#ukedchat Archive
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Thursday January 26, 2017
3:00 PM EST
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Jan 26 @ 3:00 PM EST
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ICTmagic
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:00 PM EST
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#UKEdChat
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In reply to @ICTmagic, @UKEdMag
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:01 PM EST
It's 8pm - Welcome to another
#UKEdChat
- This week focusing on helping non-
#edtech
to implement tech in teach & learning. 6 qu's coming up
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:01 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 1: “What piece of EdTech do you think could be utilised more in your setting?”
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:01 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 1: “What piece of EdTech do you think could be utilised more in your setting?”
teacherchalky1
Jan 26 @ 3:03 PM EST
A1 I'd love interactive desks to become affordable
#ukedchat
In reply to @UKEdSch
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:04 PM EST
A1 I think that the use of Twitter in education is still much underestimated.
#UKedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:09 PM EST
what would that be like?
#ukedchat
Big iPads?
In reply to @teacherchalky1
TeachersWords1
Jan 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1: I am very excited to see where VR takes teaching and learning in the future
#UKEdChat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
We agree
#ukedchat
yet there's still a lot of nervousness about social media and teachers
In reply to @NVandenAbeele
BBCSchoolReport
Jan 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
@BBC_Teach
Want to know more about School Report and why to take part? Here's one teacher's perspective
https://t.co/xDzCsc0l0B
#UKEdChat
MrLsMathsApps
Jan 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
#ukedchat
A1 Twitter (even with Year 6s) so they understand networking, public spaces online, e'safety etc (although I know we cant use it!)
ExistCreative
Jan 26 @ 3:11 PM EST
Programmable Robot - valuable STEM learning;
#engaging
#collaborative
https://t.co/UHkWiNWS29
#ukedchat
#edtechchat
#edtech
#SLTchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:11 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 2: “How do you challenge colleagues who “don’t do tech”?”
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:11 PM EST
#ukedchat
Unfortunately, yes indeed. Change management could be realised in that field, too! :-)
In reply to @ukedchat
LessonToolbox
Jan 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
Love it!
#Tweacheroftheweek
award goes to these anatomical tattoos from
@TandLFactory
#asechat
#ukedchat
#aussieEd
#bettshow2017
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1 I'd like to see more physical computing, e.g. Raspberry Pis and robotics
#ukedchat
MrLsMathsApps
Jan 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
#ukedchat
A2 I support them so they at least get the basics - school wesbite/Ipads etc and see the potential so they want to learn!
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
Would be interesting to see in action
#UKEdChat
In reply to @teacherchalky1
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A2 Be inspiring, lower thresholds, be encouraging, not forcing and show your "wow"-moments to them. Take away any fears
#ukedchat
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:13 PM EST
Have you got a codeybot? I have but there seems to be very little out there about it.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ExistCreative
teacherchalky1
Jan 26 @ 3:13 PM EST
Students could maybe work with large digital models ect
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
Inspiration4T
Jan 26 @ 3:15 PM EST
Your new lifestyle awaits - How to make a living as a
#edupreneur
:
https://t.co/WF9j3oyWyZ
#edu
#globaled
#ukedchat
#aussieed
#K12
OppWorksIpswich
Jan 26 @ 3:15 PM EST
Have you always wanted to work for yourself? Learn how to be your own boss!
#UKEdChat
#LondonisLovingit
https://t.co/FId6lCSUkS
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:16 PM EST
A2 by example. Show them how it can make an impact. Provide tech which works and is easy to use.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
doc_kristy
Jan 26 @ 3:16 PM EST
you showcase what you do whilst not threatening their way, there is more than one way to teach, variety is good
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2 offer support, team teach to introduce new tech.
#UKEdChat
SchoolsImprove
Jan 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
The crisis of young carers: ‘Going to school is a break’
#UKedchat
https://t.co/5WvZdPOSxw
LessonToolbox
Jan 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
Great idea for
#revision
cards via
@BridgemaryTL
#ukedchat
#aussieed
#edchatie
In reply to @BridgemaryTL
EvidenceInEdu
Jan 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
Progress 8 and confidence intervals...
