Mr Kelly's Virtual Classroom

Hi Everyone: In this episode I discuss:

Half Term yes it is eventually upon us and as usual the last week has seemed like a month!

I have had a load of meetings this week where everyone seems to want to sort lots of things out with a quick fix 3 days before the holidays.

Currently I have not been on Blogger for some while as I have explored other mediums for output of my written material but this has proved more difficult than it should have been and I also quite like the statistical follow up on blogger that helps inform me of the audience I'm reaching, other packages either haven't got this facility or look for a premium subscription to access it. So I discuss this and also look at my options going forward for this output.

Half term for me is realistically going to involve a tidy up of all my online presences. I tend to experiment quite a bit with social media and also different online packages and applications and this can lead to an enormous 'clutter' around my core delivery mediums.

I have always been comfortable on Twitter and I have continued with my podcast output using anchor.fm as my core means of delivery for all recording, production and publishing. However, being the tinkering type I get distracted and this has happened mostly around my website and blog delivery mechanisms so the focus over half term is to streamline the whole operation.

I am exploring the possibility of purchasing a Chromebook and this would mean that I would concentrate my output through Google and its related software especially its own Office apps ie. Docs, Slides etc. Currently, I have quite a bulky laptop that I use for Outreach sessions and I use Google Drive to store my own school documents anyway so the move to a lighter more up to date option with a quick start up time and access to all my documents etc. is really a no brainer.

I have also looked into Apple products and while I still find the iPad v useful I can't justify the outlay for even a reconditioned MacBook and if I did go that route the outlay would end up greater than that currently for a brand new Chromebook!

I'm also monitoring the merits or otherwise of my use of Instagram and of course my pet hate Facebook! and I'm watching closely developments around the recent Spotify purchase of anchor.fm and implications for my own use of it as the platform for my podcast. 

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__

I couldn't miss commenting on a great Saturday of Sport, despite not getting to play golf due to #StormErik I ended up witnessing a great Saturday of Sport on the TV.

First up Manchester United, a comprehensive 3-0 away win at Fulham in the Premier league proved enough to secure 4th place after Chelsea were mauled 6-0 by Manchester City on Sunday afternoon!

Then straight over to the rugby where ireland secured their first win of the #6Nations2019 over Scotland at Murrayfield. Despite winning the failure to secure the bonus point could prove costly and they will be glad of the break week next weekend and their first game back in a fortnight is against Italy so they will be able to regroup physically and tactically.

The in the evening a cracking game of gaelic football live from Killarney as Kerry overcame the Mighty Dubs in an absolute belter that was a much needed great advertisement for the game and a pointer as to how it should be played.

Finally, golf from Pebble Beach where weather interruptions and USA broadcasting times combined to make it late night rather than late evening viewing!!

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.  

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__  

And also on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gpkdaily particularly my Instagram Story and TV output as they contain transcribed video versions of some podcast episodes.

You can also visit my blog at: http://www.ateachersstory.com

#sport #rugby #manchester united #ireland #premier league #6nations2019 #tv golf #pebble beach #education #teachers #classrooms #schools #children #outreach #support #adhd #asd #autism #hackingbehaviour #podcasting

In this Episode ; the start of Series 4, I take a look at 'Choosing Time' otherwise known as 'Golden Time or simply 'Reward Time' depending on the school that it is being used in. 

I look at how I think it should be used and some 'golden rules' that I would apply to its use within a classroom and indeed the wider school environment.

As I point out in the Podcast I work with individual schools regarding the context within their own school and appropriate time slots and also activities that can be made available for this valuable part of the social skills curriculum that is being ignored in many schools.

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.  

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__  

And also on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gpkdaily particularly my Instagram Story and TV output as they contain transcribed video versions of some podcast episodes.

You can also visit my blog at: http://www.ateachersstory.com

#education #teachers #classrooms #schools #children #outreach #support #adhd #asd #autism #hackingbehaviour #podcasting

In the latest episode of GPK Daily I document a day as I work in different schools and I also talk about some of the changes that I am looking to make for Series 4. 

Some of these will see a return to a more pure documenting experience over the next month as I attempt to find my best method of passing on my information to teachers and those in education while also posting some recreational content around sporting and news events.

I feel that I am gaining greater traction as I post more content and that this is the best way forward regarding getting my message 'out there' I have included links to other output mediums but I will be directing everything at the podcast over the next month and assessing the outcomes over my Mid-Term Break at the end of February.

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.  

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__  

And also on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gpkdaily particularly my Instagram Story and TV output as they contain transcribed video versions of some podcast episodes.

You can also visit my blog at: http://www.ateachersstory.com

#education #teachers #classrooms #schools #children #outreach #support #adhd #asd #autism #hackingbehaviour #podcasting

In this weeks episode I discuss the fortunes of the nine Ulster Counties involved in Round 2 of the Gaelic Football National Football League Divisions 1-4.

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.  

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__  

And also on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gpkdaily particularly my Instagram Story and TV output as they contain transcribed video versions of some podcast episodes.

You can also visit my blog at: http://www.ateachersstory.com

#Sport #GAA #Ulster #Football #National League #Armagh #Antrim #Cavan #Derry #Down #Donegal #Fermanagh #Monaghan #Tyrone

 I this episode I track a typical day with a look at work I'm doing with individuals and groups of children. I also set out an extra evenings twilight session and how it links to my support work and I look at the thinking behind the support work and the ultimate ends that we try to achieve with each individual.

This episode, particularly the Science of the Survivor slot, gives an insight into how the work that I do in schools with children is equally applicable in an adult context around the whole area of wellness and work-life balance.

To follow up on any of my current and past output:

The Podcast programme notes & back episodes can be picked up by logging onto anchor.fm/gpkdaily platform along with the ability to include comments from listeners and also the interview possibilities.  

My Twitter feed is the best place to continue the discussion or indeed contact me about topics you would like me include in an episode: twitter.com/GPK__  

And also on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gpkdaily particularly my Instagram Story and TV output as they contain transcribed video versions of some podcast episodes.

You can also visit my blog on my website at: http://www.ateachersstory.com

#Wellness #WorkLifeBalance #OutreachSupport #Schools #Behaviour #ClassroomManagement #ADHD #Social #ASD #EmotionalIntelligence #Teaching