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 …
Category Archive: Reflections
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 …
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 …
My first week of teaching
After 1 week in the classroom I think it’s time for my first blogpost. There is so much I could write about however I have chosen to introduce you to my new best friend. Getting everything organized and written down on paper has been my priority this week as there has been so much to …