Levels are too broad a baseline
It would be fair to say I am hooked on data for learning, it is after all my role in school at the moment. At the same time I am acutely aware that data is an acquired taste and for …
English as a practical subject
The conversation on and around David Didua’s blog helps me develop and reflect on my practice as a non-specialist English teacher. In fairness, the whole experience of teaching a third subject has been both invigorating and challenging; that’s why engaging …
Circuits in Chrome
Now I am not a circuits geek, nor a science teacher but for the most part, I know education friendly webware when I see it. Circuits.io is an in-your-browser (okay Chrome fully tested but its working pretty well in IE9) circuit design tool, …
Predictive validity of FFT and CATs
The predictive validity of FFT and CATs is basically an extension to the baseline versus aptitude test I have been reviewing the past few days. It is a question of whether a student’s ability to pass a known knowledge test for which …
Baseline versus aptitude
Measuring and analysing achievement and attainment Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 is one part of my role. Raising ‘achievement and progress’ is another part. (I am still not sure why we have different wording, but there you go). …
Inspirational and accurate content streams delivered to their inbox
When educators share their enthusiasm for RSS they usually start with an explanation of what it is, I probably did the first time shouted about RSS for learning. The truth is, most teachers (and students) don’t care; they just want more …
Coloured folders
I am now thinking two roles, my current role as Assistant Vice Principal (Progression and Achievement) and a new role (starting in Jan) Vice Principal (Teaching and Learning). I have folders for both role, in addition to all the ususal teaching …
Textivate
Paste a block of text (using any text up to 500 words) and with just one click Textivate creates a collection of interactive, browser-based activities. All the usual text favourites are there; ordering, sorting and fill in the gaps with the ability to share or embed a link / …