Michael Cooper

Primary School Computing Subject Leader, Online Safety Officer, WER robotics trained teacher, and KS2 Leader member of SLT

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

First day of #schoolclosureuk (I’m not in for key worker kids until later this week) so I trialed out making @YouTube vids for the #homeschooling #homelearning I’ve set. Today’s can all be found:

https://t.co/poZ5bg7It2

or

Home Learning with Mr Cooper https://t.co/ZiZM7pwWi7

[Secret Headteacher @secretHT1]

If you’re a parent, drop your kid’s school a line to tell them they’re doing a good job. It’ll mean the world when they find it on Monday morning.

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

Today confirmed I work in an incredible school #sunrise #KindnessMatters #BeKind #teamwork #school

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

“Alexa, What do I need to know about you?”💬 It’s our turn to help! This week’s #WakeUpWednesday focus is on Amazon Alexa. From insecure devices to privacy concerns, our #OnlineSafety guide has all you need to ensure your kids use Alexa safely. Download >> https://t.co/kUzcTtl7hx

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

Had quite an exciting Sunday afternoon exploring @googledocs and #GoogleClassroom with the mrs playing around with how it can work with new #homelearning guidelines

It’s straightforward and when you add an interactive drawing pad into the mix things get exciting...
#edutwitter

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Monitor-Talk-Report🗨️⚠️ In light of recent distressing content circulating on several popular social media platforms, this #WakeUpWednesday we're reminding parents how important it is to monitor, support and talk to children about their online activities > https://t.co/vdjSflgCsS

[Secret Headteacher @secretHT1]

You are you as a teacher. The times I’ve seen lessons go the most wrong is when people try to be a teacher they’re not. Not everyone has to sing, dance, tell jokes or be wacky. Children are canny things and they’ll appreciate the real you more than a fake one.

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

First day back with a class - loved it!

First day as KS2 Leader and part of the SLT team - loved it!

If you love your job, it doesn’t always feel like a job 👌

#schoolsreopeninguk #LeadershipDevelopment #education #edutwitter #SLTchat

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

So after months of home learning, I recorded my final videos on Monday. Today, a child came up to me in my bubble and said
“I love your videos, I’m on episode 3”

1. He’s not in my class so doesn’t need the videos

2. I now feel famous and have a ‘series’ 😂😂

#Covid_19 #school

[TotleyPrimarySchool @TotleyPrimary]

A big well done to Charlotte who has drawn around herself to create this stunning poster about one of our sporting superstars @J_Ennis

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

The DfE guidance is as expected.

The fact that schools will not be reimbursed for extra costs to keep schools clean and safe is frankly appalling.

Stretched budgets stretched even more.

There isn’t a school I know that hasn’t incurred extra costs during this crisis.

[Tom Fletcher @TomFletcher]

We have some big @mcflymusic news! We have signed a new record deal with @BMGuk and new music is on the way. https://t.co/bulmtItfDW

[TotleyPrimarySchool @TotleyPrimary]

Our Virtual Sports Day has been a hit! Huge thanks to Mrs Crookes and Mr Flevill for organising the event. Here is the result!
https://t.co/IVRpL0X5HI

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

😂😂😂👏👏👏

[Katrina Turner 💙 @DrKMTurner]

Highlights the importance of clear instructions.

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

There’s also a lot of parents now working from home doing more and more on their own devices. Many families simply haven’t got or can afford to have more devices

[Devon_Head @jamie2034]

Anyone else thinking that children won’t actually be as far behind as we are being told by those not in education?

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

We’ve found that children coming back into school have just wanted to get on with it.

They have just been desperate to just get back to routines and learning. It’s amazing how quickly they’ve settled back into patterns.

[TotleyPrimarySchool @TotleyPrimary]

After 86 long days, it feels amazing to have our lovely children back at Totley Primary!! 🤩🤩🤩

[Michael Cooper @cooperteaching]

On the eve of my school’s phased return, I saw this. For children, parents, teachers and anyone else who needs this right now #bekind #phasedreturn #schoolreopeninguk #COVID19 #change #MentalHealthMatters

[The Thinking School @Thinkingschool2]

Children will internalise the expectations adults hold of them.

If we keep telling them they are behind or are somehow damaged, we won’t be helping them.

Believe in them and tell them it will be ok please.

[Russell Hobby @russellhobby]

Every school is now three institutions in one. A traditional school. An online school. A community hub contributing to welfare. That’s a lot of work. Being done extremely well and with great agility.