#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday May 29, 2017
3:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ASEchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/mKOeusFf0N
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Trying Twitter expt tonight during #asechat please use any reply or retweet or like as appropriate for any messages, outcomes later in week
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    My first question was going to be do we get 'gained time' these days? #asechat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    It seems @Bio_Joe doesn't get any! #asechat
    • Bio_Joe May 29 @ 2:58 PM EDT
      Hahahahahahaha nothing for me until the last biology exam. #ASEchat
      In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    Intriguing but not clear what to expect! #aseChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @hrogerson
  • BiochemSoc May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    Our free online biochemistry taster course is open for registration now => https://t.co/vtpUewz1je #asechat #SciEd
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    Not during the exams as Y11 timetable is changed so science lessons increase, but after the last physics paper, yes #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    #asechat good just carry on as normal
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    I guess @Bio_Joe gets a lumpier ride than most in his situation - large classes and lots exam groups #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @Bio_Joe, @Bio_Joe
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    We use some of our gained time to help invigilate the internal exams. #asechat
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    Do your Y11 students get 'study leave'? #aseChat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    Yr 11 & Yr 13 classes on study leave & Yr 12 for a few weeks so I get a few more hours a week.Some used for revision dropins though.#ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    #asechat for us in primary explain 'gained time'
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • Bio_Joe May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    No exams for year 12 so we keep on teaching them #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    Do you have less pressure on teachers once 'SATS' are over? #aseChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    #asechat A small amount once the GCSE & A-level exams have finished; though we also run events for our local primaries in this time too!
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    Last year I didn't get any, this year I'm checking sow for y11 and planning y9 as we have extra hour #Asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    I guess 'transition days' are part of your 'gained time'? #aseChat
    In reply to @SKLchem, @hrogerson
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    No, their timetable is rationalised to ensure even distribution of lessons prior to exam, we really benefit in science #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    Ours do. I know there has been a move away from it, but I think that many students do appreciate it. #asechat
    • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
      Do your Y11 students get 'study leave'? #aseChat
      In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    If you're thinking about #museum trips or #scienceclubs, make sure to read @emilyadawson's new paper: https://t.co/t8cn8yoWvz #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @staffdb66, @emilyadawson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    Time when our exam classes have finished. We're supposed to use it productively. #asechat
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    IYO do all pupils benefit the same from the study leave time? #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    #asechat - Our students are attending leesons until 16 June when most of the whole school exams have taken place - certain helps triples!
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Really quite difficult to measure! Some of mine came in for extra revision, but not the majority #aseChat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    I don't think they do. Some do need the structure and support from teachers to keep them on track. #asechat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker
  • whitebug16 May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    #asechat not at this school. straight back into lessons once they have finished an exam :(
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • cheltscigrp May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    #asechat #PrimaryRocks crossover
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    #asechat, @stevethedoc1 Gained time used to be a time for developmental work - when the dept could plan together & develop resource
    In reply to @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    June used to be prime time for field courses and visits - less pressure on Y12 from other subjects helped too when AS over #ASEChat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    I think some do need the time to think for themselves, be independent and work in a silent environment. Classroom not always this. #asechat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    Not all of ours got leave. Those we thought needed more support stay in school. First year they have done this. #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @BenjaminDBarker
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    @whitebug16 - Would you rather they have study leave, a rationalised timetable or just some time off after the exams? #ASEchat
    In reply to @whitebug16, @hrogerson, @whitebug16
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #asechat used to be? Now?
    In reply to @SKLchem, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Are you more likely to be allowed to go to on courses and out on trips this time of year? #asechat
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    #asechat So little time now that its rare to get much together, more's the pity. Have been working on list of priorities today!
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @hrogerson
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    Agreed, some of our timetabled lessons have been quiet and independent with the teacher there when needed, e.g help with exam qs #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ScienceLP May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    There is very little gained time these days #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ScienceLP May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    Is this more of something that happens in the independent sector, invigilating? #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    June / July was also a good time to put on conferences and courses, but attendance is now more difficult #ASEChat
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    What was the response from parents/pupils when they got the news of "you can't have study leave"? Did they get the WHY? #ASEchat
    In reply to @aegilopoides, @hrogerson
  • ScienceLP May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Ours get study leave but with the option of coming in if they wish #asechat
    • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT
      Ours do. I know there has been a move away from it, but I think that many students do appreciate it. #asechat
      • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT
        Do your Y11 students get 'study leave'? #aseChat
        In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Join in with #asechat this evening: what are you doing with your gained time?
