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Econ Ed Chat

FAQS:
How do I join the chat?
This is the link to send you straight to the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84173393197?pwd=UGlXck9vT1lHMlBxWHpCQUZQNnUzQT09
If you'd prefer to join manually, the ID is 841 7339 3197 and the Password is AdamSmith
I'll be there from 5:45 on the day. No need to register, just turn up. 

I don't have Zoom, how do I get it?
Firstly, if you've avoided Zoom up until this point, congratulations: you have successfully avoided 5000 virtual quizzes and awkward chats with distant family. It's a free program which is fairly easy to install on your phone/tablet via your App Store or from the zoom website for your computer. If you are having issues, drop me an email at econosaurusresources@gmail.com and I'll try to guide you through it.

Do I need an account?
You shouldn't need a Zoom account to join the chat but they are free to make if you want one.

I have some great ideas/resources/thoughts/questions on these topics. Do I need to contact you in advance if I want to speak?
You can absolutely just rock up and chip in, however if you let me know in advance I can make sure you definitely get a chance to speak. If you think you'd like to share your screen at some point, it's probably easier to open Zoom from your computer or tablet rather than a phone.

Do I have to have my camera on?
Obviously if you are speaking, it makes it a bit easier if others can see you, but if you want to join in your PJs and keep the camera off, that's fine too!

I can't stay for the whole time/I might be late. Is that ok?
Of course, just join us when you can. I'll do a quick bit of housekeeping at the start, but it's just the standard stuff: remember to keep your mic muted when you're not speaking and use the 'raise hand' function if you'd like to contribute!

I'm feeding my children/bathing my dog/doing a virtual samba class at that time, can I catch up on it after?
We'll be recording the chat and will publish it here for you to watch later. 

Is it acceptable to bring a glass of wine?
Wine is encouraged. Snacks too.

A relaxed Zoom gathering to chat about A-Level Economics teaching.

All teachers/trainees welcome. 

Next meeting: Wed 1st May, 6pm BST

This month's agenda: Supporting EAL and Exam Prep

(Got a topic you think would be worth discussing? Drop me an email)

Click here to join (link goes live at 5:45pm on the day), or use the details below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84173393197?pwd=UGlXck9vT1lHMlBxWHpCQUZQNnUzQT09

Meeting ID: 841 7339 3197
Password: AdamSmith

 

Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts or ask questions. Many of us are in small or one-man departments and this is a way to collaborate from the comfort of your own home. PGCE students are also very welcome!

 

Please note the chat may be recorded and posted on the blog afterwards. You can find videos of previous chats here.

Past EconEdChat discussions:

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