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         <title>17.03.2023</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this session we spoke about IPA, how to use it in class, and when it is appropriate. We also touched on the methodology behind it and why it is sometimes controversial.<br><br>Do you ever use IPA in class? How?</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this session we spoke about concenpts like 'mediation' and 'languaging', We discussed a brief history of translation in ELT pedagogy and did a translation task.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>13.01.2023</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>We introduced the Padlet platform, and how it could be used in class. We also discussed the new computers / t: drive / SMART software, and how they should be used.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 14:33:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>St Giles Padlet</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 14:34:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24.02.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2528967002</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Callum Hull led a session on Kahoot, and how it can be used in class. He talked about how to find new Kahoots, how to create them, and how to troubleshoot.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 14:37:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Find a new kahoot here</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 14:50:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ChatGPT</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 17:01:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23.03.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2529192070</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this session we talked about AI chatbots, e.g. ChatGPT, what they are capable of, what they might mean for learning, and how we can use them to our advantage.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 17:02:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Alternative (no phones)- Baamboozle</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-23 17:20:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-24 08:33:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31.03.2023</title>
         <author>stephen_aj_parsons</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2539771608</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this session, teacher swapped their go-to Warmers (to start a stage), Fillers (to break up a stage), and Games (often to end a task or for revison).</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-31 11:44:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-31 11:48:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://eslgames.com/no-prep-warm-up-activities/</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-31 11:48:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.baamboozle.com/games</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-31 11:50:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ideas discussed</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ongoing rules (no-one can say 'no' or 'yes' all week) - teacher vs. students for points.<br><br>'Wordle' using 5 letter words from the week.<br><br>Hot potato / Hot cow to say vocabulary / converstations quickly<br><br>Backs to the board - describe vocab without saying the words<br><br>Two truths and a lie<br><br>Bingo but with phonemes<br><br>Pictionary<br><br>'Bang Bang' - two lines in front of the board, 'broken telephone' where end of the line are given a word and have to whisper in the ear of each person until person at the front writes the word.<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-03-31 12:43:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2630989838</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Teachers discussed the school, working conditions, and what could be improved.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:00:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Follow Up</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2630989999</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Action points:</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:00:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Using the board and creating a body of work</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:01:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14.04.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2630991576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this session we discussed the features of continuous enrollment, and the challenges it represents.&nbsp;<br><br>We discussed processes for a Monday morning, and how to work with students who were new, or had been 'left behind' in their class after their classmates had moved up.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:03:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2630993611</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>A discussion of boardwork / whiteboard options, and Miro.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:07:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:08:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26.05.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2630994677</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Discussion on using the e-school to present the plan for the week. How to negotiate content to make the syllabus learner-centred.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:10:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>e-school</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://learn2.guidedelearning.net/</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:10:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 12:11:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>A selection of things you can do with Smart Notebook (that can be copy-pasted and edited 😊)</title>
         <author>ilariabarbiani93</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>From the discussion on 23.06.2023&nbsp; </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-23 13:06:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Utilizing ChatGPT in the ESL Classroom: Part Two</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Date: 21.07.2023</div><ol><li>Introduction to ChatGPT</li><li>Generating Syllabuses</li><li>Crafting Lesson Plans</li><li>Prompts and Creating Exercises</li><li>Pros and Cons of ChatGPT in the ESL Classroom</li><li>How Students Should Use ChatGPT</li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-07-19 13:50:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>04.08.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657191894</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Fun Emergency Cover Lesson Plans:<br><br>Ideas shared </strong><mark>(and summaries now below as requested!)</mark></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 10:51:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>04.08.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657193632</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>New teachers shown how to use the GEL to:<br><br></div><ol><li>Assign homework</li><li>Fill in weekly lesson plans using GEL automated system</li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 10:56:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>09.