  • whitebug16 May 29 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    #asechat i think a rationalised timetable. they all get extra time, so expecting them to want to do anything after 2+ hrs exam = silly
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    #asechat 1/2 We will be working on essential pracs - checking AOs, finding/writing ques; mapping skills into SOW; also reviewing A-level
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    we don't invigilate 'real' exams, just the school ones. We did it at my last school too. But less students had readers/scribes. #asechat
    In reply to @ScienceLP
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Most have been supportive. A few asked to have study leave & it was granted, but not as many as I thought. #asechat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    #asechat @hrogerson 2/2 also mapping STEM opps into KS3; writing and trialling hinge ques and working collaboratively as much as possible
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    I think this is a good time of year if you are technician to get some admin done when the teachers are less demanding? #asechat
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    Long term plans & SoW for our GCSE spec change for current Yr 10 into Yr 11 & current Yr 9s into Yr10&Yr11 ready for change to 9-1. #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    I have to make sure we're still organising our A-level practical endorsement files properly. Monitor will be back next year. #asechat
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Should we change school holidays to have shorter Easter breaks and longer May half term to accommodate exam classes? #ASEChat
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Yes, some pupils who have extra time really do have a few long slogs this exam season! #ASEchat
    In reply to @whitebug16, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    #asechat Our techs do a stock take, repair equipment and re-organise after any lab moves we might be making! they are amazing!
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Also hoping to video required practicals as suggested by you& hopefully use @EDpuzzle to track pupils watching them before lessons #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @EDpuzzle
  • NGoalby May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Will also review A-level but after the first exams #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    I must add hinge questions to my list, I want to put them onto @plickers too. #asechat
    • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT
      #asechat @hrogerson 2/2 also mapping STEM opps into KS3; writing and trialling hinge ques and working collaboratively as much as possible
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    How did you initially determine which list a pupil went on? Subject teachers, data, SLT, heads of year? #ASEchat
    In reply to @aegilopoides, @hrogerson
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    We have 2 new techs and they are reorganising prep room on a grand scale! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    #asechat Good point - chance to review the PAGs, try out some new ones, check equipment - share practice with other schools
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    I like the idea of getting them to watch the instructions before the lesson. I should incorporate that! Thanks #asechat
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @EDpuzzle
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    How could awarding bodies support exam reviews for new courses? #ASEChat
    In reply to @NGoalby, @hrogerson
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    @SKLchem any suggested reading/material to help with writing hinge questions? #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @plickers, @SKLchem
  • ScienceLP May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Sounds great! #asechat
    • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT
      Also hoping to video required practicals as suggested by you& hopefully use @EDpuzzle to track pupils watching them before lessons #ASEChat
      In reply to @hrogerson, @EDpuzzle
  • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Planning to do lots on the new GCSEs - mid and long term plans. #ASEChat
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    All of those! As a subject teacher I was asked my opinion but know that there were many inputs. #asechat
    In reply to @BenjaminDBarker, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    #asechat - Ought to have somewhere to share these (technology not my strong point though!)
    In reply to @hrogerson, @plickers
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Have you tried Padlet for hinge questions? Less constraining than MC type responses #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @plickers
  • NGoalby May 29 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Aqa do local meetings- I expect the autumn term one will cover summer exams #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    First the prep room and then cupboards in the lab - there will be dust everywhere! #aseChat
    In reply to @aegilopoides, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    It's well worth the effort to label all the draws and create a spreadsheet of everything you have. #asechat
    In reply to @aegilopoides
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    #asechat Did a recent AfL online course with futurelearn try https://t.co/JXNubfmSkC & Mary Whitehouse
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @hrogerson, @plickers
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    I get nervous when they look round my lab - lots of 'homemade' things that honestly are not junk! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • ScienceLP May 29 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Audit of all the textbooks and making sure none are missing! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @aegilopoides, @hrogerson
  • emeeay May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    We have exams with our own year 12 groups - the wk after half term. Then yr 12 back in lessons. #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • taniaf77 May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Anyone tried the chromatography req prac and been successful? Been asked by a teacher but haven't tried it yet following AQA method #ASEChat
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Lots of non specialists teaching in y7 and 8 so need to spend time making y7 easy to teach for them #asechat
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    #asechat - and this for hinge questions https://t.co/0vy7fSwPNu
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @hrogerson, @plickers
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Can you avoid reinventing some of the wheel by getting #ASEChat tcrs to share experiences?
    • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT
      Planning to do lots on the new GCSEs - mid and long term plans. #ASEChat
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Have you used Lab Logger? Very good for stock and ordering practicals #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @aegilopoides
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    I am pretty relieved that we are beginning the end of the curriculum changes. But still a lot to do to be happy with 1-9 GCSE. #asechat
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    We don't have iPads so will be going straight from video camera to PC then onto @Planetestream &/or youtube linked to @edpuzzle #ASEChat
    In reply to @staffdb66, @hrogerson, @EDpuzzle, @Planetestream, @EDpuzzle
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    Some of the best demo kit I have seen has been 'homemade' but professional - see Geoff Auty's conference exhibition #ASEChat
    In reply to @aegilopoides, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    #asechat Hinge ques - I wrote this https://t.co/BKjEJmD5Kq after attending Mary's session at ASE Northern conference
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @hrogerson, @plickers
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    Use the CLEAPSS method with TLC - microscale. Great results and quick too #ASEChat
    In reply to @taniaf77
  • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Think we have neglected (or not had the time) to get a handle on new GCSEs.will trawl exam board website for every last resource! #ASEChat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Are a lot of people doing exam marking? #asechat
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    #asechat My advice if you are using AQA is to look at the IGCSE papers as a potential source of ques - more like sample paper than exampro
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • BenjaminDBarker May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Physics 2 Paper this year, haven't done for a couple of years now #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Lets wait until after June 8 before enjoying curriculum stability (in England) ! #ASEChat
    • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
      I am pretty relieved that we are beginning the end of the curriculum changes. But still a lot to do to be happy with 1-9 GCSE. #asechat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    How many people start their new timetables as soon as Year 11 go? #asechat
  • emeeay May 29 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Making improvements to resources used for 1st time this yr, planning more prac for nxt yr. Lots of tchrs marking in gain time :) #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Have you considered a QR code attached to major pieces of equipment to direct to the correct video? #ASEChat
    • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT
      We don't have iPads so will be going straight from video camera to PC then onto @Planetestream &/or youtube linked to @edpuzzle #ASEChat
      In reply to @staffdb66, @hrogerson, @EDpuzzle, @Planetestream, @EDpuzzle
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    I find it all disappears with curriculum planning for the new year #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    Do you think they are a bit easier? I have given mine edexcel igcse exam Qs. #asechat
    • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT
      #asechat My advice if you are using AQA is to look at the IGCSE papers as a potential source of ques - more like sample paper than exampro
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • mrsjmclark May 29 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    Yes A Level Biology, so not until after half term. #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • emilyadawson May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Both #museumhour & #ASEchat are excellent & stealing my attention this evening #gottounplug! ;)
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    One school I worked in made the HoFs write a list of what we were doing in gained time for he SLT. Anyone else have to do that? #asechat
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #asechat but relies on folk having own device and QR reader installed
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #asechat Not sure they are easier, but they do cover prac techniques. We switched from OCR to AQA for the 9-1, so its all a bit different
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    nice to have a bit of time to think about the planning for next year though? #asechat
    In reply to @emily_seeber
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    I know some need the structure, but IMO most need the independence of designing own revision timetable to prepare for A-level #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • staffdb66 May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    One of our school.. no one in Science. I often find the conflict being being paid extra but using school gained time to mark . #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • SKLchem May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    #asechat - we have a big poster on the office wall that we tick off what we've done - a bit like a kanban board. We own it not SLT!
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Exams boards have made a big effort to release as real as possible practise exams for new GCSE. Edexcel even marking them! #ASEChat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    That is true, I have made two booklets about the practical work using edexcel's exam wizard. #asechat
    In reply to @SKLchem
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Sure - but maybe one Chrome book dedicated for that purpose in the dept - can be issued along with equipment at start of lesson #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Awarding body exam marking for extra cash and experience? #ASEChat
    In reply to @emeeay, @hrogerson
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    I suppose although this is something I enjoy and tend to fit in - moving to head of science next year so lots to get to grips with! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    It is at this time of year I think about how much more you could achieve if you had an extra 'free' per day all year. #asechat
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    #asechat so one group can participate, maybe on homework, revision, study sheets when at home
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Every time I sit in a meeting I wonder what could be achieved my all those people in an hour other than sneakily doing crosswords #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • staffdb66 May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    We had to explain how we were using our gained time.. I want to actually write a list every day over what I have actually achieved #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    And how much money it is actually costing the school to have all those people sitting there!!! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • emeeay May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    yes, exam marking for GCSE and A level exams. #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
  • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Often goes like this from June to Sept. Recover, get head space, think of ideas, get 1 or 2 done, enthusiasm in sept, drown... #ASEChat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Does it not benefit the school to have a examiners? Been useful that a colleague is a practical monitor. But she's part time. #asechat
    In reply to @staffdb66
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Try this SAPS resource too for chromatography at A level https://t.co/DoejAiNz4F #ASEChat
    In reply to @taniaf77
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    And I can see your point about the conflict. #asechat
    In reply to @staffdb66
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    How does this affect T&L? #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @stevethedoc1
  • DSGhataura May 29 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Schemes of work! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Don't forget to put some time aside for inevitable end of term / start of holiday infection! #ASEChat
    In reply to @_theteachr
  • NGoalby May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    I mark external exams but not in school time - evenings and weekends #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @staffdb66
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    Yes, this is me too. I a trying to get organised... but I plan this every year. #asechat
    In reply to @_theteachr
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    Objectives stay the same, I just need to make sure it is fully resourced and all practicals are crystal clear for them #ASEchat
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @stevethedoc1
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    We also have Year 11 back for two weeks of sixth form taster lessons which takes away most extra periods again! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    https://t.co/pJBs2xWIfH #ASEChat
    In reply to @taniaf77
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Yes, A level, as I have for the past 9 years #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Yes same for me, late nights and weekends #ASEChat
    In reply to @NGoalby, @hrogerson, @staffdb66
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Useful to have time to catch up with colleagues in gained time. #asechat
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    A few years back I had non specialists in y8 so that was written to support them so I have experience of it #ASEChat
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @stevethedoc1
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Wow, two weeks is a lot. Three days is the most I have heard of. #asechat
    In reply to @emily_seeber
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    That's what happens when parents demand value for money in their school fees! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 May 29 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    #asechat oh doom thinker!
