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Anne Greaves posted a discussionJoin the GA ICT Special Interest Group
Are you interested in the use of ICT to further your geography teaching and students' learning? The GA's ICT Special Interest Group has vacancies for two new members - we are seeking teachers from any phase, regardless of how long you have been teaching.The group meets termly (in London generally) on a Saturday. The work we do is varied, but involves supporting GA members about good…See More
Angus Willson left a comment for Mary Tate"Hi, Mary
From the map, and logged in, you should see the 'link' symbol above the red 'edit'. This opens the box with the line 'Paste HTML to embed in website'. Select and copy this code to paste into your own webpage…"
Rachel Furmanski left a comment for Rachel Bowles"Hello Rachel.
Thank you for the welcome Yes the school are a member of the GA website now so I have full access to the resources on there.
Yes we are quite close, only about a 45 min to hour journey depending on traffic! I have a feeling I am going…"
Rachel Bowles left a comment for Rachel Furmanski"Welcome Rachel, to the Early Years and Primary Group - as you have found the NIng you have also probably found the main GA website and the EY & Primary pages there.
Looking at your school website I see we are quite near each other - I am…"
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Joining geography advisers, inspectors, teachers & consultants together to create and share ideas of how geography teacher networks can be supported.See More
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PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY CHAMPIONS NETWORK
The thriving Primary Geography Champions Ning is well into its 3rd year.
The Ning now has WELL OVER 1000 members, and a thriving community feel for Primary practitioners...
Check it out and join today.
WELCOME TO THE GA NING!
THIS NING IS FUNDED BY GA MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOT A GA MEMBER? JOIN ONLINE TODAY
We've now got almost 2300 members. Thanks to all of you who have joined us, but please remember to keep contributing. Let us know what you are doing, and how the GA can further support your work.
This network was set up as a way of providing an additional level of support for Geography teachers and all those involved in the teaching and learning of Geography, wherever you may be in the world as part of the Action Plan for Geography.
Download a USER GUIDE to help you get to grips with the Ning if you are new to all this. If you have any problems, contact Ning administrators Anne Greaves or Alan Parkinson. Also get in touch if you have suggestions for possible content or features, or questions.
We are aware that some schools will filter this website as it classed as 'social networking' rather than 'professional networking'. We have produced a letter which can be downloaded and sent as an attachment on requests for unblocking at school level. The person to contact will vary between local authorities. If in doubt, ring your County Hall.
Please add an image to your PAGE so that we can produce a more welcoming look to the home page. Your real name would be better than a 'nickname': this is a community of and for professionals.
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Join the GA ICT Special Interest Group
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Are you interested in the use of ICT to further your geography teaching and students' learning? The GA's…Continue
Educational access farm looking for schools
Started by Kevin Haugh in Sample Title. Last reply by Alan Parkinson Apr 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A farmer near Wittersham - three miles north of Rye - is trying to find primary schools that would be interested in education visits to her farm. It is just inside Sussex so probably outside our…Continue
Fieldwork Survey
Started by Alan Parkinson in Uncategorized. Last reply by Patricia Kavanagh Apr 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Our Learning outside the Classroom Special Interest Group, who are active here on the NING have produced a survey on fieldwork.We would be grateful if you had a moment to spare, and could complete…Continue
Skills Based Curriculum???
Started by Asima Ayub in Sample Title. Last reply by Patricia Kavanagh Apr 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi,I am the coordinator for Geography at my primary school. We have used QCA for many years and I am thinking about changing the scheme. I am hoping to inspire creativity and enthusiasm. The staff…Continue
FREE residential training course for geography teachers
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Secondary geography teachers can now apply now for a free place on 'Science for Society: New Developments in Physical Geography', a six-day residential training course taking place from 15-20 July…Continue
Resource Centre
Started by Anne Greaves in Uncategorized. Last reply by Alan Parkinson Apr 6. 32 Replies 1 Like
Use this space to upload and talk about your work.
weather & climate?
Started by Martin S in Uncategorized. Last reply by Alan Parkinson Apr 4. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I would appreciate it if any teachers in the UK would be willing to contribute to a quick bit of research on the teaching and learning of climate and weather in schools. In particular I'm after…Continue
Geo Web Community
Started by Matt Williams in Uncategorized. Last reply by Alan Parkinson Mar 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am building a website in the hopes of building an online community of Geography minded individuals and students. Each member will join and participate in daily geography quizzes, games, and…Continue
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Eyjafjallajokull FREE online study aid for the classroom
Posted by Lorraine Silvester on November 17, 2011 at 14:36 0 Comments 1 Like
We have just commissioned an online study resource for you - suitable for KS3, GCSE and A Level and written by two leading Geography teachers David Rogers and Simon Ross.
Everything you and your students ever wanted to know about Iceland's famously unpronounceable volcano - even how to say it!
You will have access to case study material, classroom lessons covering topics from tourism to plate tectonics and managing natural hazards. Video footage of the eruption and its impact, several maps and diagrams and all this combined with stunning imagery to bring the eruption to life.
