza4m weuse Raccoon Circles a lot - he's an outdoor ed guy but lots

transferable

colport 20:11

@bevevans22 Hello!!! 2D shapes :-) & digital Art (see

http://twitpic.com/55ibv2 for my creation) #ukedchat using only

2D shapes :0)

maxrayner 20:11

@john_at_muuua definitely a place for teacher lead though, I don't

think innovative always means independent learning #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:11

RT @mr_chadwick: Change structure of lesson when it's needed;

'Assessment in Learning' not 'Assessment for Learning' #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:11

to see @replies in twitterfall you need to search for your twitter

name e.g. @creativeedu then all @replies will show #UKEdChat

materialteacher 20:11 @MykWagstaff #ukedchat Reverse teaching? Tell me more!

primarypete_ 20:11

RT @Educationchat: Get ch'n to generate own success criteria to

lessons! Sinks in & stops teacher trying 2 come up with their own

child friendly ones #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:11

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat well at least it gives their teacher a

break from doing it!

Mr_Thorne 20:11

RT @mr_chadwick: Change structure of lesson when it's needed;

'Assessment in Learning' not 'Assessment for Learning' #ukedchat

PetermSkelton 20:11

@dmchugh675 looks good. I have been using this one a lot

recently. http://bit.ly/mvzZ2n can make yr 8 a bit overexcited

though. #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:12

RT @primarypete_: I find that the biggest 'small change' I have

made fairly recently that really impacts is use of mini plenaries

throughout lessons #ukedchat

Mean_Teacher 20:12@ldeacon Me too, Flip video is fantastic, easy for pupils to use too!#ukedchat

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OSC_IB 20:12

RT @ldeacon: I have been using my flip camera more regularly

too....great for adding to blog #ukedchat anyone find blogging

motivating?

jodieworld 20:12

Also getting children to make videos to teach other chn and adults

helps it sink in for them and the other kids love to watch #ukedchat

colport 20:12@Vickycarl You need Google Chrome Internet Browser, and AngryBirds is free in the web store #ukedchat

sophiebessemer 20:12

RT @CreativeEdu: How to use Twitterfall for #UKEdChat -

http://ow.ly/5dIZ2


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dmchugh675 20:13

#ukedchat a good collection of innovative strategies

http://t.co/MWw2MFC

primarypete_ 20:13

#ukedchat i'm desperate to introduce mobile devices so I can let ch

be more independent from me in choosing their learning path

#ukedchat

Begabungs 20:13

RT @Creativeedu: How about writing a class rap?

http://ow.ly/5eeTO #UKEdChat

bevevans22 20:13

#ukedchat Good to mix it up &have a range of activities that you

feel engage & stretch. I use lots of different ideas to keep it

interesting

bilehs 20:13

@OSC_IB Mysteries - the children are so excited and don't realise

that they are learning #ukedchat


#ukedchat use playdough/ card for a jigsaw/ pipe cleaners to create

a resource to teach peers a topic!!

Creativeedu 20:14

RT @mattharding007: Focus of all lessons should be relevance! Get

that right and kids absorb everything you throw at them!

#ukedchat

colport 20:14 @bevevans22 Oh, erm...forces....yes...Honest ;-) #ukedchat

MykWagstaff 20:14

#ukedchat @materialteacher insted of teach model ' start then

studs apply - get them to discover the learning first then check

against model

jonathanhughes 20:14 @primarypete_ #ukedchat having one iPad per child is fantastic

bilehs 20:14

@SimonBainbridge I ask the children ontransition day what they

would like to learn next year, then incorporate it however I can

#ukedchat

jodieworld 20:14

RT @Vickycarl: I get children in Year 2 to write their own next steps

in certain p.of writing to get them to take resp for

learning#ukedchat

bellaale 20:14

#ukedchat Work with kids to set (high) expectations, then build

trust to ensure they are continually met

Mean_Teacher 20:14



#ukedchat

DrRacheal 20:14



#ukedchatMathsMummy 20:14 #ukedchat guided reasoning in mathematics

john_at_muuua 20:15

@maxrayner back to keeping it real. HATE the 'what did we learn

today' every bloody lesson plenary type. A plenary should be real.

#ukedchat

jodieworld 20:15

I really want to have a day where I get the ch. to plan the day and

assign lesson objectives. Will try when back in class next yr!

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:15

RT @bilehs: @maxrayner @primarypete_ mini plenaries are where

anyone can share something that will support and/or move the

learning on #ukedchatufasarah 20:15 @OSC_IB careful #ukedchat its addictive

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bilehs 20:15

@maxrayner @primarypete_ mini plenaries are where anyone can

share something that will support and/or move the learning on

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:15

RT @colport: @bevevans22 Oh, erm...forces....yes...Honest ;-)

#ukedchat > that's why we go to Thorpe Park: study rollercoaster

forces... ;)

dfmurphy84 20:15@Timshel82 #ukedchat. Ok, being a bit dense but what are googleapps?

OSC_IB 20:15

#ukedchat Darn, beginning to think I'm the only one never to have

played Angry Birds

MrCRWillis 20:15

RT @Janshs: great chat w/ @MrCRWillis today about all our goo

ideas going thro the ozone layer if we're not careful #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:15

@maxrayner @missmac100 #ukedchat can be ch explaining

success criteria, a misconception picked up early, nice way of +

confidence of indiv

MissJStanton 20:15

@primarypete_ Me too, managed to get staff to agree to buying 2

ipod touches with tesco vouchers today! #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:16 @OSC_IB - me neither! #ukedchat

MrCRWillis 20:16

RT @Janshs: saw a smashing lesson using hot seating today

#ukedchat ( @MrCRWillis ) could transfer across curriculum

primarypete_ 20:16

changing style of independent learning works well. Best teaching

book I have ever bought is http://is.gd/6xEDIU #ukedchat

maxrayner 20:16

@primarypete_ i've done similar with NC levels, kids told me how

they think they achieved level 6 etc. reflecting on learning gd

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:16

Has anyone successfully used pupil lesson observations to bring

innovative practice to their classroom? http://ow.ly/5efrE

#UKEdChat

apuustin 20:16

RT @KempsterD: Flight sim new blog. Year 6 flying....

http://bit.ly/kdCueU #ukedchat #classblogs #edchat #finnedchat

#addcym Please leave a comment.

mattharding007 20:16

RT @jonathanhughes @primarypete_ #ukedchat having one iPad

per child is fantastic


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mikeatedji 20:16

#ukedchat Intrsting teach approach is to give minimal instruction:

e.g "rank these" using number of photos. Pupils have to self

organise

Mean_Teacher 20:16 @OSC_IB I haven't either #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:17

FOCUS CHANGE: What cross curricular topics/themes have engaged

your class? What impacted most on their learning? #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:17

#ukedchat 'Learning Score' I know its a teachers tool but its also

great for older students to plan their learning

GaryAveryICT 20:17

You should try and keep it real . E.g we wrote to the head for longer

playtimes, the kids were really into it. Uk #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:17

@bilehs #ukedchat sorry - missed the mantle approach.What's

that?

