#CASchat Archive | Participate

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #caschat Please introduce your self and tell us if you will be attending #casconf18 or following on Social Media

K0mputR Jun 5 @ 3:01 PM EDT

Greetings pop-pickers! #CASchat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:01 PM EDT

Evening #caschat Kelvin, Teaching in the West Midlands. I remembered to book early this year and I will be attending in person!

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:01 PM EDT

Evening all! Matt, Leeds, and I'm very excited to be going down for my second #CASConf #CASChat

ckbateman Jun 5 @ 3:02 PM EDT

Evening all! Chris from Oxford, Northampton from September! Won't be at #casconf18 unfortunately but will definitely follow on social media. #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:02 PM EDT

Evening #caschat Dawn Walsall Hub Leader, looking forward to catching up with people, it’s been a couple of years since I last attended 👍

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:03 PM EDT

We’ll be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc. & include our hashtag #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Evening, Chris! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @ckbateman

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Hi, Holly! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @TeachAllAboutIT

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Q1. Other than the workshops, what are the benefits of attending education conferences? What are you hoping to get out of #CASconf18? #caschat

CCSeLearning Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Evening all at #caschat I’ll be attending this year. Going to try and make it to the speed geek this year!

duck_star Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

#caschat Hi I'm Nic, I will be at the #casconf18. I'm even doing a talk.

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TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

A1 It's a chance to talk to other Computing teachers in person. A bit like a really big CAS Hub! #CASchat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Q1. Other than the workshops, what are the benefits of attending education conferences? What are you hoping to get out of #CASconf18? #caschat

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

HELP ME!!!!! The Mrs just grabbed the remote, and I quote... 'I'm gonna catch up on Love Island while you're chatting away on there' Kill Me!!!!! #CASChat

MrTomsWorld Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Evening Thomas here from sunny Bucks. No #casconf18 for me. #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

A1: It's great to network and to catch up with others and meet people I've only spoke to during #caschat

duck_star Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

#caschat A1 networking, meeting other teachers and discussing things.

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clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

Oh, yes! #caschat

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT
A1 It's a chance to talk to other Computing teachers in person. A bit like a really big CAS Hub! #CASchat
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1. Other than the workshops, what are the benefits of attending education conferences? What are you hoping to get out of #CASconf18? #caschat

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

A1 chatting to folk in and out of workshops, great ideas, resources (odd moans) and support swapped free of charge - and lunch of course! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

Evening, Dawn! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @computingdawn

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

Hi, Chris! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @ckbateman

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Welcome, Matt! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Hey, Phil! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @K0mputR

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Evening, Kelvin! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @KJSICT

SurahhWalker Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

A1 talking to other educators, making connections and sharing ideas #CASchat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Lol!! :D #caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing

Vanderpere Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Hi 👋🏻 #caschat Will sadly not be attending #casconf18

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clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Good to have the odd moan now and then! :D #caschat

In reply to @computingdawn

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Hey, Sarah! So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @SurahhWalker

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Sorry to hear that, Katie! So glad you could join us tonight though! #caschat

In reply to @Vanderpere

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

#CASChat A1 Getting pushed by all you lot on here. Loads of new ideas to push my teaching and get new ideas. Gets lonely in my team of one at school, so nice to bounce ideas around

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clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Question 1 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Q1. Other than the workshops, what are the benefits of attending education conferences? What are you hoping to get out of #CASconf18? #caschat

Vanderpere Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

A1 why did the #casconf18 move to a Saturday? I used to love all the ideas I came away with #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

With so many great workshops, how do I choose? What are your recommendations? Shameless plugs welcome! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

Agree! It's great to see what other teachers are doing - sometimes to get good ideas, other times to help us realise that what we are already doing is on the right track! #caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

#CASChat A2 My plan this year is to go and see something I've got absolutely no idea about. Looking forward to seeing how I can sue AI with primary kids this year!

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alfredtwo Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

A1: Am not attending #CASconf18 but I get a lot out of hallway conversations at conferences. Talking informally is a great learning experience for me. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

It's been on a Saturday for as long as I can remember. There is also a speedgeek on the Friday! :) #caschat

In reply to @Vanderpere

Vanderpere Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

It used to be on a Friday, which was much more suitable for working parents #caschat

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computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A2 it’s sooooo blooming difficult! I try to pick one thing that I want to really focus on in the coming year like SEN or physical computing then pick based on that #caschat

duck_star Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

#caschat A2. My one! Progression in Primary Control and Physical Computing(Block 1) :) I choose things that interest me, but also things that i want to challenge myself with.

