Free Events & CPD for Teachers
Join Us Every 2nd Tuesday at 4pm:
Online Teacher in Residence is our project which aims to build a community of practice for teachers around creative approaches to literacy for learning.
As part of this we offer free online CPD sessions through our Online Teacher in Residence Glow Group. You can sign up to attend any one of these below.
Archives of resources and recordings of previous Online Teacher in Residence events can be found at the bottom of this page.
Online Teacher in Residence Events 2011:
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8 Feb 4pm |
The Wonderful World of Online Networking & Web 2.0
A lively introduction from multi-award winning Teacher of the Year David Miller to the collaborative world of WEB 2.0. The session will provide an insight into the learning and teaching potential of some popular online technologies, including social networks, and offer starting points for immediate classroom use! |
22 Feb 4pm
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Royal Mail Awards DiscussionJoin us for a lively discussion to share how your school/group has participated and get ideas from other colleagues for continuing the impact of the project in your school or learning environment. |
8 Mar 4pm
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THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY by Oliver JeffersOnline Teachers' Book Group: Picture Book for Primary 1/ Primary 2 Aimed at teachers of lower primary, this Glow Meet with our resident Early Years Trainer Tracy Lowe will discuss the selected picture book as a potenial cross-curricular classroom aid. We will update the picture book title by mid February. |
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22 Mar 4pm |
ROODICA THE RUDE: WHO STOLE THE RIVER? by Margaret RyanOnline Teachers' Book Group: Story for Primary Level Cross curricular Roman theme aimed at lower to middle primary level readers. Humourous and eay to read for reluctant readers.
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26 Apr 4pm
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Online Teacher in Residence Glow MeetDetails TBC. |
10 May 4pm |
MAVIS'S SHOES by Sue Reid Sexton
This book, set against the backdrop of Clydebank during the Second World War, is a compelling insight into the history surrounding one of the most devastating air raids Scotland experienced.
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24 May 4pm
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How To Teach Creative Writing Part 1Full Details TBC, this exclusive CPD series will give teachers practical tools, ideas, and classroom confidence for teaching creative writing of scripts and other media at either primary or secondary levels. Sign up now to reserve your place and be emailed details closer to the time. Only those who attend this first session will be eligible to attend the second session. |
14 Jun 4pm
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How To Teach Creative Writing Part 2
You only need to sign up once for the first session and will be emailed details closer to the time. |
28 Jun |
Online Teacher in Residence Glow MeetDetails TBC. |
Archive of Free CPD Material for Teachers:
- How to Work with Artists in Your Classroom - case studies and tips from teachers who've been there, done that!
- Introduction to Storyboarding & Film for Primary Teachers - include lesson notes and worksheets
- Information on Graphic Novels by Graphics Novelists Metaphrog - watch theses interactive presentations online. Features Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde as well as First Men on Mercury.
- The Intersection of Literature, Literacy and Creative Learning by Eric Booth - Listen online or download to your iPod or mp3 player.
- Case Studies on creative approaches to literacy
- Online Teacher in Residence Blog - tips and ideas from teachers and schools across the country on creative approaches to cross-curricular teaching.
- Virtual Writer in Residence - free online programme that ready to use creative writing and critical reflection exercises, class notes, and video resources.
- Developing Poetry in the Poetry-Friendly Classroom - A guide to a range of creative and inspiring ways to introduce children to poetry. Aimed at early years and primary classrooms.