To register for you FREE resources go to
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Geography Teaching in Inclusive Higher Education
Posted by James Leigh on September 19, 2011 at 9:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
Check out recent paper "A Reflective Assessment of My Practice as a Geography Teacher in Inclusive Higher Education". Freely available in BJER: http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue.php?iid=83&id=17
Also interesting resources (articles, videos etc) on webpage for geography and geopolitics: www.freewebs.com/jas4
Free GIS training events through late June & July.....
Posted by Alan Parkinson on June 24, 2011 at 9:48 0 Comments 0 Likes
The folks at ESRI UK, with whom we've been working for the last year are putting on a range of FREE taster sessions over the next few weeks.
They are taking place in a range of venues, and there are 2 options.
1. Face to face taster sessions…
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De tudo um pouco - Luciano Brazil
Posted by Luciano Machado on May 3, 2011 at 15:51 1 Comment 0 Likes
GA Conference
Posted by Richard Titley on April 18, 2011 at 20:24 1 Comment 0 Likes
Had a fantastic time over the couple of days. Most of the workshops I attended were excellent, with some really useful materials and ideas. Loved the Key note lecture on Gap minder.
The Carbon Trust Standard
Posted by Anne Greaves on March 28, 2011 at 15:28 0 Comments 0 Likes
From 1990 to 2050 the UK’s target is to reduce its annual carbon emission by 80%.
Over 65% of UK carbon emissions are created by businesses.
The Carbon Trust Standard is awarded to companies who successfully reduce their carbon emissions. 500 businesses currently bear the Standard and are reducing their carbon emissions by more than enough to achieve the 2050 target.
If you want to encourage all UK businesses to actively reduce their carbon emissions and prove it, visit the Carbon Trust Standard website and click YES - http://www.carbontruststandard.com/pages/cutcarbon
Geography Gameshow in the UK!
Posted by Barney Robinson on March 15, 2011 at 15:59 0 Comments 0 Likes
“The Geography Gameshow” is an interactive event that hosts the rendering of a world map from memory. Students participate by selecting and locating various pieces of geographical information whilst also competing to receive prizes for correct answers. Not only does the show teach geography; it also teaches comprehension and inspires the importance of learning.
Neal, who performs these shows, is an absolute genius in education and with children. He is living what the likes of Michael Morpurgo & Ken Robinson frequently speak about; and is rebooked, without question, at every new school he does a show at. Below are some details I send out to new schools interested in hosting Neal. They outline briefly what he does, with various media links, and should provide you with a core explanation of how Neal works.
Media links (the best way to really understand what he does and how he teaches the children):…
Free fieldwork courses for teachers & AS students in Devon
Posted by Amber Sorrell on March 8, 2011 at 15:13 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is offering free places to students and teachers on fieldwork courses this summer in Devon:
Fieldwork master-class weekend for teachers
A master class for 16 A level geography teachers from state schools needing support with fieldwork:
Date: Friday 15 July (eve) to Sunday 17 July (lunchtime) 2011
Course Location: FSC Slapton Ley, Devon
Course Activities: Planning A level fieldwork on coasts and rivers, with field visits to Start Bay and the River Harbourne; using and evaluating a variety of fieldwork techniques; building case studies; low cost and local activity ideas; sharing ideas and adapting for use in own school.
Course fees, accommodation and meal costs are covered buy the project. …
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The Ning's the thing...
The GA offers support for regions through a network of around 40 branches across the UK. Check the GA website for details.
In addition, some local virtual networks are beginning to appear. These are created by teachers, not the GA:
Rob Morris has started a SHROPSHIRE GA NING to support the work that is done in that GA branch.
A useful website for those teaching in Suffolk has been launched at SUFFOLK LEARNING - managed by GA Quality Mark Award winners :)
Tony Batista has started the SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE Geographers Ning
A few teachers established NING networks to support the updated GCE & GCSE specifications - some of these have been more "successful" than others...
Mark Ollis set up the NING for AQA A which has almost 700 members (Sept 10)
Emma Johns created a NING FOR AQA B which has now moved to a new home at GROUPLY for its 250 members (Sept 10)
Kevin Cooper and Simon Renshaw created the NING FOR OCR A which is now a Ning mini with 150 members (the most it can have)
Liz Smith created the NING FOR OCR B which has 300 members (Sept 10)
Adam Lawson created a NING for EDEXCEL A which has now moved with its 240 members to GROUPLY.
Alan Parkinson created a NING for EDEXCEL B which is staying put, and is being sponsored by Edexcel.
Becky Carpenter created a NING for WJEC which has groups for both Spec 'A' and 'B'
For those doing I-GCSE, Rob Morris established a NING for the EDEXCEL I-GCSE SPEC.
At 'A' level, there are over 2500 members at the Edexcel Geography NING, which is also being sponsored by Edexcel for 2011-12
The members of the OCR GCE Ning will find it has moved to GROUPLY too.
If you would like publicity for your network on this page, contact Alan Parkinson or Anne Greaves at the GA, and we'll add your details.
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