MrsPrentice11 20:17 #ukedchat looks interesting tonight but I need to cook dinner :(

materialteacher 20:17@OhLottie #ukedchat I like it! Not by understanding but by effort-so the aim is to move towards green next time?

MattFothergill 20:17 Plene as you go! #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:17

@mikeatedji best lessons have been where i've barely said a word.

Students do all the work. English teachers talk too much. #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:17

RT @john_at_muuua: @maxrayner back to keeping it real. HATE

the 'what did we learn today' every bloody lesson plenary type. A

plenary should be real. #ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:17

@bilehs @maxrayner @primarypete_ what year do you teach ?

#ukedchat

bilehs 20:17

@materialteacher With mantle approach, the children have total

ownership,even if the content has been 'manipulated' by the

teacher #ukedchat

colport 20:18

@primarypete_ We did a whole school topic/theme this time last

year based on the Yanomamo(!) tribe. Great engagement

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:18

RT @ElKel99: #ukedchat I give out Millionaire lifeline cards e.g. ask

the teacher - aim is to still have it at the end of the lesson

ufasarah 20:18

#ukedchat Peer Tutoring is so effective, YP more engaged by each

other often than by us!

Janshs 20:18

RT @colport: RT @primarypete_: FOCUS CHANGE: What cross

curricular topics/themes have engaged your class? What impacted

most on their learning? #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:18

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat It's partly taking the teacher ego out

of question I think...cettainly in my case!

bevevans22 20:18

@primarypete_ #ukedchat Agreed! great book. But I am a real fan

personalised and independent learning anyway...

GaryAveryICT 20:18 @primarypete_ space theme...they loved it #ukedchat

Mean_Teacher 20:18

@Creativeedu Pupils from my last year grp found an obs sheet

online and used to assess teachers themselves, then give feedback#ukedchat

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@bilehs #ukedchat Ok, then it would be really useful a lot more of

the time!

dfmurphy84 20:18

@john_at_muuua @mikeatedji #ukedchat I said the exact same

thing in a lecture at Uni and got laughed at... Still furious.

maxrayner 20:18

@john_at_muuua I agree or sometimes plenary not appropriate at

all #ukedchat

Rachel_deSouza 20:18

RT @BenRogersOVA: #ukedchat I observed a colleague today

developing a SoL with students. They were evaluating the lessons

and suggesting improvements.

colport 20:18

RT @primarypete_: FOCUS CHANGE: What cross curricular

topics/themes have engaged your class? What impacted most on

their learning? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:18

RT @primarypete_: FOCUS CHANGE: What cross curricular

topics/themes have engaged your class? What impacted most on


primarypete_ 20:18

RT @kvnmcl: @primarypete_ I have started the ball rolling in myschool to allow children to bring in mobile devices for learning

#ukedchat

materialteacher 20:18 @CreativeEdu #ukedchat I'd love to use pupil lesson observations...

kvnmcl 20:18

@primarypete_ I have started the ball rolling in my school to allow

children to bring in mobile devices for learning #ukedchat

thought_weavers 20:18

#ukedchat not being overly techy, could an ipad replace a standard

laptop as a tool for planning etc. What about word docs etc.

Creativeedu 20:19

You should give it a go @materialteacher I've heard so much

positive feedback - the kids can tell you more than ofsted!

#UKEdChat

courtneyrose199 20:19

RT @ElKel99: #ukedchat I give out Millionaire lifeline cards e.g. ask

the teacher - aim is to still have it at the end of the lesson

ePaceonline 20:19

RT @john_at_muuua: best practice... quirkiness. Not robotic but

human, real people listening to their students. #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:19I love that everyone is using the pupils to observe and plan - lesswork for us too and a happy teacher = happy pupils! ;-) #ukedchat

ElKel99 20:19

RT @Mean_Teacher: @Creativeedu Pupils from my last year grp

found an obs sheet online and used to assess teachers themselves,

then give feedback #ukedchat

maxrayner 20:19

@Vickycarl @bilehs @primarypete_ secondary geography

#ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:19

@primarypete_ So i'm an English teacher. Today taught maths

vocab, evolution, ICT and political history all via my subject.

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:19

#ukedchat We did a project last summer term called "Ballard TV",where each class produced a TV programme in an MFL...x-curric

gold!

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ElKel99 20:19

@Mean_Teacher oh, love that one. Were they generous?

#ukedchat

GaryAveryICT 20:19

Lots of talk of plenaries, good ones dangle the carrot of the next

lesson..hook them in early! #ukedchat

teacherhut 20:19

using immersion to start a new topic+enthuse; take ideas from

children in terms of what they want to learn about >inform

planning #ukedchat

dmchugh675 20:19

#ukedchat mini-whiteboards for instant feedback. Gimmicky but

seems to work better than 'rule of thumb' or similar.

PetermSkelton 20:19

Sometimes I print out objectives and give them to groups of kids at

start of lesson. They assess whether they have been met at end

#ukedchat

materialteacher 20:19 @OSC_IB #ukedchat How does learning score work?

ePaceonline 20:19

@Educationchat #ukedchat very much agree, involving pupils as

much as possible is a must -they have some great ideasCreativeedu 20:19 @ElKel99 I love this idea! #UKEdChat

ldeacon 20:19

Cross Curricular - ran my second whole school 'Green Day'

environmental themed lessons in each subject to show links

#ukedchat

jodieworld 20:19

If your school cannot afford Nintendo DSis for #gbl ask children to

bring their own in. Nearly every family has one! #ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:20

Space theme worked really well, good for cross-curricular links

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:20

@ufasarah #ukedchat how to keep it meaningful. They need to

refer to success criteria I guess....Some do, some don't - Practice I

suppose

jodieworld 20:20

Our Year 5 teachers ran a trade inquiry term and they investigated

fair trade and the children decided to sell ice cream #ukedchat 1/2

ErinMorleyS 20:20

@primarypete_: #ukedchat 'FOCUS CHANGE tweets to direct

the discussion' - an example of a mini plenary?

karliva89 20:20

@ElKel99 no worries :) not sure if you got my last message i didn't

add #UKedchat

qbhistory 20:20

@ukedchat - we do 3 x intensive weeks, off timetable on themes

such as OCR National in a week, Arts Award, Play-in-a-week, Gr8 fora sec sch

OSC_IB 20:20

@materialteacher @creativeedu pupil lesson observations are very

useful, have you tried Iris_Connect for these? #ukedchat

MsKateRyan 20:20

RT @john_at_muuua: @primarypete_ So i'm an English teacher.

Today taught maths vocab, evolution, ICT and political history all

via my subject. #ukedchat


@OhLottie #ukedchat but that's good- I feel that otherwise they

settle into something far too quickly!

jackieschneider 20:20

#ukedchat - don't think actual topic or theme matters. What is

crucial is that staff are passionate & excited about it #ukedchat

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primarypete_ 20:20

FOCUS CHANGE:What cross curricular topics/themes have engaged

your class? What impacted most on their learning? #ukedchat

bilehs 20:20

@mikeatedji drama approach. You start with a problem e.g. phone

call from villagers asking you to rescue a Bengal tiger.Seriously!

