Category Archives: Innovation and Creativity in T&L

Pandemic Pedagogy: How are our TLA practices changing during COVID-19?

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

This is a short video clip with some reflections on how the COVID-19 outbreak has led teachers to adapt their TLA practices to working in the virtual world. https://www.loom.com/share/1e35aa31bc37489f8840095d42e81bef    

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Pandemic Pedagogy: Questions For Exploring TLA Practices In The Virtual Realm 080520

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

As teachers develop new ways of working in virtual spaces with learners throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, I am hearing conversations starting about the nature of pandemic pedagogy. For many teachers it has been a complex and challenging journey to bring … Continue reading →

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Unseen Observation: A Tool For Reflection And Professional Learning

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

A post from Professor Matt O’Leary highlighting the benefits and potential applications for unseen observation: https://t.co/hXJDRnWAVb?amp=1 Blog post from Oliver Caviglioli outlining how you can use unseen observation in a coaching context: https://teachinghow2s.com/blog/coaching-with-unseen-observations Blog post from Oliver Caviglioli on a … Continue reading →

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Coaching in a Crisis: Toolkit for Coaches and Advanced Practitioners

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

I work as a freelance trainer and coach in the Further Education sector in the UK and since the onset of the pandemic have been having conversations with many coaches working in that context and grappling to support staff as … Continue reading →

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Funding opportunity from Ufi VocTech Trust – deadline April 6th 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

I am sharing this funding opportunity from UFI VocTech Trust as it may be of interest to colleagues in the sector. Thanks to Lou Mycroft for sharing this information with me. Info and links to the Ufi website below: Can … Continue reading →

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Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic: How can Coaches and Advanced Practitioners Support Teachers?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

With colleges closed and teachers grappling with a sudden shift to full online delivery, coaches and Advanced Practitioners (APs) can play a positive role in supporting the psychological and practical transition to this new way of working. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Just moved to online teaching due to the coronavirus? Here are some blogs and videos to help develop your digital skills

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

 How to teach online with Zoom: Complete Introduction https://bit.ly/2WBLzXT   QuizSlides offering free use of their platform for 3 months https://quizslides.co.uk/prices   Thanks to https://twitter.com/MarkBeetlestone and https://twitter.com/PhilEdTech  for sharing all these resources on using Microsoft Teams https://sites.google.com/view/remotereadylearning How to use … Continue reading →

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