They say you should never release things on a Sunday as engagement is rubbish, but I have finally gotten around to writing why I think we need a healthy does of scepticism around AI in Education. > t.co/y29zavcz4E Let me know your thoughts.

Holidays

Here's the pitch: Almost every primary school I've encountered is worried about the effectiveness of their approach to teaching reading after phonics and whether it provides pupils with engaging reading experiences. My book offers a tried-and-tested alternative.

Ticket sales for #TDaPEManchester end tomorrow night. The best time to buy a ticket was 3 months ago, the second best time is now. 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday. Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it. >>

Hello everyone! 😊 1️⃣ I run a weekly newsletter called TeacherPrompts, supporting educators in integrating AI into education. 📚🤖 2️⃣ it offers teachers insights, practical tips, and the latest industry developments to enhance teaching methods and administrative tasks. ✨

Big take away for me this weekend at #TDaPElive was @garein.bsky.social and his honesty and humility as a leader. Someone I genuinely look up to. Was also wonderful to chat @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social and Sarah Cottinghat - such smart thinkers. Well done Macks mate.

Really enjoyed sharing my thoughts with #TDaPELondon & learning from others! An achievement with organisation @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social Fab hospitality, Bishop Justice @misssdoherty.bsky.social, long time no see @lwilliamsjones.bsky.social

What a day we are in for! Have been so excited for this for a long time! #TDaPELive

On my way to #TDaPE London. Looking forward to meeting other 'time-poor but enthusiasm-rich teachers' and hearing what they've got to share about school improvement. All in aid of a good cause, too. See you there and thank you for organising @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social @lwilliamsjones.bsky.social.

Remember conferences… there’s one happening tomorrow. Like the old days. Looking forward to seeing colleagues and friends and learning too.

‘Children with SEND deserve more than our compassion. They deserve our competence.’ Wallop. Have some of that good stuff. Top drawer as always from Cass.

The full schedule for #TDaPELondon is now live and just look at that lineup. I'm biased but (truthfully) I have nothing to do with how great this is. Ticket sales end at 11:30pm on the 11th of January. If you want to join us, now's the time... Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

***NEW POST*** Inspired by a discussion during an INSET this week... Are we being 'instructionally efficient'? morgsedu.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/a...

Just over 24 hours to get your ticket to #TDaPELondon! Not sure yet? Here's why I think you should... Support a great cause Stellar professional development A chance to win wonderful prizes for you (and your school) See you there... 18/01/25 Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

New ceramic V60 *chef’s kiss.

Merry Christmas 🎄

A *new* blog - 5 Key ideas from Primary Reading Simplified primarycolour.home.blog/2024/12/22/5...

To mark four years of #TDaPE, we’re revisiting the most impactful questions from our "top four" episodes. @suchmo83.bsky.social, @mralmonded.bsky.social and I explore multiplication, struggling readers and more... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/05tc... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

***new task design blog*** This one is on something I'm sure we have all been guilty of at some point in our career... The Two-Task Paradox morgsedu.wordpress.com/2024/12/18/t...

This week on #TDaPE, I sit down with @mrzachg.bsky.social & @suchmo83.bsky.social to explore explicit teaching: what it is, the misconceptions, and the future of evidence-based education. Listen now: Spotify 🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/0Lez... Apple 🔗 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

Lying if I said I was excited about this roast

Excited for #TDaPELondon? 🎙️In this week’s episode of #TDaPE @morgsedu.bsky.social and I explore the conference line-up and what lies in store in January! 2 tickets to the first person to DM me the number of times we say the word “interesting”🤦🏼‍♂️ #PrimaryEd 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Friday morning briefing, throw one of these out. Add it to the board. Come back to them week on week. Build staff sharing of examples. Helps culture. Big love to @suchmo83.bsky.social for a load of these. It’s the little things that add up to the big things.

Porto was a solid 10/10

Been thinking deeply about primary education? Want to share your thoughts and help raise money for a good cause? The proposal window for sessions at TDaPE London is now open. Session proposals can be made here: forms.gle/nAJgTkmz8bZp... Window is open until the 31/10/24...

The TDaPE Conference for Velindre is designed with primary teachers and leaders in mind. Speakers will be announced over the coming weeks. In the meantime, grab your ticket for an amazing day of professional learning in aid of a great cause. Tickets: lnkd.in/euAWVjeK

10/10 Saturday 🟩 7km run with kiddo powered by System of a Down’s self-titled album 🟩 Den building Ray Mears lvl 🟩 Andor 🟩 Coffee

This absolute legend powered round a 7km run on a bike with me this morning. What a gal.

Primary Reading Simplified with Christopher Such! This week on #TDaPE we discuss reading implementation, effective lessons, and building a reading culture in schools. Listen now… #Education #Reading Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Z2v...

Sundays

I’m absolutely delighted to be speaking at ResearchEd Primary. Really looking forward to spending the day with the whole community, learning lots from the incredible line up, and sharing some thoughts on the science of belonging.

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Mow mows.

This week on #TDaPE, I’m joined by Dr Geraldine Magennis for an exploration of the ways we can support new teachers in their professional development. Covering… ⛰️ the challenges 💭 reflection 🔨 the tools and much more 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... 🛜: open.spotify.com/episode/05Ez...

Following a few requests from teachers and school leaders, I've made a short video on the key ideas that I think teachers (and parents/carers) need to know about reading development, based on my reading concept map. youtu.be/JvtUxB5WM1k?...

1. Murder in the City - Avett Brothers 2. Old Friend - Angus and Julia Stone 3. First Love - Maccabees 4. When my time comes - Dawes 5. Back in your Head - Tegan and Sara #Fridayfive

For 12 pounds quid I would urge you to support John Robins. This is a clever and, at times, wrenching/ endearing piece of comedy centred on his struggle with alcoholism.

NEW BLOG 🌱🌿🌳 Digital minimalism has been a big idea in my life for the last couple of years and I've shared some of the theory here but also some practical tips that I hope will help teachers thinking of embracing DM. mrsmithre.home.blog/2024/09/08/d...

With lots of excitement around the researchED National Conference today, a reminder that the next event in the south east is on Saturday 12th October in Reigate, Surrey. #rED24 #rEDSurrey24 To see more details on talks and tickets please click on the link below: researched.org.uk/event/resear...

Had such a great day today at #rED24: My favourite things from this year: @pepsmccrea.bsky.social on brain gym; building belonging through shared social norms and the power of shared norms between staff … @mralmonded.bsky.social on letter formation diagnostics- can they copy x - if not look deeper.

Lovely to see @scottinghatt.bsky.social being mentioned by @lwilliamsjones.bsky.social. These questions need answering when we start implementing something new. Is it what we need? Do we have the evidence? How do we know it’ll work? Collect the data first.