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:20

RT @primarypete_: FOCUS CHANGE: What cross curriculartopics/themes have engaged your class? What impacted most on


mr_tchn 20:20

also encourage pupils to use back channels like todaysmeet to tell

me how I am doing. @Creativeedu #ukedchat

mister_jim 20:20

Best topic was Death. I used @neilhimself's Graveyard Book. The

kids wrote loads & blogged loads & improved loads #ukedchat

MathsMummy 20:20

#ukedchat Pupils work together in pairs. Each pair then joins up

with another pair to explain and compare ideas

ElKel99 20:21

@CreativeEdu it gets really competitive, especially if somebody

needs to go to the loo as I take ask teacher card then too'

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:21

@bilehs #ukedchat OK... How do they put themselves in the

position of Bengali villagers tho?

colport 20:21

@bucharesttutor #ukedchat is "Interesting, innovative, engaging

teaching & learning strategies"

OSC_IB 20:21

@materialteacher #ukedchat it allows the user to order activities

on laptop in the form of a lesson plan


@dmchugh675 #ukedchat- It really works though! That and traffic

lights!

mr_chadwick 20:21

Greatest engagement in topic is when children have REAL

opportunities to help plan it #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:21

@MsKateRyan actually that's exactly WHY i'm an English teacher!

#ukedchat

bucharesttutor 20:21 Sorry people, me late. What's the topic for tonights #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:21

@bilehs though however much I ask no one is willing to TYPE MORE

SLOWLY in #ukedchat ;-)

miss_kitch 20:21

#ukedchat smoothies - for healthy living week has been fantastic

and growing to linked with our allotmentMykWagstaff 20:21 @jackieschneider #ukedchat and the kids too!


@PetermSkelton #ukedchat I get them to say HOW they think

they've met them and if they still need to meet LO (cont)

http://deck.ly/~n0tX7

jodieworld 20:21

I have never seen those classes so engaged - they talked to me

about it every time they saw me and raised loads of money

#ukedchat 2/2

Mean_Teacher 20:21

@primarypete_ Yr 9 Hist & Drama - Holocaust - They liked that it

was real and they could express their feelings through role play

#ukedchat

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primarypete_ 20:21

Most effective cross curricular themes I have created have all

included game based learning in some form #ukedchat Mariokart,

Pirates

colport 20:21

RT @mbrayford: #ukedchat census project with ww1 links. Use of

roleplay and transforming classroom

aangeli 20:21@PetermSkelton I like that. I think too much emphasis is given tothe whole l/o & group plenary approach. #ukedchat

dfmurphy84 20:21

@mister_jim #ukedchat. Yes yes yes. Pity I'm in Ks1. Still managed

to use Anansi whenever possible...

ePaceonline 20:21

@ldeacon #ukedchat, pair and share ideas get them involved in

thinking about and reflecting on their learning.

mberry 20:22

@primarypete_ we had a great time with Victorian maths. Xcurric

theme weeks, eg science, environment, arts, also worked very well

#ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:22

does anyone teach a holistic curriculum? where all the dots join up.

Does it work? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:22

Please remember to include #ukedchat in your tweets, so they can

all be collated in the archive together. Thank you :0)

Janshs 20:22

as well as cross curric themes. how about cross curric methods

#ukedchat like drama, music, learning journals?

jodieworld 20:22 sorry that was 3/3 #ukedchat


@CreativeEdu #ukedchat Yes, I bet, after all, they're experiencing

the learning!


RT @bilehs I ask the children ontransition day what they would like

to learn next year, then incorporate it however I can #ukedchat

Cool!

jodieworld 20:22

Children worked out pricing, make podcast adverts, posters, bought

the ingredients, did the work and project managed! #ukedchat 2/3

karliva89 20:22 @jackieschneider i agree #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:22

#ukedchat any challenge that is real, with a real purpose can be x

curricular and so powerful if the kids know they have a real

audience

bilehs 20:22

@mikeatedji booklet on weebly about mantle if you're interested

http://dramaintheclassroom.weebly.com/ links to MoE 'stories' too

#ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:22

Anyone any ideas for homes and habitats for our next term's topic?

#ukedchat

kvnmcl 20:23

@primarypete_ I have outdoor learning themes can encompass the

whole curriculum and engage learners #ukedchat

Mean_Teacher 20:23

@ElKel99 No way! They were very strict but lovely kids who gave

constructive criticism. #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:23

that's fab @mr_tchn did the feedback help it go even better next

time - or have you not had a chance to revisit yet? #ukedchat

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bucharesttutor 20:23

I always believe in asking the student try in solving a problem

before me explaining as the results are always very interesting

#ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:23

#ukedchat I'd be interested to know if anyone has successfully used

e-portfolios as motivators

mr_tchn 20:23 How do I stop twitterfall pausing the tweets? #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:23

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat Now this is intersting. We developed

one on Global Citizenship. It's poss. Needs buy in and underpinning

primarypete_ 20:23

RT @Janshs: as well as cross curric themes. how about cross curric

methods #ukedchat like drama, music, learning journals?

ufasarah 20:23

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat we've worked with westfield sch in

sheffield and they have a Yr 7 challenge curriculum xcurricular


@ErinMorleyS #ukedchat Yes, I'd love to use 'FOCUS CHANGE'

during classroom discussions to move it on!

primarypete_ 20:23

#ukedchat in our pirate theme we used Zac and Wiki for creating

instructions. Most engaged & best results on writing i've had all

year

Creativeedu 20:23

Cross Curricular: one of my SEN schools runs an enterprise week

each year that really gets the kids engaged #UKEdChat

Educationchat 20:23

We started a sci-fi topic on May 4th (geddit?). Parents came in

school to make things with children & got loads of displays done!

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:23

RT @Janshs: as well as cross curric themes. how about cross curric

methods #ukedchat like drama, music, learning journals?

ePaceonline 20:24

RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - don't think actual topic or theme

matters. What is crucial is that staff are passionate & excited about

it #ukedchat

KnikiDavies 20:24

#ukedchat My class loved Robot Wars and learnt loads from our

Migration topic (about refugees etc). Space was also a popular one.

karliva89 20:24 @ElKel99 no probs #UKedchat

Creativeedu 20:24

@ElKel99 @mean_teacher this makes it sound like they were doing

it secretly! #ukedchat was it helpful?

jodieworld 20:24

Our Year 2 teachers dressed as pirates every thurs for weeks and

the children wrote letters to Jack Sparrow and had treasure hunts

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:24

RT @mr_tchn: How do I stop twitterfall pausing the tweets?

#ukedchat > move your cursor off the tweetstream

mattbuxton10 20:24

'Odd Ones Out' are great starters/plens; give kids 3 things & they

figure out which & why - all come up with diff things & reasons

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:24@john_at_muuua #ukedchat with certain principles eg criticalthinking, active learning, participatory techniques etc

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Vickycarl 20:24

We are currently doing brain awareness week, the children are

really engaged with that #ukedchat

MattFothergill 20:24

Too many Xcurricular topic links you see are superficial and

tenuous. Too much time spent looking for CC links that dont

exist.#ukedchat

sfrench21 20:24

I get students to "tweet" their plenary. Either explaining a concept

or how met LO. #ukedchat

miss_kitch 20:24

#ukedchat We also have curriculum weeks - e.g science, french,

reading, - most popular have been grounds day & healthy living


@MykWagstaff yes, but passion in staff inspires passion in kids!