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657198778</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Online Apps &amp; Games for ESL Classroom:<br><br>Teachers discussed ways of incorporating apps and games not originally intended for ESL use into the classroom. This included physical board games.</strong></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:09:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14.07.23 </title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657205000</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Discussed how to incorporate game elements into lessons to engage students and enhance learning<br><br>Also, to game or not to game?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:25:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>07.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657206744</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The <strong>Flipped Classroom:</strong>&nbsp;<br>Shared techniques and experiences on implementing the flipped classroom model, where students first explore new topics at home and then apply what they've learned in the classroom<br><br>Discussed use of ESL Brains as a flipped model resource</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:30:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657206914</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Discussed how to design and implement PBL experiences to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, and language integration to make them holistic learning experiences<br><br>Project ideas: culture exchange fair, model UN, newspaper/magazine, travel brochure, writing a play, creating a youtube video<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:31:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>09.06.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657209930</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>New teachers shown how to use GEL to do a 1:1 feedback session<br><br>Discussion of how best to approach the questions - teacher or student led?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:39:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>02.06.2023 Scaffolding</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657210929</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Discussion and idea exchange on how scaffolding best practices</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:41:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19.05.2023 Fillers </title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657213190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Fillers Swap-Shop</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:47:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28.07.2023</title>
         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657214453</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Additional discussion and troubleshooting session on how best to get students to buy books and FAQ students have over book purchase</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-07 11:50:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Gradual Release of Responsibility<br>Vocab Pre-teaching<br>Think-Alouds<br>Visual Aids<br>Collaborative Learning<br>Continuous Feedback</div>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657839228</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Teachers discussed their experiences with incorporating game elements into their lessons. Ts shared how games have helped to increase student engagement and enhance learning<br><br>Pros:</div><ul><li>Higher motivation, better retention of language skills, overall fun and interactive classroom environment</li></ul><div>Cons:</div><ul><li>managing class time effectively, ensuring games maintained an educational focus</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Consensus:&nbsp;it's important to strike a balance to ensure core learning objectives aren't overshadowed</div>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657858760</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Follow-up<br><br></div><ol><li>Experiences:<ul><li>Ts discussed their experiences using the flipped model. Ts touched on benefits, e.g. self-paced learning, and need for student discipline</li></ul></li><li>Successes:<ul><li>Shared success stories, with highlights on improved class participation and engagement</li></ul></li><li>ESL Brains:<ul><li>Ts discussed how utilising ESL Brains and other resources for at-home learning affected class participation and comprehension</li></ul></li><li>Challenges:<ul><li>Concerns were raised about ensuring pre-class tasks are completed and ensuring all students have equal access to tech. Potential solutions were shared</li></ul></li><li>Future:<ul><li>Discussed ways to improve and refine the model, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and focusing on student needs</li></ul></li></ol><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657875384</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br></div><ol><li>Pros:<ul><li>Positive outcomes included increased student engagement and practical language use. Ts found projects fostered creativity, communication, and teamwork among students</li></ul></li><li>Cons:<ul><li>Some challenges were discussed, such as coordinating group work, managing project timelines, and ensuring language goals were met within the project context</li></ul></li><li>Moving Forward:<ul><li>Explored solutions to these challenges and agreed to refine their approaches for better language integration within PBL</li></ul></li></ol><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Jackbox.tv:<br>(requires apps like Steam) Usable only for high level learners as it is lower prep but requires higher level UoE than Kahoot. Requires own laptop due to processing demands of games (run remotely from home computer). Very similar in that Ss use phone to interact with screen, but the games are very varied and require discussion, teamwork, public speaking, high-level listening, highly abstract uses of English. Can be difficult to make them do the games that are best for English rather than the ones that look more fun...</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Quandary.lol<br>William's own webapp that is a "would you rather" game. Fun and interactive way to provoke debate. Also a good way to practice reading to understand and explain rules, and terminology for signing up to a website</div>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657884291</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Using Quandary led to activity where students create their own would you rather questions, and replicated the game in class<br><br>Other teachers unable/unwilling to invest in games (especially as they were not on sale since session) so Jackbox untested by other teachers</div>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657891983</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Gradual Release:</div><ul><li>Pros: Teachers found Gradual Release of Responsibility successful in empowering students</li><li>Cons: Challenge of gauging right pace for each student was raised</li></ul><div>Vocab Pre-Teaching:</div><ul><li>Pros: Pre-teaching vocabulary reported to improve comprehension and engagement</li><li>Cons: Difficulty of choosing most essential words to pre-teach was a common concern</li></ul><div>Think-Alouds &amp; Visual Aids:</div><ul><li>Pros: Great for modelling language and enhancing understanding</li><li>Cons: Could sometimes oversimplify concepts or divert focus from main lesson</li></ul><div>Collaborative Learning:</div><ul><li>Pros: Peer interaction reinforced language learning</li><li>Cons: Managing