#edchatie Archive | Participate

levdavidovic Apr 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT

The Gift of Reading https://t.co/2LWEVvZyan #edchatie #reading

fboss Apr 24 @ 3:30 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight’s #edchatie discussion. As usual, before we begin, please introduce yourself + add the #edchatie hashtag in all tweets

Britannica_IE Apr 24 @ 3:36 PM EDT

Laurie @Britannica_IE joining tonight's #edchatie. I hope everyone had a lovely break and holiday!

HanrahanAndy Apr 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT

Andy a primary principal , was up in Belfast v quiet INTO congress #edchatie

In reply to @fboss

SeniorInfantRed Apr 24 @ 3:38 PM EDT

Such a necessary discussion to have. 1st time congress attendee and was left feeling angry and upset by the whole affair. #edchatie

EqualPayforNQTs Apr 24 @ 1:59 PM EDT

#INTO #ASTI #TUI Twitter Debate @8.30 tonight #edchatie Do our union congresses need change? Were you at your... https://t.co/lRxBzzxLbz

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:39 PM EDT

Jana, primary, NQT rep for D14 of INTO. Attended Congress for the last four years. Very quiet in here this evening! #edchatie

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 3:40 PM EDT

Kevin here a Teaching Principal home from annual INTO Congress in Belfast #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:41 PM EDT

#edchatie Sandra primary. I have never attended a Congress. Viewed webcasts.

wdryan2000 Apr 24 @ 3:41 PM EDT

Will, Primary Principal, first time attendee @ INTO conference #EdChatIE

MaireadDB Apr 24 @ 3:41 PM EDT

Mairéad, Teacher, INTO activist for many years. Worst Congress of my life. #EdChatIE

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 3:41 PM EDT

#edchatie Colm Gogarty, Primary teacher. I put this topic forward because I was shocked at what a waste of time my Congress was.

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:42 PM EDT

Some gems at Congresses since I first attended. Mostly a lot of wasted time though. Even after Rule changes in 2015 to speed up #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:42 PM EDT

#edchatie observation of Congress is that same topics come up yr after yr. Suggests no or little progress on issues e.g. Assaults!

fboss Apr 24 @ 3:42 PM EDT

Fred Boss, 2nd level art teacher, currently on antibiotics. Never attended a Congress so interested to know more from others #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:43 PM EDT

#edchatie what made it a waste of time?

In reply to @GogartyColm

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:43 PM EDT

Composite motion that made it to the clár this yr - so weak. Extremely strong motions, well-worded, within rule, put aside. Why? #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda

fboss Apr 24 @ 3:43 PM EDT

Full topic for tonight's #edchatie is quite long. Here's the 1st part -> "Discuss changing how our union Congresses work for teachers." 1/3

fboss Apr 24 @ 3:43 PM EDT

2/3 " INTO, ASTI and TUI teachers need to ensure their issues are sorted properly." #edchatie

HanrahanAndy Apr 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT

There is never enough time given to motions which are supposed to determine Union policy #edchatie

In reply to @fboss

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT

#edchatie Can 'home run' motions be passed prior to Congress floor? Seem such a drain on precious time. Save it for real debates.

fboss Apr 24 @ 3:44 PM EDT

3/3 "Traditions, rules and regs are slow and frequently cumbersome." #edchatie

de_Bruner Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

#edchatie Michael, Post-primary, attended 3rd union convention this year. Spoke on issue of non-permanent teachers and an OECD report.

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

I think the rule is minimum of 15 minutes' speaking time per motion. President's discretion thereafter.Rule change would be needed #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm

wdryan2000 Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

Little or no progress made on anything significant during congress. Status quo rules! #EdChatIE

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

Kevin here a Teaching Principal.I have attended the last 15 INTO Congresses.Motions are passed that make conditions better #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

And some of them are skipped over entirely, even when there'd hardly be an argument against them... Mind-boggling #edchatie

In reply to @HanrahanAndy, @fboss

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 3:45 PM EDT

Can a motion re: standing orders be put for next meetings? I hear ASTI or TUI voted to suspend their SO, but not sure details #edchatie

In reply to @heartrattle, @dhubhda

tweepete Apr 24 @ 3:46 PM EDT

#edchatie Peter McCabe INTO activist Principal Teacher arriving a little later than intended...heavy traffic on the internet!