Obv kids need to be enthused but won't b if staff r lack lustre

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:25

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat Think it makes the learning

experience more purposeful i.e. global learning - relevant, real

world, still creative

PetermSkelton 20:25@mattbuxton10 I do this lots. Sometimes get them to come upwith their own as extension as well #ukedchat

mister_jim 20:25

@bevevans22 ha! And the highwayman came.. dum dum dum dum

dudududum! #ukedchat

bellaale 20:25

anything that involves the classroom walls "disappearing"...

#ukedchat

aangeli 20:25

RT @sfrench21: I get students to "tweet" their plenary. Either

explaining a concept or how met LO. #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:25

Think working towards an outcome is important in topic work to

maintain drive and focus #ukedchat


#ukedchat of all the approaches I've used this year, P4C has been

most effective and very popular with the children. It can be used

Xcurric!

MykWagstaff 20:25

@jackieschneider but do staff need to have a real passion for the

subject or be enthusiastic in planning and delivery? #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:25

@dmchugh675 mini-whiteboards. Hate them. pens dry, boards get

damaged. paper and pen better. but someone made a mint.

#ukedchat

ufasarah 20:25

#ukedchat some secondaries we work with turn the last week of

term into a challenge week..vertical groups too


#ukedchat of all the approaches I've used this year, P4C has beenmost effective and very popular with the children. It can be used

Xcurric

karliva89 20:25 @KathrineGeeter9 win one?? #UKedchat

primarypete_ 20:25

RT @OSC_IB: #ukedchat I'd be interested to know if anyone has

successfully used e-portfolios as motivators

bevevans22 20:25

@mberry @primarypete_ We have enrichment weeks & days

which work really well. Share a skill day is good too - everyone

loves it #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:25

#ukedchat during pirate theme ch went on treasure hunt using ipod

touch to relate info back to class who used info

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bilehs 20:25

@SimonBainbridge we've become a chocolatier, an animal

sanctuary, a publishing company amongst many others to include

their wishes #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:26

@mister_jim #ukedchat We were listing the key themes (love,

betrayal, death, guilt etc.) when one of the kids said it. I loved the

link :)

primarypete_ 20:26

FOCUS CHANGE: Is there anything you have tried that doesn't workfor you & your class or you would like help in developing?

#ukedchat

Mean_Teacher 20:26

@Creativeedu They were at first! But once they told me, teachers

were really interested to see what they thought #ukedchat

ldeacon 20:26

series of lessons should have a outcome theme e.g. Rivers

Geography ' Flood Ready" or map skills "Mission Ready" #ukedchat


#ukedchat We have topic across all KS1 & EYFS. Start & end with a

theme day - dressing up, art day, film and popcorn even! Get 'emexcited!

MathsMummy 20:26

#ukedchat Inner/outer circle of same numbers.Inner circle have

discussion topic to discuss with partner outer circle, then all move

round.

Vickycarl 20:26

We always ask the children what topic/theme they want to learn

about. #ukedchat.

ElKel99 20:26 @CreativeEdu not happened... yet #ukedchat

MsKateRyan 20:26

@john_at_muuua It's a big part of why I teach English too!

#UKEdchat


@john_at_muuua @dmchugh675 - I hate the hassle oh giving them

out! #ukedchat

bilehs 20:26

@jackieschneider @MykWagstaff Definitely! Passion for learning

(modelled by teacher) encourages passionate learning from

children #ukedchat

mr_tchn 20:26

The exact task reappears next term but it fed into my thinking,

especially as I'm doing a Buckingham PGCE at the mo @Creativeedu

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:26

now that's just cruel LOL! @ElKel99 #ukedchat - what if they go

without asking you....

john_at_muuua 20:27 @ufasarah xcurricular? #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:27 @john_at_muuua #ukedchat Sure

ePaceonline 20:27

#ukedchat I was lucky enought to be trained pre NC. We were told

to use cross curricular themes and start from where pupils were

interested

ukedchat 20:27

FOCUS CHANGE: Is there anything you have tried that doesn't work

for you & your class or you would like help in developing?

#ukedchat

Janshs 20:27

RT @OSC_IB #ukedchat I'd be interested to know if anyone has

successfully used e-portfolios as motivators >usd wikis and VLE

successfully

ufasarah 20:27@MathsMummy #ukedchat yep the inner/outer circle worksreally well

Mr_Gough 20:27 #ukedchat. search for it on twitter and follow. v.useful

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Mr_Gough 20:27 #ukedchat. search for it on twitter and follow. v.useful

mikeatedji 20:27

RT @thought_weavers: #ukedchat of all the approaches I've used

this year, P4C has been most effective and very popular with the

children. It can be used Xcurric

Creativeedu 20:27

@bilehs How to use Twitterfall for #UKEdChat - http://ow.ly/5dIZ2 I

hope it helps! come back with any questions

john_at_muuua 20:27

@mikeatedji when you have a few mins could you DM me on this,

interested in how it might work. #ukedchat

ElKel99 20:28 @bucharesttutor do they get to test you too? #ukedchat

miss_kitch 20:28

#ukedchat question walls - the chn ask the questions but never

seem to have time to answer all of them

maxrayner 20:28

RT @ldeacon: series of lessons should have a outcome theme e.g.

Rivers Geography ' Flood Ready" or map skills "Mission Ready"

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:28

@Cherise_Duxbury "Interesting, innovative, engaging teaching &

learning strategies" #ukedchatjohn_at_muuua 20:28 @mikeatedji did it have an impact? #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:28

I must leave #ukedchat to prepare for the ICT for Education conf

tomorrow - look forward to reading the rest later!

mattbuxton10 20:28

Taught x-curric C20th through art of Picasso; all his stuff affected by

world events, his life saw such change & brill visual lit #ukedchat

bucharesttutor 20:28

Always try to ask them surprise questions and keep spot tests to

bring out the imagination in them #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:28

#ukedchat for me, I enjoy using drama and I think it engages some.

But I'd like tips to makes sure it engages almost all and so can

impact


@MykWagstaff staff need to communicate what we are doing is

vital, amazing and will transform you. Trust me to help you DIY

#ukedchat lame?!

ufasarah 20:29

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat yep challenges are really varied, set

up a street cafe and sell the food, murder mystery, play in a week

etc

KempsterD 20:29

Used a MS flight Sim today with yr 6. They loved it. They made

website n blog simultaneously. #ukedchat great 4 the 4 r's of

Claxton

Mean_Teacher 20:29

@primarypete_ have you tried giving them different roles? Maybenot as performer everytime. So director, sound effects, setting?

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:29

#ukedchat Anyone using rights and responsibilities to set ground

principles for engagement...works KS1-104


@Miss_Kitch #ukedchat- same, I end up answering them all via

email/ on the VLE after the lesson.

colport 20:29 @primarypete_ WORKING WALLS :-( #ukedchat

MathsMummy 20:29

#ukedchat use envoys. After discussing in groups send envoy to

another groups to explain ideas and to find out what the new group

thought.

