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We are delighted to be hosting our second KidsMeet! This is a fantastic event that brings together children from a number of schools to share their learning experiences and skills with one another.
Find out about what the day will entail and what to expect, from the information below. |
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KEY INFORMATION
Lunch arrangements:
THE PLAN FOR THE DAY
9.15-9.30- Arrive and be greeted by our Digi-Champs
9.30-9.45- Keynote presentation
9.45-10- 'Get to know you' activities
10-10.45- Speed Learning- children to present for 5mins and have a discussion for 2mins about their idea.
10.45-11- Break and refreshments
11-11.45- 'Computing Masterclass'- Learn some new computing skills to take back to your school.
11.45-12- Reflection and 'what's to come'
12-12.45- Lunch
12.45-1.30- Genius bar- children to demonstrate how to use a piece of tech/software/app/website of their choice
1.30-2.15- iMovie project- make a KidsMeet advert for LA and next event explaining what a KidsMeet is
2.15- Reflection time and sharing success
2.30pm- Leave for schools
SPEED LEARNING (FOR CHILDREN) EXPLAINED
One of the most exciting parts of the KidsMeet is the Speed Learning. All the children attending should be willing to share a project/website/app/topic that really interests them, for 3mins. They might want to make a presentation, bring some examples of their work, a booklet they've made- it's up to them! They'll have 3mins to talk about this and then a further 2mins to discuss it, with other children who will visit their table. After 5mins the children 'touring' will move to a different table and the children presenting will repeat their presentation. We'll do this three or four times and swap so that everybody has time to present.
THE GENIUS BAR
If you've ever visited an Apple Store, you may have seen the 'Genius bar'. This is a space where you can ask for help, tips and advice using your Apple device. The KidsMeet Genius bar will work with children showing off an app/piece of software/tool of their choice. It could be one that they've used in school to help them learn something or a favourite app/website they use at home.
THE PAPERWORK
Once you've signed up, we'll send through further details of the day, a risk assessment and a permission letter for parents that will include a statement about us being able to record the event and presentations to share online.
We want the first KidsMeet to have a big impact, big enough to start a series of similar events over the year. For that reason, we're asking all the schools involved to commit to dedicating staff meeting time for your children to feedback about the KidsMeet to your staff and share something they have learnt. They could even run a 'Genius bar' of their own! This may just be a ten minute slot and should be completed within two weeks of the event.
If you still have some questions or would like to get more involved in the project then please get in touch. Contact Matt Brooks at Bidston Avenue directly by email, or through the school office on 0151 652 1594.
- Wednesday 15th October @ Bidston Avenue Primary
- Up to three children from your school should arrive at Bidston Avenue by 9.30am.
- You'll be welcomed by some of our children and taken to our venue for the day, the school hall.
- Once the children from the participating schools have arrived, we'll run with the plan below.
- We will be finished by 2.30pm, allowing you to return to your school in time for the end of the school day.
- Staff are welcome to stay for the day, alternatively you can leave your children with us and collect them at the end of the day.
Lunch arrangements:
- Children should bring a packed lunch with them. We'll provide refreshments for break times.
THE PLAN FOR THE DAY
9.15-9.30- Arrive and be greeted by our Digi-Champs
9.30-9.45- Keynote presentation
9.45-10- 'Get to know you' activities
10-10.45- Speed Learning- children to present for 5mins and have a discussion for 2mins about their idea.
10.45-11- Break and refreshments
11-11.45- 'Computing Masterclass'- Learn some new computing skills to take back to your school.
11.45-12- Reflection and 'what's to come'
12-12.45- Lunch
12.45-1.30- Genius bar- children to demonstrate how to use a piece of tech/software/app/website of their choice
1.30-2.15- iMovie project- make a KidsMeet advert for LA and next event explaining what a KidsMeet is
2.15- Reflection time and sharing success
2.30pm- Leave for schools
SPEED LEARNING (FOR CHILDREN) EXPLAINED
One of the most exciting parts of the KidsMeet is the Speed Learning. All the children attending should be willing to share a project/website/app/topic that really interests them, for 3mins. They might want to make a presentation, bring some examples of their work, a booklet they've made- it's up to them! They'll have 3mins to talk about this and then a further 2mins to discuss it, with other children who will visit their table. After 5mins the children 'touring' will move to a different table and the children presenting will repeat their presentation. We'll do this three or four times and swap so that everybody has time to present.
THE GENIUS BAR
If you've ever visited an Apple Store, you may have seen the 'Genius bar'. This is a space where you can ask for help, tips and advice using your Apple device. The KidsMeet Genius bar will work with children showing off an app/piece of software/tool of their choice. It could be one that they've used in school to help them learn something or a favourite app/website they use at home.
THE PAPERWORK
Once you've signed up, we'll send through further details of the day, a risk assessment and a permission letter for parents that will include a statement about us being able to record the event and presentations to share online.
We want the first KidsMeet to have a big impact, big enough to start a series of similar events over the year. For that reason, we're asking all the schools involved to commit to dedicating staff meeting time for your children to feedback about the KidsMeet to your staff and share something they have learnt. They could even run a 'Genius bar' of their own! This may just be a ten minute slot and should be completed within two weeks of the event.
If you still have some questions or would like to get more involved in the project then please get in touch. Contact Matt Brooks at Bidston Avenue directly by email, or through the school office on 0151 652 1594.