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:46 PM EDT

#edchatie Think that main function of Congress is a PR exercise for CEC . Know that people have gone to network.

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 3:46 PM EDT

#edchatie ok default to normal Hurricane Heffernan mode and kick the hornets nest. Are unions no place for young teachers?

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 3:47 PM EDT

#edchatie surely an app for branches would mean a speedy vote on all issues. If branch agrees by over 2/3, the motion passes w/o debate

de_Bruner Apr 24 @ 3:47 PM EDT

ASTI did - unprecedented. I was there #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm, @heartrattle, @dhubhda

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 3:47 PM EDT

you mean like clickers !!! #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:48 PM EDT

It'd need to come from outside Dublin if so, we're already seen as the bold children. #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm, @dhubhda

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 3:48 PM EDT

There should be a limit on the number of speakers on motions.Listening to fourteen speakers for any motion is crazy #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:49 PM EDT

If the poor attendance is anything to go by (approx. 50% to 60% most of the time), networking is indeed the main motivation. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:49 PM EDT

#edchatie Feel that leadership don't like people with strong opinions that challenge them.

In reply to @heartrattle, @GogartyColm

tweepete Apr 24 @ 3:49 PM EDT

#edchatie INTO Congress 2017 reminded me of a very large staff meeting where much is discussed but very little actually happpens

HanrahanAndy Apr 24 @ 3:49 PM EDT

Nothing worse than hearing 15 people say the same thing over and over. Pass it and move on #edchatie

In reply to @heartrattle, @fboss

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 3:51 PM EDT

#edchatie methinks to quote Shakespeare “I am Sir Oracle, And when I ope my lips, let no dog bark!"

In reply to @FoleyKev

wdryan2000 Apr 24 @ 3:51 PM EDT

How do standing orders actually come to agreement on what goes on the clár? They basically dicatate union policy. Very powerful #EdChatIE

KomeeraPillay Apr 24 @ 3:51 PM EDT

Komeera,primary teacher,1st time attendee.Left feeling disheartened. Money&time wasted on bureaucracy. I didn't feel represented. #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:51 PM EDT

V frustrating. 30-45 mins of debate (typically not even debate as all speak in favour) for motions w/out strong instruction to CEC #edchatie

In reply to @wdryan2000

niamhmurraysing Apr 24 @ 3:52 PM EDT

I thought Richard Bruton's 'speech' was very ineffectual! Nice man but no substance when it comes to Education.....am I too harsh? #edchatie

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:52 PM EDT

#edchatie Gary here Attended over the last few years. Would be interested in a few things

In reply to @wdryan2000

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 3:52 PM EDT

#edchatie I believe the way the teaching unions operate, they are more a collection of self interest cartels than a national union.

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:53 PM EDT

no. You are not. #edchatie

In reply to @niamhmurraysing

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:53 PM EDT

I'd like to know this too. Seems very mysterious behind that closed door. Democracy up until a point! #edchatie

In reply to @wdryan2000

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:53 PM EDT

#edchatie Would like to know how standing orders prioritise issues for clár. 1.

In reply to @wdryan2000

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:54 PM EDT

#edchatie Not enough time given for private motions which should drive union policy. 2.

In reply to @wdryan2000

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 3:54 PM EDT

#edchatie Why cant we vote on the 15 most prioritised motions without SO? Or if they get involved how did they miss industrial action mots?

tweepete Apr 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT

#edchatie The money spent on Congress has to be the worst value for money ever. There is a huge need to overhaul this PR event immediately

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT

Strong opinions imply you feel your position/strategy is best-placed though. CEC have to admit they're not always right. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT

#edchatie Issue of hours spent on debating public motions where no one opposes - ok these are important but there needs to be a balance 3.

In reply to @wdryan2000

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 3:55 PM EDT

Congress is stage managed and controlled by the CEC and Standing Orders,Pay parity and benchmarking got air time this year #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:56 PM EDT

#edchatie Have to say that INTO would need to use my time more effectively to justify giving up time with my daughter.

