Comments on: TeachMeet Beginnings … in Falkirk?

By: Learning, Teaching and ICT » Falkirk TeachMeet Update

Learning, Teaching and ICT » Falkirk TeachMeet Update — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:25:10 +0000

[...] now 2 months since I wrote a post about how I was ‘toying’ with the idea of arranging a TeachMeet event here in Falkirk [...]

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TeachMeet SLF09 « Teachtechy's Blog — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:08:43 +0000

[...] is the teachmeet website and M Vass has written an excellent Blogg post about the whole theory and setup of [...]

By: Mr Tait

Mr Tait — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:50:58 +0000

We thought more about this tonite at TeachMeet, so it looks like it’s gonna happen !

By: mvass

mvass — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:34:00 +0000

Thanks, Gordon!

This is great news …. I’m sure the others here who are keen to get something organised will be delighted, too. Hopefully our small group of interested folk will grow.

I think you and AB are right to warn about the danger of too much techy content. I’ll definately contact Nick tomorrow. It sounds like he’s saying the same thing, and that ‘best practice’ (or even- ‘look, here’s something I’ve tried’) might be the way to go.

By: gordon

gordon — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:33:57 +0000

Hi Margaret,

I’d like to take part in a Falkirk Teachmeet. I could try to get some (discrete) SQA sponsorship and speakers if wanted (bearing in mind the democratic nature of the event).

I agree with AB re techy content danger. Just a thought.

I am a small part of the SQA PD workshops referred to by Mr Tait – maybe connect?

Gordon

By: mvass

mvass — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:59:08 +0000

Thanks, Andrew.

Your comment has given me lots of ‘food for thought’. I’m particularly interested in your last paragraph and the ‘too techy’ criticisms of Teachmeet.

This is something that’s been worrying me, too – off for a re-think

By: mvass

mvass — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:47:38 +0000

Thanks for this, Kenneth – I’m going to try to make a Prezi to show the ICT co-ordinators this week, and will definately include some screenshots from the links you provided.

By: mvass

mvass — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:42:30 +0000

That would be great, Lynne! It would be super to have you there …. think we’re up to 6 or 7 talking about coming along – and it’s only an ‘embryo’

By: mvass

mvass — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:38:06 +0000

Thanks for the info about contacting secondary teachers. I’ll research who they are and send the emails.

I’d love to pay a visit to your school – I’ve just worked out who you are and what school you’re from

I’ll email you tomorrow …. could do with your support if a Falkirk TeachMeet is to happen!

By: Mr Tait

Mr Tait — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:39:28 +0000

I agree, I’m gonna try to make an SQA PD Workshop for Product Design. They tend to be run by Senior Markers/Moderators so you get ‘best practice’ tips for teaching. Nothing ‘techy’ but just best practice.

I was at an ADVHPD one in Jan, came away with ideas for my S1 classes not just AdvPD. It’s also great to network with other subject teachers.

It is a saturday though……..

Nick