Comments from teachers about K'NEXT Generation's workshops...
...in relation to Curriculum for Excellence:
“Met expectations and more! The workshop was completely centred around active learning in the curriculum for excellence.”
“Very appropriate with regard to C.f.Exc. - co-operative working, active learning etc.”
“From Eco Schools to the importance of teamwork and targets - a highly relevant activity.”
“Fits very well with Curriculum for Excellence.”
“Excellent! The whole lesson was brilliant and embedded in 'The Curriculum for Excellence' very well.”
“Good link to the curriculum for excellence. Children were able to be successful and confident.”
“The workshop matched perfectly with the Curriculum for Excellence, developing all 4 capacities. It reflected and extended ideas introduced.”
“Science based but also cross curricular and hands on activities.”
“Stimulus - Activity - Reflection - highly relevant.”
“Fitted in well to all aspects of the curriculum. Pupils were challenged at a level suitable for their needs. A great example of active learning.”
“Excellent links in workshop notes to Curriculum for Excellence.”
“Truly complies with Curriculum for Ex - very hands on.”
“Fitted well into ACE Capacities.”
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Comments from pupils about K'NEXT Generation's workshops...
“The 'funnest' thing ever”
“Helped us to work as a team. Helped us use our imagination”
“Made you think”
“Strains your brain!”
“Liked sharing ideas with other members of my group”
“I knew what was expected of me because the lady explained it well”
“Like learning Science but interesting/fun”
“I was good because it looked easy but it was hard. It was still fun”
“It was the best use of K’NEX I can think of! 5 stars”
“I thought it was really challenging as it tested our ideas to the max. It was a good laugh and it has taught us to try, try and try again.”
“I thought the K’NEX workshop was awesome. I’d rather play K’NEX than eat. K’NEX ROCKS.”
“It was funny when ours didn’t go, but I know what I’d do next time...”
“Ann made us behave but in a very nice way.”
“Fun, cool, awesome.”
“The best day ever!”
“I learned to take on other people’s decisions.”
“You feel astonishment in your body as you heat up with excitement.”
“I loved it so much. Please can you come back?”
“I absolutely loved it – I’d like to do it every day.”
“It was one of the best things I have done (better than maths!).”
“You made us want to do our maths.”
“Something that can teach us to think more. Something different from the rest of the day.”
“We learned a lot about building and teamwork.”
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Comments from teachers about K’NEXT Generation’s presenter...
“Fabulous. Ann was a fantastic presenter and teacher, pleasant, firm, skilled, funny, focused, clear, positive...!”
“The session was excellent. Ann has a great wealth of knowledge and the children adored learning from her. She definitely makes learning fun! Thank you.”
“Ann was excellent with the children.”
“This was worthwhile and Ann led the class well, explaining clearly the aims of the workshop. The children were actively involved and wanted to continue.”
“Fantastic experience which built on children's team working skills and challenged their thinking. Very well led and organised workshop by Ann.”
“Very enthusiastic workshop leader, communicated very well with children.”
“Ann was fantastic with the children.”
“Ann had a super way with the children.”
“Ann was positive and upbeat and motivated and supported pupils.”
“Ann was just wonderful with the children. The workshop was fun and the children were all actively involved in the task. A thoroughly worthwhile experience for the children and myself. I would recommend the workshop to everyone. “
“Ann's discipline is very good as are her explanations of the activity and its application in real life. She is very organised with equipment and time.”
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General comments from teachers about K’NEXT Generation...
“It was the best activity I have ever done. Thank you for visiting us.”
“Thank you very much for inspiring our pupils.”
“It surpassed my expectations. The children were engaged from start to finish.”
“The workshops were great - the children got a lot from them and are now much keener on technology than before.”
“Workshop was excellent, criteria clearly explained, timing just right and fair testing.”
“Workshop required team work, problem solving, testing and evaluating performance.”
“Children were engaged throughout and really enjoyed activity.”
“Well explained, well controlled, well timed, well presented.”
“Children very excited before, during and after! Loved the fact it was very "hands on". Liked the use of some simple scientific vocabulary.”
“Workshop was absolutely fantastic. Children thoroughly enjoyed it and were so motivated. The equipment and format, timing etc were just super.”
“Thank you for this excellent session - The children are buzzing with excitement.”
“Challenged all children, holding their interest for the whole time.”
“Well organised, clearly explained. Good use of praise. Well paced... Well done!”
“This was an excellent workshop which was extremely well delivered to the pupils.”
Everything was well organised and very well explained, appropriate to the level of children. Thank you.”
“The workshop was enjoyed by everyone. Every child said they had found it to be worthwhile and would relish the opportunity to experience it again.”
“Fantastic workshop. Brilliant, enthusiastic presentation. Very well explained about the challenge.”
“It was a most enjoyable experience for both children and staff.”
“Always very worthwhile. Inspires children to be scientists & to "explore".”
“Hope you come again soon”
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Comments from teachers about CPD workshops:
“Great to have something practical and useful”
“Good mix of presentation of info and time to get stuck in - active learning!!! “
“Very useful to think about how to link into all themes and areas of the curriculum”
“I'm now more confident about using K'NEX in my classroom”
“Great hands on activities - lesson ideas to use/adapt for specific areas of curriculum/age/stage”
“Everyone was listening and joining in!”
“Very clear presentation clearly linked to C F E. Very relevant to cross-curricular outcomes.”
“The presenter (Ann) did a really good job”
“I think the workshop was really good and can see how it can be used to explore curriculum for excellence outcomes. Thank you.”
“I will try to use K’NEX in the classroom after this inspirational workshop”
“Great workshop, made me feel a lot more confident and comfortable for using K’NEX in the classroom. Thanks”
“Enjoyed workshop, well planned & presented - thanks.”
“Enjoyable and informative. Good balance of theory and practise. Fantastic presentation that gave lots of hands on activities. Practical ideas were shared which would enable me to use K'NEX in my class in a simple and meaningful way.”
“I really enjoyed the practical activities as the level of difficulty increased steadily. The problem solving challenges show how K’NEX can be used creatively.”
“I, personally, would like another session to experience more of the problems/challenges - great fun!”
“I would have liked more time to explore the K’NEX. I enjoyed the hands on approach used.”
“Really useful workshop. Great ideas for taking back to school - will be doing first challenge on World Maths Day (if not before!) CfE links brilliant!”
“Excellent presentation! Very impressed with links to CfE outcomes + experiences - directly addresses lots of areas! Already planning how we will use K’NEX at school. Many thanks!”
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Downloadable documents:
Children’s Workshop Evaluation
CPD Workshop Evaluation