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:56 PM EDT

Particularly relevant for involvement of LPTs. I've said - verbatim - to our Gen. Sec "We are not against you. Please trust us" #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

mjoran Apr 24 @ 3:56 PM EDT

#edchatie International evidence suggests teachers need strong unions for professional survival, young teachers must be fully active in them

In reply to @johnmayo

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:56 PM EDT

#edchatie Attendance is an issue with hall half full - just over half in for the only card vote - this needs to be looked into 4.

In reply to @wdryan2000

conpower Apr 24 @ 3:57 PM EDT

#edchatie staff megameeting

tweepete Apr 24 @ 3:49 PM EDT

#edchatie INTO Congress 2017 reminded me of a very large staff meeting where much is discussed but very little actually happpens

markens2 Apr 24 @ 3:57 PM EDT

Don't get me started on standing orders. Spent three days trying to satisfy their demands to have droichead debated 1/2 #EdChatIE

llennoconeas Apr 24 @ 3:58 PM EDT

@rtenews mention pay talks next month No word of equal pay #edchatie

markens2 Apr 24 @ 3:58 PM EDT

Each time they came back with a different reason as to why not be debated They made a decision that congress should have 2/2 #EdChatIE

markens2 Apr 24 @ 3:59 PM EDT

The only card vote that was called and approx half the delegates were absent from the hall. Expenses thieves. #EdChatIE

tweepete Apr 24 @ 3:59 PM EDT

SO should be abolished as there is a prioritisation procedure in place. It is no longer fit for purpose IMHO #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 3:59 PM EDT

#edchatie Have told INTO big to oversell gains for LPTs. Continue to do so which just riles them. PR clueless!

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 3:59 PM EDT

There's sometimes a defensiveness from the CEC which I find worrying & a shame. We're all teachers trying to get through the year. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 3:59 PM EDT

#edchatie I always like congress but lots of frustration too! 5.

In reply to @wdryan2000

levdavidovic Apr 24 @ 4:00 PM EDT

ASTI: Information sought on withdrawal of 2 yr CIDs https://t.co/M03Sf0Zk04 #edchatie #unions

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:00 PM EDT

Last year our NQTs protested on the unequal pay.It struck a chord and CEC took https://t.co/Xb4hzsrI0P parity is a must #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:01 PM EDT

Absolutely agree with you there. Public session is for media, who provide a 30-90 second soundbite per day. Waste of our time. #edchatie

In reply to @Gcorc, @wdryan2000

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:01 PM EDT

Congress is a great place to catch up on people but there must be a cheaper way of networking #edchatie

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 4:01 PM EDT

#edchatie Im not up to speed on motion writing but we need to start to address these issues. Any solutions come to mind?

markens2 Apr 24 @ 4:01 PM EDT

2hrs 40mins for private motions. What a waste of money. Congress is more about PR than making the union work. #EdChatIE

fboss Apr 24 @ 4:02 PM EDT

Just passing the halfway mark in tonight's #edchatie discussion on "changing how our union Congresses work for teachers."

de_Bruner Apr 24 @ 4:02 PM EDT

#edchatie ASTI branches formulate motions - is this not what happens INTO?

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:02 PM EDT

Principals and DPs have been looking for their Benchmarking Award for 9 years. The CEC knows but has done little to further it #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:02 PM EDT

My exp of BEING an LPT, growing up w/ social media, knowing how to use it to my advantage, should not be dismissed b/c of my age. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 4:02 PM EDT

#edchatie #edcExactly the issue we need to change. I think other union has suspended their SO committee How do we change them or do likewise

In reply to @markens2

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:03 PM EDT

Congress really is a social occasion but with proper planning certain topics can be on the agenda as in small schools and NQTs #edchatie

markens2 Apr 24 @ 4:03 PM EDT

Sharing the agenda of congress with the minister before we even debated it has to be the LOWlight. #EdChatIE

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:04 PM EDT

Particularly when I am actively involved in the INTO, give up a LOT of my free time, and exp. varying amounts of stress re: above. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 4:04 PM EDT

#edchatie They are our CEC, they work for us! But seems they focus on self preservation

In reply to @heartrattle, @dhubhda

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:04 PM EDT

Rules Congress 2019. Start the ball rolling now #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:04 PM EDT

This was absolutely mind-boggling + we didn't get a response. Must be 'the norm' considering they didn't think twice re sharing it #edchatie

In reply to @markens2

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:04 PM EDT

#edchatie My experience the teacher unions don't use tecnology to engage enough. Ballots etc should all be online.

