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In celebration of #WorldBookDay we're giving away 5 copies of 'The CPD Curriculum' by @EnserMark and @greeborunner 📚
For your chance to win a copy simply like and retweet... simple as that!👏
Winners selected Monday 7th!
#edutwitter #CPD #PD #ukedchat crownhouse.co.uk/the-cpd-cur…
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In celebration of #WorldBookDay we're giving away a few invaluable #PD books by @debrakidd, @ChrisBrown1475, Tim Brighouse & Mick Waters, @greeborunner & @EnserMark!
For your chance to win a copy, like and retweet... simple as that!👏
Winners announced on Monday 6th!
#CPD #PD
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Congratulations, Haili! We're so excited for you to join us and we can't wait to get to know you better. Your knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we move on to this next chapter. Welcome. 😀🙌🏼
Very excited to announce that I have been appointed as Head of Education at @IRIS_Connect! This is a huge career move for me and I’ll still be teaching English in a school in some capacity. But I’m excited for the new adventure and impact I can hopefully have nationwide!
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We are excited to announce our new webinar on 28th June, 'Achieving Teaching Excellence Across MATs'.
Learn lessons and gain new ideas from other MATs while they share how they’re ensuring consistently high teacher development standards.
Sign up free:
bit.ly/3Nu2lCs
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🤩 We are thrilled to share that starting Monday 26th February, @WALKTHRUs_5 will be seamlessly integrated into the IRIS Connect experience! If you're an IRIS Connect customer who's yet to try WalkThrus, there's a limited time discount on offer. More:
bit.ly/3T3aC2O
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It's been a busy one in our office bubble today preparing the last of the @TeachFirst kits before they are shipped out ahead of the new academic year! Well done to everyone involved and good luck to all of the #TFSI2021 trainees🙌🏼
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Our new Head of Education @HughesHaili shares how crucial effective mentoring can be, especially in early career teaching: bit.ly/3ct2D9B #EarlyCareersFramework #ECF #NQT
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A great resource pack full of advice and how to's for all #teachers & #SLT and any school now transitioning to #remoteteaching:
bit.ly/3dj3NDi
Huge thanks to those featured 🙌 @wonkhe @alisonkis @kat_goyette @more_onion @FredDeakin @russell1955 @hollyskadsem @discordapp
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We’re delighted to announce we are now the video CPD partners of @charteredcoll providing a world-class professional learning and certification experience for teachers via the #CTeach programme: bit.ly/2KvKCqV #pressrelease
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Would you add anyone else?
This list features @TeacherPaul1978 @macca_mjm @KyrstieStubbs @MrHthteacher @deputygrocott to name a few!
bit.ly/3b7Lpi7
#edchat #CPD #teachers #edutwitter #teacherCPD
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Thank you for raising awareness of the lack of diversity in our list. We’re sorry that we didn't consciously consider inclusivity when creating it, we should have. We understand that we have been given the opportunity to learn from this & consciously grow our network 1/2
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We're looking to follow and promote some expert teachers. Do you have any suggestions to add to our list?
@HughesHaili @TeacherPaul1978 @macca_mjm @KyrstieStubbs @MrHthteacher @deputygrocott @KateJones_teach @MrsAEYFS @Toriaclaire
#edchat #CPD #teachers #edutwitter #teacherCPD
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2/2 While we rectify our mistake, this blog will be offline. Thank you to everyone who brought this to our attention. We will do better.
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John Hattie busts 10 myths about what makes a difference in education: bit.ly/1UxDlJq - surprised by any? #UKedchat #SLTchat
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Many schools in our community have been using @WALKTHRUs_5 and IRIS Connect in conjunction for years.
Read here about @TrustHales model for quality instructional coaching:
#walkthrus #instructionalcoaching #cpd
bit.ly/49olAFX
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The amazing @samlgibbs1 with her inspiring keynote about what we can do to keep teachers in the profession!
#UnityEd2024
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Thank you @alisonkis for putting together this great graphic for the do's and don'ts for #onlineteaching. Read more from Alison and other #remoteteaching experts here:
bit.ly/2QG2N2q
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Today's theme #TDTConference2024: empowering teachers and letting them steer their development. We couldn't agree more with that, proud to have been part of such a great event! 🎉@HughesHaili & @AlGardner101
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🎉We're thrilled to announce we're a @ToolsCompete finalist in the Instructional Coaching for ECE track!
