Reflection of Best Practice following appraisal.

Great to have an appraisal and receive some real feed forward that I can work with. Sometimes it's not until someone else points something out that you notice it. A classic example of this to create more of a transparent system with some of my follow-up activities so that the children know when they are achieving their success criteria.

I think my appraiser, who shall remain nameless, was a bit taken back by the level of noise that I allow during my guided sessions. I'm not too fazed by this, as long as the noise that is being made is productive noise. Also being a bit deaf helps to not get annoyed by the noise level!! Maybe that's why I am a bit deaf!

I need to continue to try to think about what equipment I can use to increase engagement in a guided situation.

Another interesting point that I hadn't picked up on is the fact that I don't turn my modelling book around often enough so that the children can see it the right way around.

Some good things to think about.

Been meaning to post this for a while - 'Interesting stuff from the ILT conference.'

I liked Wilsons way of thinking, really made me think of the times when the feedback is not as positive as it could be in my class. Came away with good ideas on how to change it. Ali Mooney was great, created good food for thought. Really got me thinking about how to mix it up more in my classroom to create interest for all. I quite like the Sheriff of Nottinghams idea of ‘The Pit’... spent a fair bit of time in that place myself when I was at school!!

Tuning In Morning

How successful was this?! Very! A great morning was had by all. The children got a lot from it and were very engaged... there was a real buzz. I think we should do this more often as it is a great way to lift the motivation and enthusiasm of the classes.

Techie @ Makarewa on Comic Life

Hey team!

I had a great time finding my way around the ins and outs of Comic Life. It was a great opportunity to just play, with an experienced other there to ask any questions of. There is still a bit I've got to learn about the formatting etc but I can see myself using it in the future.
It is a really great resource to use if you're worrying about filling your quota of colour printing up!!

I have done it... I think!

Hi team,

I believe I have just entered the world of blogerring! May not be a word, yet, but if it get's used enough it may become so... watch this space! ;)