In partnership with Leicester City Council
TeachMeet SEN took place on 28 January 2012 with over 60 people attending in person from all over the UK. It will live on through a micro-site which will contain the resources shared on the day, including the best videos of the presentations and selected tweets, photos and blog posts. The site is in production, and will be linked here once ready, but if you can't wait, you can see photos on the flickr and read blog posts by Josie Fraser and Jo Badge for quick summaries of the day.
TeachMeet SEN will focus on engaging, amazing and effective examples of practice from parents and carers, school leaders, teachers and learning support staff working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Learners with SEN are a significant and diverse group, and we expect the first SEN focused TeachMeet to be an exciting one - reflecting the creativity, enthusiasm and the wide range of knowledge and approaches of practitioners. Come along - learn something new, share your successes, and meet professionals who share your passion and interests. The event is open to people from all sectors with an interest in this area. People working with children and young people are invited to sign up to contribute either a micro (7 minute) or nano (2 minute) presentation - and share with us the ideas, tools, techs and practices that have made a real difference to learners with SEN.
TeachMeets are informal, free meetings, providing space and structure for people supporting education to share practice, innovation, insight and approaches. Participants are all encouraged to think about what they could bring to the event, and to volunteer to share practice that works. Everyone is welcome to sign up to contribute either a micro (7 minute) or nano (2 minute) presentation - and share with us the ideas, tools, techs and practices that have made a real difference to learners with SEN.
10 am - 2 pm Saturday 28 January 2012
Phoenix Square, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Phoenix Square - one of the city’s most innovative buildings, is located in the Cultural Quarter of Leicester City. The train station is within walking distance (10 minutes), and low cost parking (two minutes) is available with ticket validation from the venue (details will be provided to delegates).
Refreshments and lunch are provided - just bring your enthusiasm!
10.00 am (prompt) | Event kick off - introductions and overview |
10.10 am | Micro & nano presentations |
11.15 am | SEN education: The Critical Debate |
12.15 pm | Lunch and networking |
1.00 pm | Micro & nano presentations |
1.50pm | Wrap up, next steps and conference close. |
Leicester has great transport connections, and the 10am start makes this a brilliant day out. The venue is within walking distance of the station, and discounted parking adjacent to the venue is available. For those of you wanting to spend more time in the city, there are lots of hotels close by, including:
Premier Inn, Leicester city centre
If you need other recommendations just ask @josiefraser or @jobadge and we will do our best to help.
When you are mentioning TeachMeet SEN whilst using Twitter please just add #TMSEN12 somewhere in the tweet - that way it will be picked up by a Twitter search.
You can see what's being said on Twitter about TMSEN12 right now by clicking here!
If you post anything online about Teach Meet SEN (pictures, videos, audio, blog posts etc) use the tag TMSEN12 and help people find it. Please also link to resources capturing the day here on the wiki.
If anyone wants to pitch in, you're welcome.
Please sign up via EventBrite
Can't make it on the day? We will be trying to stream as much of the event as possible! Details to follow.
Whether it is about something you use in your classroom; something that helps with homework; something that helps capture achievement or supports home/school communication; if it encourages speaking and listening; if it's an engaging activity, web tool or useful app: Your talk must be about real learning activities, that are practical and useful. No selling!
If it is online please add links to your presentation or work to the title (this will speed things up on the day) |
Add your name and a sentence describing what you're planning on talking about below, plus a link to your presentation materials once they're ready. Alternatively, you can email us your presentation in advance and we will put it up for you! This last bit's important for the sharing element of a TeachMeet to work.
Name |
Twitter name/contact details |
Presentation details |
1. Mike McSharry | @mikemcsharry | |
2.Catherine Elliott |
@catherinelliott |
Using animation to support literacy |
3. Emma Manley |
@ejmanley |
title to be decided |
4. Mary Farmer |
@ebd35 |
Using iPod and iPad devices with SEBD primary children (that's Social, Emotional, Behaviour Difficulties) |
5. Bev Evans |
@bevevans22, @TES_SEN | Having fun with tech tools in the outdoor environment and how it can engage pupils |
6. Simon Finch |
@simfin |
Messing around with paper and encouraging reticent writers. I could do it in 2 minutes too |
7. Carol Allen |
@caroljallen |
The low tech brilliance in my pocket! |
8.Ceri Williams | @cerirwilliams | cause and effect imaging with Kinect |
9. Greg Perry | @gregperry_ | Defining stuff that should be easy to define. |
10. Andrew Hall | @ConsultantHead |
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11. Tony Sheppard | @grumbledook |
iPads supporting children with visual impairments. |
12. Paul James | @pjjames | Using Storybird to encourage reading, writing and digital literacy. |
Whether it is about something you use in your classroom; something that helps with homework; something that helps capture achievement or supports home/school communication; if it encourages speaking and listening; if it's an engaging activity, web tool or useful app: Your talk must be about real learning activities, that are practical and useful. No selling!
If it is online please add links to your presentation or work to the title (this will speed things up on the day) |
Add your name and a sentence describing what you're planning on talking about below, plus a link to your presentation materials once they're ready. Alternatively, you can email us your presentation in advance and we will put it up for you! This last bit's important for the sharing element of a TeachMeet to work.
Name | Twitter name/contact details | Presentation details |
1. Tricia Neal |
@tricias | In a cupboard/hard drive near you...tools you may already own to enable children to communicate independently |
2. Bev Evans |
@bevevans22 @TES_SEN | Let's make music...free stuff online you need to know about |
3. Marc Faulder |
@marc_faulder | Can game play support physical Literacy? |
4. Simon Finch |
@simfin |
Difference between the Democritean and Epicurean Philosophy of Twitter in detail. (Given the time constraints I may not dwell too much on Democritean, Epicurean or Philosophy.) |
Social!
Whether you live in or are are travelling to Leicester, why not meet up on the Friday night at for either food or drinks?
Please sign up if you are interested in meeting up for a meal.
Meal - 7pm Kayal South Indian Restaurant
Sign up!
1. Jo Badge @jobadge
2. Ceri Williams @cerirwilliams
3. Josie Fraser @josiefraser
4. Andrea Carr @andreacarr1
Drinks - 8pm Time Bar
1. Jo Badge @jobadge
2. Josie Fraser @josiefraser
Why not think about supporting this brilliant event? There are lots of way you can. Please get in touch to volunteer, or to find out about becoming a supporter, fund or support things to make the day work, create and capture resources, and generally make it amazing. List will be updated as and when.
If you would like to sponsor the event financially or in kind to make the magic happen, please contact Josie Fraser: josie dot fraser at leicester dot gov dot uk
Official Supporters
TMSEN12 is delighted to have the support of the following organisations. Thank you for helping to make the day possible!
Rising Stars, publishers of award-winning books and software for primary and secondary schools.
JISC TechDis is a leading UK advisory service on technologies for inclusion.
Crick Software, innovative educational software for learners of all abilities.
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company.