Our proposal: an AI-powered tool based on the CLASS framework that enhances teacher PD, instructional coaching and classroom effectiveness
Finalists: bit.ly/49AbHUK
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We couldn't think of a better fit. Beyond excited for Sarah to join the team! 🎉
Some personal news:
After 5 yrs at the brilliant @Ambition_Inst, I'll be joining @IRIS_Connect in July as Head of Learning Design.
Looking forward to working with IRIS colleagues incl. @HughesHaili and @IRIS_Founder!
HUGE thanks to colleagues at Ambition - I've learned loads!
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Super excited to release our NEW 💥White Paper💥 Professional Development for the Next Generation
It explores:
- Teaching expertise and expert PD
- Instructional coaching through the lens of cognitive science
- The role of technologies in #pd
👉bit.ly/3VU9dKq
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It's time for a new approach to teacher development!
Join our webinar for an exclusive look at our soon to be released white paper!
Hosted by our very own Andy Newell @IRIS_Founder and @HughesHaili, and keynote speaker @KateJones_teach
Book your space: bit.ly/3gaCxNQ
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New guest blog! Thanks @MrHtheteacher, for sharing the innovative ways you're recruiting teachers in this most unusual time. See how @grove_road have taken video interviews to the next level: bit.ly/3cQzTox
#TeacherTales #EduTwitter
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RT @rachaellehr: @OutlawAdamKelly: Encouraging staff to develop their teaching @IRIS_Connect nitter.app/OutlawAdamKelly/status…” Brilliant idea #reflect
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Share the love today with these 10 #educators and #EdTech accounts to follow on Twitter👇 ❤️ Who's your edu crush??
bit.ly/2GVqqiv
@Steven_Berryman @Emma_Turner75 @pna1977 @jimknight99 @CatScutt @PhilEdTech @DrRLofthouse @FunkyPedagogy @ICT_MrP @Penny_Ten
#EduTwitter
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🔥🔥🔥WalkThrus are now live on IRIS Connect! Get in touch to find out how this fantastic new integration can be activated for your organisation. bit.ly/3wnfQxr
@WALKTHRUs_5 #WALKTHRUs #CPD
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Don't let the gloomy weather dampen your spirits! ☔
Wishing you a lovely break despite the rain! And to add some sunshine to your day, we're giving away five IRIS Connect mugs! ☕🌞
Simply like & retweet for a chance to win! Winners announced soon.
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💥We are thrilled to announce the education experts and school leaders delivering sessions at our UnityEd PD Conference💥
@son1bun
@DrRLofthouse
@palmer_leyla
@HughesHaili
@IRIS_Founder
@samlgibbs1
@Teacherjosh51
@AnnaRic86
@JonnyUttley
Tickets/Info 👉 bit.ly/407pFtk
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Thank you to those who attended yesterday's webinar!
We are overwhelmed with the number of positive responses.🤗
In case you missed it, you can watch the webinar recording here:
bit.ly/3VIKr01
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Our excellent @HughesHaili is on the panel at #TDTConference2024 in one week!
Reply to this tweet and let her know if you are going!
🎟️ Tickets available here: bit.ly/3Sohl7n
#UnleashingGreatTeaching
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Introducing our very first IRIS Connect PD Award winners, congratulations to all!
⭐Gill Rogers @Brooklands_Sch
⭐Lizzie Sansam & Will Johns @MEAcad
⭐Jess Hunter & Carrie Mariner @RoseberySchool1
⭐Josh Hamblin - Exeter House School
⭐Whiteheath Junior School @whiteheathinf
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Putting the finishing touches on our UnityEd 2024 event.
See everyone tomorrow!
@Anna_IRISC @samlgibbs1 @IRIS_Founder @HughesHaili @Vesna_IRISC
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It's here! Get free access to IRIS Connect this summer term: irisconnect.com/uk/free-acce…
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Day 1 at @UCET_UK Annual Conference has been brilliant! 👍
Speak to Andy & Haili at our stand tomorrow to discuss all things PD related or join Haili's presentation about mentoring.
@IRIS_Founder @HughesHaili
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It's Friday book time! 📖🌞
Keen on reading some new books during your holidays? A fascinating read for you is Parklands - A school built on love by @chrisdysonHT from @CrownHousePub.
