https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017 Innovation Week 6th March - 10th March en-us 2017-02-23 16:05:30 UTC 2025-09-27 23:34:08 UTC hello@padlet.com hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155794631 2017-02-23 16:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155794631 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155795275 Use a seating plan with a group of learners. You could use this to group learners according to ability or perhaps to break up disruptive learners. Have a chat with Jim Clarke who uses seating plans in his lessons to fully integrate EFL learners.]]> 2017-02-23 16:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155795275 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155797572  At the end of a lesson, ask learners to reflect on the progress they have made against each learning objective so that they set their own target for improvement. The example below is from Paul MacBean who would be happy to share his resource.]]> 2017-02-23 16:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155797572 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155801804 2017-02-23 16:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155801804 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155803574 You are currently on a Padlet page - would you like to see how easy it is to create one? Have a watch of this short clip (press the play button below), which takes you step by step through the process. ]]> 2017-02-23 16:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155803574 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155805330 Have you ever used music in your classroom? Research shows that it increases concentration, prevents the need for students to chat and become disruptive and calms students. Used best when learners are being asked to complete an activity independently. The clip below takes you to eight hours of relaxing music featuring sounds within nature. There are lots of videos like this one or alternatively, you can invite learners to bring in their own music (but check it first!) or just bring in a CD that you think would be suitable. For further advice, have a chat with Hayley Ryan who has used music a lot in teaching and learning.]]> 2017-02-23 16:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155805330 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155807825 When planning a lesson, do you look for every opportunity where students are expected to read? This could be reading aloud or reading independently. ]]> 2017-02-23 16:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155807825 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155808728 'Mass, Online, Open Courses' are a brilliant, FREE learning resource for anybody to use. They approach learning through the 'blended learning' model. FutureLearn host hundreds of courses. There is currently one running on 'Blended Learning: The Essentials', which takes you through how to teach yourself using a blended learning model. Details are below. If you would like any further advice, speak to any of the Teaching and Learning Coaches who are all doing the course. ]]> 2017-02-23 16:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155808728 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155971965 2017-02-24 08:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155971965 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155972488 Create a free online classroom where you can communicate with learners, set projects, organise learners into groups and monitor the amount of time they are writing/reading whilst in the virtual classroom. ]]> 2017-02-24 08:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155972488 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155973713 Join this free site as a teacher and then import your power points to make them interactive! You can add quizzes, exercises etc that students can participate in with the use of their smart phones. It is a way of making your power point presentations more interactive and therefore more engaging.]]> 2017-02-24 09:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155973713 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155973894 Web based student response system that students get involved in using their smart phones. The Youtube video below is a tutorial on how to use the system. ]]> 2017-02-24 09:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155973894 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974264 Follow the Teaching and Learning Hub on Twitter to keep up to date with all of the latest ideas in education and all of the great things going on in our own classrooms/RWE's.]]> 2017-02-24 09:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974264 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974536 What could you use these sheets of sticky dots for? If you would like some, pop into Hayley Ryan's office to collect some.]]> 2017-02-24 09:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974536 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974946 What could you do with colour charts and paint colour cards? If you want to have a go at being innovative with these resources, pop into Hayley Ryan's office to collect some (or there are lots in B&Q!)]]> 2017-02-24 09:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155974946 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155976165 Jacqui Gorman places a sign on her classroom door once the lesson has started to let learners know that they are late and that they need to come into the lesson quietly. You can add to this by stating that they will be spoken to at the end of the lesson and will need to complete their late log. Don't let lateness disrupt your lesson!]]> 2017-02-24 09:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155976165 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155976676 Don't forget to have a go at using the objects from Poundland in an innovative way!]]> 2017-02-24 09:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155976676 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155977606 2017-02-24 09:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155977606 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155978369 This power point contains lots of ideas for starting lessons with a focus on energising students. Great for lessons taking place first thing in the morning or or groups that need to have some fun in order to engage.]]> 2017-02-24 09:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155978369 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155978637 Maybe your students need to be calmed down after lunch? Maybe you are looking for some new ways to challenge learners' critical thinking skills? This power point contains lots of 'thunks' that will achieve both of these things with your learners:]]> 2017-02-24 09:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155978637 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155979687 What's the difference?]]> 2017-02-24 09:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155979687 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980109 2017-02-24 09:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980109 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980213 Never been to a TeachMeet before? You are missing out! Teachers share all of their ideas with you. ]]> 2017-02-24 09:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980213 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980589 Flipped learning is a teaching method where materials and themes are watched, read or researched before contact time and students come prepared with questions and discussion points. A really simple way to start this is to ask students to watch a youtube video on a technique and then come into the lesson ready to have a go themselves. ]]> 2017-02-24 10:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155980589 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982077 Smartphones tend to be permanently fixed to the end of a teenagers hand, so why not use it to our advantage? In their simplest functions phones can be used as: a stop-watch; a temperature sensor; a person counter; a compass; a calculator; a camera; a video recorder; a place locator... click below to see a range of other uses for these devices:]]> 2017-02-24 10:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982077 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982570 The best way to get new ideas for TLA and to reflect on your own practice is to watch another teacher. To arrange this for Innovation Week, email Hayley Ryan who will pair you up with a colleague to observe.]]> 2017-02-24 10:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982570 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982853 2017-02-24 10:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155982853 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983052 2017-02-24 10:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983052 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983654 This short video takes you through the basic functions:]]> 2017-02-24 10:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983654 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983984 We have a whole section on the CityBit TLHub page dedicated to e-learning resources and support. Have a look by clicking below (you will see the page after you log in to CityBit)]]> 2017-02-24 10:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155983984 hayley_ryan https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155984713 2017-02-24 10:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_ryan/InnovationWeek2017/wish/155984713