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Debating
11th May 2014cooperative learning,debate
Resources:Post it notesLittle blank cardsString?What to do:When students are asked to debate as a class there is often a lotClick to read more
Google Sharing
11th May 2014ast,edubookchat,google,LP,sle
Click here for a list of ASTs/SLEs/LPs (The doc contains their specialism(s), their interests and a link to their blogs/website!) Click here for a list ofClick to read more
Creative writing
7th May 2014writing
Resources:Use this grid here Print onto A3 or larger for best effect.What to do:This activity is another one of the popularClick to read more
ROLL A… series…
I seem to be obsessed with tasks that involve either a random element to them or students rolling dice!Here youClick to read more
#Twitterature
2nd May 2014Literacy
Resources:None!Click here for some examples! @ASTsupportAAli Best friends with different minds, a ranch and a Great Depression. #classic #twitterature— LauraClick to read more
Concentric Squared
2nd May 2014blooms,revision,solo taxonomy
Resources: Create the below. Example here by @tombrush1982 What to do: This activity is a variation/adaptation of my earlier concentricClick to read more
Folding
24th April 2014Independent learning,mind mapping,revision
Resources:A4/A3/A2 paperWhat to do:Give your students a piece of paper. Ask them to fold the page in half. Then againClick to read more
Grid Learning
22nd April 2014Independent learning,pair work,revision
Resources:Each pair will need a grid, a die and two green pens. Guest post by https://twitter.com/SLT_Kat adapting original idea on hereClick to read more
Rotation Squares
Resources:Click here for examples of these Rotation Squares.and here for more examples! What to do: The squares are an adaptationClick to read more
Calculator Racing
Resources: Image created by @PrimaryIdeas based on the idea by @bucharesttutor Create your own calculator race sheet…What to do:This activityClick to read more
Sharing Ideas
6th April 2014group work,padlet,sharing
Below is a list of Padlet Walls where we can ALL share ideas!Padlet itself is a really useful, simple toClick to read more
Growth V Fixed Mindsets
*A FULL POST TO COME… BUT IN THE MEANTIME…* Watch this presentation by Dr Carol Dweck about Growth Mindset. ClickClick to read more
Tools for Great Lessons.
Resources:Sign up hereWhat to do:I am running an online webinar for +Subject Support on June the 25th 2014 on Tools for teachingClick to read more
Story telling memory
27th March 2014memory techniques
Resources:A good imagination!What to do:When asking students to memorise/learn/remember important information- such as dates, locations, case names, quotes…Ask them toClick to read more
Subliminal message
23rd March 2014staff
Resources: Your IT dept/Network manager! What to do: Ever thought that the school computer screens are seen by all theClick to read more
CDL- Memory Hall
23rd March 2014revision
Resources: None! What to do: When holding revision classes for your students, why not hold them in the assembly hall?Click to read more