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Creativeedu 20:29

Has anyone talked about learning OUTSIDE the classroom? We've

been having a great discussion on that this week. #UKEdChat

Educationchat 20:29

#ukedchat What didn't work...BIG WRITE. I know a lot of schools

swear by it but YAWN! Never 'got' it. Really hard to make it

relevant....

miss_kitch 20:29#ukedchat question walls - the chn ask the questions but neverseem to have time to answer all of them - with Y1

primarypete_ 20:29

FOCUS CHANGE Is there anything you have tried that doesn't work

for you & your class or you would like help in developing?

#ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:29

#ukedchat some of the best learning experiences with pupils have

come on residential courses.

bellaale 20:29 how to use music/song without it being cheesy #ukedchat


#ukedchat I've never found an effective ILP? Is there one and how

can it be used to biggest impact?

ufasarah 20:30

@mikeatedji #ukedchat always, but then we work with lots of kids

that dont know each other well, but always did it with a new class

mberry 20:30

@bevevans22 we did individual projects followed by presentations

for 3 weeks each year in y 4-6. Taken v seriously, good work.

#ukedchat

karliva89 20:30 @robsteadman Our money was ring fenced for ict #UKedchat

mr_tchn 20:30

In general group work is less effective then expected; my top

students ask to do projects alone to avoid carrying others

#ukedchat

colport 20:30

@mikeatedji The pain of my life!!! @narthernlad It's just

monotonous! #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:30

@primarypete_ We have a great drama bloke in our area who

comes to schools & runs workshops. Have got notes at school I can

send #ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:30

#ukedchat I have always tried to see learning through the eyes of a

child and give them hooks to hang their learning on.

Creativeedu 20:30

10 Reasons to Take Learning Outside the Classroom:

http://ow.ly/5egn0 #UKEdChat

mikeatedji 20:30 @MathsMummy #ukedchat Yes this is great way of sharing info!

materialteacher 20:30 @colport #ukedchat- what's 'working walls' ?

teacherhut 20:30

#ukedchat big write/extended writing failed to inspire or improve

standards

narthernlad 20:30

@colport now in like m working wall, well literacy ones anyway!

#ukedchat

ElKel99 20:30

@ePaceonline couldn't agree more - study visits make a huge

difference albeit a day or a week #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:30

@thought_weavers did just that. didn't work. 'oh no, not the

whiteboards again!' #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:31

RT @colport: @primarypete_ WORKING WALLS :-( #ukedchat APP Maths :-\ #ukedchat Probably a chat session for

#mathchat

mikemcsharry 20:34

Sorry I've had nothing to add to #ukedchat today - I'm reading in

awe. I wanna be a kid again!!!

MykWagstaff 20:34why are mini whiteboards so distracting? perhaps we should justissue them all with a doodle pad to use evry lesson #ukedchat

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mikeatedji 20:34

@colport #ukedchat I think properly used they can create exactly

the child centred learnig enviro we're looking for

Creativeedu 20:34

@Mean_Teacher oh wow! that's fab... guerrilla observations!

#ukedchat

DegreesOnline1 20:34

RT @briankotts: College Degrees Still Worth the Investment

http://bit.ly/imT6Xv /via @CNN #highered #edchat #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:34

#ukedchat it can be great to bring a visitor to talk to a class but you

have to be careful, some people can be overcome with nerves

primarypete_ 20:34

Really think tonight's #ukedchat will be a slow burner. Seeing lots of

opportunities to follow up during the week on areas of interest

ePaceonline 20:34

@materialteacher @bevevans22 #ukedchat Agreed! They love

drama - even the big lads! I could always get away with doing it

through English

jackieschneider 20:34@mr_tchn - also good for teaching rhythm notation in music -#ukedchat


@mr_tchn #ukedchat- Giving specific roles to each member,

Teambuilding is vital to get this going again!

KnikiDavies 20:34

@kiwiteacheruk It's all about picking the right questions, imho.

Some flop and others are superb #ukedchat

mattbuxton10 20:34

Teach generic concepts(cause&effect, compare/contrast,

sequencing, categorisation etc) then let choose whatever content

they want! #ukedchat

john_at_muuua 20:34 @ufasarah and the whole school was involved? #ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:35

#ukedchat any of you used 'Mantle of the Expert' ?- Seen that work

really well.

bilehs 20:35

@jackieschneider @Mean_Teacher @primarypete_ Yes -

flashbacks and flash forwards are fabulous for moving learning on

#ukedchat

bevevans22 20:35

@mberry #ukedchat Sounds fab. I love share a skill. Teachers have

a day showing a skill they don't usually use at school.

john_at_muuua 20:35

@mikeatedji there are other ways that the set or not set thing. we

do various combinations at different times for different

reasons#ukedchat

Janshs 20:35

RT @MrCRWillis: #ukedchat 1/2/3 Hot Seating circle could be agreat cross curricular method for exploring theme/ character/

topic! @Janshs

Creativeedu 20:35

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat is so fast it's dizzying.. you might

prefer tweetdeck or something I guess....

mikeatedji 20:35

@colport #ukedchat We organise ch to vote on the Rights they

think imptnt. Always seems to include going to the loo - thats fine

colport 20:35

@mikeatedji But it places MORE demand from the teacher in

finding TIME to do it! #ukedchat Am I doing it wrong then?

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learnbuzz 20:35

This yr we've worked with an artist on local history project & chn

have made a sculpture - they welded & did trad chainmaking

#ukedchat

RealLara 20:35

I find 'teacher in role' drama work really effective for getting

children to get into roles for imagination for writing #ukedchat

MrCRWillis 20:35

#ukedchat 1/2/3 Hot Seating circle could be a great cross curricular

method for exploring theme/ character/ topic! @Janshs

Smichael920 20:35

Y4 did 'why people visit Blackpool?' initial stimulus was a trip up the

tower & dancing w/pensioners in the ballroom! Gr8 project

#ukedchat


RT @bilehs: @SimonBainbridge we've become a chocolatier, an

animal sanctuary, a publishing company amongst many others to

include their wishes #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:36@jackieschneider I agree. Excitement is infectious. If a topic grabs ateacher it will likely grab the children. #ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:36

#ukedchat getting down to basics, has anyone found giving the

students a good breakfast in the mornings helps performance?

mattbuxton10 20:36

Never underestimate the power of asking searching questions, &

only answering kids questions with other questions; Socratic qs!!

#ukedchat

karliva89 20:36 @robsteadman money was ring fenced for ict #UKedchat

john_at_muuua 20:36 @thought_weavers yes... need a lie down now! #ukedchat ;-)

dughall 20:36

#ukedchat Very surprised to see negativity re mini whiteboards. I

am a big advocate. Found they'd work but kids need training/class

mngmnt.

colport 20:36

@primarypete_ So does APP Maths assessment work for you then?

#ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:36

RT @ePaceonline: #ukedchat any of you used 'Mantle of the Expert'

?- Seen that work really well.


