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Using Robots in the English Class

By Maggie Morrissey on November 8, 2017 in Teaching and Learning, Literacy, IT & Computing

Using robots in the English class is a creative and stimulating experience for children. They get the chance to develop not just their computing skills but also have a purpose and motivating reason to write. If you would like a free copy of this instruction unit of work then do register your interest here. […]

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Roamer – Working with year 5

By Maggie Morrissey on January 15, 2015 in Teaching and Learning, IT & Computing, Projects

This work was part of a unit on instruction writing in English class. I have always noticed that instructional writing poses certain problems for children, even adults for that matter, as we are so used to doing an activity we often interpret or leave out parts within a sequence. For that reason I have always […]

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Roamer – Working with EAL/ESL children

By Maggie Morrissey on January 15, 2015 in Projects, Teaching and Learning, IT & Computing

You will see on our project page further details about Roamer going to work with Russian children as well as links to resources on the Valiant Technologies Roamer page I first introduced the robot to my English as a Second Language group (ESL) as I wanted to see not just how they reacted to using […]

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Maggie provided relevant and up to date materials. The course was very relaxed with flexibility built into the day so that we could plan and swap resources."

Input from the consultant was pitched at the right level to engage all learners. Children were motivated and excited by their learning. Staff now feel confident to embed the good practice demonstrated by the consultant. The quality of teaching was excellent. The consultant provided advice about structuring follow up activities. This is the third time I have worked with the consultant and I would recommend her input.

Course leader was outstanding – providing practical strategies and creative ideas."

This course opened pathways into science that I never realised were there. One activity on the course involved fruit. We had to make a list of adjectives on what we could see, not touch or taste. This was a perfect example of how to begin an investigation in the classroom; start with the visual aspect and then move onto other senses/experiences to build on, evaluate and cement our first thoughts/findings. I have applied this approach in the classroom (reception class) while teaching about minibeasts: we started by reading a book about spiders; described the spider in the book; looked at and discussed a picture of a real spider; talked about what spiders can do and how they do it; went outside to try and capture a spider discussing where they might live; finally caught one and the children intuitively went to find food and made a habitat for it in the container; took the spider into the classroom and are now studying his behaviour and appearance first-hand. This in depth investigative process took little time to prepare and deliver. It also helped the children to overcome their fear of spiders and helped adjust their preconceptions. The course definitely challenged my thinking about science and has made it a much more enjoyable experience for the children I teach and for me. For them it's fun, informative and hands-on, they cant believe that it's actually a lesson. The outcomes and observations produced are outstanding. I can't believe the amount of information they could absorb in such a little amount of time.

Went to Technology To Teach's course on developing self-confidence not knowing what to expect at all. I was very impressed! She turned a roomful of awkward young people (myself DEFINITELY included!) into a group of warm acquaintances, laughing and joking, sharing experiences and ideas. It was quite an innovative form of teaching, compared to what I've previously experienced - focusing on IT communication solutions, visual aids and good old fashioned discussion. After every session I went home with a spring in my step, and a smile on my face. Also, I've since successfully done a presentation to thirty business people and government executives! If you have the opportunity to work with Maggie, take it up - so, so worthwhile.

Using Robots in the English Class

Roamer – Working with year 5

Roamer – Working with EAL/ESL children

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