In reply to @clcsimon

Steve_T_online Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

Create the biggest Google Doc in the history of Google Docs? I will be here in Rome anyway so won't make it to #caschat

In reply to @computingdawn, @KJSICT, @clcsimon, @DdR333, @duck_star, @dawnhallybone, @MrEliotWilliams, @GirlGeekUpNorth, @cas_london_crc, @jonwitts, @K0mputR, @4954education, @JonnyPageUK, @MrTomsWorld, @CompAtSch, @teknoteacher, @suesentance, @BarefootComp, @AlwaysComputing, @scottturneruon

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Question 2 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

With so many great workshops, how do I choose? What are your recommendations? Shameless plugs welcome! #caschat

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2. I'm always a bit of a fan of Alan's presentations. I've even used his pair programming technique with my online tutees and it's still brilliant! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

With so many great workshops, how do I choose? What are your recommendations? Shameless plugs welcome! #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A2: It's difficult! I go with a focus - This year its SEN as I will be taking on the Computing Lead at a Special School in Sept. If too many to choose - go with a colleague and separate and share notes! @computingdawn #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Totally agree, Alfred! Often the highlights of a conference is those unplanned conversations between workshops! #caschat

In reply to @alfredtwo

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

I'm also looking forward to the session on functional programming as it's the one part of the new spec that I've struggled with - I just know I can teach it better! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

I've always said that @teknoteacher should apply for Britains got Talent! :D #caschat

In reply to @TeachAllAboutIT, @teknoteacher

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

He'd certainly get noticed in those shirts! #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon, @teknoteacher

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Don't forget the hashtag! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

There are two workshops that I really wish to attend but they’re on at the same time! What do I do? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

#caschat

In reply to @TeachAllAboutIT, @teknoteacher

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

Question 3 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

There are two workshops that I really wish to attend but they’re on at the same time! What do I do? #caschat

peterejkemp Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

I'm attending and presenting TRACER17 with @mberry #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon, @mberry

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

Learn mitosis and go to both! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

There are two workshops that I really wish to attend but they’re on at the same time! What do I do? #caschat

Steve_T_online Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

#Quantum entanglement is the only answer. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

There are two workshops that I really wish to attend but they’re on at the same time! What do I do? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

:D :D #caschat

In reply to @Steve_T_online

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

:D #caschat

In reply to @TeachAllAboutIT

duck_star Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3 #caschat Befriend someone and chat to them later about it, interactive via twitter, check the CAS website later for the presentations.

In reply to @clcsimon

alearninglife Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A1 Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend. Will there be any feedback/ chat about what was good from the conference? #caschat

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clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

A3. Speak to the presenter after their workshop or during lunch and ask for any handouts. Also check out the @CompAtSch community resource after the conf to download slide decks & resources for all the workshops! #caschat

In reply to @CompAtSch

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

A3: Whoops, Just answered that in previous answer - go with a colleague and separate and share notes, or speak to someone who attended after. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

We usually host a @CompAtSch conference reflections #caschat the week following the conference!

In reply to @alearninglife, @CompAtSch

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

A3 send in a drone to record it? In the past all resources/ presentations were uploaded to the CAS website after so you didn’t really miss out - hopefully it’s the same this year #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Good advice! #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

A3: Whoops, Just answered that in previous answer - go with a colleague and separate and share notes, or speak to someone who attended after. #caschat

Steve_T_online Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Online copies of slideshows would be good #caschat #casconf18

alearninglife Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A1 Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend. Will there be any feedback/ chat about what was good from the conference? #caschat
In reply to @clcsimon

cas_london_crc Jun 5 @ 3:31 PM EDT

There is already a page I think were presenters have to upload presentations :) #caschat A3

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

A3 send in a drone to record it? In the past all resources/ presentations were uploaded to the CAS website after so you didn’t really miss out - hopefully it’s the same this year #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT

#caschat :D

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:32 PM EDT

Q4. What are your top tips for getting the most out of #CASconf18?

cas_london_crc Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT

Some people are presenting at other conferences -Phil Bagge has his conference in Hampshire just before https://t.co/eFTmZhBQVW, as does Julia Briggs in Devon https://t.co/xBLeVY8kEv #caschat a3

Steve_T_online Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT
#Quantum entanglement is the only answer. #caschat
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT
  
  There are two workshops that I really wish to attend but they’re on at the same time! What do I do? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT

Question 4 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT
#caschat :D
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:32 PM EDT
  
  Q4. What are your top tips for getting the most out of #CASconf18?

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:35 PM EDT

At least someone is paying attention! :D #caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:36 PM EDT

Hey, Jane. So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @cas_london_crc

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:36 PM EDT

#CASChat A4. Snap everything cool you see. EVERYTHING! Then make a Google Photos album so you don't lose the pics!