#SchoolLeaders #teacher5aday
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We like to practice what we preach! Today, nearly all of our partners from around the world came together to reflect, develop and collaborate; exploring how we can make our #irisconnected community a better place for educators, everyday. 🌏🧑🏼🏫👨🏻💻
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Our hands-on workshops are underway! @IRIS_Founder with AI for adaptive PD at scale, @HughesHaili on adaptive instructional coaching and @Vesna_IRISC exploring sustainable collaborative PD and lesson study! #UnityEd2024 #PD
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A huge congratulations to @BeckiGilbert who has been nominated for Primary teacher of the year @TeachingAwards. We absolutely loved this recent phonics video you made for your pupils so we're not surprised at all that you've been shortlisted. Well done!
nitter.app/BeckiGilbert/status/12…
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Check out our latest #TeacherTales where guest blogger @MrHtheteacher shares his secrets on creating a much-loved, online curriculum model at @grove_road:
bit.ly/3dHgZBE #curriculum #subjectleadership #edutwitter
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Guess what?! Altogether this academic year, teachers using IRIS Connect created 38,070 Reflections! And 26,688 of those were shared with a colleague ...We can't believe it! AMAZING. Have a well deserved summer break 👋
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What are @HughesHaili thoughts on effective mentoring in early career teaching?
- Why is it important?
- What are the effects of poor mentoring?
- How can mentors improve?
Read more: bit.ly/3RnchxO
#EarlyCareersFramework #ECF #NQT
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Wishing Diamond Wood Academy the best of luck tonight at the #TesAwards. Up for two nominations, 'Innovative use of tech to influence outcomes' and 'Primary school of the year'. We're incredibly proud of you all! bit.ly/2Itvzj3 @dwca_tweets
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We love your post @HughesHaili! Your are an inspiration, we are so glad to have you on our team @IRIS_Connect.
From struggling to eat as a child, homelessness and 3 jobs through uni, first year as an academic in the procession at @UPgce. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve whatever you want.
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Tomorrow we're joined by #ITT professionals: @_conorgalvin @jonaudain @marilynleask @sarahyounie @DrHidson to explore the challenges & solutions to better equipping trainee teachers when traditional training forms are no longer available. #edtechforITT
irisconnect.com/uk/itt-webin…
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Wow! Lesson clips have been shared 329 times between teachers during lockdown @MaltbyAcademy, that's impressive. Great to know that schools have been prioritising CPD and giving their staff the opportunities to learn and grow. #TeacherCPD #IRISconnected
204 Reflections created and 329 shares of @IRIS_Connect clips to support and facilitate professional learning and development since January @MaltbyAcademy 💪🏻 #collaboration
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Congratulations to @dwca_tweets on your @ExaminerSchools awards. What lovely news. And huge congrats to Rebecca Gilbert for winning the 'Inspirational Teacher of the Year' award for her use of IRIS Connect in improving progress in her classroom. 🥳
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Next term our bookclub is reading and discussing The CPD Curriculum by @greeborunner & @EnserMark... because #CPD is essential in *every* line of work 💪
We can't wait to get stuck in! Thanks to @ukedchat for this brilliant teaser of what to expect..👀
bit.ly/3m9rUdS
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Up next: A brilliant keynote from the oracy queen herself @BeccyVoice21. How to amplify oracy and change the conversation in your classroom - exciting!
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1 week to go to UnityEd 2024 at The Library of Birmingham!
We can reveal @samlgibbs1's keynote title is: 'How Can We Keep Great Teachers? CPD as a Tool for Teacher Agency'
@BeccyVoice21: 'Speaking Up: How to Amplify Oracy and Change the Conversation in Your Classroom'
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💥The UnityEd 2024 recordings are here💥
Watch @Sam_LGibbs, Beccy Earnshaw, @HughesHaili, @IRIS_Founder & @Vesna_IRISC speak about adaptive PD.
bit.ly/3P1p8pk
#unityed #unityed2024 #adaptive #pd
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A fantastic achievement! Huge congratulations to the whole @TeachFirst team🙌
So proud and excited to say that @TeachFirst won Silver for Best Use of Blended Learning and GOLD for Best Digital Transformation!! So excited - well done team!! 🥇🥈
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Brilliant start to UnityEd 2023 in Birmingham!
@son1bun delivering the keynote, 'Leading and Flourishing With Excellence and Evidence'.
#unityed #unityed2023 #pd
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Our very own @Graham_IRISC shares insights on teacher autonomy in light of the recent research by @TheNFER & @TeacherDevTrust which indicated a strong correlation between teacher autonomy and a sense of job satisfaction. Read more: bit.ly/2VttB9n
#teacherautonomy
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RT @rachaellehr: @OutlawAdamKelly: Encouraging staff to develop their teaching @IRIS_Connect nitter.app/OutlawAdamKelly/status…” Brilliant idea #reflect
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Interesting point to share from this book>
Professional networks should use the technique of modelling, peer review, team talking, coaching and action research to build up knowledge of what works in improving teaching & learning. What are your thoughts on this?🤔
@ChrisBrown1475
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Interview with a legend 😀 @macca_mjm. Thank you so much Anna and everyone at @STWAcademy for all of your precious time and invaluable thoughts and insights.
