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Date: Friday 18th May (informal get together)/Saturday 19th May 2012 Teachmeet Hebrides Venue: Stornoway (Venue for TM = Lews Castle College UHI) Time: 7pm onwards (Friday) for greet/eat/beermeet; 10am -12.30pm (Saturday) for Teachmeet Hebrides   This is a free event for all those interested in education, learning and teaching. Teachers at any stage of their career or training, education advisors, support staff, local authority staff, and all those working in Scottish Education are welcome at the event - the more the merrier!

 

 

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What is a TeachMeet?

 

Learn something new, be amazed, amused and enthused. This is an informal gathering of those curious about learning, teaching and education in the beautiful surroundings of the Isle of Lewis - we believe it's also the furthest North/West that a Teachmeet has gone in Scotland!

 

TeachMeets are FREE, informal "unconferences", all about creating opportunities for those interested in education to take the lead, share practice, discover new ideas, network and be inspired all during the course of one CPD fuelled event! Anyone can get involved, share great ideas they've trialled in their classrooms, ask important questions or simply sign up to take part in learning conversations. All are welcome. Video link below

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VipEX4Sl5WQ

 

Plan of Action: 

 

Friday - arrive/settle in/meet, greet/eat around 1900hrs. Location - Lounge Bar of the Royal Hotel - HS1 Menu.

Saturday am - TM at Lews Castle College/UHI in the Foyer - 10am to 12.30pm-ish; Saturday pm - Shopping /local tours; 3pm BBQ in Uig, then depart or stay for Saturday night in Stornoway!

Sunday am - short trip out somewhere to see the sights.  Sunday pm - Lifts to ferry / airport.

 

 

Twitter hashtag -  #tmhebrides

 

Flashmeeting -

 http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net/fm/e45c48-15132

 

 

 What do you need to do?

 

If you wish to share your ideas with everyone, please sign up below, giving your name and a brief description of your subject. You can talk about anything that has inspired you, has worked well in class, a tool, a strategy, a topic... The list is endless.  There is no limit on volunteer presenters - just click on the tab button in the last box of the grid to create new rows - the more the merrier!

 

The one rule here is no selling!

 

You do not have to present anything, you can always just attend :)

 

 

7 minute(ish) chats

 

Whether it be about your classroom practice, classroom displays, encouraging speaking and listening, innovative approaches under CfE, or even something that you encountered on a placement, please feel free to talk about it at #tmhebrides. Your talk must be about real learning activities which are practical and applicable in the classroom. 

 

Bill Boyd, the Literacy Adviser (@literacyadviser) will be chairing the first #teachmeetHebrides.

 

1.   Dave Terron  @daveterron 'Beyond the Book Report' - updated pres on S1 assessment/use of ICT to provide feedack

2.   Kenny Pieper @kennypieper - Glow and what it may become.

3.   Hamish Budge @hambudge - e-portfolios - profiling and profiles

4.   Ian Stuart, Islay High @islayian - online link up - Isolation can be be a state of mind not a location.

5.   Angus Maclennan, Nicolson Institute - S1 & S2 Learning Wall - collaborative planning

6.   Tracey Wright, Sgoil Lionacleit - P7 to S1 Transition: Film Unit

7.   Pauline Macleod, Sir E Scott Primary - Critical Skills

8.   Moira Morrison, The Nicolson Institute - 'Let's Get These Kids Reading and Writing!'

9. Alasdair Douglas @hairysporran - online link up - 'Start scratching all over!' -*sorry, have to withdraw as won't get back from family duties in time :o(*

10. Michael Zambon - 'Using TGT (Teams-Games-Tournaments) to Enhance Classroom Climate and Student Achievement.'

11.  Alan Stewart @atstewart - Text-to-speech/Books for All/Inclusion Unavoidable withdrawal

12.  Deirdre Macintyre - Listening and Talking as a focus for S1-3 texts

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2 minute Presentations

 

Whether it be about your classroom displays, encouraging speaking and listening or even something that you encountered on a placement, please feel free to talk about it here. Your talk must be about real learning activities which are practical and applicable in the classroom. 

 

1. Anne Glennie @anneglennie - 'Please Sir, can I have some more... homework?'

2. Dave Terron - 'Classdojo - not just a behaviour system - quick and dirty assessment too!'

3. Kenny Pieper - Pedagoo. Don't be put off by the name 

4. Jane Watson - Topic to be confirmed.

5. Liz Sutherland - Literacy Network wiki

6. Sineag Blane - 'Engaging the Disengaged through Drama.'

7. Ann Murray - 'Mobile Education (MEd): are you remotely interested?'
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etc - add names at will!

 

Can we remind all presenters that life will be easier if they bring their presentations on flash drives

to the Teachmeet if possible. NO need for laptops etc - we will provide, but bring yours along if you want to get copies of resources etc from your fellow TMers!.

 

Want to attend...? Sign up here!

Please invite friends - the more the better!! 