@Timshel82 - those horrid individ whiteboards with marker pens

that dry out in secs! #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:36 @primarypete_ thanks! that makes sense.. #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:36

RT @primarypete_: Think tonight's #ukedchat will be a slow burner.Opportunities to follow up during the week < agree. Favouriting

lots!

bevevans22 20:37

#ukedchat one project worth getting involved in is Young Leaders.

We had Y6 MAT pupils teaching Y3 yesterday - great stuff!

deerwood 20:37 @dughall #ukedchat mini whiteboards, D, surely you mean iPads?

primarypete_ 20:37

RT @dughall: #ukedchat Very surprised to see negativity re mini

whiteboards. I am a big advocate. Found they'd work but kids need

training/class mngmnt.

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sfrench21 20:37

I use whiteboards tonnes and have no probs wt them. Ss used to

using & great for assessing whole class for pace of lesson #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:37 RT @primarypete_: FOCUS CHANGE COMING UP #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:37 FOCUS CHANGE COMING UP #ukedchat

materialteacher 20:37@OSC_IB #ukedchat No, but it's a great idea. I've planned to takein food regularly to lessons- get their needs met and all that!

john_at_muuua 20:37

RT @jackieschneider: @Timshel82 - those horrid individ

whiteboards with marker pens that dry out in secs! #ukedchat

bilehs 20:37

@reallara yes! And pupil in role. I always amazed by what they

say/know #ukedchat drama ignites the emotions and heightens

learning ;)

courtneyrose199 20:37

#ukedchat everyones talking about using iPods and iPads. what if

the school cannot afford them or worse the families who cannot

afford them

mikeatedji 20:37

@colport #ukedchat can be sorted at beginnng of year when

you're establishing ground principles anyway. Respnsbltes

correspnd to the rights

teacherhut 20:37

working walls can work; post-it notes that children can access,

write ideas on and put up - quick and simple but not great looking

#ukedchat

cherrylkd 20:37

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat Have to be more inventive these days

surely. Especially with SEN or they can't join lesson

mister_jim 20:37

RT @dughall: #ukedchat Very surprised to see negativity re mini

whiteboards. I am a big advocate. Found they'd work but kids need

training/class mngmnt.

john_at_muuua 20:37 @Creativeedu i suddenly feel very very old! #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:37

@colport #ukedchat - yeah fine with maths app happy to discuss

later if you want.

agittner 20:37

@ePaceonline I've done "hot-seating" did one of intensive farming,

at the end I think some of the students thought I was a farmer

#ukedchat

colport 20:38

@mikeatedji It's the timing of WHEN they decide they need to go

though!!! Bless 'em! #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:38

Geocaches in school with weekly QR code updates for learning.Instructions to ask teachers for secret tasks. Lunchtime seek tasks

#ukedchat

bevevans22 20:38

@dughall I like mini white boards for all sorts things - just got to

set the ground rules first #ukedchat

mberry 20:38

@bevevans22 lovely idea. Sharing favourite books/music/games

etc. works too. #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:38

technology only works as an innovative solution if used well. It

should facilitate learning not replace teaching #ukedchat

MissJStanton 20:38@dughall I use mini-whiteboards too. My class work well withthem. #ukedchat

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primarypete_ 20:38

I love mini whiteboards. Quick picture on digi camera and you have

evidence. Great for KS1 and Foundation (apart from handwriting)

#ukedchat

bilehs 20:38

@mattbuxton10 Also - never underestimate the power of saying 'I

don't know the answer to that ... how on Earth can we find out?'

#ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:38@Cherise_Duxbury #ukedchat Dorothy Heathcote idea - I'll sendyou the link after the chat.

mikeatedji 20:38

@CreativeEdu #ukedchat Why? Were you top or middle? Not

stretched/differentiated? Shame tho


Hey I love mini-whiteboards! Instant feedback from every child,

every child involved, kids love writing on them but they are noisy

#ukedchat

teacherhut 20:38

#ukedchat couldn't teach without mini whiteboards - instant

feedback - gives all chn a voice and a chance to show you their

opinion

Smichael920 20:38

@primarypete_ Sounds bit like 'parking lot' where pupils 'park'their thoughts, questions & ideas during the day w/post its

#ukedchat

dughall 20:38

RT @deerwood: @dughall #ukedchat mini whiteboards, D, surely

you mean iPads?


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dughall 20:39

Glad to see some advocates for the mini WBs emerging :-)

#ukedchat Just a tool, like everything else. It is how you use it!

ldeacon 20:39

RT @JOHNSAYERS: Geocaches in school with weekly QR code

updates for learning. Instructions to ask teachers for secret tasks.

Lunchtime seek tasks #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:39

FOCUS CHANGE: For the last 20 mins, please share any otherinnovative/engaging T & L strategies that haven't fitted in so far!

#ukedchat

OSC_IB 20:39

@deerwood @dughall #ukedchat not every sch can afford ipads for

each learner but good old whiteboards are cheap and easy

ePaceonline 20:39 @agittner #ukedchat I think all that stuff is great

Mean_Teacher 20:40

RT @ldeacon: using google earth cross curricular- reading mapping

a story picking a suitable setting etc...gives visual dimension

#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:40

RT @JOHNSAYERS: Geocaches in school with weekly QR codeupdates for learning. Instructions to ask teachers for secret tasks.

#ukedchat

deerwood 20:40

@dughall true but parents complain about the dry ink on kids shirt

cuffs where they rub out without a cloth #ukedchat

teacherhut 20:40

RT @dughall: Glad to see some advocates for the mini WBs

emerging :-) #ukedchat Just a tool, like everything else. It is how

you use it!

john_at_muuua 20:40

@cherrylkd teacher personality, skill, experience, subject

knowledge far better than any gimmicks. #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:40

@kiwiteacheruk That's my plan. We visited the BBC studios

recently, so the children know something about the process.

#ukedchat

ufasarah 20:40 @JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat geocaches stuff sounds good!

JOHNSAYERS 20:40

Secret missions in marking giving independent tasks that students

then add to. Students add comments in books to show they notice

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:40

@colport #ukedchat So if right is to go to loo, responsblty is to

make sure they go before class. Then if they need to go in clss, it's

OK

cherrylkd 20:40

@Smichael920 #ukedchat if funds allow that could be followed up

with a trip. Then the creative juices would flow beautifully

ldeacon 20:40

using google earth cross curricular- reading mapping a story picking

a suitable setting etc...gives visual dimension #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:40 @ePaceonline #ukedchat dorothy heathcote...brilliant woman

bellaale 20:40

RT @dughall: Glad to see some advocates for the mini WBs

emerging :-) #ukedchat Just a tool, like everything else. It is how

you use it!

