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Recorded at the BETT2018 exhibition in London during January 2018, this episode focuses on teachers who have explored ideas and venture opportunities and become entrepreneurs.We speak to Naimish Gohil from Team Satchel, of which many will know as Show My Homework, and he maps out his journey from teacher to entrepreneurship, as well as offering advice to teachers who are thinking of making the leap.We also speak to Graham Wilson and Will Voelckler from the very popular app that's gaining a lot of momentum in schools called Vocal Recall, which uses QR codes to allow teachers to give useful and impactful feedback to students.Finally, we speak to Dennis and Margi from TacklingTables, which generated a lot of interest from teachers, looking to help and inspire their pupils in learning their times tables.This is the first of two episodes featuring BETT2018

Hosted by @digicoled, this episode we release the audio of one of the presentations from the UKEdChat Online Conference. James Starbucks shares his thoughts, philosophies and passion for play-based learning, especially for young children developing their lives. You can see James' full video presentation, and others, from the conference replay page at ukedchat.com/conference/2017-conference-replays/ which also explains how you can access by becoming a Patron of UKEdChat.

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In this episode, we speak to Eleanor Dickey, F.B.A. Professor of Classics, University of Reading and Philomen Probert from the University of Oxford about an Ancient Classroom project they've been undertaking with local children, engaging them with mathematics and other subjects through strategies used in Ancient times, with positive results. You can read more about the Ancient Classroom project, and access resources by visiting https://readingancientschoolroom.com/resources-for-teachers/ 

We also catch up with Leon Brown, who is a private tutor in Merseyside, England, on using EdTech to help with planning, marking and saving time. Links to the work he has been undertaking are at http://w.nextpoint.co.uk/demo/.

Finally, our UKEdChat Magazine editor Martin Burrett talks about a new initiative and guidance from the European Union that should stop employers snooping through employees Social Media, and also offers some sound advice to teachers and school leaders alike.

Finally, we remind listeners about the UKEdChat Conference coming up in October 2017. Early Bird tickets availability ends soon, and you can order tickets directly via https://ukedchat.com/2017onlineconference/.

Hosted by @digicoled - In this episode, we listen in on the webinar interview conducted by Martin Burrett with Sarah Bedwell from Lead Learn Lancashire, talking all things Educational Technology - You can see the full webinar free by clicking here. All episodes are freely available here and on our YouTube channel.

Also, regular commentator Richard Rogers shares his ideas and tips to support efficient planning for teachers. 

Information, including ordering tickets, for the UKEdChat Conference in October is available from here.

Hosted by @digicoled in Barcelona, and with the summer holidays fast approaching for teachers in the northern hemisphere, we want to know where your favourite holiday destination is. Please click your choice in the survey below.

 

 

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In this episode, we listen in on the first EdTech live webinar hosted by @ICTMagic, showcasing some latest ideas and resources that can be used in the classroom, in particular how one teacher has created a YouTube channel to support Science teaching and learning for her students.

Also, we hear from Richard Rogers and his Chinese teaching colleague Lilly - Ms. Zhang Huiting (张慧婷) about what they consider to be online professionalism, following on from the UKEdChat focus this week (click here to see the archive and summary from the chat session) Richard's book was reviewed by UKEdChat, and that can be viewed by clicking here.

We also announced that Ros Wilson, from Big Writing fame, is booked to speak at our UKEd Conference in October. It's easy for everyone to attend, as the conference is online. Early Bird tickets are now available, and you can get more information by clicking here.

Hosted by @digicoled, this edition of UKEdPodcast speaks exclusively to Eric Sheninger about how schools should be more savvy in marketing themselves, utilising digital platform to share great learning and practices within schools.Scroll down to listen direct on SoundcloudEric is one of the speakers in our forthcoming UKEdChat Conference in October 2017 - It's all online, and educators all across the globe are already getting their tickets allowing access to all presentations, discussions and literature. Early bird tickets are now available, and you can easily see the list of speakers and presentations by visiting this link.The two books referred to within the conversation are out now, and can be found on Amazon by clicking on the titles below.

Branded: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Learning Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, TodayOur content is free to access, and we don't charge for resources, classroom ideas or even the UKEdChat monthly magazine. The best and easiest way is to support us via Patreon. Just a monthly donation via Patreon can help support the work undertaken in producing the videos, podcasts, resources and content through the UKEdChat networks. Please consider donating to UKEdChat by visiting the Patreon link here, and thank you very much for your support and the positive feedback we constantly receive in focusing on pedagogy for the benefit of teachers and students. 

The UKEdPodcast from UKEdChat this week explores homework, featuring a few audio highlights from our webinar with ShowMyHomework. You can see the full video on our YouTube channel via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukd-cz9pAnKWmpFNH6R0QA

Also, Richard Rogers shares his homework tips and strategies.

We talk to Evan Lewis from Hope Education as he celebrates Share A Pencil Day - See more information about this at https://ukedchat.com/2017/05/17/25000-uk-pupils-share-pencil/

And Martin Burrett (@ICTMagic) explains to teachers that they should go off ill, when they're not feeling well.