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:05 PM EDT

Ara sure we tried that by initiating a C O N V E R S A T I O N around district structures and were accused of a big bold agenda! #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:05 PM EDT

Considering the costs involved, Congress cannot be a social event. It is too important. #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:06 PM EDT

Not being funny, where's MY honorarium?? 😬 Haha seriously though, we complain about volunteerism being taken advantage of... #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @GogartyColm

GERARDREILLY4 Apr 24 @ 4:06 PM EDT

#edchatie INTO Annual Congress has been truncated from Mon-Fri to Mon-Thur to Monday-Wed over last 2 decades.Belfast poor venue IMO !

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

Have argued that young teachers were thrown under the bus by unions for their self interest. - weakest members not protected. #edchatie

In reply to @_conorgalvin

Gcorc Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

#edchatie a good debate

In reply to @heartrattle, @tweepete

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

Big social element - Lots of 'regulars' at congress, many retired members who like a good knees up! #edchatie

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:03 PM EDT

Congress really is a social occasion but with proper planning certain topics can be on the agenda as in small schools and NQTs #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

It is, and some excellent, thorough motions are submitted - but made into weak, composite motions, for God knows what reason. #edchatie

In reply to @de_Bruner

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

#edchatie well they should be a representative body. #edchatie

In reply to @markens2, @GogartyColm, @heartrattle

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

Congress is a slow way of proceeding. Technology must be utilised to ensure everyone can take part and not just 800 #edchatie

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

Small schools pupil teacher ratio cuts reversal,benchmarking and pay equalisation.Lets get the ball rolling for 2018in Kerry #edchatie

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:08 PM EDT

#edchatie there is not a whole of debate here tonight everyone is pretty much thinking the same thing

In reply to @Gcorc, @heartrattle, @tweepete

lthugh Apr 24 @ 4:08 PM EDT

I was at both the GAA congress and INTO congress last two years and always amazed at number of motions GAA can deal with! #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:08 PM EDT

Nothing wrong with a bit of socialising if it's done after 8pm on Monday, after 4pm on Tuesday, after 2pm on Wednesday!! #edchatie

In reply to @conpower

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

#edchatie Folks, if you think you have problems come teach in the States. VA is freedom to work state so no unions. More turnover of staff

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

A bit more like the bus came on course for younger members and the unions didn't try to be heroes and stop it. #edchatie

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:07 PM EDT

Have argued that young teachers were thrown under the bus by unions for their self interest. - weakest members not protected. #edchatie
In reply to @_conorgalvin

SusanJPike Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

Teaching #geography &/or #history? At @DCU_IoE we have an MEd in them! For all teachers! #edchatie #geographyteacher

RoscommonGAA Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

I pay to be represented not led. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @markens2, @GogartyColm, @heartrattle

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

#edchatie if Teaching Council can facilitate On Line ballot for elections surely INTO can. Technology so under-utilised.

In reply to @tweepete

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:09 PM EDT

Sure we were shown that 3 motions could be passed in five minutes when the clock showed a time of 1:55pm on the Wednesday! #edchatie

In reply to @lthugh

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

Involvement at grassroots level is key to all this. If that is sorted, Congress could be worth the exercise. #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

#edchatie Totally agree! Networking and sharing experience is invaluable to discussing and resolving issues that effect us all.

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:08 PM EDT

Nothing wrong with a bit of socialising if it's done after 8pm on Monday, after 4pm on Tuesday, after 2pm on Wednesday!! #edchatie
In reply to @conpower

HanrahanAndy Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

Don't think I could handle 5 days the 4 day congress were great though #edchatie

In reply to @GERARDREILLY4

mjoran Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

#edchatie Values such as solidarity + collegiality pervade teaching unions more than self interest + egotism

In reply to @johnmayo

TTMobile_ie Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

#edchatie is now trending in Ireland, ranking 34

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:10 PM EDT

We all complain about the €65 re-registration fee but at least they managed online voting! #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @tweepete

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:12 PM EDT

Does anyone ever do an Evaluation on Congress? It is done at every half-baked course I ever attended #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:12 PM EDT

#edchatie Lol what about the time they were doing paper votes and messed up the ballot papers and had to isse them twice.