group dynamics and ensuring equal participation was a challenge</li></ul><div>Continuous Feedback:</div><ul><li>Pros: Ts agreed that continuous feedback supports learning and instruction adjustment</li><li>Cons: Balancing feedback with maintaining student confidence was seen as a delicate act</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657907696</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Measures taken:<br><br>No refund without PoP<br>Librarian (Callum) distributes lists of Ss who need books<br><br>Staggered book purchasing</div><ul><li>Morning break: A1 to B1</li><li>Lunch break: B2+</li></ul><div><br>Refusal to buy book:</div><ul><li>Initial escalation - send to see librarian</li><li>Further escalation - send to principal</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657908840</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Murder Mystery</strong> (Int+) - minimum 10 students, each given information to share in a mingle activity. Ensure they only swap information verbally in pairs (no reading!) and monitor and record errors for correction afterwards. When all information is shared switch to a round table and discuss theories. Have each student deliver their guess of the murderer then reveal the truth. NB: Always check if a student has done it before or it won't work!&nbsp;<br>Files in teacher's shared drive (if you can't find them, ask William)</div>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657909349</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Print out list of phrasal verbs generated by ChatGPT (or replace with level appropriate lexis) and open three tabs of wheelofnames.com</li><li>Fill in each with student suggestions of genre, character archetypes, plot&nbsp; points</li><li>Spin each one to give the Ss a random selection of each (so 1 genre, multiples of the other two) and then open random number generator on Google - this is to allocate random phrasal verbs</li><li>Ss get a point for each PV they use (in order!), +5 for each plot point, and they must stick to the genre and characters given</li><li>Make sure they understand it should be a story not unconnected sentences, and that it's impossible to plan a story as the phrasal verbs will force them to write crazy things</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657909935</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><strong>Word Games:</strong> Hangman, Word Association, "I Spy", Scattergories&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Chain Storytelling:</strong> One student starts a story with one sentence. Each subsequent student adds a sentence, creating a collaborative story (or many at the same time!) Good for practicing narrative tenses or conditionals</li><li><strong>20 Questions</strong></li><li><strong>Charades</strong></li><li><strong>Quick Debates: </strong>cats vs dogs! good mythical morning on YouTube has some examples of fun debates to show as an example</li><li><strong>Drawing Dictation:</strong> One student describes a scene or object, and another student tries to draw it based on the description</li><li><strong>Songs:</strong> lyricstraining is currently blocked - Will will talk to IT about whitelisting it</li></ol>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657940186</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ts discussed their approaches to continuous enrolment, sharing how they handled new students<br><br>Orientation: Teachers ran brief Monday morning orientation sessions for new students to familiarize them with class norms and ongoing projects<br><br>Buddy System: matched new students with 'buddies' from existing class members to help them integrate smoothly<br><br>Modified Lesson Plans: Teachers adjusted lesson plans to accommodate new arrivals, including recap activities to bring newcomers up to speed<br><br>Individual Learning Plans: For students lagging behind, teachers developed individual learning plans to target specific areas of need<br><br>Regular Check-ins: Teachers conducted early progress checks, allowing them to address any issues with integration promptly</div>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657968820</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Feedback on Conducting 1:1 Sessions:<br><br></div><ul><li>Problem: Difficulty when school is very busy in finding a location to ensure privacy to encourage Ss are honest and open</li><li>Very important to safeguarding as issues such as student conflicts can be hidden and if the other party is present will not be shared</li><li>Solution: Proposed staggering times of feedback sessions to allow use of empty areas in class time</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Problem: Too many students to get through</li><li>Solutions:&nbsp;</li><li>Prioritise new students and those leaving sooner</li><li>Set a timer that the Ss can see so they know not to take too long</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657969019</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>TBA</strong></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-08 12:05:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657969217</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Ts reported how they used ChatGPT in the classroom, and most have found it saved them time or were at least less intimidated.&nbsp;</li><li>Some Ts still don't want to use it, but have since spotted the tell-tale signs of use of GPT software in Ss so can address that behaviour more easily now</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <author>teacherscambridge</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2657974216</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Ts reported issues with GEL and these have been forwarded to the software developers to address (or explain why they can't be implemented)</li><li>Ts show the weekly program on Monday, allowing Ss to raise concerns or suggestions</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-12 23:13:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>noramikso</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.englishuk.com/uploads/assets/events/2023/getreadyforsummer/Building_awareness_promoting_change_and_fulfillment_through_Resilience.pdf<br><br>https://www.englishuk.com/en/resources-and-reports/welfare-and-wellbeing/mental-health-resources#resilience</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-08-12 23:17:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2660735074</link>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2660735160</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmuWm5t7Tfo&amp;list=PL4a5ZNwtwIHt9EE3AE8OUgWE0f9db1Ttj&amp;index=7</div>]]></description>
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         <author>noramikso</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2660735688</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6_23KffS7M</div>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teacherscambridge/e549hwpaq0yetcey/wish/2733779858</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.sja.org.uk/course-information/guidance-and-help/mental-health-resources/embracing-diversity-webinar-world-mental-health-day-2023/?utm_source=Communigator&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=TDEV041023&amp;utm_content=REQ%2B30June2022<br><br>Let me know if you want to attend and I will teach your lesson 4 on Thursday.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Callum will be presenting a preview of his talk for the Teachers Conference in a few weeks.</p>]]></description>
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