Stay tuned for a new case study!
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Really valuable findings from the @EducEndowFoundn that supports our continued work with 90,000 teachers worldwide. “The use of video is identified as a particularly effective element of PD that enables staff to review their own, and reflect on, other’s actions in the classroom”
NEW EEF REPORT TODAY: What the evidence says about remote professional development for teachers
Read our 1-page summary and full evidence review here: eef.li/remote-pd
Here are our 5 key findings and implications...
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We have just hit another milestone! 🎉1 million (!) reflections 🎉 have now been created on IRIS Connect.
We believe that these teachers with reflective practise will enhance their professional development taking it to the next level in their school.
Immensely proud!
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Who would you recommend to follow on Twitter for the latest #education and #edtech info? Check out our list and add your own!
This list features @Steven_Berryman @emma_turner75 @Penny_Ten @pna1977 to name a few!
bit.ly/38eqOoo
#edchat #CPD #teachers #edutwitter
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❤️ #Teachers - what's been your highlight this week?
#talkupteaching #Friyay #FridayWin #edutwitter
nitter.app/KKNTeachLearn/status/1…
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To quote @IRIS_Founder:
1) Reflect on practice with @IRIS_Connect
2) Identify a growth opportunity
3) Select a @WALKTHRUs_5
4) ADAPT / implement with the support of video
Can't get better than that.
More info: bit.ly/3Trp70v
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It was exactly a week ago when over 80 people joined to discuss Adaptive PD at our UnityEd2024 conference.
🎉Our IRIS Connect team was celebrating and chilling out at a lovely restaurant in Birmingham!🎉
Wishing you all a well deserved chilled out & relaxing half term break!
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We're a big fan of the "Five Ways to" series by @teacherhead and this is no exception...
This piece outlines 5 simple points, from Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, on the importance of Checking for #Understanding in everyday classroom practice!
bit.ly/3D0jhcA
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We are all set up and excited for the ISA Annual Conference @isaschools in Eastbourne!
@Vesna_IRISC & Lily are ready to showcase UnityPD and chat all things #PD. Come and take a look!
#edtech #ISA2023AC #ISA2023
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🎥Hear from @HughesHaili as she explores how schools can ensure they have a consistent yet adaptive instructional coaching approach, which is underpinned by the science of learning and meets a teacher where they are:
bit.ly/3VkjXFe
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Who would you recommend to follow on Twitter for the latest #education info? Check out our list and add your own below 👇! bit.ly/38fK5YL
This list features: @Catlin_Tucker @chrisdysonHT @nancygedge @MrsAEYFS and @Toriaclaire to name a few! #edchat #teachers #edutwitter
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The first workshops are underway at UnityEd 2023!
@DrRLofthouse 'Developing a Dilema Based Coaching Approach'
@palmer_leyla 'What Makes a WAT Leader'
@IRIS_Founder 'Teaching Theory to Practice'
#UnityEd #UnityEd2023 #pd
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"It can be pretty nerve wracking... It can also be one of the most powerful experiences you can have in the quest to improve your teaching." Find out what else @educatingholmes has to say: bit.ly/2Fr6oLv #UKedchat #CPD #TeacherCPD #Teacherreflection #misconceptions
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Any/all professional development activities need to be established within a culture of openness and trust. Observations, reflections and coaching will only succeed to improve practice if the person feels adequately supported and free from judgment.
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"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." Great quote from Einstein on the walls of @ExCeLLondon at this year's #Bett2017
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⭐UnityEd 2024 - Time for Adaptive PD
💥ITS BACK!
👩🏫Join us for an inspirational day full of ideas and practical tips from school leaders and education experts from the IRIS Community,
🔗Want to find out more bit.ly/3u7zVqD..
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If facilitating #lessonstudy part of your role, discover how @TuxfordAcademy are supporting 100+ #teachers #SLTchat bit.ly/2lypB3j
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When one of your customer schools holds their own IRIS Connect Oscars awards ceremony for professional development. You can’t be anything other than proud ❤️. Well done @Mr_Trower and the team at @coopwoodlands. Cheers to a well-earned summer break!
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We are excited to share with you the findings of a 💥NEW research💥 on #PD!
It provides strong evidence that video-based coaching by IRIS Connect and @Teachstone has significant impact on student achievement.
bit.ly/3U5wc5a
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Have you been listening to 'Mind the Gap' by @anchor with @Emma_Turner75 and @teacherhead?
