End of Term by Maureen Agnew https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296 Made with an open mind en-us 2020-07-29 15:51:58 UTC 2023-06-23 20:00:51 UTC hello@padlet.com INSTRUCTIONS m_agnew https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665097103 You have 15 minutes to create a reflection on how this academic year went for you. If you click on the  three dots on the bottom right of your post there are many creative options!
Two rules: 1 Audio and video under one minute please
2 Have fun!

TO VIEW A VIDEO YOU MAY NEED TO USE THE open in new window icon - it's on the bottom right...]]> 2020-07-29 15:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665097103 I've no complaints :) https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665849650 2020-07-30 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665849650 Marion here. What a rollercoaster!!!!! usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665876597 The view from my desk has changed. I miss Caroline's smiling face]]> 2020-07-30 14:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665876597 More corn than a field of maize! m_agnew https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665876786 2020-07-30 14:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665876786 Interesting times https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665877375 It's been the most unusual and changeable period that I can easily remember, with massive numbers of students, huge expansion, quite noticeable workloads, not to mention a slight pandemic.
I think that the year, as a whole, has gone pretty well, considering the challenges we have had and the changes we have had to accommodate.  I have certainly enjoyed it.
In terms of the online switch, I think that we (and the students) coped well with it.  The materials we used could be adapted at short notice - the level of competence and dedication in the staff was the element that made the difference between us falling on our faces and rising to the occasion (technical inclination/disinclination notwithstanding :)  )
Overall, as far as I can see, there was minimal impact on the students when we moved online - after a couple of weeks the "new normal" of "these unprecedented times" was accepted and really began to work. ]]> 2020-07-30 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665877375 https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665877379 2020-07-30 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665877379 lmaterowski https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878038 2020-07-30 14:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878038 usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878824 firefighting ...
but very grateful to have a job, especially one that's not on the NHS frontline.  Thank you USIC

]]> 2020-07-30 14:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878824 Me RichTilcock https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878942 I learnt new skills, created online communities with my students, got 950 students and 25 tutors through a module, and had a load of fun.
But I get a headache whenever anyone mentions the aesthetic horror that is the music of Queen ]]> 2020-07-30 14:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665878942 We made it! usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879073 Despite the challenges, we have worked hard and together and had positive outcomes for students.. ]]> 2020-07-30 14:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879073 This is fine... charlieprice https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879656 A tongue-in-cheek gif... It's been a rollercoaster of a year, and there was definitely a difficult adjustment period at the beginning of the lockdown, but I'm now happy and settled into my life as a hermit tutor. This Summer 2 term has gone pleasantly smoothly for me after the teething pains of Summer 1. ]]> 2020-07-30 14:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879656 The possible babbling reflections of a lunatic gleggott https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879775 2020-07-30 14:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665879775 I feel very grateful to still have a job, and have surprised myself as to how I have adapted to on-line teaching, even though it has been stressful at times. It has also been nice working from home. usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880161 2020-07-30 14:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880161 USIC united usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880339 2020-07-30 14:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880339 janedavies1 https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880913 Never a dull moment and competing pressures. A learning curve - about myself too .]]> 2020-07-30 14:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665880913 There have been several interruptions to online lessons usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665881659 2020-07-30 14:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665881659 I enjoyed different ways of showing synthesis via Padlet c_lehane https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882126 2020-07-30 14:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882126 Time of so many changes karolinabakalarz85 https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882157 2020-07-30 14:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882157 https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882400 2020-07-30 14:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665882400 :) and :( and :0 and :) https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665885860 2020-07-30 14:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665885860 Humour has been a really useful way for me to get through it so I thought I'd share some COVID jokes with you: usictech https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665886419
I'll tell you a coronavirus joke now, but you’ll have to wait 10 days to see if you get it.

Never in my life would I imagine that my hands would consume more alcohol than my mouth.

Before Corona Virus I used to cough to cover a fart, now I fart to cover a cough.
]]> 2020-07-30 14:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665886419 Belle Rosales sc4sbrc https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665887888 Resilience]]> 2020-07-30 14:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665887888 https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665888526 What a year it's been,
Ups and downs and highs and lows,
Not long left to go

]]> 2020-07-30 14:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665888526 A steep learning curve. Getting better and better. https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665888933 2020-07-30 14:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_agnew/xia1cxm63v1rl296/wish/665888933