Please keep adding rows if need be :) 

 

	Name	Institution	Fri Night eats?	BBQ Trip Sat PM	Trip Sun AM
1.	Dave Terron	Elgin Academy @daveterron	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.	Liz Sutherland	Nicolson Institute @doglaunchers	Yes	Yes	Yes
3.	Kenny Pieper	@kennypieper	Yes	Yes	Yes
4.	Anne Glennie	@anneglennie	Yes	Yes	Yes
5.	Hamish Budge	@hambudge (CnES - Glow)		Yes
6.	Ian Stuart	@islayian - Islay High		Yes
7.	Angus Maclennan	Nicolson Institute (SMT / Gaelic)		Yes
8.	Deirdre Macintyre	Lionel P1 - S2 School & Nicolson Institute	Yes	Yes
9.	Bill Boyd (Chair)	@literacyadviser	Yes	Yes	Yes
10.	Jennifer Kearns	PGDE  Primary Student		Yes
11.	Nicola Macleod	PGDE  Primary Student		Yes
12.	Jane Watson	@jwknock - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar	Yes	Yes
13.	Fiona Campbell	Sgoil Lionacleit, Uist	Yes	Yes
14.	Tracey Wright	@laceylou123 Sgoil Lionacleit, Uist	Yes	Yes
15.	Moira Morrison	The Nicolson Institute (English Dept)		Yes
16.	Pauline Macleod	Sir E Scott Primary, Isle of Harris		Yes
17.	Nancy Boag	Wellington School, Ayr	Yes	Yes	Yes
18.	Sineag Blane	Nicolson Institute (S4L / Drama)	Yes	Yes
19.	Catherine Ann Macleod	Nicolson Institute (Guidance / PE)	Yes	Yes
20.	Lindsey Mackenzie	Nicolson Institute (Gaelic Dept)	Yes	Sorry, can't come to this.
21.	Kayleigh McIlroy	The Nicolson Institute (English Dept)	Yes	Yes
22.	Helen Halligan	Uig Primary School		Yes
23.	Helen McCafferty	Lionel / Shawbost	Yes	Yes
24.	Isabel Robertson	The Nicolson Institute (Mod Languages)		Yes
25.	Claire Wilson	Primary Teacher (Not 100% sure if I can make it...)		Hopefully
26.	Callum Iain Macmillan	Lews Castle College		Yes
27.	Michael Zambon	The Nicolson Institute (Biology Dept)		Yes
28.	Donnie Smith	Ex Lews Castle College / UHI	Yes	Yes	Yes
29.	Katie Laing	The Nicolson Institute (English)	Yes	Possibly	No
30.	Caroline Waddell	The Nicolson Institute (Maths)		Yes
31.	Elizabeth Mackinnon	Nicolson Institute (EAL)	Yes	Yes
32.	Liz MacGregor	Nicolson Institute (S4L)		Yes
33.	Tracey Gordon	Nicolson Institute (Music)	Hopefully	Yes
34.	Ann Murray	Lews Castle College	Yes	Yes
35.	Dr Gareth Davies	Lews Castle College		Yes
36.	Russell Crawford + 2 others	Nicolson Institute	Possibly	Yes
37.	Frances Murray	The Nicolson Institute		Yes

 

Administration points

 

Accommodation

 

We appreciate that accommodation might be a problem. We intend to book accommodation, fill peoples' houses, squat in empty castles* etc. More to follow once we see how many are coming (Dave Terron - @daveterron). 

[*Castle, eh? You'll be lucky!  Have a nice, scenic derelict black house lined up for you!]

 

Here is a link for the Heb Hostel - £16 per night: http://www.hebhostel.com/home.html

 

Or send me your email address and I can send some recommendations and links for nice hotels, guest houses and B&Bs (Liz S - @doglaunchers).

 

Travel

 

We appreciate that travel for some will be the main problem. The fare from Ullapool to Stornoway with a car is about £101 return (Out Fri 1025hrs back Sun after tea) - on foot is c£20 return.

 

Here is a link to Caledonian Macbrayne's website for details, the summer ferry timetable and fares: http://www.calmac.co.uk/timetables/summer-timetables.htm?id=summer-lewis--stornoway-ullapool.png

 

Am approaching my LA to see if they will grant travel costs as part of my Personal Development and also asking a Moray specific fund for help. We will have a flashmeeting set up for online participation - details above

 

I'll be going Elgin - Inverness - Ullapool - Stornoway early Friday 18th and returning after tea Sunday so if you need a lift.... @daveterron for info/liaison

 

Any other admin points/comments?

 

I can offer a double room, lifts to/from TM etc for Friday 18th and Sat 19th May - out in the sticks though - 30mins from town centre, but with sea view and alpacas! @anneglennie

 

Any 'touristy tours' we should think about booking/offering details for people to go on? (DT) 

Yes, absolutely!  You can't come to Lewis and not see the sights.  Will add details below as I get them sorted:

 

Here's a link for the local arts centre which has a cinema, hosts musical events and workshops, has a nice restaurant and bar - keep an eye on May events: http://www.lanntair.com/  As events are publicised, I'll also post up on here any details of pubs / clubs hosting other music events during #tmhebrides weekend. 

 

I have booked a minibus for a trip and BBQ on Saturday pm to Valtos beach in Uig (area on the west coast of Lewis - not the town in Skye!) via tourist attractions such as the Callanish standing stones, Carloway Broch, etc, depending on weather and numbers interested.  Alternatively, we could all go to Traigh Mhor in Tolsta for the BBQ - decision made on the day depending upon numbers and weather, etc.

Hail to the Bus Driver = Dave Terron.  The minibus can take folk up to Lews Castle College on Saturday morning: if you want a lift, please be at the front door of the Royal Hotel at 9.00am.  (Liz S)   

 

See columns in booking table above and add Yes or No please

 

 

 

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