In reply to @heartrattle, @dhubhda, @tweepete

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:13 PM EDT

#edchatie Huge disconnect between union leadership & membership esp. LPTs. Fail to see that they need to earn LPTs respect. Not a given!

pauldechnoic Apr 24 @ 4:13 PM EDT

#edchatie congress needs some fringe events! Make it more appealing! And not during Easter! ASTI always get the headlines!!!

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:13 PM EDT

Ah but we're the bold boys and girls. #edchatie

In reply to @wdryan2000, @tweepete

niamhmurraysing Apr 24 @ 4:14 PM EDT

Another concern I had was the reference made about a hidden 'agenda' which was quite obviously aimed at a certain individual. #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:15 PM EDT

I was really disappointed by the chairing of that debate. Total confusion in the hall. #edchatie

In reply to @HanrahanAndy, @wdryan2000, @tweepete

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:16 PM EDT

There's a lot of hidden politics at Congress. So many individuals with agendas....some well-intentioned, some not so, methinks #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:16 PM EDT

#edchatie Bread and Congresses.

In reply to @GogartyColm, @heartrattle

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:16 PM EDT

LGBT fringe event last yr Paul! Disappointed wasn't one this yr but there was a v successful one on TU friends of Palestine! #edchatie

In reply to @pauldechnoic

GogartyColm Apr 24 @ 4:16 PM EDT

#edchatie Less time listening to obvious motions, more time debating issues in small groups. Get every teacher talking and debating

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

Good point. Opportunity never given even though we were surveyed about the Youth Conference just a month ago in Cork. #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete

HanrahanAndy Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

At this stage it's like a myth from the tales of the Red Branch knights " the myth of the benchmarking award " #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete, @GERARDREILLY4

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

#edchatie going to be mean here & say every organisation that size will have a share of head the balls who love the sound of their own voice

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:16 PM EDT

There's a lot of hidden politics at Congress. So many individuals with agendas....some well-intentioned, some not so, methinks #edchatie

niamhmurraysing Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

PS I felt hidden 'agenda' comment totally unmerited especially regarding the fine individual to whom it was directed #edchatie

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

have broken my #edchatie record - have written 5 tweets in reply and not tweeted them. Hate Union topics for #edchatie chats

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

But what is a better way to discuss issues that affect teachers? Do we need motions that condemn/demand? Who cares? #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:18 PM EDT

#edchatie But at least they never resorted to using chemical weapons. #amiright

In reply to @johnmayo, @heartrattle, @dhubhda, @tweepete

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:19 PM EDT

#edchatie know number of LPTs find union system bureaucratic & cumbersome. Sounds like Oireachtas .. feedback from some!

GERARDREILLY4 Apr 24 @ 4:19 PM EDT

Too much time lost on Committee reports, valedictory speeches.Speeches should be bullet points of achievements of last year ! #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:19 PM EDT

I disagree there, plenty of time at branch meetings, br. committee meetings for small debates. Get the voted on, made into policy #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:19 PM EDT

#edchatie I demand people comdemn motions on who cares?

In reply to @tweepete

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

Condemning and demanding something of DES etc are unfortunately a waste of time. Language needs to instruct CEC to DO SOMETHING. #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

Yet..... #edchatie

In reply to @conpower, @heartrattle, @dhubhda, @tweepete

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

I demand people comdemn motions on who cares? #edchatie

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:17 PM EDT

But what is a better way to discuss issues that affect teachers? Do we need motions that condemn/demand? Who cares? #edchatie

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

#edchatie Need a formal written published progress report on what motions have been delivered prior to Congress.

