#ukedchat Archive

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Thursday August 24, 2017
3:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Aug 24 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ukedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/fjEpJ95a6O
  • iconohash Aug 24 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Yesterdays top 3 convos: #edchat, #ukedchat, #custserv check them out now @ https://t.co/dQAR3c8LaQ
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    It's 8pm - Welcome to #UKEdChat session 368. The focus tonight is on 'First Week Activities' A flow of questions coming up for the next hour
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    It's 8pm - Welcome to #UKEdChat session 368. The focus tonight is on 'First Week Activities' A flow of questions coming up for the next hour
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question1 What are your priorities for the first week back to school when faced with students?
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question1 What are your priorities for the first week back to school when faced with students?
  • andrew_kidduk Aug 24 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat it worked brilliantly! Just to see the difference in the pictures! Makes for a fantastic laugh and a few emotional moments! 😂
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • digicoled Aug 24 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    To me, it's about getting to know students, setting expectations, and everyone settling in to new routines #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    It would be good to do at the start of each KS, and open up at the end of each KS? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @andrew_kidduk
  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat A1 - get to know the Ss, in particular their names, see where yr13 are at with UCAS so I can start on refs, remeber how to teach!
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • andrew_kidduk Aug 24 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat Setting the ground rules, building relationships/first impressions and developing routines
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Do you stick name labels onto them? Remembering names takes me time! #UKEdChat
    In reply to @HecticTeacher
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Primary, secondary, or all? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @andrew_kidduk
  • tim_jumpclarke Aug 24 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    #ukedchat Starting to build positive relationships with pupils. Setting clear & high expectations. Switching them on to exciting learning.
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    OK, so what do you do after that first 10 minutes? #UKEdChat 😂
    • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:05 PM EDT
      Learning their names, helping new students settle, informing them of the plan for the next term.
      In reply to @ukedchat
  • andrew_kidduk Aug 24 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat Yes! That would be brilliant! Another thing to include is a piece of string for how tall they are/were..
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    A mixture of emotions there......scary to exciting #UKEdChat How do you make the learning exciting?
    In reply to @tim_jumpclarke
  • EduGladiators Aug 24 @ 3:08 PM EDT
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  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Too many classes to do that, I use the photos on the school system to start with, but I often forget outside of the classroom. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • tim_jumpclarke Aug 24 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Exciting hooks. Intriguing questions. Giving some choices. Starting with aspects that have relevance & meaning for the learners. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Yes, that is one of the problems for secondary/FE/HE colleagues. There are just so many new faces #UKEdChat
    In reply to @HecticTeacher
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question2 How do you support pupils who require Special Educational Needs during the first week back?
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question2 How do you support pupils who require Special Educational Needs during the first week back?
  • LessonToolbox Aug 24 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    @LessonToolbox blog "#Marking and #Feedback Toolbox" https://t.co/2gTukXG3M0 #ukedchat #AussieEd #sschat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Yes, and teachers need to feel and have a passion for that excitement to shine through #UKEdChat
    In reply to @tim_jumpclarke
  • digicoled Aug 24 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    Careful consideration and planning is crucial #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat Try to have a briefing with SENCO to get specific requirements for students I'll be teaching & apply as much as pos.
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • keran77 Aug 24 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    A1 Make sure ethos of the school is reinforced through words and actions, continue with high expectations so chn rise to them. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    How do you get the students know what you're like? Do you take them to the pub? #UKEdChat 😜
    In reply to @Mrs_Devaney
  • CoultasRob Aug 24 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    A1. Back to basics! Reminder of expectations, fresh start, etc! Share positivity and enthusiasm! #ukedchat #firstweekback
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Yes, and it can be quite a shock. Hopefully the groundwork has already been done #UKEdChat
    • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:18 PM EDT
      #UKEdChat Try to have a briefing with SENCO to get specific requirements for students I'll be teaching & apply as much as pos.
      In reply to @UKEdSch
  • keran77 Aug 24 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    A2 Meet and greet first thing as a check in. Remind them of routines that are familiar and helpful for them. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Secondary? How does that work with new students? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @CoultasRob
  • SWconsultancyUK Aug 24 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    #ukedchat set boundaries, expectations, goals, build relationships, mop up 'summer issues'
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question3 How do you support pupils who are new to your school? Do you continue a transition process?
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question3 How do you support pupils who are new to your school? Do you continue a transition process?
