ASE Science TeachMeet

5.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday 12th May

Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF

What is a Teachmeet?

It is an informal and enjoyable gathering of those curious about teaching and learning. Anyone can share great ideas they've trialled in their classrooms, a teaching resource they love, a great website, a classroom activity - whatever you like! You can ask questions or simply turn up to soak up all the great ideas and enthusiasm.  It is about being engaged and inspired by our immediate colleagues and gaining a lot of of networking to boot!

What can you do?

You can come along to chat, listen, or meet new people. Or if you want to present you can sign up to do a 5 minute micro-presentation in a format of your choice. You do not have to present but please sign up or email and let us know if you are a willing talker or a lurker.

There will be an initial presentation about what facilities the Zoo can offer to teachers, and at the end there will be a short region ABM - we are always looking for new people to help us organise events like this.

Telling Others

Please tell other science teachers about the event. If you've been to a TeachMeet before, aim to bring along someone who hasn't.

How to get there

http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/visitor-information/directions 

Please come to the main gate to enter the zoo - a member of staff with the list of attendees will meet you here and direct you to the car park in the zoo. Any queries please contact Cat Hickey (Learning Manager) at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on 01582 871563

Tags and Twitter

Please use Twitter and other Social Media to publicise this event. We're going to use the tag #tmase - include that whenever your write or post anything about ASE Science TeachMeet.

Please sign up either to present, or simply be inspired, so that we know approximate numbers for refreshments. Don't be limited by the number of spaces in each section!

Five minute micro:

Add your name and what you may talk about below. It could be about stuff that has happened in the classroom. Don't worry if it is just about showcasing a product, a piece of software, free or otherwise, or a tool or a strategy to improve learner interest or engagement or for teachers' professional learning.

1. Frances Evans - CPAC - your questions answered 
2. Frances - Some simple fun practical ideas. 
3. David Paterson - Traditional/Microscale/Kitchen Chemistry - a model for GCSE Practicals 
4. Shelley Hancock (@BLTSTEM) - Treasoning, an approach to critical thinking
5. Chris Pollard - ZSL - The practical use of classification in the working world 
6. Sam Viner - ZSL - Discovery Boxes - bringing topics to life out and about in the Zoo 
7. Andy Moore  - Colchester Zoo - Wildlife Forensics for KS3 and KS4 
8. Sarah Langford - Sphere Science- Quick practical challenges
9. Alister Barclay - Sustrans - using bikes to engage children in maths and science 

Those coming to be inspired:

Add your name below:

1.    Melissa Nice - PSQM
2.    Maxine Dalton 
3.   Sarah Saunders 
4.   Allie Cochran 
5.   Tin McKay 
6.   Rob Toplis 
7.   Sally Farrell 
8.  Mark Webzell 
9.  Jade Smart
10.  Cat Hickey 
11.  Chris Pollard 
12.  Sam Viner 
13.  Asma Zahid   
14.  Stella Ramey  
15.  Florence Lacroix 
16.  Rebecca Price 
17. Melanie Bowden 
18. Jan Harper 
19.  Vicky Davy
20. Stephani Smith 
21. Colin Yates x2 

Sign Up!

How to edit this page:

If you're looking to sign up to attend or present, then add yourself to the list above or e-mail Frances Evans francesevans@ase.org.uk 

How to edit the page:

Click the EDIT tab at the top of this page - you'll be prompted to login.

Note that the PBwiki system has changed, so either:

1. create a PBworks account, which is quick and simple, and login; or

2. alternatively you can login using the limited guest account - username guest password teemhcaet

Return to this page and click the EDIT tab

Add your name to the bottom of the appropriate list (with a link to your Twitter page or blog so others can follow you, plus a sentence on what you're going to be presenting on)

Click the Save button at the foot of the page...That's it!