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @_theteachr
  • _theteachr May 29 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    The other issue of course is that you stretch the job to fill the time - 20 minute job can fill the two hours of gained time! #ASEChat
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    So glad we don't have such demands up North! #ASEChat
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @hrogerson
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    I'm jealous - we can't even teach curriculum content as new students will start A level in September! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    My excitement is that I am helping to write the school timetable after half term. I am very excited. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Sorry having trouble with my twitter feed tonight, finding it hard to follow #asechat Hope everyone had a nice bank hols pretty gloomy here
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    #asechat Just thinking that. We've started GCSEs this term and I am wondering how to help those girls who start in Y10. One for gained time.
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @doc_kristy
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    https://t.co/68sNUxFHyh < next #Csciteach #Rsci #RScTech deadline is 30th June, one for gained time? #asechat
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Could you let them explore how physics relates to everyday life? It doesn't have much room at gcse, but would have inspired me! #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @emily_seeber, @doc_kristy
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Could prep a catch-up course for them with the gained time 😉 #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @doc_kristy
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Seem to be fewer schools starting new year TT after HT than in the past, is this the case? #asechat gained time #gone
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    And if you are more likely to be allowed out in July then https://t.co/DwPJEt4sUm is a superb @theASE conference #asechat
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    We have an activities week at this time of year, perfect opportunity to go to the @royalsociety summer science exhibition. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    Certainly one to think about 30th 30th June is a whole month away, check out the size of the job and plan it in #asechat
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    They are already doing it - in Y9 #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Great idea! Check out @Andrestrujado + the @PhysicsNews YouTube channel https://t.co/7oIjJnuR0V #asechat
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @hrogerson, @EDpuzzle, @Andrestrujado, @PhysicsNews
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Good, because I think this is a silly idea. What about teachers who leave/start? #asechat
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    OR start a @VEXRoboticsUK club! Inspired by the success of @HBSrobotics + @WGCmicrobots at this year's @VEXRobotics World Cup! #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @royalsociety, @VEXRoboticsUK, @HBSrobotics, @WGCmicrobots, @VEXRobotics
  • doc_kristy May 29 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Extended project work? #asechat
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @hrogerson
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    If you're going to #summerscience, do your homework first! @MakeASupernova @AmazingMASERs #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @royalsociety, @MakeASupernova, @AmazingMASERs
  • whitebug16 May 29 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    #asechat rolling TT after 1/2term meant those with exam classes never got gained time, but e.g music teacher with 6xY7 did!
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Start a cheeky @ResearchInSch project? #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @emily_seeber, @hrogerson, @ResearchInSch
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    That's the plan: solar cells, vitamin C content of OJ, and something organic I haven't though of yet... then poster competition! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Lots of good intentions for 'gained time' but many of the teachers I meet this time of year are 'burned out'. #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    I knew used to annoy me no end, just used to pick up more exam classes #asechat
    In reply to @whitebug16, @hrogerson
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    This has the side-benefit of providing the 'decorations' for Parents' Day! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    Cool! Have you made berry solar cells? https://t.co/0akF5rto4F #asechat
    In reply to @emily_seeber, @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • aegilopoides May 29 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    I'm also using gained time to quiz my retiring HOD to make sure I'm ready for September #asechat
  • emily_seeber May 29 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    I'll check it out!!! #asechat
    In reply to @jesswade, @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator May 29 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    Be realistic about what you can achieve in gained time, prioritise, and track your/team’s progress. Give Techs whole ‘days off’ too #asechat
  • jesswade May 29 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    :) @Andrestrujado ^* #RealTimeChem #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @emily_seeber, @hrogerson, @RSC_EiC, @Andrestrujado
  • hrogerson May 29 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    And sometimes, some of the things that need doing need more than an hour. Stop-start doesn't let you get 'into' it. #asechat
    • ViciaScience May 29 @ 3:54 PM EDT
      Lots of good intentions for 'gained time' but many of the teachers I meet this time of year are 'burned out'. #ASEChat