The first term is over – and i’m still here!

At the first term of NQT is always described as being a bit of a roller coaster. I can also that it is a tiring as people say it is and that today has been the first day I have been awake enough to write a blog entry! This is just a snapshot of how …

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all those who follow my blog! Please check back later in January for more geeky ideas and NQT banter.

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Using google forms (a favourite topic of mine!)

I thought I’d blog about an activity I have been doing as a plenary with my year 7s and 8s who are making hyperlinked stories in PowerPoint. To achieve a Level 5 they need to have acted on feedback from gained through peer assessment. I set up an embed google form on the VLE (frog) that …

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Teachmeet Lambeth

Had a brilliant evening at teachmeet lambeth this evening, and even presented a 2 minute presentation. The slides and notes are available here:My Teachmeet Presentation + notes Above: Video of part one of the teachmeet including my presentation on the use of Twitter for CPD. Part 2 is available here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18702247 Definition of PLN: Personal/Professional Learning …

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Behaviour Management in The ICT classroom

After reading around the TES NQT forums it was clear that on of the hottest topics for NQTs at the moment is behaviour management. Indeed it is something I regularly find myself thinking about and often feeling anxious about. I’ve had lots of behaviour management tips from many people over the last year on the …

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The first term is over – and i’m still here!Happy New Year!Using google forms (a favourite topic of mine!)Teachmeet LambethBehaviour Management in The ICT classroom

Welcome to my blog!

I am an NQT teacher of ICT at a secondary school in Dorking, Surrey. I have created this blog to reflect on my practice in order to develop as a teacher and share ideas for the classroom whist providing insight alongside amusement as I start my teaching career.

The blog comes with the normal disclaimer that my views do not necessary reflect those of my employer nor can be deemed factual, useful or interesting! however they may sometimes be one or all of those. I’ll leave you to decide…

I like e-mail contact or tweets. My e-mail address is hello@thomas-robinson.co.uk and you can follow me on twitter @mrtrobins