The most recent episode also features @MrGoodwin23 and @olicav and a discussion on memory and organisation... need we say more!?
#edutwitter #edupodcast #ukedchat
bit.ly/3HuH3hu
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Steps to developing a growth mindset: ow.ly/D2R1V #UKedchat
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Thank you to everyone that entered our #worldbookday competition.
The winners are... (🥁drumroll🥁):
@angep1969
@re_runner
@MrGillbornART
@MrEFinch
@Miss_Waggitt
@AVFrenzel
@PLI_SummitLT
Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉
We will contact you shortly!
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Here's 7 of @Doug_Lemov's 62 tips to help you teach like a champion: bit.ly/1UxBLqZ #teaching #UKedchat
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A fantastic piece written by Tom Preston at @TeachFirst!
What do you think? Do you feel the change in the air as teachers are finally getting the respect they justifiably deserve?
Give the article a read and comment your thoughts below...
bit.ly/3sUg9w7
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UnityEd 2024 is now FULLY BOOKED! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who is joining us!
We're looking forward to hearing from our keynote speakers @samlgibbs1 & @BeccyVoice21 as we explore adaptive #PD.
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We have 15 FREE practical guides to help you power improvements in your classroom. Are you focusing on teacher reflection, coaching or observation this term? Download your FREE resources bit.ly/325JB15
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It was great to have Senior Leaders from @TrustHales at UnityEd 2024!
View our latest case study which features this marvelous group, and how they're building a family of success across their schools:
bit.ly/497lUsy
@MrMaynes @Mrs_Kate_Hall
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We're excited to announce our new Distance Learning Toolkit is ready for all customers to use! You'll find guidance & helpful resources on #distancelearning as well as how best to use IRIS Connect to deliver & reflect on your #remoteteaching practice:
bit.ly/3g6BKsl
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#PeerObservations are excellent learning opportunities for both the teacher and the observer. Providing more opportunities for teachers to observe each other increases the chances across your school for development, #autonomy and growth.
bit.ly/2PMsyxS
#TeacherAutonomy
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To our knowledge, this is the first time we have ever featured on a bingo card! Thanks @TeachFirst for sharing this from your summer institute #TFSI2021🙌🏼
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An exciting day ahead for @HughesHaili, our Head of Education at this conference where she will dive into the subject of educational research. Bring it on Haili!💙
Packed room of 200 mentors and ECTs from Doncaster, Wakefield, Barnsley and Selby for @BDTeachingHub @SWTeachingHub inaugural conference. I'll be talking about educational research, reflection and action research for ECT year 2 at @CEL_IOE Great stuff!
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Looking forward to supporting our friends @informed_edu and @bridget89ec this evening at their 'Unleashing Great Teaching' book launch. We've got our copy, have you got yours? bit.ly/2y4BvvM #cpd
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Pleased to be supporting our strategic partners @WholeEducation today at @hifieldji in Birmingham. We’ll be sharing strategies for improving teaching and learning conversations amongst staff. #IRISFilmClub
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"I'm not the same teacher I was last year, I'm not even the same teacher I was last term" - ow.ly/yHtPc @TeacherToolkit #ukedchat
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What are your favourite podcasts?
Becoming Educated: The CPD Curriculum with @EnserMark & @greeborunner is our latest go-to!
Tell us yours below!🎧⤵️
apple.co/3qCOQEV
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Proud to be supporting the @TeacherDevTrust coaching conference today in Manchester. How can we grow and sustain a coaching culture in school? We'd be interested to hear your thoughts #TDTconf
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Our latest blog comes from the fantastic @EnserMark & @greeborunner... You'd be forgiven for thinking they're our latest obsession!
It explores why a CPD curriculum matters and the best approach to see a real, positive impact.
#CPD #ukedchat #education
bit.ly/3qN7ryb
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It has been inspiring to see the #IRISConnected community has had a productive start to the year!
A whopping 11,000+ reflections have already been created this year alone 📽️
Well done to all #educators and #teachers!
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The last group of fantastic workshops at UnityEd 2023!
@AnnaRic86 'Creating a Reflective School Culture'
@JonnyUttley & Haley Nickokay-Walker 'Professional Quality Improvement'
@HughesHaili & @IRIS_Founder 'IRIS Connect for ITE'
#UnityEd #UnityEd2023 #pd
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We had an amazing day yesterday visiting the incredible @RoseberySchool1 for a new case study.
It was a brilliant example of how culture and collaboration have helped maintain excellent standards across the school.
Thank you so much for having us!
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