Facing the currently unknown

My Torquay presentation- blogs, podcasts and all sorts of fun

Howdy everyone and a big thank you again for last Thursday to those who were down in Torbay. I've now created the slidecast of my presentation which I hope will be useful to refresh any thoughts and also for cascading to other members of your department. And remember, if I can help at any time, feel free to get in touch!

As the podcasts weren't playing on the TBGS system, you can download a few examples below as well, I hope they spark off some creativity. Everything's on itunes and can be found by searching for Edgehill or ChrisFuller. I think!

Blogs, Podcasts And All Sorts Of Fun

View more presentations from MrF.

Download Future (from grammar series)

Download Lost Property (a role-play rap)

SSAT Lead Practitioner interview day

On Thursday I had the fantastic experience of taking part inthe SSAT's Lead Practitioner interview process. Fantastic both because it took place at Stamford Bridge, allowing me to show my true red colours, but also because it gave me the opportunity to hear some really interesting people share their fascinating ideas for how we can improve language teaching. It also gave me the chance to grill Nick Brown about his belly dancing at Language World, but that's a completely different story.

Anyway, here's my slidecast of my presentation...

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SSAT day in Putney

Download its_a_bloggers_life.ppt

Many, many thanks to everyone who came to Putney on Friday for Neil Jones' fascinating SSAT day on future pathways for languages. I have to say that Neil's presentation was one of the most enlightening that I've ever experienced. My train journey back to Devon flew by as I got to play with the mind-blowing resources he'd so kindly presented us with.

Content and Language Integrated Learning is designed to up both the cultural and mental stimulation involved in teaching languages, by focusing on, to some degree, supporting the learning going on in other subject areas- for example his year 9s study about plate tectonics- in French.

My head is so full of ideas for using Music, History, Art and Geography modules in my teaching during the months to come... just need the time to sit down and play around!!!

Many thanks have to go to Neil for organising a great day, to Lesley Walsh for being far too complementary (when she wasn't being rude to me, anyway!!!!) and to everyone involved for some very kind comments.