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Yes! We have an excellent SENCO who offers lots of practical tips rather than just generic info. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • SWconsultancyUK Aug 24 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    #ukedchat assess/re-assess needs, discuss and plan involving the student.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Sounds good, over a glass of wine 🤣 #UKEdChat In seriousness, and with maths, it's important to show them that you're human
    In reply to @Mrs_Devaney
  • CoultasRob Aug 24 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    New yr 7 students are settled in with prefects supporting and tours of the school, etc! They also review the 'Moving Up' programme #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • keran77 Aug 24 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    A3 PSHE lessons about welcoming new chn to the class, make new chn feel like they belong and help them form positive friendships. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • digicoled Aug 24 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    A3. There are great opportunities to talk about resilience, getting to know the 'new' school, and make new friendships #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    Transition related? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @CoultasRob
  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    Our first PSHE unit of work is called my new school and aims to help students with the transition to yr7 #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Did that start when they were in Year 6, or do you wait until they are in Year 7? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @HecticTeacher
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Good processes at Y7/12. Less so elsewhere. Try to have a buddy in form group/on bus. Personally, I write them a welcome letter.#UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    we start it in year 7 but I wrote it with the transition co-ordinator. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    Do you find that most engage with that over the break? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @MissBorwick
  • CoultasRob Aug 24 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    Yes. Encourages parental engagement and helps to prepare for Yr7. Seemed to work well last year...#UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • GeographyCarrie Aug 24 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    We do extra transition for SEND students which is aimed to their individual needs/concerns #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Aug 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    How can we enable every pupil to feel like this at school? #teacher5aday #ukedchat #sltchat #womened https://t.co/D34o0rYbe3
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    How do you mean 'social stories'? Can you share any examples please? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @libby1310
  • SWconsultancyUK Aug 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #ukedchat Using smart moves emotional resilience and transition programme for year 7 plus tutor time team building&communication activities
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • GeographyCarrie Aug 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Also, a useful one for peer support is peer postcards - yr7 write questions, older students answer #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question4 Final question - 30 minutes to share. So what are your favourite First Week Back activities? (What Edu sector?)
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    #UKEdChat - Question4 Final question - 30 minutes to share. So what are your favourite First Week Back activities? (What Edu sector?)
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    That's a nice activity idea. Are they anonymised, so 'embarrassing' questions can be asked? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @GeographyCarrie
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    So, we have a bit of time with this one: Describe the actual activities that you do with your students during the first week back #UKEdChat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    So, we have a bit of time with this one: Describe the actual activities that you do with your students during the first week back #UKEdChat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Thank you. I meant in 140 characters, so we can all see during the #UKEdChat discussion 😇
    In reply to @libby1310
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    1st day, Y10 form wrote letters to self of expectations/worries for GCSE. They got them back today- Y11 results day. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    What activities do you plan to settle students back to school during the first week? #UKEdChat
  • rondelle10_b Aug 24 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    I agree which is why I now use the strategy in my blog, with every new class https://t.co/FnFuGj3Kvq #edchat #AussieEd #tosachat #ukedchat
    In reply to @trev_mackenzie, @HollyClarkEdu, @edtechteam, @allison_zmuda, @KLMorgan_2, @lhighfill, @RDCchaney, @geographywee, @chantal_koala, @alice_vigors, @alicekeeler
  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #ukedchat welcome back bags for my Yr12/13 form, 99 questions get to know you game with all my classes, chatting to new boarder on duty
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    What did they get back first? Their letters, or their results? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @Lottefran, @UKEdSch
  • HecticTeacher Aug 24 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    #ukedchat I always play last man standing with my yr13 class to see what they remember from yr12. gets very competative
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • GeographyCarrie Aug 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    New classes in Geog write about/draw their fav places - great conversation starter to get to know them/build relationships #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    Same time. Most didn't show me which they opened first, but they were all still carrying both when they eventually left. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat, @UKEdSch
  • GeographyCarrie Aug 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    What goes in your welcome back bags? #ukedchat
    In reply to @HecticTeacher, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    Nice. That could be done across different subjects #UKEdChat
    In reply to @GeographyCarrie, @UKEdSch
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Using as tissues (in celebration, of course)? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @Lottefran, @UKEdSch
  • Lottefran Aug 24 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    The results? Sure! #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat, @UKEdSch
  • darthaniel2007 Aug 24 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    classclimate: RT _theschoolbus: 5 pieces of good practice advice for schools for this Sept! #ukedchat https://t.co/IPvgWlxEMi OneEducation…
  • keran77 Aug 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    A4 Some things that can be displayed so the chn feel like the class is ours. Self portraits, maths investigations, story writing #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • KiranDiamant4u Aug 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    #Education #engchat # women education #edchat #elearning #UKEdChat #edtech #mathchat #ChildGenius #innovatingplay #peeducation #PE #English
  • GeographyCarrie Aug 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Marking & Feedback Toolbox https://t.co/hbU8XhEKqf via @wordpressdotcom #ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    15 minutes remain on the #UKEdChat discussion this week. Now sharing actual activities and ideas for the first week back. What do you do?
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    15 minutes remain on the #UKEdChat discussion this week. Now sharing actual activities and ideas for the first week back. What do you do?
  • keran77 Aug 24 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    A4 Also lots of PSHE and citizenship (a reminder of expectations, maintaining good friendships & learning together). #UKEdChat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • linda_mason4 Aug 24 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    #ukedchat fantastic resource for children and teachers! @NGKidsUK finding some great extras for space topic in September #planning #ks2
  • UKEdSch Aug 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Last call for #ukedchat ideas this week. Any other inspirational first week activities to help pupils settle in to the new school year?
  • ukedchat - Moderator Aug 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Last call for #ukedchat ideas this week. Any other inspirational first week activities to help pupils settle in to the new school year?
  • MikeP_CDWG Aug 24 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    Can't wait to join @GoogleUK @JamesLeonard1 to talk @GoogleForEdu @googlechrome & how @CDW_UK partners w/UK EDU #ukedchat #UKFEchat #edchat