A personal reflection on GroundEd, a two-day regenerative education gathering at the Homestead in Northumberland. This post explores what happened when CPD moved outside, slowed down, made space for nature connection, climate action, teacher wellbeing, community, music, humour, and the messy but necessary work of imagining education differently.
Tag: Professional development
GAConf21 – Compassion via the Interwebs
The #GAConf21 Organising Committee can now confirm that the conference will be held online. Rest assured that the discussions taking place aims to turn a set-back into an opportunity to put on a great event.
Kicking it off online (GAeConf20 Part 1)
Today saw the kick-off of the Geographical Association's eConference 2020 - While all of us geographers are unable to gather together this time around - we certainly did in virtual spirit. Here's my quick review and thoughts of a successful first day.
Contagious and outrageous! (GAConf18 Review Pt.3)
My final @The_GA #GAConf18 review. Inspiration all round: from adventurous geog teachers, passionate trainees, those who work behind the scenes and even, maths! Featuring: @FryRsquared, @DrGrovesGeog, @Re_Ferg, @THEWATERDIARIES, @LucyOxley
The Human Element (GAConf18 Review Pt.2)
Flooding, GIS, the Anthropocene and the Arctic are some of the topics covered in Pt.2 of my #GAConf18 summary. Featuring: @GIS4Schools, @EnvAgency, @Arctic_Office et al. Also featured: @richardallaway and the incredible #TeachMeet!
Geography Activists (GAConf18 Review Pt.1)
We're all geography activists, and a fair few of us descended upon Sheffield this weekend! Pt.1 of my #GAConf18 review. Featuring: @The_GA, @nicklapthorn, @DanRavenEllison, #GeographyActivist, #NationalParkCity
STEMming the tide of monotonous professional development
Spending the day with the @exploratorium 's Teacher Institute for their #STEM #NGSS conference was the proper way for teachers to enjoy their job on a Saturday! Featuring: @OfficialNGSS, @CAS_Arachnology, @aashuste, #CAngss
