We are INCREDIBLY excited to announce the release of our groundbreaking new tools for AI-assisted Instructional Coaching & Reflection.
Have a peek at what we believe has the potential to revolutionise professional development in schools!
🔗
Congratulations, Haili! We're so excited for you to join us and we can't wait to get to know you better. Your knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we move on to this next chapter. Welcome. 😀🙌🏼
Very excited to announce that I have been appointed as Head of Education at
@IRIS_Connect
! This is a huge career move for me and I’ll still be teaching English in a school in some capacity. But I’m excited for the new adventure and impact I can hopefully have nationwide!
We are excited to announce our new webinar on 28th June, 'Achieving Teaching Excellence Across MATs'.
Learn lessons and gain new ideas from other MATs while they share how they’re ensuring consistently high teacher development standards.
Sign up free:
🤩 We are thrilled to share that starting Monday 26th February,
@WALKTHRUs_5
will be seamlessly integrated into the IRIS Connect experience! If you're an IRIS Connect customer who's yet to try WalkThrus, there's a limited time discount on offer. More:
It's been a busy one in our office bubble today preparing the last of the
@TeachFirst
kits before they are shipped out ahead of the new academic year! Well done to everyone involved and good luck to all of the
#TFSI2021
trainees🙌🏼
We’re delighted to announce we are now the video CPD partners of
@charteredcoll
providing a world-class professional learning and certification experience for teachers via the
#CTeach
programme:
#pressrelease
Today's theme
#TDTConference2024
: empowering teachers and letting them steer their development. We couldn't agree more with that, proud to have been part of such a great event! 🎉
@HughesHaili
&
@AlGardner101
🎉We're thrilled to announce we're a
@ToolsCompete
finalist in the Instructional Coaching for ECE track!
Our proposal: an AI-powered tool based on the CLASS framework that enhances teacher PD, instructional coaching and classroom effectiveness
Finalists:
Some personal news:
After 5 yrs at the brilliant
@Ambition_Inst
, I'll be joining
@IRIS_Connect
in July as Head of Learning Design.
Looking forward to working with IRIS colleagues incl.
@HughesHaili
and
@IRIS_Founder
!
HUGE thanks to colleagues at Ambition - I've learned loads!
Super excited to release our NEW 💥White Paper💥 Professional Development for the Next Generation
It explores:
- Teaching expertise and expert PD
- Instructional coaching through the lens of cognitive science
- The role of technologies in
#pd
👉
It's time for a new approach to teacher development!
Join our webinar for an exclusive look at our soon to be released white paper!
Hosted by our very own Andy Newell
@IRIS_Founder
and
@HughesHaili
, and keynote speaker
@KateJones_teach
Book your space:
🔥🔥🔥WalkThrus are now live on IRIS Connect! Get in touch to find out how this fantastic new integration can be activated for your organisation.
@WALKTHRUs_5
#WALKTHRUs
#CPD
Don't let the gloomy weather dampen your spirits! ☔
Wishing you a lovely break despite the rain! And to add some sunshine to your day, we're giving away five IRIS Connect mugs! ☕🌞
Simply like & retweet for a chance to win! Winners announced soon.
Thank you to those who attended yesterday's webinar!
We are overwhelmed with the number of positive responses.🤗
In case you missed it, you can watch the webinar recording here:
Introducing our very first IRIS Connect PD Award winners, congratulations to all!
⭐Gill Rogers
@Brooklands_Sch
⭐Lizzie Sansam & Will Johns
@MEAcad
⭐Jess Hunter & Carrie Mariner
@RoseberySchool1
⭐Josh Hamblin - Exeter House School
⭐Whiteheath Junior School
@whiteheathinf
Day 1 at
@UCET_UK
Annual Conference has been brilliant! 👍
Speak to Andy & Haili at our stand tomorrow to discuss all things PD related or join Haili's presentation about mentoring.
@IRIS_Founder
@HughesHaili
We like to practice what we preach! Today, nearly all of our partners from around the world came together to reflect, develop and collaborate; exploring how we can make our
#irisconnected
community a better place for educators, everyday. 🌏🧑🏼🏫👨🏻💻
A huge congratulations to
@BeckiGilbert
who has been nominated for Primary teacher of the year
@TeachingAwards
. We absolutely loved this recent phonics video you made for your pupils so we're not surprised at all that you've been shortlisted. Well done!
