Improving Reading and Writing Through Popular Children's Movies and Media....Friday 19th June 2015 Dudley


Big thanks to all that came to the first day of our new conference yesterday. John and I, had a great day sharing ideas on improving reading and writing through popular children's movies and media.
25 Evaluations

23 rated the content of the speakers as excellent
2 rated the content of the speakers as good
22 rated the delivery of the speakers as excellent
2 rated the delivery of the speakers as good
1 rated the delivery of the speakers as satisfactory

Feedback
"This has opened my mind completely! One of the best CPD courses i have been on!"
"Loads of ideas that I will be using in school. All great for learning and child engagement. Just thanks - best course i've been on in a long time!" 
"Fabulous! Brilliant ideas to take back to try in the classroom. Thank you!"
"Excellent speakers, fun, informative, knowledgeable! Thank you for a fantastic day with lots of ideas to use in school."
"Fantastic, inspiring, practical advice, clearly child centred. Thank you for inspiring me! I cant wait to set up a green wall back at school."
"Great ideas to use in class, some easily developed for younger children and different approach. Thanks for a super day!"
"Fantastic ideas to use in class to motivate writers."
"Wonderful ideas! Resources accessible and top tips from John. Inspiration throughout! Loved the up to date, relevance to the real world and minds of children."
"Brilliant content. So inspiring and exciting to be able to use in my classroom. Thank you!"
"Loads of fantastic ideas, very inspirational. Cant wait to share today's ideas with my staff!"
"Inspirational and innovative as ever!"
"Fantastic ideas, enthusiastic, funny and engaging!"
"Fantastic day! Very informative and inspiring!"
"Very creative, opened up a world of resources at your fingertips. Just very inspiring. Thanks!"
"Excellent delivery - learnt a lot that i will take back to school and share. A fantastic course, come to Doncaster!"
"Excellent, informative and enjoyable! Keep doing what your doing!"
"Fantastic practical activities to take back to school." 
"Really engaging speakers, relevant and lots of great practical ideas to take straight into the classroom."
"Great course, thank you for all the ideas to help bring the love back for some disengaged children from the drudgery of meeting target demands!"
"Not what we expected but brilliant course. I feel that i can use lots of things back in the classroom. Excited about trying some of the ideas. Didnt get bored - makes a change on a course! "
"Excellent ideas. Have just had 60 iPads delivered and now not so scared to get them out! Inspired to go home and explore Garageband and iMovies!"
" Fantastic ideas and resources Lee. Thank you!"
"Great use of visual prompts with practical ideas that can be used in the classroom. It was great to see real life examples from children in classrooms."
"Well pitched with a range of ideas. Thanks!"
"Got lots of novel and interesting ideas. It was a great day!"

We are extremely pleased to announce we have confirmed another date for this course in the Autumn term.



We are VERY pleased to announce that we will be leading the 'Improving Reading and Writing Through Popular Children's Movies and Media' conference in Autumn term in the NORTH WEST. On Tuesday 6th October at Thornton Hall in Wirral. John Murray and Mr P will lead a conference described as 'the best course I've been on in a long time! Loads of ideas that I will be using in school. All great for learning and child engagement.'You can read all the feedback from the recent conference in Dudley and book your place for the Wirral conference here - http://mrparkinsonict.blogspot.com/2015/06/improving-reading-and-writing-through.html or email davyhulme.ipad@gmail.com to book a place.
Posted by ICT with Mr P on Wednesday, June 24, 2015


On Tuesday 6th October, we will be leading this conference at Thornton Hall and Spa in Wirral. You can book a place NOW by filling out the following form and watch the video below. Places are available for £150 per person + VAT.

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