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bilehs 20:40

@kiwiteacheruk @ICTmagic or of course pretend outside

professionals.We've worked with Tony Robinson, Chris D'Burgh,

David Hockney! #ukedchat

MykWagstaff 20:41

i do like mini whiteboards- every1 responds and quick - just hate

the initial faff and doodles #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:41

@mberry #ukedchat Agreed! One of our teachers is a jazz

trombonist in spare time. That session was fun! I brought in facepaints for mine

miss_kitch 20:41

Use Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds http://bit.ly/mExACP to collate

adjectives for literacy, vocabulary for science, maths #ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:41

surely someone needs to talk about class blogging? #theheadsoffice

@deputymitchell #ukedchat

Smichael920 20:41

Slight tangent but when @mister_jim was at HS, chdn loved filming

lesson & evaluating in terms of tchr led/pupil activity balance

#ukedchat

clairelowe2 20:41All learners need to rub shoulders with all abilities at some points#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:41

@CreativeEdu #Ukedchat But if your pairing was only for a week

(keep em moving) you would have had opp to tch him something

and learn too?

kiwiteacheruk 20:41

@bilehs @ICTmagic Absolutely! My class are still convinced they

presented to HRH Queens representative (really a friend of mine!)

#ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:41

@CreativeEdu #canofworms indeed - teach all year groups in mixed

sets and get great results. #ukedchat

DrAshCasey 20:41

Better late than never #ukedchat I used wikis to get my form to

design their own counties...with their own politics, leisure,

economics etc

mr_tchn 20:41

Do you really find that QR codes grab the kids' attention - or do you

just hope it does? @ldeacon #ukedchat

sfrench21 20:41

don't have a huge budget in sch for ict, but my ss love my wireless

mouse passed around the class. Gets more involved quickly

#ukedchat

colport 20:41

@mikeatedji Agree. 100% agree, and I do! But they still do!!!

#ukedchat ;-0

karliva89 20:41 @ICTmagic yes absolutely #UKedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:42

@CreativeEdu classroom always laid out for group work. dependingon task group kids on mixed tables or group them by level/grade

#ukedchat

Janshs 20:42

RT @ukedchat: FOCUS CHANGE: For the last 20 mins, please share

any other innovative/engaging T & L strategies that haven't fitted in

so far! #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:42

@clairelowe2 @jackieschneider Providing a 'purpose' is vital.

Children don't like jumping through hoops any more than us.

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:42

RT @DrAshCasey: Better late than never #ukedchat I used wikis to

get my form to design their own counties...with their own politics,leisure, economics etc

dmchugh675 20:42 @jackieschneider Delegate! :) #ukedchat

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Creativeedu 20:42

@clairelowe2 @mikeatedji I went from an A* to a B.... but then

back again when we were re-streamed #ukedchat

passionateaboot 20:42

#ukedchat missing chat tonight because of dodgy signal on train

from Norfolk to Newcastle

primarypete_ 20:42

#ukedchat - for me i'm interested in going back to the first part of

the chat - different structures of lesson, ways to innovate whole

class

cherrylkd 20:42

@john_at_muuua #ukedchat I agree but a pencil and paper is no

good for children who can't read write or hold the pencil. Ok

4mainstream

BrianNido 20:42

@primarypete_ #ukedchat i work w/ UK institutions by providing

#web20 tools like #eportfolio, #blogs, #wikis and good/successful

pedagogy.


Mini whiteboards are not needed when using an iPad as there are

many great whiteboard & drawing apps to use on the device

#ukedchat

Smichael920 20:42 Hope you don't mind me sharing that! @mister_jim #ukedchat

Smichael920 20:42 Hope you don't mind me sharing that! @mister_jim #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:42 @colport #ukedchat Fair point!

ePaceonline 20:42

#ukedchat Think my focus is on involving pupils in their learning

rather than 'doing' learning to them. Find the spark!

dughall 20:42

@deerwood Now, I *do* know about that issue! Used to have the

same problem with my own clothing... #ukedchat

dmchugh675 20:42

@john_at_muuua ones I use cost very little...flimsy plastic but they

do the trick. #ukedchat

MsKateRyan 20:43

Hardly innovative, but we should engage with students as people,

as well as learners. Find out what makes them tick and go!

#UKEdchat

teacherhut 20:43

#ukedchat we change talk partners evey week - chn sit in abaility

groups 80% of time for literacy and numeracy

BrianNido 20:43

@primarypete_ #ukedchat good to start early using web2.0 tools in

the primary years and get kids minds acclimated to the world of

#edtech!

bilehs 20:43

business days in primary work well - design bags for the Beckhams,

shoes for stars, design, produce and market collaboratively#ukedchat

deerwood 20:43

RT @SimonBainbridge: Mini whiteboards are not needed when

using an iPad, many great whiteboard & drawing apps #ukedchat

@dughall told you so

JOHNSAYERS 20:43

#ukedchat aim is to get students interested in group learning

assisting each other engaging with staff

john_at_muuua 20:43

@dmchugh675 but 2000 of them? If they worked we would all be

using them. #ukedchat

miss_kitch 20:43#ukedchat ask chn to explain how they have worked something outor give a reason for answer from Reception onwards

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bevevans22 20:43

@OhLottie #ukedchat I'm a big fan of random selection too -

sometimes to pick groups or partners, other times for peer & self

assessment

ufasarah 20:43

@clairelowe2 #ukedchat totally agree and all kinds, older, younger

etc. Lets move beyond age and stage sometimes please!

colport 20:44

RT @primarypete_: #ukedchat Nice idea~> I love using'cogs'.Ch sitin = numbers with inner and outer circle. Th (cont)

http://deck.ly/~RKFkQ


@primarypete_ #ukedchat I think I need a picture of 'cogs'! I can't

visualise this!

mikeatedji 20:44

@CreativeEdu #ukedchat I venture this is to do with the tching not

the structure but I won't use yr evidence in court to support my

case!

bilehs 20:44

@CreativeEdu @deputymitchell Think we take blogging for granted

because it is so 'everyday' in some clases, you forget it's there

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:44

@mbht1 Would love to see it used well. Our children groaned, my

daughter didn't like it in her school either. Writing should = fun

#ukedchat

learnbuzz 20:44

@jackieschneider Providing 'purpose' is vital. Chn don't like jumping

thru hoops anymore than us. Yes! #pbl = can be v. effective

#ukedchat

xPunzx 20:44

@SimonBainbridge mini whiteboards much cheaper than ipad!

#ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:44

@CreativeEdu makes excellent set up for guided learning where

teachers can focus on less able and G+T can stretch themselves

#ukedchat

CliveBuckley 20:44

Joining late - let's not lose the pedagogy in the technology

#ukedchat

kiwiteacheruk 20:44

@JOHNSAYERS What do you mean by secret marking missions?

#ukedchat

bellaale 20:44

one of my most useful tools is a massive A, B, C and D on middle 4

pages of kids' ex books, for quick multi-choice qs as&when

#ukedchat

ClaireJoanne35 20:44

@Miss_Kitch tagxedo is good too - can create different shapes

#ukedchat

ufasarah 20:44@clairelowe2 #ukedchat you know its a crazy idea...but it justmight work

MykWagstaff 20:44

RT @MsKateRyan: Hardly innovative, but we should engage with

students as people, as well as learners. Find out what makes them

tick and go! #UKEdchat

primarypete_ 20:44

RT @bevevans22: @OhLottie #ukedchat I'm a big fan of random

selection too - sometimes to pick groups or partners, other times

for peer & self assessment

Creativeedu 20:44

@mikeatedji yes maybe so but it was for a year & the two of us

spent more time in the corridor for talking than in the classroom!