Guess what?! Altogether this academic year, teachers using IRIS Connect created 38,070 Reflections! And 26,688 of those were shared with a colleague ...We can't believe it! AMAZING. Have a well deserved summer break 👋
What are
@HughesHaili
thoughts on effective mentoring in early career teaching?
- Why is it important?
- What are the effects of poor mentoring?
- How can mentors improve?
Read more:
#EarlyCareersFramework
#ECF
#NQT
Wishing Diamond Wood Academy the best of luck tonight at the
#TesAwards
. Up for two nominations, 'Innovative use of tech to influence outcomes' and 'Primary school of the year'. We're incredibly proud of you all!
@dwca_tweets
From struggling to eat as a child, homelessness and 3 jobs through uni, first year as an academic in the procession at
@UPgce
. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve whatever you want.
Wow! Lesson clips have been shared 329 times between teachers during lockdown
@MaltbyAcademy
, that's impressive. Great to know that schools have been prioritising CPD and giving their staff the opportunities to learn and grow.
#TeacherCPD
#IRISconnected
Congratulations to
@dwca_tweets
on your
@ExaminerSchools
awards. What lovely news. And huge congrats to Rebecca Gilbert for winning the 'Inspirational Teacher of the Year' award for her use of IRIS Connect in improving progress in her classroom. 🥳
Next term our bookclub is reading and discussing The CPD Curriculum by
@greeborunner
&
@EnserMark
... because
#CPD
is essential in *every* line of work 💪
We can't wait to get stuck in! Thanks to
@ukedchat
for this brilliant teaser of what to expect..👀
Up next: A brilliant keynote from the oracy queen herself
@BeccyVoice21
. How to amplify oracy and change the conversation in your classroom - exciting!
1 week to go to UnityEd 2024 at The Library of Birmingham!
We can reveal
@samlgibbs1
's keynote title is: 'How Can We Keep Great Teachers? CPD as a Tool for Teacher Agency'
@BeccyVoice21
: 'Speaking Up: How to Amplify Oracy and Change the Conversation in Your Classroom'
So proud and excited to say that
@TeachFirst
won Silver for Best Use of Blended Learning and GOLD for Best Digital Transformation!! So excited - well done team!! 🥇🥈
Brilliant start to UnityEd 2023 in Birmingham!
@son1bun
delivering the keynote, 'Leading and Flourishing With Excellence and Evidence'.
#unityed
#unityed2023
#pd
Our very own
@Graham_IRISC
shares insights on teacher autonomy in light of the recent research by
@TheNFER
&
@TeacherDevTrust
which indicated a strong correlation between teacher autonomy and a sense of job satisfaction. Read more:
#teacherautonomy
Interesting point to share from this book>
Professional networks should use the technique of modelling, peer review, team talking, coaching and action research to build up knowledge of what works in improving teaching & learning. What are your thoughts on this?🤔
@ChrisBrown1475
Interview with a legend 😀
@macca_mjm
. Thank you so much Anna and everyone at
@STWAcademy
for all of your precious time and invaluable thoughts and insights.
Stay tuned for a new case study!
Really valuable findings from the
@EducEndowFoundn
that supports our continued work with 90,000 teachers worldwide. “The use of video is identified as a particularly effective element of PD that enables staff to review their own, and reflect on, other’s actions in the classroom”
NEW EEF REPORT TODAY: What the evidence says about remote professional development for teachers
Read our 1-page summary and full evidence review here:
Here are our 5 key findings and implications...
We have just hit another milestone! 🎉1 million (!) reflections 🎉 have now been created on IRIS Connect.
We believe that these teachers with reflective practise will enhance their professional development taking it to the next level in their school.
Immensely proud!
To quote
@IRIS_Founder
:
1) Reflect on practice with
@IRIS_Connect
2) Identify a growth opportunity
3) Select a
@WALKTHRUs_5
4) ADAPT / implement with the support of video
Can't get better than that.
More info:
It was exactly a week ago when over 80 people joined to discuss Adaptive PD at our UnityEd2024 conference.
🎉Our IRIS Connect team was celebrating and chilling out at a lovely restaurant in Birmingham!🎉
Wishing you all a well deserved chilled out & relaxing half term break!
