Sunday, 17 June 2012
Week 25: A YouTube clip that you find funny
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Week 24: A resource you have used from www.teachingideas.co.uk
I've used lots of French resources from http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/foreignlanguages/contents_french.htm.
Teaching Ideas is a fantastic site for finding ideas to inspire lessons. What I like about them is that the resources are not usually worksheets, they are IDEAS. They add to your lessons, not become the lesson. It's worth a look if you have never used it.
Mark, the site manager, runs various other websites which you can find at http://www.teachingwebsites.co.uk/
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Random app idea
Just a quick post to share an idea for a smartphone app. I can't seem to find one that does this in the iPhone store.
I have no skills whatsoever to be able to create the app - if anyone fancies having a go...
It's just a silly idea but one that I think might be fun.
This clip helps to illustrate my idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx0yCo9Rv8k
In a nutshell - the app will film a video of people walking towards the screen. The app will then slow it down and play the music from the famous Reservoir Dogs scene, 'Little Green Bag' by The George Baler Selection.
It's hardly going to set the world alight, nor make anyone a fortune. But I'd download it.
I have no skills whatsoever to be able to create the app - if anyone fancies having a go...
It's just a silly idea but one that I think might be fun.
This clip helps to illustrate my idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx0yCo9Rv8k
In a nutshell - the app will film a video of people walking towards the screen. The app will then slow it down and play the music from the famous Reservoir Dogs scene, 'Little Green Bag' by The George Baler Selection.
It's hardly going to set the world alight, nor make anyone a fortune. But I'd download it.
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Week 23: Your least favourite lesson to teach
My current teaching arrangements see me teach a limited number of lessons (English, Maths, French, ICT, Topic). I love teaching all of these subjects.
Prior to that, when I used to teach all subjects it was Music! As a musician, I guess that I think the noise the children was making was NOT music!
Prior to that, when I used to teach all subjects it was Music! As a musician, I guess that I think the noise the children was making was NOT music!
Friday, 1 June 2012
Monthly Review: May 2012
May has been hectic. I guess it hasn't been my most productive month, but there's been a lot to keep me busy.
Working on the SEF
My head and I have been busy writing a new SEF, evaluating the school in its current position. I find writing the SEF a rewarding experience. It means you get to sing the school's praises as well as identifying areas that we could do better in. It's always better to be aware of areas for development before anyone tells you!
Google Apps
I've made a decision that we will move away from our Uniservity learning platform and go to Google Apps for Education. We are using the services of Mark at Ed In The Clouds. I must write about the decision soon.
Bank Holiday
Normally I'm not keen on bank holidays. Everywhere is so busy and, as they usually fall during school holidays, I don't necessarily benefit from them. I love the May Day bank holiday though - this feels like a bonus day! We went into Wales to explore Bangor (not much there) before going to the festival at Rhos-on-Sea in the rain.
Football
Every other year we hold a Euro/World Cup football competition. We have an infant competition first. We had 20 teams of 7 take part which means 140 out of 180 children wanted to give it a go! The final was amazing as the whole school came out to watch and cheer on all of the players. Next it was time for the junior competition to begin with 182 out of 240 taking part! We finished the half-term at the end of the group stage. That's been my lunchtime taken care of for the last month!
Working on the SEF
My head and I have been busy writing a new SEF, evaluating the school in its current position. I find writing the SEF a rewarding experience. It means you get to sing the school's praises as well as identifying areas that we could do better in. It's always better to be aware of areas for development before anyone tells you!
Google Apps
I've made a decision that we will move away from our Uniservity learning platform and go to Google Apps for Education. We are using the services of Mark at Ed In The Clouds. I must write about the decision soon.
Bank Holiday
Normally I'm not keen on bank holidays. Everywhere is so busy and, as they usually fall during school holidays, I don't necessarily benefit from them. I love the May Day bank holiday though - this feels like a bonus day! We went into Wales to explore Bangor (not much there) before going to the festival at Rhos-on-Sea in the rain.
Football
Every other year we hold a Euro/World Cup football competition. We have an infant competition first. We had 20 teams of 7 take part which means 140 out of 180 children wanted to give it a go! The final was amazing as the whole school came out to watch and cheer on all of the players. Next it was time for the junior competition to begin with 182 out of 240 taking part! We finished the half-term at the end of the group stage. That's been my lunchtime taken care of for the last month!
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Week 22: A quote that inspires you
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Albert Einstein
I'm a big believer in giving things a try.
http://qtbl.es/dTbpRI
I have lots of quotes at my Quotables page.
Albert Einstein
I'm a big believer in giving things a try.
http://qtbl.es/dTbpRI
I have lots of quotes at my Quotables page.
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Week 21: Something you learned this week
I learned that McDonalds have filmed adverts in Tarporley - a little village not far from me.
You can view the adverts here:
http://primarydeputy.posterous.com/mcdonalds-arizona-nacho-grande-tv-ad-filmed-i
You can view the adverts here:
http://primarydeputy.posterous.com/mcdonalds-arizona-nacho-grande-tv-ad-filmed-i
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Week 20: Your favourite TV show
My favourite show right now is The Apprentice!
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Week 19: A description of your best lesson this week
One of my favourite lessons this week was one of the easiest ones to teach. In maths we've working with decimals and fractions. In particular we've been looking equivalent fractions and into adding decimals. The children love playing games in Maths, so that's what we did - we went on to www.interactive-resources.co.uk (our school has an account).
I had selected particular games for the children to play and that's what they did. With the challenge and competition of taking part in a game, that children became more confident and speedier. By the end of the lesson they could add decimals quickly, and were much better add finding equivalent fractions.
Games can really make a difference!
I had selected particular games for the children to play and that's what they did. With the challenge and competition of taking part in a game, that children became more confident and speedier. By the end of the lesson they could add decimals quickly, and were much better add finding equivalent fractions.
Games can really make a difference!
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Monthly Review: April 2012
Holiday in County Durham
We had a brilliant holiday in County Durham. We had never been up that way and so we booked a caravan for just a few days. Highlights were visiting Durham, Gateshead, walking along the Tyne and visiting the Angel of the North.
First Birthday
We celebrated our little girl's first birthday this month. She has been a little poorly lately, and it was great to see her returning to full health too.
Interviewing for Jobs
I read over 100 job application forms and letters before interviewing eight candidates for jobs in Foundation, KS1 and KS2. I love the interviewing process. I was blown away by the standard of some of the letters this time - shortlisting was very difficult.
Using a fire extinguisher
We had some health and safety training all about fire safety. We were able to have a go at using a fire extinguisher. Of course this is not something to mess around with, but who hasn't always wanted to 'have a go'!
We had a brilliant holiday in County Durham. We had never been up that way and so we booked a caravan for just a few days. Highlights were visiting Durham, Gateshead, walking along the Tyne and visiting the Angel of the North.
First Birthday
We celebrated our little girl's first birthday this month. She has been a little poorly lately, and it was great to see her returning to full health too.
Interviewing for Jobs
I read over 100 job application forms and letters before interviewing eight candidates for jobs in Foundation, KS1 and KS2. I love the interviewing process. I was blown away by the standard of some of the letters this time - shortlisting was very difficult.
Using a fire extinguisher
We had some health and safety training all about fire safety. We were able to have a go at using a fire extinguisher. Of course this is not something to mess around with, but who hasn't always wanted to 'have a go'!
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