#ukedchat

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dmchugh675 20:44

RT @miss_kitch: Use Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

http://bit.ly/mExACP to collate adjectives for literacy, vocabulary

for science, maths #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:44

@bilehs @kiwiteacheruk How lucky you are to have such 'guest'.

The amount of people the children and I have been this year!

#ukedchat

xPunzx 20:44@ldeacon really? i like mini whiteboards, i think the more u usethem the better kids are with them! #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:44

#ukedchat I love using'cogs'.Ch sit in = numbers with inner and

outer circle. They discuss with member from other circle. Then

inner rotates

dughall 20:44 @deerwood Yeah, yeah, yeah ;-) @SimonBainbridge #ukedchat

ASEYorkshire 20:45

@Shaf_Hansraj Me too!! It makes life easier for the teacher, its

easier to personalise learning too #ukedchat

cherrylkd 20:45 @Smichael920 #ukedchat what a fab idea. Cross curricular too.

mikeatedji 20:45

RT @PoorParenting: 10 reasons you should get your class blogging

http://ow.ly/5eh8g


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john_at_muuua 20:45

@cherrylkd still not convinced. I'm a natural geek, but i have seen

and taught non tech lessons that work.#ukedchat

mattbuxton10 20:45

Mini-wboard vs iPad debate misses point? Rather great learning

with M-W than uninspiring stuff on iPad? Use whatever fits purpose

#ukedchat

Janshs 20:45#ukedchat I like using iWB 4 stdts to ask & answer Qs when workingon problem 'alone'

MykWagstaff 20:45 @primarypete_ we call it speed dating! :) #ukedchat

mr_tchn 20:45

RT @MsKateRyan: Hardly innovative, but we should engage with

students as people, as well as learners. Find out what makes them

tick and go! #UKEdchat

bevevans22 20:46

@primarypete_ With younger pupils a colleague uses 'The Magic

Chair' http://j.mp/boLJlT - It's an inspired idea :) #ukedchat

materialteacher 20:46@hoopers1 #ukedchat Agreed! Just get them to do group work allthe time, different all the time- variation is the key!

Shaf_Hansraj 20:46

#ukedchat during a recent assessment we had learners with laptops

live blogging whilst seeing images from DVD - class could compare

ideas...

CliveBuckley 20:46 Do your students talk - or are they too busy blogging? #ukedchat

Vickycarl 20:46

We use massage in Seal which works really well for the children.

#ukedchat

bilehs 20:46

@kiwiteacheruk @ICTmagic fab! I have never seen such excitment

as when I teach through mantle. Takes us all over the world!

#ukedchat

colport 20:46

@primarypete_ Does the 'pairs' activity work with Year 1 as well?

#ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:46

#ukedchat even in same abs pupils will be learning and processing

in many different ways

john_at_muuua 20:46

@cherrylkd by 'paper/pencil' i meant back to basics. How about

none of the above. Lesson in a room. no resources? #ukedchat

DrAshCasey 20:46

used long term heterogeneous groups with no friendships or

rivalries then taught using these groups through cooperative

learning #ukedchat

swmclendon 20:46

RT @Creativeedu: technology only works as an innovative solution

if used well. It should facilitate learning not replace teaching

#ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:46

Get parents / children collaborating the BBC doomsday reloaded

project for a snap shot if daily life #ukedchat gets real home/school

links

hoopers1 20:46

@bevevans22 #ukedchat My class are used to being in many

different types of groups - no problems.

bellaale 20:47

as usual, wish Mr #Gove were with us this evening... (or maybe

not!) #ukedchat

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ICTmagic 20:47

@jackieschneider I have done that, but not every time. my children

do a fortnightly podcast of events around the children. #ukedchat

dughall 20:47 @primarypete_ *Love* your cogs & pairs -> 4s ideas!!! #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:47

RT @bevevans22: @primarypete_ With younger pupils a colleague

uses 'The Magic Chair' http://j.mp/boLJlT - It's an inspired idea :)#ukedchat

ePaceonline 20:47

#ukedchat even in same ability groups pupils will be learning and

processing in lots of different ways

bilehs 20:47

@ICTmagic @kiwiteacheruk I was Florence NIghtingale today and a

grumpy curator yesterday! Should have been an actress really!

#ukedchat

colport 20:47

RT @Lynsey_E: #ukedchat Maths APP was badly launched really.

It's about teacher knowledge rather than an assessment 'tool'. It's

about >>

mberry 20:47

#ukedchat Google Form for anon feedback on student presos;shared Google Presentations, with one slide from each pair;

polleverywhere.com

primarypete_ 20:47

@colport tbh not used in y1 yet - but would do. No reason not to if

social etiquette is discussed first #ukedchat


#ukedchat - anyone let kids plan research school trips? Ring for

availability get quotes? Plan activities?

JOHNSAYERS 20:47

Get students using xbox kinect in the morning. Raises heart rate

before the day gets blood flow going students more alert to learn

#ukedchat

teacherhut 20:47

#ukedchat we have a bag with a photo of each child inside for

random selection - more personal than lolly sticks

ufasarah 20:47

@materialteacher and different groups all the time, mix it up soon

get past problems of 'dont want to work withX' #ukedchat

kiwiteacheruk 20:47

@ICTmagic Sounds cool - all 'imaginative' via what means

predominantly? #ukedchat

deerwood 20:47

Ok back to #ukedchat now after deleting spammers following my

mention of iPads

KempsterD 20:47

I must say that I think #storybird www.storybird.com is one of the

most creative uses of the web for inspiring writing. #ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:47

#ukedchat...in real time and had a live record of ideas for

assessment on a forum on the VLE

colport 20:47

I like the way #ukedchat appears to be leaning towards AfL

strategies here!

bevevans22 20:48

@OhLottie #ukedchat Not seen those. http://j.mp/iqmAvw and

The Hat http://j.mp/4qnNRT good too

CliveBuckley 20:48

Question! Everything sounds great but where is your evidence-

based research data? Done the analytics? #ukedchat

ElKel99 20:48

@bellaale maybe we should send Gove a special invite for nextweek.. oh no, suspect he doesn't tweet as he doesn't do technology

#ukedchat

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bellaale 20:48

thinking of getting Y9s to plan next year's French Exchange

themselves (with a safety net!) #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:48

RT @sarahh10: Agreed RT @MsKateRyan: Hardly innovative, but

we should engage with students as people, as well as learners.

#UKEdchat

BenRogersOVA 20:48

One of my year 9 students told our school improvement partner

yesterday that he likes lessons best when he has to think hard.#ukedchat

Creativeedu 20:48

@Shaf_Hansraj if managed well I think that's true... managed badly,

everyone loses? #ukedchat

primarypete_ 20:48

@dughall not my idea mate - I'm just a good thief #ukedchat it's all

in http://amzn.to/mqQwnq

chickensaltash 20:48

I can't live without twitter... can you? But where to start?

http://bit.ly/mLJtcz #ukedchat #edchat #educationfest2011

#ngconf

john_at_muuua 20:48 @colport oh bugger. AFL might be a good thing!

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