We're a big fan of the "Five Ways to" series by
@teacherhead
and this is no exception...
This piece outlines 5 simple points, from Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, on the importance of Checking for
#Understanding
in everyday classroom practice!
🎥Hear from
@HughesHaili
as she explores how schools can ensure they have a consistent yet adaptive instructional coaching approach, which is underpinned by the science of learning and meets a teacher where they are:
@ah_haMaths
@BenyohaiPhysics
@MrBlachford
@AlisonMPeacock
Any/all professional development activities need to be established within a culture of openness and trust. Observations, reflections and coaching will only succeed to improve practice if the person feels adequately supported and free from judgment.
⭐UnityEd 2024 - Time for Adaptive PD
💥ITS BACK!
👩🏫Join us for an inspirational day full of ideas and practical tips from school leaders and education experts from the IRIS Community,
🔗Want to find out more ..
When one of your customer schools holds their own IRIS Connect Oscars awards ceremony for professional development. You can’t be anything other than proud ❤️. Well done
@Mr_Trower
and the team at
@coopwoodlands
. Cheers to a well-earned summer break!
We are excited to share with you the findings of a 💥NEW research💥 on
#PD
!
It provides strong evidence that video-based coaching by IRIS Connect and
@Teachstone
has significant impact on student achievement.
A fantastic piece written by Tom Preston at
@TeachFirst
!
What do you think? Do you feel the change in the air as teachers are finally getting the respect they justifiably deserve?
Give the article a read and comment your thoughts below...
UnityEd 2024 is now FULLY BOOKED! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who is joining us!
We're looking forward to hearing from our keynote speakers
@samlgibbs1
&
@BeccyVoice21
as we explore adaptive
#PD
.
We have 15 FREE practical guides to help you power improvements in your classroom. Are you focusing on teacher reflection, coaching or observation this term? Download your FREE resources
It was great to have Senior Leaders from
@TrustHales
at UnityEd 2024!
View our latest case study which features this marvelous group, and how they're building a family of success across their schools:
@MrMaynes
@Mrs_Kate_Hall
We're excited to announce our new Distance Learning Toolkit is ready for all customers to use! You'll find guidance & helpful resources on
#distancelearning
as well as how best to use IRIS Connect to deliver & reflect on your
#remoteteaching
practice:
#PeerObservations
are excellent learning opportunities for both the teacher and the observer. Providing more opportunities for teachers to observe each other increases the chances across your school for development,
#autonomy
and growth.
#TeacherAutonomy
To our knowledge, this is the first time we have ever featured on a bingo card! Thanks
@TeachFirst
for sharing this from your summer institute
#TFSI2021
🙌🏼
An exciting day ahead for
@HughesHaili
, our Head of Education at this conference where she will dive into the subject of educational research. Bring it on Haili!💙
Packed room of 200 mentors and ECTs from Doncaster, Wakefield, Barnsley and Selby for
@BDTeachingHub
@SWTeachingHub
inaugural conference. I'll be talking about educational research, reflection and action research for ECT year 2 at
@CEL_IOE
Great stuff!
Looking forward to supporting our friends
@informed_edu
and
@bridget89ec
this evening at their 'Unleashing Great Teaching' book launch. We've got our copy, have you got yours?
#cpd
Pleased to be supporting our strategic partners
@WholeEducation
today at
@hifieldji
in Birmingham. We’ll be sharing strategies for improving teaching and learning conversations amongst staff.
#IRISFilmClub
Proud to be supporting the
@TeacherDevTrust
coaching conference today in Manchester. How can we grow and sustain a coaching culture in school? We'd be interested to hear your thoughts
#TDTconf
Our latest blog comes from the fantastic
@EnserMark
&
@greeborunner
... You'd be forgiven for thinking they're our latest obsession!
It explores why a CPD curriculum matters and the best approach to see a real, positive impact.
#CPD
#ukedchat
#education
It has been inspiring to see the
#IRISConnected
community has had a productive start to the year!
A whopping 11,000+ reflections have already been created this year alone 📽️
Well done to all
#educators
and
#teachers
!
We had an amazing day yesterday visiting the incredible
@RoseberySchool1
for a new case study.
It was a brilliant example of how culture and collaboration have helped maintain excellent standards across the school.
Thank you so much for having us!