Category Archives: CPD Notes

Tlt13: Chris Chivers

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sallythorne

Chris is talking about differentiation or, match challenge and expectation. It’s also, naturally, about personalisation. Good differentiation requires analysing to start with: know your children, get your room together so it does its job too, bring together your resources and … Continue reading →

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Tlt13: John Tomsett

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sallythorne

John is talking about the importance of a growth mindset. We learn over time that there’s no output without input: you only get out what you put in. As Edison said, there is no substitute for hard work. John wanted … Continue reading →

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Tlt13: Kevin Bartle

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sallythorne

Kevin works at Canons High School in Edgware. His session is called the Trojan Mouse story. He begins with the Gruffalo as an allegory. The mouse is the teacher, strolling through a big dark wood, which is their work. They’re … Continue reading →

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TLT13: Jamie Portman

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sallythorne

Jamie Portman is kicking off TLT13 at Southampton University with the question, “Why are we here?” It’s impressive to see so many people here so close to the end of term and exciting to catch up with many old friends. … Continue reading →

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ICTWilts: Oscar Stringer

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

Oscar is an Apple Distinguished Educator, speaking about exploring how the iPad can really help students learn and teachers teach. He helps teachers to get the most from their investment. Consider also, the paperless classroom. Poetry and book reviews without … Continue reading →

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ICTWilts: engaging children with learning difficulties using iPads

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

Andrew and Alison from Exeter House Special School. Six students were identified in the first instance that were disengaged with school. Alison was inspired by a talk she attended by Barry Carpenter about the changes in school populations, especially in … Continue reading →

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ICTWilts: iPadagogy

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

I’ve been looking forward to this one. Nicky Newbury teaches at one of our feeder primary schools and I have been down to see how she runs her digital leaders program. One of her DLs is in year 3 which … Continue reading →

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ICTWilts: Visualisers

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

Luke and Linda have come from Westbury Infants to explain what they do with the Visualisers in class to show how powerful they can be. Linda explains that writing, speaking and listening are what they target and it’s always been … Continue reading →

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ICTWilts: Russell Prue

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

Russell is talking about better learning through broadcasting. His handouts can be downloaded from his website andertontiger.com/Russell or you can text him for a link He talks about useful phones and how good Twitter is (laying it on thick about … Continue reading →

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Inspire, Create, Teach – Wilts LA

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sallythorne

Today’s conference at Center Parcs is focused on sharing good practice from the first phase of this project and inspiring those of us who are taking part in the second. We begin with a keynote from Anne Casey on the … Continue reading →

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