@SchoolsWeek
@ukedchat
#P8
#AssessBetter
#UKedchat
https://t.co/fDRw51mAvU
In reply to @SchoolsWeek, @ukedchat
SchoolsImprove
Jan 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
Disabled children with behavioural issues ‘hidden away’
#UKedchat
https://t.co/ZqpWh1SNLQ
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 3: “What has been the most widely accepted piece of EdTech in your setting?”
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 3: “What has been the most widely accepted piece of EdTech in your setting?”
WorkEdgeChaos
Jan 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
NEW POST: On Methods.
https://t.co/pBW7vIszG0
feat
@dannytybrown
@MichaelOllerton
#mathschat
#mathscpdchat
#ukedchat
#mtbos
In reply to @dannytybrown, @MichaelOllerton
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
Would like to think so
@DCJBunker
#UKEdChat
, but surely the plan comes from managers and leaders, so reliant on their vision (or lack of)?
In reply to @DCJBunker
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
And, if that doesn’t work?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @hengehall
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
A3 Unfortunately, that is using the inner-school learning platform ...
#ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
It sounds good
#UKEdChat
Perhaps sometimes it is down to individuals confidence?
In reply to @doc_kristy
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:23 PM EST
How do you mean?
#UKEdChat
I don’t see how web conferencing could work for teachers? For CPD?
In reply to @DCJBunker
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
Keep trying! Rome wasn't built in a day...
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
doc_kristy
Jan 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
not necessarily, could be extremely confident in their own style, be awesome teachers and see no reason to change
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
Have seen them built mainly for EYFS settings (currently at
#BETT2017
) but you mean for secondary schools?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @teacherchalky1
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:25 PM EST
Spot on
#UKEdChat
And, as the younger generations come through, then
#edtech
advances will be the norm.
In reply to @hengehall
doc_kristy
Jan 26 @ 3:25 PM EST
iPads for taking registrations!
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
DCJBunker
Jan 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
It's a great way of connecting schools and removing geographical barriers. Easy to share presentations and related files
#UKEdChat
In reply to @ukedchat
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3
@GetKahoot
had a very big impact, loads of people took it on after seeing it in a staff meeting.
#ukedchat
In reply to @GetKahoot
SchoolsImprove
Jan 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
Why new school performance tables tell us very little about school performance
#UKedchat
https://t.co/toKdJnh4TR
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
A3
@Seesaw
also proving popular. Great for a school with shared devices.
#ukedchat
In reply to @Seesaw
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
Similar to social media?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @DCJBunker
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
Yes, we are aware of many
#edtech
fans of
@GetKahoot
#UKEdChat
In reply to @hengehall, @GetKahoot
teacherchalky1
Jan 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
Ye, I'm not sure if the software is there yet or how cost effective it would be
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ICTmagic
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:30 PM EST
App creates vid from daily 1 sec clip. Show parents what happens in class
#ukedchat
#edchat
https://t.co/l5360SZkwy
https://t.co/hbPzWpW2xA
OURICT
Jan 26 @ 3:30 PM EST
#Thursdaythought
Does your school have a BYOD policy? If not then read this -
https://t.co/uzlOt2RSV3
#ipadchat
#elearning
#ukedchat
katie_ourit
Jan 26 @ 3:30 PM EST
#Thursdaythought
Does your school have a BYOD policy? If not then read this -
https://t.co/Mhdp29PIDw
#ipadchat
#elearning
#ukedchat
DCJBunker
Jan 26 @ 3:30 PM EST
To an extent yes, but SLT do listen (well most do) so we all have a role to play in moving tech forward in schools
#UKEdChat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:30 PM EST
I kinda do like the idea
#UKEdChat
I know students love drawing on desks, so on a table tablet would be incredible
In reply to @teacherchalky1
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:31 PM EST
#UKEdChat
Q4: “How is it possible to implement EdTech when the school leadership team doesn’t believe in investing in tech?”
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:31 PM EST
#UKEdChat
Q4: “How is it possible to implement EdTech when the school leadership team doesn’t believe in investing in tech?”
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:31 PM EST
#ukedchat
A4 Autonomy is key and consequently the key word ...
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:32 PM EST
I use it in year 1, I know university lecturers who are also using it. You can't say that for many apps.
#UKEdChat
In reply to @ukedchat, @GetKahoot
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:32 PM EST
A4 There are so many free tools and possible ways of using tech without costs that "investing" can't possibly be a problem!