In reply to @tweepete

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

I was a teller and on Wednesday we had 50% present for a vote #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

In fact I'm getting weary of being on branch committee after 4 yrs. Round-and-round we go, then to Congress where nothing changes #edchatie

In reply to @GogartyColm

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:21 PM EDT

Sorry for shouting at you Pete 😎 #edchatie

In reply to @tweepete

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:21 PM EDT

Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it, And Anyone could have done it But in the end Nobody always ended up with the task. #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:20 PM EDT

Condemning and demanding something of DES etc are unfortunately a waste of time. Language needs to instruct CEC to DO SOMETHING. #edchatie
In reply to @tweepete

wdryan2000 Apr 24 @ 4:21 PM EDT

Could standing order not come up with a list of topics/motions 4 debate and let membership vote electronically on what makes clár? #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:22 PM EDT

That's available in the "Final Agenda" document in the Members' Section of the INTO website. #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @tweepete

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:22 PM EDT

#edchatie Think that Congress needs to be a vehicle where performance targets are laid down for leadership.

GERARDREILLY4 Apr 24 @ 4:23 PM EDT

#edchatie Have it on good authority that backdated Principals' unpaid award will be confirmed by toothfairy at Congress 2018!

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:23 PM EDT

You mean performance targets for "teachers" :-0 Slippery slope !!!!! #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:23 PM EDT

Use Kahoot for voting! #edchatie @GetKahoot And motions as well while we are at it.

wdryan2000 Apr 24 @ 4:21 PM EDT

Could standing order not come up with a list of topics/motions 4 debate and let membership vote electronically on what makes clár? #edchatie

AliceODonnell10 Apr 24 @ 4:24 PM EDT

T.U.I seem to fly through motions, proposer and seconded only if motion is unopposed #edchatie

heartrattle Apr 24 @ 4:24 PM EDT

Like with most things in the INTO, they assume we know, without clearing explaining it to us... #edchatie

In reply to @dhubhda, @tweepete

lthugh Apr 24 @ 4:24 PM EDT

My branch has motion looking for our payslip to be available electronically last 5 yrs. believe it would take 3 minutes debate max #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:25 PM EDT

#edchatie Take these to the congress.

In reply to @AliceODonnell10

lthugh Apr 24 @ 4:25 PM EDT

Never makes it #edchatie

AliceODonnell10 Apr 24 @ 4:25 PM EDT

.@FoleyKev any suggestions as to how we can improve attendance? #edchatie

In reply to @FoleyKev

johnmayo Apr 24 @ 4:25 PM EDT

#edchatie have to leave early folks visa paperwork to sort out. Enjoy the final term

fboss Apr 24 @ 4:26 PM EDT

We're into the famous final five minutes of tonight's #edchatie Any last thoughts, ideas, questions or solutions?

dhubhda Apr 24 @ 4:26 PM EDT

John these guys are no longer teachers. Nunan etc is earning a salary far in excess of any principal in the country #edchatie

In reply to @johnmayo

pamelaaobrien Apr 24 @ 4:26 PM EDT

Sorry to have missed tonight's #edchatie :( Reminder that registration is open for @ICTedu full details at https://t.co/zLtnd92ngh #ictedu

fboss Apr 24 @ 4:26 PM EDT

The #edchatie transcript will be available online tomorrow, so there's still time to add in some extra tweets after the official hour is up

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:26 PM EDT

Final word.Can we all put NQTs pay equalisation ,Benchmarking and our small schools to the forefront for INTO Congress Killarney18 #edchatie

TTMobile_ie Apr 24 @ 4:27 PM EDT

TT IRELAND 20:27 1.#NUFC 2.Newcastle 3.Donal Toolan 4.#irishbeerchat 5.#edchatie 6.#CitizensAssembly 7.#IFABrexit 8.Macron 9.Le Pen 10.Tipp

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:27 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting, Fred. We are no further on and it is very frustrating. Only the leadeship can change if they have the will #edchatie

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:27 PM EDT

Look at Skype/hangout options for branch meetins for members who can't attend in person. More Branch members = more delegates #edchatie

In reply to @AliceODonnell10, @FoleyKev

conpower Apr 24 @ 4:28 PM EDT

Look at Skype/hangout options for branch meetings for members who can't attend in person. More Branch members = more delegates. #edchatie

tweepete Apr 24 @ 4:28 PM EDT

I suggest we keep motions on specific topics deliberately short so that SO can fly through them #edchatie

FoleyKev Apr 24 @ 4:29 PM EDT

Reduce to 3 the number of speakers for/against any motion even on small schools #edchatie

In reply to @AliceODonnell10