July 17, 2017
Episode hosted by @Digicoled
In this episode, we speak to Eleanor Dickey, F.B.A. Professor of Classics, University of Reading and Philomen Probert from the University of Oxford about an Ancient Classroom project they've been undertaking with local children, engaging them with mathematics and other subjects through strategies used in Ancient times, with positive results. You can read more about the Ancient Classroom project, and access resources by visiting https://readingancientschoolroom.com/resources-for-teachers/
We also catch up with Leon Brown, who is a private tutor in Merseyside, England, on using EdTech to help with planning, marking and saving time. Links to the work he has been undertaking are at http://w.nextpoint.co.uk/demo/.
Finally, our UKEdChat Magazine editor Martin Burrett talks about a new initiative and guidance from the European Union that should stop employers snooping through employees Social Media, and also offers some sound advice to teachers and school leaders alike.
Finally, we remind listeners about the UKEdChat Conference coming up in October 2017. Early Bird tickets availability ends soon, and you can order tickets directly via https://ukedchat.com/2017onlineconference/.
June 23, 2017
Hosted by @digicoled in Barcelona, and with the summer holidays fast approaching for teachers in the northern hemisphere, we want to know where your favourite holiday destination is. Please click your choice in the survey below.
In this episode, we listen in on the first EdTech live webinar hosted by @ICTMagic, showcasing some latest ideas and resources that can be used in the classroom, in particular how one teacher has created a YouTube channel to support Science teaching and learning for her students.
Also, we hear from Richard Rogers and his Chinese teaching colleague Lilly - Ms. Zhang Huiting (张慧婷) about what they consider to be online professionalism, following on from the UKEdChat focus this week (click here to see the archive and summary from the chat session) Richard's book was reviewed by UKEdChat, and that can be viewed by clicking here.
We also announced that Ros Wilson, from Big Writing fame, is booked to speak at our UKEd Conference in October. It's easy for everyone to attend, as the conference is online. Early Bird tickets are now available, and you can get more information by clicking here.
June 17, 2017
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hosted by @digicoled, this edition of UKEdPodcast speaks exclusively to <a href="https://twitter.com/e_sheninger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Sheninger</a> about how schools should be more savvy in marketing themselves, utilising digital platform to share great learning and practices within schools.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-36824 size-medium" src="https://ukedchat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/EricSheninger-211x300.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="300" />Eric is one of the speakers in our forthcoming UKEdChat Conference in October 2017 - It's all online, and educators all across the globe are already getting their tickets allowing access to all presentations, discussions and literature. Early bird tickets are now available, and you can easily see the list of speakers and presentations by <a href="https://ukedchat.com/2017onlineconference/">visiting this link</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The two books referred to within the conversation are out now, and can be found on Amazon by clicking on the titles below.</p>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/2tyUk3b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Branded: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Learning</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/2tyPlQc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today</a></li>
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June 9, 2017
In this episode, we speak to Dr Lynn Vernon from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia about research recently published exploring the late-night smartphone habits of teenagers, and how use of devices late in the evening is impacting on behaviour, sleep-patterns and school performance.
Also, Richard Rogers shares his ideas and tips about keeping a healthy balance as a teacher.
Also, the UKEdChat Conference Speaker list continues to grow. Tickets will be released soon, so see https://ukedchat.com/2017onlineconference/
May 19, 2017
The UKEdPodcast from UKEdChat this week explores homework, featuring a few audio highlights from our webinar with ShowMyHomework. You can see the full video on our YouTube channel via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukd-cz9pAnKWmpFNH6R0QA
Also, Richard Rogers shares his homework tips and strategies.
We talk to Evan Lewis from Hope Education as he celebrates Share A Pencil Day - See more information about this at https://ukedchat.com/2017/05/17/25000-uk-pupils-share-pencil/
And Martin Burrett (@ICTMagic) explains to teachers that they should go off ill, when they're not feeling well.
May 13, 2017
Creativity is the focus of this UKEdPodcast from the UKEdChat team. We speak to author and educationalist Sue Cowley about her definitions of creativity and her new book, "The Artful Educator" which encourages teachers to embrace their inner creativity. Also, teacher and author Richard JA Rogers explains why creativity within education is so important.
Shownotes at the UKEdChat.com website
April 28, 2017
This episode is supported by the team behind Outdoor Learning Day, UK.
In this episode of the UKEd_Podcast we explore the opportunities for teaching and learning outside. We visit the RSPB's Ribble Estuary Discovery Centre - Lancashire, UK - where we speak to Claire Crictchley as she explains exploring the mud flats nearby along with meeting some unique mini-beasts. We also speak to Kathryn Phillips from The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside's Brockholes site just outside the city of Preston as she explains the Forest School opportunities available there.
Our guest for the show is the respected outdoor learning consultant Juliet Robertson from CreativeStar in Scotland. Juliet shares great ideas and activities to take the learning outside, no matter what school grounds and facilities you have.
Richard J Rodgers and his Ukranian teaching colleague Alex share how important learning outdoors is, especially when students live in a world that barely goes beyond their own four walls.
Full episode details and timings can be found on ukedchat.com