#UKEdchat
teacherchalky1
Jan 26 @ 3:33 PM EST
A3 This year I've used loads of data logging when demoing experiments
#ukedchat
In reply to @UKEdSch
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:33 PM EST
Ooh, tough question on
#UKEdChat
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:31 PM EST
#UKEdChat
Q4: “How is it possible to implement EdTech when the school leadership team doesn’t believe in investing in tech?”
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:34 PM EST
Yes, although there seems to be more valued placed on
#edtech
when monetary value has been placed
#UKEdChat
In reply to @NVandenAbeele
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:34 PM EST
I couldn't work in a school like that. It's such backwards thinking.
#ukedchat
In reply to @UKEdSch
teacherchalky1
Jan 26 @ 3:34 PM EST
I like building big models & drawing on desks, it would just make it more interactive
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:35 PM EST
I suppose a sense of responsibility and accountability, in making sure the
#edtech
is fully implemented
#UKEdChat
In reply to @NVandenAbeele
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:35 PM EST
intrigued by VR / AR. Enjoying first year with
@OneNoteEDU
but think this could be developed further in my school.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat, @OneNoteEDU
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:35 PM EST
Whereas when it is free - well, “why bother”?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @NVandenAbeele
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:35 PM EST
And, of course, investing does not automatically need to imply the financial meaning of the word ...
#UKEdchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:35 PM EST
In what way?
#UKEdChat
How could you see it being used?
In reply to @caron_downes, @OneNoteEDU
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:36 PM EST
A4 you'd have to become part of the leadership team and implement change from within.
#UKEdChat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:36 PM EST
100% agree. An investment in time and commitment are also applicable
#UKEdChat
In reply to @NVandenAbeele
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:36 PM EST
Personally I haven't got any business and/or problems with management or leadership in that field, so ...
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:36 PM EST
Our research (of teachers) showed that people still prefer high quality face2face CPD
#UKEdChat
In reply to @DCJBunker
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:37 PM EST
Social media allows for the personalisation of teachers interests and pedagogical elements
#UKEdChat
In reply to @DCJBunker
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:37 PM EST
A4 Spreading the word, inspiring others, sharing is caring ... I think that idea is key to
#Ukedchat
's fourth question this evening!
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:37 PM EST
patience, a smile & buckets loads of passion! Regularly sharing ideas w/ staff whether little tweaks or big changes
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:38 PM EST
And who would want that? 😜
#UKEdChat
Takes the fun out of teaching
In reply to @hengehall
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:39 PM EST
Agree. It fascinates us how some basic
#edtech
tools really impress some teaching colleagues
#UKEdChat
In reply to @caron_downes
smartrubric
Jan 26 @ 3:40 PM EST
Tech is a mindset, not an iPad. I blogged about leveraging the basic tech you *have* to innovate!
#UKEdChat
https://t.co/WOHHPVbuiN
In reply to @UKEdSch
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:40 PM EST
iPads! Staff &pupils have changed their 'go to' way of working. It's v rewarding to see the improvements in pupil skills
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:41 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 5: “How do you incorporate students/pupils into releasing new EdTech strategies?”
JoneseyMr
Jan 26 @ 3:41 PM EST
A2 - demonstrate it, and support thoughout. My school teachers are now using QR codes confidently!
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:42 PM EST
Such as?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @smartrubric
NVandenAbeele
Jan 26 @ 3:42 PM EST
A5 just do it in class
#ukedchat
Learning by doing, the most efficient way to make learning visible :-)
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:43 PM EST
Absolutely. And it doesn’t have to cost anyone. The
#edtech
is there NOW to make that happen for free.
#UKEdChat
In reply to @DCJBunker
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:44 PM EST
A5 Make sure the learning is crystal clear, and how the
#edtech
will support it.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:44 PM EST
have been so lucky in my school as I've had great support! Think I'd focus on the need to equip pupils for modern world
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
LessonToolbox
Jan 26 @ 3:45 PM EST
More reasons to steal from
@Homebase_uk
. Summarising positive and negative tropism via
@MCEA_CPD
#asechat
#scichat
#ukedchat
#aussieEd
Brentwood_Prep
Jan 26 @ 3:45 PM EST
Great afternoon
@Bett_show
this afternoon. Lots of new things to see and ideas to enhance teaching & learning!