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TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT

A4 I'm not sure as it's my 1st #CASconf (how?!), but hoping to pick up some tips. That said, they've been amazing by email. #CASchat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT
#caschat :D
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:32 PM EDT
  
  Q4. What are your top tips for getting the most out of #CASconf18?

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT

A4. Now the 'Official' guide to #casconf18 :D #caschat

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT

A4 take photos, make notes and pick up handouts. Ask questions in workshops - no such thing as a silly question 🙈 #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:38 PM EDT

A4: Make Notes, share with others, blog about it! #caschat

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:38 PM EDT

#caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing, @clcsimon

cas_london_crc Jun 5 @ 3:38 PM EDT

Yes yes - need lots of questions - so much to learn from everyone #caschat

computingdawn Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT

A4 take photos, make notes and pick up handouts. Ask questions in workshops - no such thing as a silly question 🙈 #caschat

cas_london_crc Jun 5 @ 3:39 PM EDT

Eat cake - I think there is going to be Birthday Cake :) But no bouncy castle :( #caschat and of course find all our twitter mates and have a drink with them! A4

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:32 PM EDT

Q4. What are your top tips for getting the most out of #CASconf18?

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:40 PM EDT

Don't, like me, forget the hashtag! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT

Q5. I can’t make #CASconf18 but don’t want to miss out! What can I do? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT

What, NO bouncy castle! Next you'll be saying there is no disco too! :D #caschat

In reply to @cas_london_crc

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:42 PM EDT

Question 5 is live - I'm a poet and I didn't even know it :D #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT

Q5. I can’t make #CASconf18 but don’t want to miss out! What can I do? #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:42 PM EDT

A5: Follow the #casconf18 hashtag, look at the CAS Community, come to the #caschat after the conference.

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:44 PM EDT

I'm going to go with follow the #CASConf18 hashtag! #casCHAT

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT

Q5. I can’t make #CASconf18 but don’t want to miss out! What can I do? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:46 PM EDT

Also, check out #caschat the following Tuesday were we'll be reflecting on #casconf18

In reply to @TeachAllAboutIT

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:48 PM EDT

Final question coming up! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:49 PM EDT

Watch out for tonight's challenge! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT

Q6. After the conference, what do you do with all the new ideas? How do you maintain the buzz/enthusiasm? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT

Final question is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT

Q6. After the conference, what do you do with all the new ideas? How do you maintain the buzz/enthusiasm? #caschat

AlwaysComputing Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT

TEACH! #CASchat A6

In reply to @clcsimon

TeachAllAboutIT Jun 5 @ 3:52 PM EDT

Blog about the best bits, go back & share them at college and use the summer term to test it all out in the classroom! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
Final question is live! #caschat
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
  
  Q6. After the conference, what do you do with all the new ideas? How do you maintain the buzz/enthusiasm? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:53 PM EDT

I recommend trying at least one thing from the conference when you return to work whilst it's still fresh in your mind! #caschat

In reply to @AlwaysComputing

DdR333 Jun 5 @ 3:54 PM EDT

Carry on networking, sharing, tuning in to #caschat and continuing to be the awesome, dedicated generous and supportive bunch that is @CompAtSch followers and #ComputingatSchoolMasterTeachers A6 ps sorry I'm late

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
Final question is live! #caschat
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
  
  Q6. After the conference, what do you do with all the new ideas? How do you maintain the buzz/enthusiasm? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT

Hear, hear! #caschat

DdR333 Jun 5 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Carry on networking, sharing, tuning in to #caschat and continuing to be the awesome, dedicated generous and supportive bunch that is @CompAtSch followers and #ComputingatSchoolMasterTeachers A6 ps sorry I'm late
- clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
  
  Final question is live! #caschat
  
  clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
  
  Q6. After the conference, what do you do with all the new ideas? How do you maintain the buzz/enthusiasm? #caschat

KJSICT Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT

A6: Go back to school and use at least one idea! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT

So glad you could join us, Donna! Better late than never ;) #caschat

In reply to @DdR333, @CompAtSch

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:57 PM EDT

Tonight's challenge: Answers on a post card please ;) Watch out for more of these in the run up to #casconf18 We will be releasing 1 question every day from project quantum leading up to the conference! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:57 PM EDT

Tonight's challenge! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 3:57 PM EDT

Tonight's challenge: Answers on a post card please ;) Watch out for more of these in the run up to #casconf18 We will be releasing 1 question every day from project quantum leading up to the conference! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Jun 5 @ 4:00 PM EDT

Huge thanks to everyone who participated tonight. Please join us again next week where the wonderful @ItsAll_Geek2Me will be hosting! #caschat