#Bett2017
#UKEdChat
#STEM
In reply to @Bett_show
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:48 PM EST
Is it possible to let students take the lead when implementing new
#edtech
strategies?
#UKEdChat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:41 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 5: “How do you incorporate students/pupils into releasing new EdTech strategies?”
a_haq
Jan 26 @ 3:49 PM EST
A call out to women he'd 16-30 to develop a syllabus based on solange's album.
#ukedchat
#edchat
#AussieEd
https://t.co/itYFPMfuBf
a_haq
Jan 26 @ 3:49 PM EST
A call out to women he'd 16-30 to develop a syllabus based on solange's album.
#ukedchat
#edchat
#AussieEd
https://t.co/Os6da93IzZ
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:49 PM EST
information we have a programme of
#digileaders
in the Junior School and have used Senior School pupils to train staff.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:50 PM EST
In primary you can certainly involve them through initiatives such as digital leaders.
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:51 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 6: “What piece of EdTech would you like to see in your school, if budgets were no constraint?”
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:51 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 6: “What piece of EdTech would you like to see in your school, if budgets were no constraint?”
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:52 PM EST
@hengehall
I wonder if this could work in secondary schools?
#UKEdChat
In reply to @caron_downes, @hengehall
Mroberts90Matt
Jan 26 @ 3:53 PM EST
Thoughts on recent discussions about the upcoming KS2 Sats
#ukedchat
EchoChamberUncu
Jan 26 @ 3:51 PM EST
The Stressing Abominable Tests or The Shameful Aggrandisation of Tests? by
@Mroberts90Matt
| mroberts1990
https://t.co/swusCqnSaJ
In reply to @Mroberts90Matt
caron_downes
Jan 26 @ 3:53 PM EST
use OneNote to set/mark work & share documents or useful web links I find. Want to use collab. space further
#ukedchat
In reply to @ukedchat, @OneNoteEDU
grahamandre
Jan 26 @ 3:54 PM EST
Thanks to
@JennaLucas81
for sharing this editable speech punc. sheet
#primaryrocks
#ukedchat
#literacy
#edchat
https://t.co/o3sHtNEv7l
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:54 PM EST
Oh my goodness. Fast, reliable and useful wi-fi connections are the dream of many schools
#UKEdChat
even though it’s 2017
In reply to @MissCoffeeEAL
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:55 PM EST
Perhaps something you have seen, or heard about, whilst at
#BETT2017
#edtech
#ukedchat
?
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:51 PM EST
#UKEdChat
- Question 6: “What piece of EdTech would you like to see in your school, if budgets were no constraint?”
a_haq
Jan 26 @ 3:55 PM EST
A call out to women aged 16-30 to develop a syllabus based on solange's album.
#ukedchat
#edchat
#AussieEd
https://t.co/itYFPMfuBf
a_haq
Jan 26 @ 3:55 PM EST
A call out to women aged 16-30 to develop a syllabus based on solange's album.
#ukedchat
#edchat
#AussieEd
https://t.co/syMpIuHgHO
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:56 PM EST
🙄
#UKEdChat
In reply to @MissCoffeeEAL
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 3:57 PM EST
Before you dash, the
#UKEdChat
poll for next week is now live. See
https://t.co/3bcHoBM1Z5
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 5:30 PM EST
#UKEdChat
Poll for Thursday 2nd February 2017 - See full questions at
https://t.co/KU9jcvGIVG
UKEdSch
Jan 26 @ 3:57 PM EST
Before you dash, the
#UKEdChat
poll for next week is now live. See
https://t.co/HsHc5DENw3
ukedchat
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 5:30 PM EST
#UKEdChat
Poll for Thursday 2nd February 2017 - See full questions at
https://t.co/KU9jcvGIVG
DCJBunker
Jan 26 @ 3:58 PM EST
The humagram - a hologram stye interactive presenter Promethean were showcasing in their futures area. Great potential
#UKEdChat
In reply to @ukedchat
hengehall
Jan 26 @ 3:58 PM EST
A6 drones, robots, 3D printers. There's a start.
#ukedchat
In reply to @UKEdSch